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Full tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/lighting-led-nets-with-wled-and-xlights/overview Add hundreds of lights to your home or yard with these fantastic Seed Pixel Nets. Adafruit carries them in a variety of sizes, from 1x1m to 1x6m large, and they are chainable and expandable so no vision is too big. These nets use 12v power, which can be easily handled by the Sparkle Motion microcontroller. It has 4 powered LED outputs, a power converter so you can run 12v or 5v lights, and an onboard microphone, which makes sound-reactive projects a snap. The setup is fairly easy, with no soldering required (though adding connectors can make your life easier). That gives you time to focus on making beautiful sequences and enjoying your pretty lights. Sparkle Motion Board: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 Erin St Blaine: http://www.erinstblaine.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

The hush-hush news from Adafruit in Industry City, Brooklyn, New York. Broadcast February 26, 2025 These are items or concept products that may/might/could be introduced into the Adafruit store in the future (or not)! It's not out yet, so please don't ask questions or ask when it'll be available.... Check out the Adafruit store for all the great products that are available and for coming soon products you can sign up to be notified when they are in stock. https://www.adafruit.com/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Also visit DigiKey for Adafruit products at http://www.digikey.com/ ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/

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This week @adafruit we’re launching 3D printed cases for the Sparkle Motion boards. Prototyping a 16x16 NeoPixel matrix display with WLED animations. The Rapid Prototype segment features an AI generated Blinka purple python. Timelapse video this week featuring a Flexy Angler fish. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/cases-for-sparkle-motion/ Sparkle Motion: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 Sparkle Motion Mini: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 16x16 NeoPixel Square Display: https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/04/01/16x16-neopixel-square-pixel-display-by-ecken-3dprinting/ Timelapse Tuesday Flexy Angler Fish By JIMGA https://makerworld.com/en/models/1098846 https://youtu.be/k-UU-UyjZgo Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2433443?comment_id=2433443

Build amazing LED projects with Adafruit's Sparkle Motion. Sparkle motion comes in two sizes, a full size and mini version so you can use the right board to fit your LED art project. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/cases-for-sparkle-motion/ Sparkle Motion: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 Sparkle Motion Mini: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/25/25 TFT FeatherWing 2.4” 320x240 Touchscreen V2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/25/25 TFT FeatherWing 2.4” 320x240 Touchscreen V2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315 Deep discount during livestream Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Flexy Angler Fish By JIMGA makerworld.com/en/models/1098846 Bambu X1C Glitter Black Glow Blue PLA 6hr 15mins X:38 Y:97 Z:42mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 26g 230mm/s ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Hangout Show Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Timelapse Tuesday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVagy3CktXsAAs4b153xpp_ Connect with Noe and Pedro on Social Media: Noe's Twitter / Instagram: @ecken Pedro's Twitter / Instagram: @videopixil ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe Adafruit Monthly Deals & FREE Specials https://www.adafruit.com/free?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell Watch our latest project videos: http://adafru.it/latest?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting 3DThursday Posts: https://blog.adafruit.com/category/3d-printing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Music by Dan Q https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Join 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 in time and links to past meetings. Meeting times are also available in iCal format using the following link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/master/meeting.ical or view it in your browser: https://open-web-calendar.herokuapp.com/calendar.html?url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/master/meeting.ical CircuitPython development is sponsored by Adafruit. Please support them by purchasing hardware from https://adafruit.com. Podcast available on most services. Let us know if we’re missing some. Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-02-24.md Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

This week, we could have saved ourselves some time by pulling out a pocket multimeter a little earlier in our project. We have tons of meters but always come back to our favorite, the Amprobe PM51A (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/amprobe/PM51A/1540507), which has been discontinued. Let's look at what other mini-multimeters are available at DigiKey and some of the options you can choose from. See the chosen part on DigiKey: https://www.digikey.com/short/7tp2pm04 ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/

This week - We tackle the TLV320DAC3100, fixing headphone & mic issues for a breakout board. Plan to use it in AudioFX remake. Jepler advanced HSTX DVI text mode for Fruit Jam. Also, a search for a new pocket multimeter begins as the fave Amprobe PM51A is discontinued.

