Apples and Astronauts

• Stephen

  • PCB Design – Hexa Precision
    • Converts MIDI codes to constant voltage
  • What about using constant current to control functions and signals?
  • Teensy 3.6
  • Pro-Level Breadboard

• Parker

  • PCM5122 I2S Audio DAC
    • Prototyped with a PiFi DAC+ v2.0
    • SMT film caps are hard to find for lead-free reflow temps
      • ECH-U1C222JX5
    • 3 Different Versions
      • Cost difference of $5 per unit in QTY
  • Wima capacitors
  • PinHeck REV8 Prototypes being built
    • Future of the PinHeck Platform?

• Rapid Fire Opinion (R.F.O.)

  • PT8A2514A
    • Toaster Controller
    • Has Defrost, Reheat and BAGEL function
  • If you could have a chip that does a specific function what would you pick?
    • Stephen:
      • Nothing super magical, like a bagel function
      • Microwave with butter softening function
        • Tayto pin?
    • Parker:
      • All-in-one blender with speed-control
      • Microwave that has a dinner function

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  • See open positions

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Hosts: Parker Dillmann, Stephen Kraig

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