Circuit Break Podcast by MacroFab Will No Longer Continue We've truly enjoyed every moment of bringing this content to you, and we're incredibly grateful for your support and engagement. While we won't be producing new episodes, all of our previous episodes will remain available on your favorite platforms for you to revisit anytime. Thank you once again for being a part of our journey.
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MacroFab Engineering Podcast

Conversations about electronics, hardware, and the engineering life. Hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig.

Your Toaster is Toast
EP 335 June 30, 2022

Your Toaster is Toast

Part shortages and obsolescence got you down? Parker and Stephen have some tips and tricks to help your design stay ahead of the End Of Life game!

Double as Good!
EP 334 June 24, 2022

Double as Good!

Nichicon is obsoleting entire electrolytic capacitor lines. Is this a sign of how electronic component manufacturers will handle supply crunches?

Cody's Corner - Q2 2022
EP 333 June 17, 2022

Cody's Corner - Q2 2022

Cody Endlich is back on the podcast to discuss the electronic component supply chain squeeze and what the future magic 8-ball says about the industry.

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EP 332 June 10, 2022

This Podcast Intentionally Left Blank

Mandatory USB Type-C for everything? Parker and Stephen discuss the current EU ruling and preparing your PCBA design for contract manufacturing!

The PCB Plague
EP 331 June 3, 2022

The PCB Plague

Ever have PCBs that solder just will not wet and solder to? You probably thought it was improper soldering technique but that was probably not it!

Rogue Gerbers – Jerry McDaniel of Customer Care at MacroFab
EP 330 May 27, 2022

Rogue Gerbers – Jerry McDaniel of Customer Care at MacroFab

Jerry McDaniel of MacroFab joins Stephen and Parker this week to discuss the customer's adventure at MacroFab and what it takes to succeed at PCBA.

Supply Chain Crunches
EP 329 May 20, 2022

Supply Chain Crunches

What are the pros and cons of becoming an electrical engineer? With great power comes great responsibility or just the lack of sleep!

Berry Based Physics with Collin Anderson
EP 328 May 13, 2022

Berry Based Physics with Collin Anderson

This week we have Collin Anderson on the podcast to discuss quantum wave mechanics and how it relates to electricity flowing through conductors.

Mike Kahn of Elemental Machines
EP 327 May 7, 2022

Mike Kahn of Elemental Machines

Mike Kahn of Elemental Machines joins the podcast to discuss the integration of life sciences instrumentation and designing enterprise products.

The Infinite Finite Grid
EP 326 April 29, 2022

The Infinite Finite Grid

Stephen and Parker continue the discussion of the voltage measurement. Can you come up with a way to measure voltage without precision tools?

Metric Knuckle
EP 325 April 22, 2022

Metric Knuckle

Is there a way to macgyver measuring a voltage without a multimeter? Is macgyvering even a word? Parker and Stephen discuss this for well too long.

What Would You Say You Do Here?
EP 324 April 17, 2022

What Would You Say You Do Here?

Panelization of PCB Assemblies. Your Contract Manufacturer takes care of this but there are design choices that can radically alter your end costs.