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...

https://www.macrofab.com/podcasts/

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 54m. Bisher sind 436 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 17 hours 33 minutes

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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...


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 March 30, 2023  1h0m
 
 

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...


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 March 24, 2023  45m
 
 

episode 370: EP#370: Making Money the Hard Way


Denes Szabo

Denes was born and raised in Colorado. His parents owned a machine shop where Denes worked from a young age till 50. Denes now runs the tooling department at the US Mint Denver...


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 March 15, 2023  59m
 
 

episode 369: EP#369: The Yeti Job Hunt


News

  • May the Fab be with You
    • Show off the new factory!
    • Star Wars theme of course
    • Contest for best Star Wars Costume
    • Food and Drink
    • Possible Cantina Band?

The State of Electrical Engineering Jobs

  • Denver Industries
    • Medical
    • Aviation
    • Space
    • Communications
    • Manufacturing
  • Commonalities
    • Design - Hardware
    • Design -...


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 March 10, 2023  53m
 
 

episode 368: EP#368: The Thermal Hum of the Universe


News

  • May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
  • Stephen Kraig looking for a job. Email stephen.l.kraig@gmail.com

Another thought on ground planes

  • Finally tried an honest to god ground plane on an amp and the results are what you would expect...


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 March 2, 2023  57m
 
 

episode 367: EP#367: Vapor Wave Reflow


News

  • May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.

Question From slack: Eric Smith

  • How do you find new machines for the factory lines?
    • Google
    • Youtube
    • Vendors
    • Resellers
  • Do you guys get mailed catalogs?
    • Auctions yes...


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 February 22, 2023  57m
 
 

episode 366: EP#366: Laser Cutting Tolerancing


MacroFab News

  • May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup...


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 February 17, 2023  1h7m
 
 

episode 365: EP#365: Let’s Segway into the Next Topic


MacroFab News

  • May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
  • MacroFab is moving headquarters!
  • New Website! The podcast and all that content looks sexy now...


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 February 11, 2023  59m
 
 

episode 364: EP#364: Product of many Imaginations


Previous Episodes

  • Misha last heard on MEP EP #142: Supply Chain Conspiracy Securities
  • Chris last heard on MEP EP#212: The End of Electronics Manufacturing?!

The State of Digital Manufacturing

  • What is digital manufacturing?
  • Is there a definition of digital manufacturing?
  • Other players in this space.
  • Some business models are winning, some models are stuck in neutral...


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 February 4, 2023  1h15m
 
 

episode 363: EP#363: Breadboarding for Success


Breadboarding your circuits

  • Why even do it? 
    • Time savings
    • Quick check of your ideas
    • Leave breadboard assembled for future pcbs
  • Breadboards do not break physics - all the same rules apply
  • What you put into it you get out 
    • Cleanliness matters
    • Plan out your circuits 
      • You will likely find that you do not need extra jumpers if you plan the circuit
    • Measure and bend leads - 0...


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 January 29, 2023  1h0m