MEP EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum Cooking crawfish a mile above sea level? How will the crawfish cook differently? On this episode of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast, Parker and Stephen discuss the different seasoning, boil and soak times, and building an inexpensive boil pot from materials and supplies Stephen already has. Parker also makes the Box Truk an official project on the podcast even though it has nothing to do with electrical engineering. The last topic is on 3D printing and what is the state of Parker’s and Stephen’s machines and what they use the 3D printers for. Podcast News: Switc ..read more

MEP EP#377: Countdown to Hype Component selection for your next product design is difficult as is with having to juggle temperature requirements, supply chain availability problems, and functionality parameters. Now consider your product in an environment that will actively destroy the semiconductors. This episode we dip our toes into Radiation exposure for electronics! Topics: Electronics and radiation Radiation Handbook for Electronics Silicon does strange things in the presence of radiation Failures -  Two Flavors - non permanent or permanent SEE (single event error) SEU (single ev ..read more

MEP EP#376: 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. Also, we are going to do another design contest! The Box Truck also gets an update from Parker. May the Fab be with you! MacroFab event page. Topics: Favorite Episodes from listeners?  When did you start listening to the podcast? Stephen’s Favorite episode?   Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining   Idea Tank episodes   Episode #77   Episode #223   Episode #296   Parker’s Favorite e ..read more

MEP EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum Cooking crawfish a mile above sea level? How will the crawfish cook differently? On this episode of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast, Parker and Stephen discuss the different seasoning, boil and soak times, and building an inexpensive boil pot from materials and supplies Stephen already has. Parker also makes the Box Truk an official project on the podcast even though it has nothing to do with electrical engineering. The last topic is on 3D printing and what is the state of Parker’s and Stephen’s machines and what they use the 3D printers for. Podcast News: Switc ..read more

MEP EP#377: Countdown to Hype Topics: Electronics and radiation Radiation Handbook for Electronics Silicon does strange things in the presence of radiation Failures -  Two Flavors - non permanent or permanent SEE (single event error) SEU (single event upset) SEL (single-event latch-up) SEGR (single-event gate rupture) SEB (Single event burnout)  PN junctions Fets CMOS - Memory Types of radiation exposure TID (total ionizing dose) Rate specific ELDRS (Enhanced low dose rate sensitivity) Proton Neutron SpaceX starship Starship is the largest and most powerful launch ..read more

MEP EP#376: 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. Also, we are going to do another design contest! The Box Truck also gets an update from Parker. May the Fab be with you! MacroFab event page. Topics: Favorite Episodes from listeners?  When did you start listening to the podcast? Stephen’s Favorite episode? Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining Idea Tank episodes Episode #77 Episode #223 Episode #296 Parker’s Favorite episode? Centex Paranormal Episode JOSH - the pod ..read more

MEP EP#375: From Zero to Hero in Python Topics: Why is python requested in embedded software/firmware engineer jobs? The Complete Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python - Udemy Rapid Harness Software Designing some pinball harnesses Powerful for a single task Has a free version but limited CNC stuff Critical speeds on ball screws Length Diameter End supports SFU2010 got 700in/min which is almost a foot a second. Rotational speed of 1778 RPM Power supplies for stepper motors Shared axis power supply considerations ..read more

MEP EP#374: Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining Brandon Sander: Classically trained in mechanical engineering, Brandon inherited his grandfather’s personal machine shop in the winter of 2021. He created a Youtube channel to document restoring these machines, continuing his grandfather’s legacy, and getting back to his metalworking roots. Topics: How inheritance machining came about Making drawings by hand Projects Useful items - knurling tools/ tap follower/ etc Tool upgrades - tool holders/better hold downs Restoration projects Which project did you like the best? The worst? The most d ..read more

MEP EP#373: Full Stack Manufacturing - David and Joel of Teenage Engineering Joel Westerberg is head of IT at teenage engineering. Joel started at teenage engineering in 2013 by working on the OD-11 loudspeaker project. Joel has been involved in building the teenage engineering factory system and various other projects. Joel does everything from backend services, embedded development, to pcb design. David Eriksson is the head of hardware and co-founder of teenage engineering. A DJ and synth enthusiast since age 12, David started teenage engineering in 2006. David is responsible for platform an ..read more

MEP EP#372: The POD-Ganizer News: May the Fab Be With You May 4th, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT 10305 Round Up Ln Suite 400 Houston, TX Topics: Bud Industries - Board-ganizer Enclosure Kit Combine breadboards and evaluation boards into an enclosure Fluke 87V multimeter Vs Centech 61593 (also got a rigol DS2072 oscilloscope) $520 vs $39.99 6000 count vs 2000 count Fluke can do “High Res” mode and go to 20,000 count Autorange vs range select Benefits of both Manual range might be better for keeping your ducks in a row. Main difference - the fluke is basically 4x or better on nearly all ..read more