The CircuitPython Show

CircuitPython core developer Jeff Epler joins the show. He and Paul discuss how he sees his role as a core developer, adding JPEG support to CircuitPython, and adding over 2000 new fonts. 00:27 Welcome Jeff and his start with computers 00:54 How Jeff started with open source 1:45 Discovering CircuitPython 2:12 Jeff’s role as a CircuitPython core developer 3:43 Retro computing The Commordion: linus...

Debra Ansell joins the show and shares how she started with computers and electronics, the Orb-sessed LED Sphere, the PixelBlaze Pillow, and more. 00:30 How Debra started with computers and electronics 2:50 Creating the Orb-sessed LED Sphere 5:08 How CircuitPython helped with the project The Seeed XIAO Sense nRF52840 7:11 Combining maker skills LED Tote Bag Back to the Future 8:27 The PixelBlaze P...

Jan Goolsbey joins the show. He and Paul discuss the CircuitPython Community Bundle, Jan’s contributions to the bundle, his IoT wind chimes project, and the string car racer. Transcripts are available in most podcast players. 00:30 Welcome Jan 2:24 Discovering CircuitPython 3:52 CircuitPython’s Community Bundle 6:10 Jan’s favorite libraries in the Community Bundle: Range Slicer 7:45 Graphics libra...

Max Lupo joins the show and shares how he uses electronics in his art pieces and installations. 00:00 Welcome Max 00:45 Max’s start with computers and electronics 01:53 Which programming language is best for each art piece? 03:47 Beep-Boopatronics 7:36 Continuous Memory 10:01 The Margin Maker 14:20 Which board? Max’s homepage . Max’s GitHub repositories . Enjoying the show? You can now sponsor the...

Tod Kurt joins the show. Tod shares his synthio boards and discusses his recent trip to Hackaday’s Supercon. 00:00 Welcome Tod 1:00 synthio CircuitPython Day Panel Discussion 1:10 What is synthio in CircuitPython? 2:00 Tod’s custom synthio micrococontroller boards ( todbot/circuitpython-synthio-tricks: tips, tricks, and examples of using CircuitPython synthio 2:10 Tod’s Tindie store 4:30 Tod’s vis...

Erin St. Blaine joins the show and shares where she finds inspiration, advice for starting Neopixel projects, diffusion tips and tricks, and more. 00:33 Erin’s start with computers and electronics 03:18 Where Erin finds inspiration 04:42 Advice those starting with Neopixel or LED projects 05:43 What were the challenges with LEDs underwater? 08:41 Diffusion tips and tricks 09:52 Favorite Learn Guid...

Martin Tan joins the show. He and Paul discuss Martin’s new book, micro:bit Projects with Python and Single Board Computers: Building STEAM Projects with Code Club and Kids’ Maker Groups. Martin’s book at Apress: micro:bit Projects with Python and Single Board Computers Martin’s book at Barnes & Noble 00:40 Martin’s start with computers and electronics 02:25 micro:bit Projects with Python and...

Dan Halbert joins the show and shares how he started with computers, discovering CircuitPython, where CircuitPython might be going next, and more Show Notes 00:31 Dan’s start with computers and electronics 02:54 Making computers easier to use 05:09 Discovering CircuitPython 8:40 Advice for new contributors to CircuitPython’s core 9:40 How CircuitPython is ported to new hardware 11:35 Managing Circ...

Ben Shockley, creator of Mini Fig Boards joins the show. He and Paul chat about the Mini Fig boards and how they came to be, how CircuitPython has helped in development, advice for new PCB designers, and more. Show Notes 00:22 Ben’s start with computers and electronics 1:27 The MiniFigure boards - what are they and how did they start? 6:40 Comparing the two MiniFig boards 8:53 How has CircuitPytho...

Seth Kerr joins The CircuitPython Show and shares what an FPGA is; his  creation, the IcyBlue Feather FPGA; and how it might be used with  CircuitPython.   Visit CircuitPythonShow.com for show notes, transcripts, and more.   00:33 Seth’s start with computers and electronics  01:24 What is an FPGA?  02:27 What are the advantages to using an FPGA?  03:16 Seth’s pro...

Danny Staple joins the show and discusses his latest book, Robotics at Home with Raspberry Pi PIco. For show notes and transcripts, visit The CircuitPython Show website. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Danny’s start with computers and robotics 01:51 What the reader can expect from Danny’s book, Robotics with Raspberry Pi Pico 03:04 The robotics shopping list 04:30 Challenges with the parts shortage...

Alec Delaney joins Paul and they discuss how CircuitPython uses continuous integration for development and Alec's CircuitPythonukiah project. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay.  Make your dreams a  reality with 10 boards starting at only $5!  Thank you to PCBWay for  their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com . 2:28 What is continuous integration (...

