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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 54m. Bisher sind 431 Folge(n) erschienen. Jede Woche gibt es eine neue Folge dieses Podcasts.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 12 hours 54 minutes

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episode 137: EP#137: Vector Simulations for Samsung Capacitors


Before we get started I would like to thank everyone that entered into the MacroFab Design Contest: Blink an LED Sponsored by Mouser Electronics. The judges are going through the entries this week and we will announce the winners on the blog and typical social media locations on September 17th, 2018. Stephen and Parker will announce the winners of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast Favorite on the next episode 138...


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 September 13, 2018  50m
 
 

episode 136: EP#136: Classy NASCAR Badgelife


  • Parker
    • Wagon Chime Module 
      • Experimented with brake clean and that seemed to not remove the finish
      • Any other suggestions?
    • Wagon Powered Mirror Module 
      • Schematic complete and Board laid out
      • Used DRV8872 motor drives 
        • SOIC-8 style package instead of SO-36 of the BTM7742G
    • Just another project to work on 
      • Raspberry Pi - RTL SDR radio
      • Wood front panel
      • Tube preamp...


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 September 6, 2018  56m
 
 

episode 135: EP#135: The Hamster That Chirps


  • Parker
    • Wagon Chime module 
      • Two ICS 
        • MC14001B
        • MC14069
      • Interesting metal can for a speaker module
      • Two transistors in a push pull configuration
      • Replaced electrolytic caps and it kinda functions
    • Powered Mirror Circuit 
      • RKJXT1F42001
      • BTM7752G
  • Stephen
    • uTracer complete! 
      • Cleaner signals?
    • Lessons...


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 August 30, 2018  52m
 
 

episode 134: EP#134: Injection Molded Enclosure Design with John Teel


  • John Teel
    • Founder of Predictable Designs, a company which helps startups, makers, and small companies develop new electronic products
    • Previously, John was on Episode 106 of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast where John spoke about making the product development process as predictable as possible
  • Injection Molding Enclosure Design
    • What is the general process of injection molding?
    • Challenges of Injection...


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 August 23, 2018  49m
 
 

episode 133: EP#133: Tales From an Electrical Engineer – Ideas on Mechanical Design


Parker

  • Building the electronics for the Thermal Detonator
    • Arduino Nano
    • LM386 amplifier
  • PinHeck REV8 update! 
    • PCM5122 moving on PCB
  • Fabricating a rear window wiper for the Wagon 
    • Forum post on modifying a Dodge Durango rear wiper motor

Stephen

  • uTracer PCB arrived
  • STM32 Microcontroller
    • STM32CubeMX
    • System Workbench for...


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 August 15, 2018  1h2m
 
 

episode 132: EP#132: Does not respond after opening LOUD?


MacroFab Design Contest: Blink an LED Sponsored by Mouser Electronics

  • More information can be found on the MacroFab Blog
  • Get your blink on!

Parker

  • MEP SAO was completed and an article was written about it
  • MAX6682 breakout board working 
    • Time to finish the Jeep MCU board?
  • Wagon skid plate complete

Stephen

  • uTracer PCB finished
  • Update on...


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 August 8, 2018  29m
 
 

episode 131: EP#131: Scott Swaaley and MAKESafe Tools


  • Scott Swaaley
    • Electrical Engineer from California Polytechnic State University
    • Started his career rewiring 18th century tall ships
    • Designed electrical systems for hospitals and data centers before becoming a specialist in renewable energy economics
    • Had a career in teaching and working with students in makerspaces
    • Founder of MAKESafe Tools
  •   YouTube Channels Scott...


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 August 2, 2018  1h5m
 
 

episode 130: EP#130: Free Form Jazz Welding


  • Chris Gammel over at The Amp Hour gave the MacroFab Engineering Podcast a shout out for our podcast with Chris Church for our Tariff discussion
    • The Amp Hour also hit episode 400! Congrats!
  • Parker
    • MEP SAO Update 
      • Software almost complete
      • What kind of LED patterns should I implement?
    • Wagon skid plate welding
  • Stephen
    • uTracer update 
      • CNC work on...


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 July 25, 2018  59m
 
 

episode 129: EP#129: Trebuchet VS Opamps


  • Parker
    • Connectors for the Jeep PCM where a perfect match! 
      • P/Ns 
        • Black Connector: 4-1437290-5
        • White Connector: 4-1437290-6
        • Grey Connector: 4-1437290-7
    • Still waiting on the MAX6682 breakout board
      • GitHub Repo
    • Ordered some MEP Shitty Add-Ons
      • Zapp and Hyron ordered a set 
        • MEP EP#69: Incognito Mode
        • MEP EP#109: Arduino, The Gateway Drug To...


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 July 18, 2018  53m
 
 

episode 128: EP#128: Git on the Darwin Wagon


  • Parker
    • MEP Shitty Add-On 
      • EFM8SB10F2G based like the MacroWatch V2
      • 15 addressable channels of LED blinking
      • 23 Red 0603 LEDs in total
    • Connectors for the Jeep PCM 
      • PCM connector locks are starting to break due to age
      • Found an eBay auction with replacement connectors for sale that had part numbers printed on the connectors
      • P/N 
        • Black Connector: 4-1437290-5
        • White Connector:...


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 July 11, 2018  53m