MacroFab Engineering Podcast
Conversations about electronics, hardware, and the engineering life. Hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig.
Hyperspace Part Packages
Should we change the naming convention of component 'pin one' markings to component 'indicator marks'? Parker and Stephen discuss this week.
Measuring up Your Interview Questions
Interview questions, love em or hate em it is all something we have to go through. How does your technique measure up to Stephen's and Parker's?
What Engineer’s Seek
What is the comet grounding technique? Is it actually made up by someone on twitter? Maybe? Find out on this episode of the MacroFab Podcast.
The Drop Ship Shuffle
The supply chain crunch is effecting more industries then the electronic industry and is exposing the drop ship shuffle of retailers and inventory.
Work to Automate the Work
On this episode, Parker discusses his current adventure in testing and qualifying ratcheting wrenches and Stephen finally learns the magic of python!
Strategic Component Sourcing with Cody Endlich
Cody Endlich joins Stephen and Parker to discuss electrical component distribution, counterfeit parts, risk mitigation, and MacroFab joining the ERAI.
When an Alien Craps
The things that change the world, according to Chaos theory, are the tiny things. An Alien craps in Space and subsequently this podcast gets made.
Chunk 2 Chunk Current Returns
This week we have PCB ground layouts and what to thing about in regards to current returns, elevated inductors, and should XYRS have a Z component?
A Rant About How Magnets Work
Topics include StarWars, NASA, Magnets, Perpetual Energy, and Virtual Grounding.
Plastic Deg-Ra-Dation with Scott Hansen of Retro-Brite
Our guest this week is Scott Hansen, Founder of Retro-Brite which restores yellowed plastics by reversing the chromophores degradation.
Another Tool for Your Toolbox
Is it time for Stephen to finally get a 3D printer and join the maker revolution? Parker and Stephen discuss how engineers use 3D printers this week.
Armchair Military Strategists
How do we secure the global electronics supply chain while also preventing World War III? Stephen and Parker discuss TSMC and Taiwan this week.