Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

Dive into the electrifying world of electrical engineering with Circuit Break, a MacroFab podcast hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig. This dynamic duo, armed with practical experience and a palpable passion for tech, explores the latest innovations, industry news, and practical challenges in the field. From DIY project hurdles to deep dives with industry experts, Parker and Stephen's real-world insights provide an engaging learning experience that bridges theory and practice for engineers at any stage of their career. Whether you're a student eager to grasp what the job market seeks, or an engineer keen to stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world, Circuit Break is your go-to. The hosts, alongside a vibrant community of engineers, makers, and leaders, dissect product evolutions, demystify the journey of tech from lab to market, and reverse engineer the processes behind groundbreaking advancements. Their candid discussions not only enlighten but also inspire listeners to explore the limitless possibilities within electrical engineering...

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episode 207: MEP EP#207: Beating Dragons with Quarters


MEP EP#207: Beating Dragons with Quarters

Parker

  • PinoTaur Revision 2
    • Passes smoke and programming test
    • Onward to shipping it off to testers and programmers
    • Have a friend that has a couple empty pinball cabinets
    • List for Revision 3
      • Change fuse holders to Keystone 3588
      • Fix a couple none chamfered traces
      • Update Logos
      • Full backside artwork
  • What is next for the PinoTaur project?
    • LED Boards using the APA-102C-NEW-260 that I have been testing
    • Wiring Harness Designs
    • Audio Amp for the RPI
      • PCM5122 + Class D Amp

Stephen

  • Simulation of the Week
    • AC analysis
    • 2nd order low pass filter
    • Sallen-Key topology
    • Two examples with different cutoffs and Q
    • Next week - Monty Carlo and Gaussian distributions of tolerances
  • Fermentation Controller
    • Resurrecting the walking dead
    • Schematic is getting updated
    • Modifying system design for buttons instead of membrane switches
      • This is for robustness
    • Will be milling enclosures
      • Most of the layout is complete
      • Need to position screen


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 January 16, 2020  39m