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S2E19 Prioritizing time for family, personal projects, & CAD/design strategies | James Drachenberg

Being an Engineer · 24 Apr 2021 · 50m · Episode 19

What this episode covers

James Drachenberg, founder of Dragon Mountain Design, discusses his journey from a mechanical engineer in medical devices and consumer products to a prolific maker of personal projects like RoboKitty and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures. He explains how his website serves as a portfolio that helped him secure his current role after being laid off, detailing his workflow in SolidWorks and his preference for Prusa 3D printers. Drachenberg emphasizes the importance of balancing family life with his passion for design, using time management strategies to fit CAD work around his children's schedules while maintaining professional excellence.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
McMaster, Adafruit, Sparkfun, Mouser
Products
RoboKitty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Prusa
Chips
Raspberry Pi
Tools
SolidWorks
Also
Dragon Mountain Design

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