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The Golden Integrated CircuitParkerPropeller Development Stick Type-C Addition Found the BQ24165RGET to handle the lithium battery power management New battery management IC handles dual inputs thus replacing the TPS2113ADRBR power mux and p-channel mosfet Wagon Tach Project Signal is a 50V pulse from the distributor Arduinos do not like 50V Wagon Powered Mirror PCB Installed! 3D printed a bracket and installed into the door Tag Connect Probe Ends Will give a full report on how well they workStephenMacro Amp Milling the top panel Transformers mounted - check! PCB mounting needs fasteners ordered J-Fet buffer for the NuTubes Riaa filter with gain options for MM and MC type A series of filter specifications for recording If the record is cut with lower bass then the cut width can be smaller allowing for more info to be cut on to the record - More music playing time Two poles and one zero R.F.O.Gain ultra-high power density for 100-W USB Power Delivery adapters Texas Instruments application document for a very dense, high power AC to DC power supply Designed around providing the power for a 100W USB Type-C charger Complete 5-Watt Power Supply in IEC Main Filter Case Combines a IEC60320 (C13 coupler) connector with EMI filtering and a AC to DC power supply Greatly simplifies product design Due to cost Parker only sees this used in low volume / high margin products and one off art installations TI Claims Breakthrough BAW Technology Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonator technology though should it be BAWRT? Will reduce BoM cost and PCB size Discussion on how to store parts Part bins, boxes for projects, and proper tool storage Parker's fasteners drawer is getting out of hand How do you organize your parts?Announcements!KiCon 2019 is a user conference for the popular open source CAD program KiCad. Happening April 26th and 27th 2019 in Chicago IL, this is the first and largest gathering of hardware developers using KiCad. Talks at the conference will span hardware design, revision control, scripting, manufacturing considerations, proper library management and getting started developing the underlying tools. All announced talks have been listed on the conference site.Visit our Public Slack Channel and join the conversation in between episodes!
Show Notes
Parker
- Propeller Development Stick Type-C Addition
- Found the BQ24165RGET to handle the lithium battery power management
- New battery management IC handles dual inputs thus replacing the TPS2113ADRBR power mux and p-channel mosfet
- Wagon Tach Project
- Signal is a 50V pulse from the distributor
- Arduinos do not like 50V
- Wagon Powered Mirror PCB Installed!
- 3D printed a bracket and installed into the door
- Tag Connect Probe Ends
- Will give a full report on how well they work
Stephen
- Macro Amp
- Milling the top panel
- Transformers mounted - check!
- PCB mounting needs fasteners ordered
- J-Fet buffer for the NuTubes
- Riaa filter with gain options for MM and MC type
- A series of filter specifications for recording
- If the record is cut with lower bass then the cut width can be smaller allowing for more info to be cut on to the record - More music playing time
- Two poles and one zero
R.F.O.
- Gain ultra-high power density for 100-W USB Power Delivery adapters
- Texas Instruments application document for a very dense, high power AC to DC power supply
- Designed around providing the power for a 100W USB Type-C charger
- Complete 5-Watt Power Supply in IEC Main Filter Case
- Combines a IEC60320 (C13 coupler) connector with EMI filtering and a AC to DC power supply
- Greatly simplifies product design
- Due to cost Parker only sees this used in low volume / high margin products and one off art installations
- TI Claims Breakthrough BAW Technology
- Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonator technology though should it be BAWRT?
- Will reduce BoM cost and PCB size
- Discussion on how to store parts
- Part bins, boxes for projects, and proper tool storage
- Parker's fasteners drawer is getting out of hand
- How do you organize your parts?
Announcements!
KiCon 2019 is a user conference for the popular open source CAD program KiCad. Happening April 26th and 27th 2019 in Chicago IL, this is the first and largest gathering of hardware developers using KiCad. Talks at the conference will span hardware design, revision control, scripting, manufacturing considerations, proper library management and getting started developing the underlying tools. All announced talks have been listed on the conference site.
Visit our Public Slack Channel and join the conversation in between episodes!
Creators & Guests
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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