Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins TransistorCheck out our new MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics!
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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Show Notes

MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins Transistor

Check out our new MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics!

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!

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.

Visit our Public Slack Channel and join the conversation in between episodes!

Creators & Guests

Host
Parker Dillmann
A Founder @MacroFab.Builds Electronics, Cars, & Jeeps.
Host
Stephen Kraig
EE
Producer
Chris Martin

What is 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.

Presented by MacroFab, a leader in electronics manufacturing services, Circuit Break connects listeners directly to the forefront of PCB design, assembly, and innovation. MacroFab's platform exemplifies the seamless integration of design and manufacturing, catering to a broad audience from hobbyists to professionals.

About the hosts: Parker, an expert in Embedded System Design and DSP, and Stephen, an aficionado of audio electronics and brewing tech, bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the show. Their backgrounds in engineering and hands-on projects make each episode a blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and practical advice.

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