MEP EP#104

Published: Jan. 24, 2018, 4:54 p.m.

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”
  • MacroFab is Hiring!

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Tags: Bagel Function, ECH-U1C222JX5, electronics podcast, Hexa Precision, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MEP, PCM5122, PiFi DAC+, PinHeck REV8, Podcast, PT8A2514A, Teensy 3.6, Wima