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Circuit Break

a MacroFab Podcast

Parker and Stephen explore topics in engineering each week.

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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.

March 26, 2024

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Its a she right

It’s a She, Right?

Stephen and Parker talk with JOSH the mastermind behind the audio of the podcast.

Grass fed pcbs

Grass Fed PCBs

Stephen and Parker discuss PCB surface finishes, custom work benches, and bit errors from outer space.

Tungsten beams

Tungsten I-Beams

Patrick Renner and Kelly O'Brien discuss the boundary between Art and Engineering with MEP.

Mr williams your book changed my life

Mr. Williams, Your Book Changed My Life

Al Williams joins Parker and Stephen to discuss writing for Hackaday, Ham Radio, and obscure CPUs.

Gotta look pro

Gotta Look Pro

It is National Engineers Week and Stephen spills the beans on his Audio Amplifier Past.

Unnecessary engineering

Unnecessary Engineering

Stephen and Parker talk about thyristors, fancy pwm filters, and milkshakes.

Stay hydrated gaming

Stay Hydrated While Gaming

On this Episode, Stephen and Parker talk about Capacitor Part Markings and some tough semiconductors.

Aditya mijael kinetic device

Aditya and Mijael of Kinetic with “The Device”

On this Episode, Parker and Stephen have guests Aditya Bansal and Mijael Damian of Kinetic.

Anti fitbits

Anti Fitbits

On this Episode, Parker and Stephen talk about silkscreen markings on diodes and tracking beer drinking.

No flex allowed

No Flex Allowed

On this Episode, Stephen and Parker talk about binned LEDs and what to look out for with mounting holes on PCBs.

Fx development board landed

The FX Development Board has landed!

On this Episode, Stephen launches the FX Development Board and Parker finally settles on conference room names!

Blinding leds bypass capacitors another kind

Blinding LEDs and Bypass Capacitors of Another Kind

On this Episode, Parker gets blinded by LEDs and Stephen learns Eagle! Also bypass caps free of charge.

O h internet howitzers

I.O.H. Internet of Howitzers

On this Episode, Parker and Stephen discuss android powered artillery, flip-pins, and Amazon Alexa always listening...

Missing audio

Missing Audio

This episode suffered from a recording glitch so only half the audio exists. Sorry :(

First annual macrofab star wars christmas special

First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special

On this episode, Josh joins Parker and Stephen as they dissect the technology behind the Star Wars Universe.

Zero sum resistor arrays

Zero Sum Resistor Arrays

On this episode, Stephen and Parker continue on the Jeep Bluetooth mod and ask about zero ohm resistors.

Drive by dna destruction

Drive By DNA Destruction

On this episode, Parker and Stephen talk about nuclear batteries and FCC/CE pre-compliance experiences.

Jeep radio hacking side synth

Jeep Radio Hacking with a Side of Synth

On this episode, Parker and Stephen talk about Parker's Jeep radio and Stephen has an update to the Brewing Rig.

Two brothers macrofab

Two Brothers of MacroFab

On this episode, Parker and Stephen have guests Brandon and Justin Knight of MacroFab.

Houston maker faire 2016

Houston Maker Faire 2016

On this episode, Parker and Stephen talk about the Houston Maker Faire and the FX Dev Board.

Update macroduino fx dev board

Update on the MacroDuino and FX DEV Board

On this episode, Stephen gives an update on the FX Dev board and Parker talks about his MacroDuino project.

Maniacal moving

Maniacal Moving

On this episode, Stephen and Parker talk about MacroFab moving to a new location.

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Trey German Returns and Automatic Game Overs

On this episode, Trey German returns to talk about his paramotor flight monitoring hardware.

Banned arduinos tuning software ear

Banned Arduinos and Tuning Software By Ear

On this episode, Parker and Stephen talk about if the Arduino platform is right for students learning engineering.

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