EP#155: Void Copper Donuts

• Parker
  • Wagon Chime Module Repaired
  • StarWars Detonator Prop
  • RPI3 CM Motherboard USB Hub Saga
    • LAN9514
    • MP62551 or TPS2054B
  • Improving the Prop Dev Stick
    • Changing to QFN from QFP Prop
    • USB Type C for USB 2.0
    • Changing the power handling?
      • Original part is TPS2113
      • Only handles 5.5V MAX
      • NCP3901 is a Dual input Mux
        • Handles more power then I need but no built in current limiting
      • Maybe MPS has a good standalone current limiter?
• Stephen
  • Beginning the eq build. There is a lot to do so it is taking a bit of time
  • Gold fingers and connectors - They work!
  • Trying a special coax connection - Different rings on top and bottom
• R.F.O.
  • Bluetooth chip doesn’t need a battery because it harvests energy from the air
    • Wiliot
    • Embedded in consumer products to provide easy access to a digital manual when the original paper version is long lost, or it could be put on a clothing label and used to communicate the optimal settings to a washing machine
    • $30 million financing from Amazon and Samsung
    • Possible release in 2019 but they are shooting for 2020
  • HOWMAX30 - MAX-30 Single User Earplugs
    • Incorrect part listing on Amazon leads to hilarious reviews

Tags: Chime Module, Detonator Prop, electronics podcast, EQ Build, LAN9514, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MP62551, NCP3091, Prop Dev Stick, RPI3 CM, Star Wars, TPS2054B, TPS2113, Wagon, Wiliot