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...
https://www.macrofab.com/podcasts/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 15 hours 31 minutes
episode 380: EP#380: The Simplest SMT Component… In The World
MEP EP#380: The Simplest SMT Component… In The World
Stephen’s CNC steps closer to being completed on this CNC electronics centric podcast! We discuss design snafus and problems with poorly constructed CNC controllers and design misses in the mechanical assembly. Then Parker receives a newsletter that has the simplest SMT component in the world...
episode 379: EP#379: Taking Pictures with Magnetic Flux
MEP EP#379: Taking pictures with magnetic flux
Two major topics this week! Major Box Truck updates and going over the Texas DMC Occupations Code for what a Motor home is. Then we flash back to the year 2000. Parker was only 13 years old when he took a photography merit badge class for scouts and was introduced to digital photography through the Sony MVC-FD5. This Sony camera stores images on a floppy disk...
episode 378: EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum
MEP EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum
Cooking crawfish a mile above sea level? How will the crawfish cook differently? On this episode of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast, Parker and Stephen discuss the different seasoning, boil and soak times, and building an inexpensive boil pot from materials and supplies Stephen already has. Parker also makes the Box Truk an official project on the podcast even though it has nothing to do with electrical engineering...
episode 377: EP#377: Countdown to Hype
MEP EP#377: Countdown to Hype
Component selection for your next product design is difficult as is with having to juggle temperature requirements, supply chain availability problems, and functionality parameters. Now consider your product in an environment that will actively destroy the semiconductors...
episode 376: EP#376: Starting From The Beginning
MEP EP#376: Starting From The Beginning
When did you start listening to the podcast? Have a favorite episode? Let Stephen and Parker know which is your favorite. Also, we are going to do another design contest! The Box Truck also gets an update from Parker.
May the Fab be with you! MacroFab event page...
episode 375: EP#375: From Zero to Hero in Python
MEP EP#375: From Zero to Hero in Python
Topics:
Why is python requested in embedded software/firmware engineer jobs?
- The Complete Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python - Udemy
Rapid Harness Software
- Designing some pinball harnesses
- Powerful for a single task
- Has a free version but limited
CNC stuff
- Critical...
episode 374: EP#374: Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining
MEP EP#374: Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining
Brandon Sander:
Classically trained in mechanical engineering, Brandon inherited his grandfather’s personal machine shop in the winter of 2021. He created a Youtube channel to document restoring these machines, continuing his grandfather’s legacy, and getting back to his metalworking roots...
episode 373: EP#373: Full Stack Manufacturing - David and Joel of Teenage Engineering
Joel Westerberg is head of IT at teenage engineering. Joel started at teenage engineering in 2013 by working on the OD-11 loudspeaker project. Joel has been involved in building the teenage engineering factory system and various other projects. Joel does everything from backend services, embedded development, to pcb design.
David Eriksson is the head of hardware and co-founder of teenage engineering...
episode 372: EP#372: The POD-Ganizer
News:
May the Fab Be With You
May 4th, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
10305 Round Up Ln Suite 400
Houston, TX
Topics:
Bud Industries - Board-ganizer Enclosure Kit
- Combine breadboards and evaluation boards into an enclosure
Fluke 87V multimeter Vs Centech 61593 (also got a rigol DS2072 oscilloscope)
- $520 vs $39...
episode 371: EP#371: Riley Hall - Can Fictiv make Beef Flags?
Riley Hall
Riley is the Director of Product Marketing for Fictiv. He has over ten years of experience working in highly technical manufacturing engineering environments at companies including Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Hilti North America, and Markforged. Riley holds a B.A...