Karl and Corey discuss the basics of how to power your electronic circuits.

Linear Regulators, LDOs, and Switch Mode Power Supplies are explained. Traps for new engineers and hobbyist working with power supplies are lamented.

In this episode Karl and Corey talk about Corey's newest hobby, 3D Printing.

Also, Karl gets the outcome of the 3D Systems vs. Form Labs lawsuit wrong.

In this episode Karl and Corey talk about the heart of many embedded electronics projects: The Microcontroller. They discuss their evolving feelings for the maker communities darling, the Arduino. They also give an overview of other potential candidates for a microcontroller.