Best CircuitPython Podcasts (2025)

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Noe Ruiz 14:18

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6d ago14:18

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Noe Ruiz joins the show and shares how he started learning design and 3D modeling, creating the Layer by Layer tutorials, designing CAD parts, and more. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:19 Getting started with computers and electronics 1:38 Learning design 4:38 Snap-fit enclosures 6:36 3D Hangouts Live in New York C…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for Ocotober 6, 2025 30:11

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3D Hangouts – eInk Pi Bonnet, Mac Fruit Jam and Elder Bone Dragon 50:25

3d ago50:25

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This week @adafruit we have new works in progress. Pedro is working on a new Raspberry Pi project featuring an eInk Bonnet. Noe is working on a Mac Classic inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Catching up on makes from the community and this week’s time lapse features an articulating elder bone dragon from Minecraft.E-Ink Bonethttps://www.adafruit…

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Ep.08 - E1|S2: My Journey into Embedded Linux & Kernel Development 14:08

4d ago14:08

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In this season premiere of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I begin a brand-new adventure: diving into Embedded Linux and Kernel Driver Development. After years of working with microcontrollers and maker projects, I wanted to understand what really happens under the hood — how Linux talks to hardware, what lives inside the kernel, and why…

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3D Hangouts – Grow Monitor, MagTag and Halloween Bat 1:02:16

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This week @adafruit special guest Brent Rubell joins us to chat about our indoor grow monitor. We’re publishing our MagTag snap fit case. This week’s time lapse features a spooky articulating halloween bat.Indoor grow monitor Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/no-code-indoor-grow-monitor MagTag Case Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-case/ MagTag …

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3D Hangouts – Episode 500! 1:07:03

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This week @adafruit we’re celebrating 500 episodes! Showcasing more DOOM on the Fruit Jam. Guide this week is our IoT Grow Monitor collab with Brent. For shoptalk, we have an update to our MagTag case. This week’s time lapse features a spooky articulating skeleton hand in time for the Halloween season.Fruit Jam Case: https://www.adafruit.com/produc…

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Ep.07 - E7|S1: Season Finale: Lessons from the Drone Telemetry Project 5:14

19d ago5:14

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In this season finale of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I look back on my FPV drone telemetry project and what it taught me. From frustrating SD card issues and wiring mishaps to the breakthrough of logging my first GPS data, this season has been a mix of struggles, pivots, and small wins. I also share behind-the-scenes insights about s…

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John Fletcher 15:24

20d ago15:24

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In the kickoff of season 6, John Fletcher joins the show. John shares how he ported CircuitPython to web assembly, how it works, and how using Claude Code helped. Follow the show on Mastodon and Bluesky. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:23 John’s start with computers 4:07 John’s Discord nickname 5:05 CircuitPython and web assembly 6:43 How CircuitPython w…

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3D Hangouts – Grow Monitor, Fruit Jam DOOM and Sorting Hat 59:12

24d ago59:12

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This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our IoT grow monitor. Showcasing more demos for the Fruit Jam, including DOOM! Showcasing some makes from the community and this week’s time lapse featuring a Sorting Hat.Fruit Jam Case: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6425Fruit Jam: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 QT Py ESP32-S3https://www.adafruit…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for September 22, 2025 23:50

26d ago23:50

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-09-22.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change …

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3D Hangouts – Fruit Jam OS and Magpie 45:08

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This week @adafruit we’re taking a close look at Fruit Jam OS. Chatting about our snap fit case SLA rein case for Fruit Jam. Showcasing some makes from the community and this week’s time lapse featuring Magpie Sussie from K-POP demon hunters.Fruit Jam Casehttps://www.adafruit.com/product/6425Fruit Jamhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/6200 Timelapse …

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Ep.06 - E6|S1: From Breadboard to Field Test - Debugging, Enclosures & First Data 14:16

1M ago14:16

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I took a big step forward: moving my drone telemetry logger off the breadboard and into a real enclosure. It wasn’t smooth sailing. Desoldering headers damaged some pads, wiring bugs kept piling up, and I spent hours chasing errors from the SD card, BME280, and GPS module. But after rerouting …