Mark Komus joins the show and shares how he started with computers, the Monster Eyes project, contributing to CircuitPython's core, and more. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay.  Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5!  Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com . 1:00 Welcome and Mark’s start with computers 2:30...

Joey Castillo joins the show.  He and Paul discuss the LCD Featherwing, the Open Book and its user interface, and power management. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay.  Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5!  Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com . Show Notes: 1:12 Welcome and how Joey got started with...

Paul takes the podcast on the road and visits Jason Pecor in Altoona, Wisconsin. Jason shows Paul CircuitPython powered Trolls and shares how they came to be. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay.  Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5!  Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com . 4:05 How Jason discovered Circui...

Jim Mussared, a maintainer of MicroPython, joins the show.  He and Paul discuss how MicroPython started, collaborating with CircuitPython, being a maintainer, favorite uses of MicroPython, and more. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay . Make your designs a reality with ten boards starting at only $5! 1:02 Welcome and Jim’s start with electronics 3:02 Damien George starting MicroPython 3:...

Bradán Lane shares how CircuitPython has helped in creating the JoyPad and LumosRing. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay . Make your designs a reality at only $5 for ten boards at PCBWay . 01:10 Bradan’s start with electronics 02:33 Bradan’s first CircuitPython product: the Joypad 06:25 Customizing the JoyPad 09:07 The LumosRing and LumosStick 15:20 Which microcontroller? Visit CircuitPython...

Thea Flowers joins the show and shares about her synthesizer company, Winterbloom, and the role CircuitPython has played. Show Notes: 00:30 How Thea first got started with computers 00:50 Discovering CircuitPython 2:25 Thea’s synthesizer company, Winterbloom 3:40 Winterbloom products that use CircuitPython ( Sol and Big Honking Button :) 7:00 Castor and Pollux 8:50 Which microcontroller? Enjoying...

Radomir Dopieralski, aka deshipu, joins the show.  He shares his interest in computers growing up behind the Iron Curtain, developing games with CircuitPython, robots, and more. Show Notes: 00:15 Welcome and getting started with computers behind the Iron Curtain 1:45 Discovering MicroPython via its Kickstarter 2:50 Handheld games - the Pew Pew family 4:30 Learning Pew Pew in workshops 6:22 Ho...

Brent Rubell joins the show. He and Paul discuss the Internet of Things, Adfafruit's Wippersnapper firmware, their favorite newsletters, and more. Visit https://circuitpythonshow.com/episodes/16 for newsletter links. Show Notes: 00:30 How Brent got started with computers and electronics 1:45 How does Brent define the Internet of Things? 2:45 What is Adafruit IO? 6:04 Wippersnapper 6:35 What is “no...

This episode welcomes Joshua Lowe, the inventor of Edublocks, which helps bridge the gap from Scratch Python 3(including CircuitPython). Show Notes: 00:20 Welcome and introduction to Edublocks 4:18 Making Edublocks open source 5:20 Working with Edublocks and hardware 9:20 Where is Edublocks going next? 10:40 The pandemic and remote education 13:42 Which microcontroller? Enjoying the show? You can...

Kevin Matocha joins the show and shares some of his projects, including the Hackpad and TinyLogicFriend. Show Notes: 00:20 Welcome 00:27 How Kevin started with computers and electronics 3:50 HackPad 8:20 Wiring the HackPad 9:55 TinyLogicFriend - a logic analyzer using Sigrok 15:28 Which microcontroller? Enjoying the show? You can now sponsor the show, learn more at www.circuitpythonshow.com . Than...

Nicholas Tollervey joins the show and shares his music background, the Mu code editor, and how learning to code can be similar to learning to play an instrument. Show notes : 0:18 Welcome and Nicholas’ beginning with computing 2:35 The Mu code editor 6:40 Nicholas’ music background 8:20 How is learning music and coding similar? 11:35 Code Grades 15:50 Nicholas and teaching 17:20 Turn the tables 19...

Guy Dupont joins the show and shares some of his projects, including his Subaru backup camera project, T9 predictive text MacroPad, and more. 00:12 Welcome and Subaru backup camera project 4:40 Link to YouTube Video: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4Ua8bXRiE) 4:50 Guy’s predictive text MacroPad 7:40 T9 Predictive Text written in CircuitPython 9:55 Favorite coding language 10:40 Circuit...

Anne Barela discusses her time at Adafruit, writing the Python on Hardware newsletter, retro tech, and more. 00:17 Welcome and Anne’s start with Adafruit 01:15 Anne’s first two books on microcontrollers 03:38 CircuitPython through the years 5:40 What goes into writing an Adafruit Learn Guide? 7:30 ThePython on Microcontrollers newsletter 10:30 When did Anne first get into computers and electronics...