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.
Podcast

MacroFab Engineering Podcast

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

Artisan Sudo Toasters
EP 250 November 11, 2020

Artisan Sudo Toasters

Stephen debarks into the cold void that is linux. Will he survive the frozen sudo tundra? Adventures in Rapsberry Pis and Wiring Hardness designs!

How Soft Are Your Diodes?
EP 249 November 4, 2020

How Soft Are Your Diodes?

Parker's pinball controller has gone gold! Revision 3 is being fabricated! Stephen then explores the softness factor of diodes and the SSPS returns?

Keeping The Spirit Costs Extra
EP 248 October 28, 2020

Keeping The Spirit Costs Extra

Revitalizing older products for next gen manufacturing can be tough. Does updating the design alter the spirit of the original? Oh and Tariffs.

To Bake an Apple Pie
EP 247 October 21, 2020

To Bake an Apple Pie

There is a new regulatory stamp in town now. Brexit has spurred the formation of the UKCA mark to replace the CE mark in the Queen's land.

Doing Something Magical
EP 246 October 14, 2020

Doing Something Magical

Will graphene allow us to transcend to the next level of existence with free energy? Parker and Stephen discuss limitless power and the iPhone 12.

K-Factoring a Gumbo
EP 245 October 7, 2020

K-Factoring a Gumbo

Stephen finally gets a license for the Eagle EDA Tool but not for the reasons you would expect! Also, sheet metal design and IoT device security!

Comic-Con for Engineers – Chris Carter
EP 244 September 30, 2020

Comic-Con for Engineers – Chris Carter

Chris Carter joins Parker and Stephen to discuss Design for Manufacturing for PCB Assemblies. Part one of a series of podcasts!

Schematics and Connectors, Name a More Iconic Duo…
EP 243 September 23, 2020

Schematics and Connectors, Name a More Iconic Duo…

Stephen deeps dives into schematics and connectors this week by asking what is the best way to draw symbols for connectors on schematics? Net Names!

The Heartbeat of Cats and LEDs
EP 242 September 16, 2020

The Heartbeat of Cats and LEDs

How do you know if an electrical component is inexpensive? When it says "Cost Effective" as a main bullet point on the datasheet!

Disturbed Solder Accuracy
EP 240 September 2, 2020

Disturbed Solder Accuracy

Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling inside you when you find that exact electrical part you are looking for? If so, come listen to this podcast!

Frictionless Spherical Cow Transformers
EP 239 August 26, 2020

Frictionless Spherical Cow Transformers

Need to find a transformer for your product design? Stephen goes through the process of getting a custom transformer manufactured for a new product!

Better Encryption than Zoom, Firmware Stacks with AND!XOR
EP 238 August 19, 2020

Better Encryption than Zoom, Firmware Stacks with AND!XOR

Hyr0n and Zapp are back! This time to discuss Firmware Stacks, Real Time Operating Systems, and more #Badgelife shenanigans.