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3D Hangouts – Rumi Sword, Grow Monitor and Derpy 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

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This week @adafruit Pedro releases his light up sword prop from the KPOP demon hunters movie. Noe is showing prototyping a new IOT project.. Showcasing some makes from the community and this week’s time lapse.Rumi Sword Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/rumi-sword Rumi Sword YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/xaKFKUycBHk TPS61169 Boost: https://www.adafru…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for September 8, 2025 27:14

1M ago27:14

27:14

0:00 Housekeeping03:35 Community News08:04 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka17:48 Hug Reports20:23 Status Updates25:48 In the Weeds26:00 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-09-08.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/dis…

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3D Hangouts – Rumi Sword, MagTag Case and Flexy Eye 46:39

1M ago46:39

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This week @adafruit we’re back! Catching up on new projects. Pedro is working on a light up sword prop from the KPOP demon hunters movie. Noe is showing off SLA resin prints from JLCPCB and a new case for the MagTag 2025 edition. Showcasing some makes from the community and this weeks time lapse.MagTag 2025https://www.adafruit.com/product/4800TPS61…

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Ep.05 - E5|S1: From Zero to Flight-Ready - Drone Telemetry with CircuitPython 10:36

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I finally put the Adafruit Feather RP2040 and CircuitPython to the test — and the results were a huge step forward for my drone telemetry project. After weeks of SD card frustration on STM32, I’m relieved to say: the new setup just works. From a simple blinky app to logging environmental data …

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for August 25, 2025 27:52

2M ago27:52

27:52

0:00 Housekeeping3:56 Community News8:19 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka17:08 Hug Reports19:22 Status Updates26:19 In the Weeds26:27 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-08-25.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/disco…

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Ep.04 - E4|S1: When the SD Card Won… and Why I’m Switching to CircuitPython for My Drone Telemetry 11:21

2M ago11:21

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I hit a wall with my STM32 drone telemetry project. My GPS parser worked beautifully, but the SD card shield? Not so much. After days of debugging SPI conflicts, wiring quirks, and endless C/C++ frustration, I had to face a tough question: keep grinding, or pivot to a tool that actually fits m…

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3D Hangouts – CircuitPython Day 2025 and MIDI Keyset 42:31

2M ago42:31

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This week @adafruit we’re celebrating CircuitPython Day 2025! We’re doing a deep dive on our USB MIDI keyset project, doing demos and checking out the learn guide. Also taking a look at community makes and our Timelapse video and 3D print. YouTube videohttps://youtu.be/htniGNKc7W0 Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/midi-keyset KB2040https://www.…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for August 11, 2025 19:43

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#CircuitPythonDay2025 is this Friday, August 15th!Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-08-11.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpy…

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3D Hangouts – USBC Fixer, Fruit Jam, MagTag and Fidget Ferroseed 55:57

2M ago55:57

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This week @adafruit Pedro published his 3D printed snap fit case for the Adafruit USB-C fixer. Noe shared his new enclosure design for the MagTag 2025 edition. Also quick look at Fruit Jam. The code for the MIDI keyset controller is finalized and ready for a demo! Time lapse this week features a fidget of Ferroseed designed by Bruddz.USB-C Fixerhtt…

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Ep.03 - E3|S1: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures 12:53

2M ago12:53

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Ever wish you could ditch that annoying USB cable while working on your microcontrollers? In this episode, I share how I finally untethered my embedded development board using a Raspberry Pi – a real game-changer for my workflow! Then, we dive into the exciting world of GPS for my FPV drone telemetry system. Join me as I recount the struggles (C++ …

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3D Hangouts – Fruit Jam, Booster Case and Epoch Chrono 50:27

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This week @adafruit Pedro has an SLA 3D print of his current booster snap fit case. Noe has updates to his slim snap fit case for the Fruit Jam. Making progress on the code for the new MIDI keyset controller. Time lapse this week was a request from PT of the Epoch spaceship from Chrono Trigger.TSP61169 Current Boosthttps://www.adafruit.com/product/…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for July 28, 2025 33:57

