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 177: MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins Transistor
MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins Transistor
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Parker
- APA-102C-NEW-260 Tested
- DOOM SAO in production
- ST7789 LCD Works correctly
- Type-C works well
- Got the ATSAMD21 I2C EEPROM interface working
- SOON to be public Github repo
- Preorder on the AND!XOR website
- Atmel SWD to Tag Connect adapter works!
- ICE ICE BABY
- SOICBITE
Stephen
- MacroAmp Rev 2: Sponsored by Mouser Electronics
- Schematic is complete
- Only grounds left to run and to do a review
- Completely rethought design
- Simulated power supplies
- uTracer data gathering for everything
- Gain calcs - one or two nutube?
- Coarse and fine volume controls
- PCB mounted Tube sockets
- Terminal blocks for easy assembly
- Wants to do something not audio related for next project
R.F.O.
- Non-destructive banana ripeness determination using a neural network-based electronic nose
- Follow up from last weeks discussion with Nick Chelyapov
- Accuracy of 90.3% was reached using an “electronic nose”
- Sensors are sensitive to ethylene (the ripening hormone in climacteric fruit, such as apples, peaches, bananas, etc.)
- Buzzfeed for Electronics?
- Need More Energy Storage? Just Hit 'Print'
- Lords call for evidence on impact of digital tech
- Organic Semiconductors: One Transistor for All Purposes
- Renewable Energy Won't Make Bitcoin 'Green,' but Tweaking Its Mining Mechanism Might
- Powering Devices -- With a Desk Lamp?
- Beyond 1 and 0: Engineers boost potential for creating successor to shrinking transistors
- A multi-value logic transistor based on zinc oxide
- Zinc oxide combined to form a composite nanolayer, which is then incorporated with layers of other materials in a superlattice
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