Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

MEP EP#202: Not Into The Meat LoafParker

PinoTaur Revision 2 is ordered!

Should be ready early January
Cable construction and design

Electrical Components where do they come from?

COO or Country Of Origin
Mouser has a new API
Arrow has an API but...

Brewery Update

Electrical box needs wire management
Majority of the fittings arrived
Tube straightner
Parker's house will end up being half tools and half projects

Stephen

SMPS design with polygons

Another Ti Webench design to the rescue!
12V down to 3.3V
Need to test the temperature performance
Power up testing - overshoot?
Watch out for clearances between components with PCB manufacturers

JLC PCB multiple design requirements?

Learn more is blank...

R.F.O.

Ben’s Single Chip Atari 2600 Portable

Parker helped figure out how the chip works

Werma multicolour LED beacon displays 200,000 colors

The colors duke...the colors

Show Notes

MEP EP#202: Not Into The Meat Loaf

Parker

  • PinoTaur Revision 2 is ordered!
    • Should be ready early January
    • Cable construction and design
  • Electrical Components where do they come from?
    • COO or Country Of Origin
    • Mouser has a new API
    • Arrow has an API but...
  • Brewery Update
    • Electrical box needs wire management
    • Majority of the fittings arrived
    • Tube straightner
    • Parker's house will end up being half tools and half projects

Stephen

  • SMPS design with polygons
    • Another Ti Webench design to the rescue!
    • 12V down to 3.3V
    • Need to test the temperature performance
    • Power up testing - overshoot?
    • Watch out for clearances between components with PCB manufacturers
  • JLC PCB multiple design requirements?
    • Learn more is blank...

R.F.O.

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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