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PoE - Phantom over Ethernet
Parker and Stephen discuss the Cloudlifter mechanism in use to help enhance the sound of this podcast, what phantom power is and what it actually does.
September 22, 2023
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Engineering Podcasts
Parker and Stephen explore topics in engineering each week.
The EU Charges Apple Up, Down with Slack, Don’t Go Changin’
Discussion on USB-C, EU chargers, tech, Slack GUI, government regulation, tech innovation and reverse polarity.
GPUs D.O.A, Reverse Polarity Problems, A 3D Printer Pickle
Dead on Arrival for high end GPUs. Why do so many consumer electronics not have reverse polarity protection?
Recyclable PCBs, EOL Design, Cold Cuts
Infineon’s use of recyclable PCBs to create a soluboard. An examination of the new Arduino Uno, Minima and Wifi, plus a CNC and saw blade update.
Interviewing Matthew Prater
Matt has taught Robotics at University of Advancing Technology since 2019 and worked in Pharmaceutical Industry 15 years at Cardinal Health.
DFS: Design for Snackey
This special episode is recorded at DEF CON, the annual hacker community gathering in Las Vegas.
Kathy Joseph and The Lightning Tamers
A physicist and electrical engineering historian, tells human stories behind electricity's evolution. Learn from experiments and eccentric scientists.
The aCADemy of Education - Joshua Manley of CADClass.org
This week, Josh Manley, Co-Owner & CEO of CADClass.org, shares their expertise in software and design education.
CHIPS Can’t Dip
This week we’re joined by David Schild, the Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA).
Recursive Vending Machines
Join us as we chat with Hyr0n and Zapp from AND!XOR Group about their iconic badges for DEF CON 31.
When Will AI Replace Podcast Hosts?
Delve into the world of AI in chip design, exploring the limitations and benefits, its impact on the labor market, and the future of this technology.
Mislabeled Levels of Hell
We kick off this week with a timely discussion of whether you can cook food on the engine of your car; how hot would your exhaust pipes even need to be?
Derivative Learning or Mathematical Consequences
The missing submarine near Titanic sparks discussion on using a gamepad, deep sea exploration regulations, and the need for backups in critical systems.
Screaming into the Social Media Void
AutoDesk is dropping support and development for the dedicated Eagle EDA tool and moving efforts to the AutoDesk Fusion 360 Electronics.
The Danger Pool
The CHIPS act is driving chip manufacturers like Texas Instruments, TSMC, and Intel to expand in the US, but there's a shortage of engineering manpower.
Bil Herd - Back Into the Storm
Bil Herd led the hardware design for the Commodore C128 and Plus4 Series of computers in the 1980’s and currently co-hosts a weekly webcast.
The Simplest SMT Component… In The World
Stephen’s CNC steps closer to being completed! Parker receives a newsletter that has the simplest SMT component in the world.
Taking Pictures with Magnetic Flux
Two major topics this week! Major Box Truck updates and a flashback when Parker was introduced to digital photography through the Sony MVC-FD5.
Crawfish Conundrum
We discuss the different seasoning, boil and soak times, and building an inexpensive boil pot from materials and supplies Stephen already has.
Countdown to Hype
Consider your product in an environment that will actively destroy the semiconductors. We'll dip our toes into Radiation exposure for electronics!
Starting From The Beginning
When did you start listening to the podcast? Have a favorite episode? Let Stephen and Parker know which is your favorite.
From Zero to Hero in Python
Python software language, more and more electrical engineering jobs are requiring this as a skill set but is it just snake oil?
Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining
Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining joins to discuss restoring old machining tools, drafting manufacturing plans by hand and more.
Full Stack Manufacturing - David and Joel of Teenage Engineering
Joel and David of Teenage Engineering discuss how Teenage Engineering was formed and how their unique view of design influences the manufacturing process.
The POD-Ganizer
Stephen gets an upgrade in his electronics lab with a new multimeter, A Fluke 87V! We break down Stephen’s old meter vs the new Fluke.
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