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-07-28.md2:40 Community News7:54 State of CircuitPython, Libraries and Blinka16:50 Hug reports20:40 Status Updates28:47 In The Weeds33:10 Wrap-UpThe CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on M…

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3D Hangouts – Chatsubo LED Sign, Fruit Jam Slim and Nesting Doll 45:38

3M ago45:38

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This week @adafruit Pedro released the 3D printed chatsubo bar sign using LED noodles powered by the Adafruit Current Boost Breakout. Noe is prototyping a slim snap fit case for the upcoming Fruit Jam. Quick look at his new MIDI keyset controller. Time lapse this week still in full Halloween mode featuring a morbid nesting doll.LED Noodle Learn Gui…

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Ep.02 - E2|S1: From Blinky to BME280 - Learning STM32 the Maker Way 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Welcome back to Build, Create & Learn — A Maker’s Journey! In this episode, I’m taking you along on my early adventures with embedded programming using the STM32 microcontroller. From that first blinking LED to the moment I finally got sensor data from the BME280, it’s been a ride full of bugs, head-scratching errors, and small wins that felt huge.…

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3D Hangouts – LED Noodle Sign, MIDI Keyset and Skull Doorknocker 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

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This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects, first up from Pedro is a new 3D printed multicolor sign using LED noodles powered by the Adafruit Current Boost Breakout. From Noe, a new MIDI controller dubbed the MIDI Keyset. Our shop talk segment highlights some CAD apps on the iPad, Shap3r and Nomad. Time lapse this week is in preparation for…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for July 14, 2025 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

0:00 Housekeeping3:56 Community News8:06 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka17:57 Hug Reports20:19 Status Updates24:41 In the Weeds27:04 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-07-14.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/disco…

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3D Hangouts – Pi Thermal Camera, Noodle Booster and Minecraft Skeleton 46:33

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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our Raspberry Pi Thermal camera using MLX90640 and Pi camera module. Prototyping a new case for the current booster breakout to power LED noodles. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-thermal-camera/ Raspberry Pi 4 - 4GBhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/4…

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Ep.01- E1|S1: The FPV Drone Telemetry Rabbit Hole Begins 8:54

3M ago8:54

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In this first episode of "Build, Create & Learn: A Maker's Journey", join Stefan as he dives into building a custom FPV drone telemetry system from scratch. From STM32 boards and LoRa radios to ‘what did I get myself into?’ moments — it’s an honest look at a maker’s journey: learning by doing, celebrating small wins, and proving you can build what …

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3D Hangouts – LED Drone Matrix, Thermal Pi Cam and Dragon Skull Comb 1:04:58

4M ago1:04:58

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This week @adafruit we’re showcasing our LED Drone matrix project using Sparkle Motion Mini and Pixel Magic to make animated GIF images in WLED. Prototyping a new raspberry pi thermal camera project. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video.YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/ioF61wFq-PM Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-drone Pixel Ma…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for June 30, 2025 22:15

4M ago22:15

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-06-30.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change …

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3D Hangouts – Not a typewriter, Drone LED Net and Fidget Gear Rings 55:13

4M ago55:13

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This week @adafruit Pedro is back from his special assignment, he’s chatting about his secret project using Sparkle Motion Mini. Our Not A Typewriter project gets a video. Prototyping new projects. The Rapid Render segment is back! Plus, a time lapse video for community makes.YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/khEFYlZObyA Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafru…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for June 23, 2025 39:11

4M ago39:11

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-06-23.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change …

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3D Hangouts – Not a typewriter, Solenoid Projects and MIDI Roundabout 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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This week @adafruit special guest host Liz Clark joins Noe. We’re chatting about our Not A Typewriter project. Discussion on all of our past solenoid projects. Liz showcases her MIDI roundabout project.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/not-a-typewriter Feather RP2040 USB Hosthttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5723 I2C Solenoid Driverhttps://www.a…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for June 16, 2025 22:32

4M ago22:32

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0:00 Housekeeping02:28 Community News05:27 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka13:29 Hug Reports14:35 Status Updates20:42 In the Weeds20:50 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-06-16.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/dis…

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3D Hangouts – Monster clock, Solenoid Typewriter and Jellyfish 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

