MacroFab Circuit Break Podcast

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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Conductive Cuisine

We'll explore an in-depth study conducted by Seth Jenkins, Neil LaTourette, and Brendan Liverman on how boiling time affects hot dog conductivity.

August 9, 2024

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Wanting to be a Wizard - Matt Brown

Matt Brown, shares his career insights, including his experiences working at Tesla and on personal projects like the land speed car and the off-road Viper.

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Exploring the Arctic Through Art and Technology with Cy Keener

Cy Keener's work includes a range of data-based efforts to visualize diverse phenomena including ice, wind, rain, and ocean waves.

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HMLV - High Mix Low Volume

We'll discuss the challenges and advantages of HMLV, contrasting it with high volume manufacturing methods used by giants like Apple and Foxconn.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Quantum Computing

Rick Altherr, a full stack engineer, shares insights into the working of quantum processors, particularly the trapped ion approach used by IonQ.

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Solder Slugs

We'll dive into nuances of working with contract manufacturers, specifically focusing on the responsibilities of both the designer and the manufacturer.

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Embarrassingly Parallel Computing - Steve Furber

Steve Furber, Prof Emeritus at Univ of Manchester, discusses BBC Micro and SpiNNaker project modeling brain functions with a million ARM processors.

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International Women in Engineering Day

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with MacroFab's Kaylan Smith and Laura Manley discussing their journeys into engineering.

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Prioritize to Learn to Prioritize - Engineering Career Paths

Special guests Chris Gammell and James Lewis, discuss various aspects of engineering career paths.

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The Other VCC

We dive into the intricacies of capacitor selection, discussing types of capacitors, their properties, and how different factors affect their performance.

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Building LibrePCB - Urban Bruhin's Journey in Open Source EDA

Urban Bruhin shares his journey from being an electrical engineer to developing LibrePCB, driven by his dissatisfaction with existing EDA tools like Eagle.

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Remote Ownership

Tariffs hike hits electronics! Hear Parker analyze cost impact & debate chip kill switch ethics with Stephen. Plus, Parker's Python invoice hack!

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Timing Tariff Modulations

We delve into the fascinating world of time modulation, discussing recent advancements in capacitor technology.

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The Toilet Mountain of Social Media

The hefty topic of U.S. funding for 'digital twin' chips research under the CHIPS Act, comparing its budget to other big expenditures.

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The Magic Touch Is Money

We explore the implications of Apple’s business practices on innovation, consumer choice, and market competition.

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Repairing the Retro Future

This week we dive into the fascinating world of vintage tech repair, focusing on efforts to preserve General Motors' futuristic '80s digital displays.

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Food Device Contest Wrap up

We celebrate the innovation and creativity of Food Device Design Derby entries like the JavAqua, Pizza Pouch, and the winner, BarBuddy.

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Top Features to Add to Your Next Prototype

Tune in as we share insights, anecdotes, and maybe a few confessions from our own prototyping adventures.

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Platform Updates from Kyle McLeod and Nicholas Lundgaard

The episode provides insights into MacroFab's efforts to make PCB manufacturing more accessible and efficient for their customers.

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Batman, The King of EDC (Every Day Carry)

Delve into the fascinating world of Batman's utility belt. Tracing the evolution from its humble origins to its current complex design.

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Magical Semiconductors of Pixies

We’re joined by Alexander Vartanov, an electrical engineering student with a knack for hands-on projects.

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Wizard Trust Falls for PCB Footprints

Parker’s transition from Eagle to KiCad, facing challenges with library management and device layer integration. Also, the new MacroFab Quote Wizard.

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Tracing a Path for PCB Design Automation with Sergiy Nesterenko

Sergiy Nestorenko, founder of Quilter and former SpaceX engineer, discusses revolutionizing PCB design automation.

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The Mega IIe: A Vintage Computing Adventure with James Lewis

Tune in for a fascinating journey from the past to the future, bridging vintage computing with modern technology with James Lewis, aka the Bald Engineer.

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Kent Johnson: Religious Diversity in Electrical Engineering

Kent Johnson, Senior Corporate Advisor at the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation discusses the role of religious diversity in the workplace.

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