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Are Projects Really Useless?MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics
Four cash prizes!
First Place: $1000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $250
MacroFab Podcast Favorite: $1000 and a Useless Trophy
Contest runs 8 AM CST June 1st, 2019 through 8 AM CST August 10, 2019
How to Enter your Useless Project
Build an electronic project that is useless
Document it as a new project on Hackaday.io
Tag it with “MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine”
More rules and information on the blog
R.F.O.
Arm gives up control of IP to China
Softbank, sold the 51% share of Arm China to the Chinese
Major Google Services Outage
Nest was down. No A/C and Doors couldn’t be unlocked
Services rendered YouTube, Gmail, and Snapchat
Google Cloud on the backend
Squirrels and Security — It’s a Thing!
They’re cute, they’re fuzzy, and they pose a major threat to our cyber-infrastructure.
“Frankly, the No. 1 threat experienced to date by the U.S. electrical grid is squirrels”
This map lists all unclassified Cyber Squirrel Operations that have been released to the public that we have been able to confirm.
Visit our Public Slack Channel and join the conversation in between episodes!
Show Notes
Are Projects Really Useless?
MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics
- Four cash prizes!
- First Place: $1000
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
- MacroFab Podcast Favorite: $1000 and a Useless Trophy
- Contest runs 8 AM CST June 1st, 2019 through 8 AM CST August 10, 2019
- How to Enter your Useless Project
- Build an electronic project that is useless
- Document it as a new project on Hackaday.io Tag it with “MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine”
- More rules and information on the blog
R.F.O.
- Arm gives up control of IP to China
- Softbank, sold the 51% share of Arm China to the Chinese
- Major Google Services Outage
- Nest was down. No A/C and Doors couldn’t be unlocked
- Services rendered YouTube, Gmail, and Snapchat
- Google Cloud on the backend
- Squirrels and Security — It’s a Thing!
- They’re cute, they’re fuzzy, and they pose a major threat to our cyber-infrastructure.
- “Frankly, the No. 1 threat experienced to date by the U.S. electrical grid is squirrels”
- This map lists all unclassified Cyber Squirrel Operations that have been released to the public that we have been able to confirm.
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.
Join the conversation and community at our online engineering forum, where we delve deeper into each episode's content, gather your feedback, and explore the topics you're curious about. Subscribe to Circuit Break on your favorite podcast platform and become part of our journey through the fascinating world of electrical engineering.