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This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at the learn guide for our LED matrix alarm clock. For Prototyping we have a working fake typewriter using our new solenoid driver and Feather RP2040 with USB host. Our Time-lapse this week features a jellyfish designed by JIMGA on MakerWorld.YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/L7PR6Om2iRkLearn Guidehttps://learn.a…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for June 9, 2025 23:22

4M ago23:22

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-06-09.mdThe CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change in time and links to past meetings. Meeting times are also…

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3D Hangouts – LED Matrix Alarm Clock, Fake Typewriter and Iris Fidget 59:01

5M ago59:01

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This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Prototyping a fake typewriter using the new solenoid driver. Rapid render segment highlights TRIPO. Time-lapse this week features a print-in-place iris fidget designed by LouisDesigns on MakerWorld.USB Keyset Videohttps://youtu.be/A8RW3y0CIgw USB Keys…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for June 2, 2025 23:16

5M ago23:16

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-06-02.md0:00 Housekeeping01:41 Community News03:21 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka10:27 Hug Reports12:24 Status Updates18:26 In the Weeds22:25 Wrap-upJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/dis…

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3D Hangouts – Chording Keyset, LED Matrix Alarm Clock and Basketball Hoop 57:20

5M ago57:20

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This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our USB chording keyset project. Prototyping a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Shop talk features 12V batteries and camera slider updates. Catching up on community makes and the time-lapse this week features a print-in-place basketball hoop designed by PrintChallenge on MakerWorld.USB…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for May 27, 2025 29:52

5M ago29:52

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0:00 Housekeeping03:45 Community News08:09 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka18:39 Hug Reports21:01 Status Updates27:57 In the Weeds28:05 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-05-27.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/dis…

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3D Hangouts – Camera Slider, Claude AI for Blender and Tic Tac Toe 55:28

5M ago55:28

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This week @adafruit we launched our motorized camera slider video. Prototyping new projects. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mini tic tac toe game. Our rapid render segment this week highlights using Claude AI with Blender 3D.YouTube Videohttps://youtu.be/5qv4TInZV0kLearn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC22…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for May 19, 2025 22:06

5M ago22:06

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0:00 Housekeeping2:30 Community News5:32 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka11:37 Hug Reports14:20 Status Updates20:38 In the Weeds20:50 Wrap-upNotes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-05-19.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/disco…

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Justin Myers 13:55

5M ago13:55

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In the final episode of season 5, Justin Myers joins the show. Justin shares how he created the new connectionmanager library for networking in CircuitPython. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky for news of when the show will return. Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:21 Justin’s start with computers 1:11 Discovering electronics 2:15 Discovering CircuitP…

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3D Hangouts – Motorized Slider, Cardboard Crafting and Zoo Dev AI 1:09:01

5M ago1:09:01

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This week @adafruit we’re launching our motorized camera slider project. Time lapse video features a 3D printed tools for cardboard crafting. Our rapid render segment this week highlights Zoo Dev AI. Also, catching up on community makes.Learn Guidehttps://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/pro…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for May 12, 2025 28:35

5M ago28:35

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-05-12.md0:00 Housekeeping04:03 Community News08:47 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka20:49 Hug Reports23:22 Status Updates26:51 In the Weeds27:09 Wrap-upJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/dis…

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3D Hangouts – Motorized Slider, Kids Mailbox and Backflip AI 1:04:33

5M ago1:04:33

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This week @adafruit we discussed our motorized slider project. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mailbox for kids by BamBam Design. Our rapid render segment this week highlights Backflip AI. Also, catching up on community makes.TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121KBRP2040 Boardhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 1.3in TFT Di…

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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for May 5, 2025 20:39

6M ago20:39

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Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-05-05.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change …

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Cooper Dalrymple 24:35

6M ago24:35

24:35

Cooper Dalrymple, who recently was a guest on the Audio Effects Panel Discussion, joins the show. He shares how he got started with electronics, his music background, what’s next for CircuitPython’s audio effects, and more. 00:00 Welcome 00:26 Cooper’s start with computers and electronics 1:31 Discovering CircuitPython 5:57 Cooper’s music backgroun…