Join Scott as he tests the Fruit Jam by creating simple games. He'll also answer questions folks ask. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Thanks to dcd for timecodes: 0:00 Getting running 1:08 let's get started - circuitpython runs on controllers examples microcontroler STM development board 2:30 Next week last week for Scott - for 3 weeks off, back for most of April 4:45 Fruit Jam desk cam image - Fruit Jam product page 6200 5:30 watch discord for announcemebts too 9:15 CP can set the CPU speed (e.g. to 200 MHz ) 10:50 Starting Fruit Jam 13:54 circutpython.org "microcontroller / processor or cpu 0 / frequecy 15:05 fruit jam game demo 16:09 adding cgrovers wind chime audio 18:30 usb controller (iNNext) 20:20 Graphics from sprout-lands-asset-pack 24:25 USB speed 25:10 low speed USB devices 27:37 low speed devices not supported by PIO - breaks USB 28:55 dive into code.py 29:40 "big mode" corn showing tile grids for plants and player depth 33:00 game state variables 34:40 question about hard faults 43:08 two player might be in the future 46:20 PIO does have low speed support 49:00 USB code deep dive 51:38 CP tries to protect access to file system 54:35 CP uses 24-bit SysTick 59:15 pio_usb.c ... pio_usb_bus_wait_packet() 1:11:00 resolutions cvt 1024 768 30 ... 1:14:30 try to build - not yet 1:20:00 Systick research .... 1:34:40 openocd to second core ( core1 ) 1:39:45 --- break 1:42:08 --- back 1:43:20 problems with using Beagle in the loop 1:44:45 Fruit Jam has ch324 usb hub on it. 1:46:10 Partially worked with the delay! 1:53:00 diving into pio_usb_host.c 2:07:00 no interrupts in this CP tinyusb - other implementations might 2:09:00 add a while(true) to inspect variables 2:13:00 push code to github tannewt pico_usb 2:14:15 see you next week ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

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The hush-hush news from Adafruit in Industry City, Brooklyn, New York. Broadcast February 19, 2025 These are items or concept products that may/might/could be introduced into the Adafruit store in the future (or not)! It's not out yet, so please don't ask questions or ask when it'll be available.... Check out the Adafruit store for all the great products that are available and for coming soon products you can sign up to be notified when they are in stock. https://www.adafruit.com/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Also visit DigiKey for Adafruit products at http://www.digikey.com/ ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/

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This week @adafruit we’re highlighting our new learn guide project of custom add-ons for an IKEA coat hanger. Checking out new demos using WLED and the Sparkle Motion board. Starting a new segment dubbed Rapid Prototype - Showcasing AI CAD tools and 3D printed generated models. Also, community makes. Timelapses this week feature a lattice bowl that works as a magsafe charger. Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer IKEA Coat Stand https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/aelganaes-hat-and-coat-stand-black-90585894/ Sparkle Motion https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100 Sparkle Motion Mini https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 16x16 NeoPixel Square Display https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/04/01/16x16-neopixel-square-pixel-display-by-ecken-3dprinting/ Trellis AI Website https://huggingface.co/spaces/JeffreyXiang/TRELLIS Timelapse Tuesday Magsafe Charging Bowl By Abstractia Design https://makerworld.com/en/models/1057579 https://youtu.be/_bnrh96rK2Q Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2420878 https://www.printables.com/model/1180677-emitterspommelshilts-for-rp2040-lightsaber https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgjLVZx88T/?igsh=MWg4eDhmY2d2dWRnYw== https://www.printables.com/model/1172586-weller-wlir3012a-soldering-iron-heat-set-insert-pr https://www.printables.com/model/11731spo00-heat-set-insert-tool-for-model-3-drill-press

Jepler has been working round the clock to get HSTX DVI (https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_dvhstx/blob/main/examples/02texttest/02texttest.ino) output support for the Fruit Jam (https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200) working - this mode is neat because its 'text only' - you get 3-bit color text, it does that by creating a 'resolution' of 91 x 30 characters, you can only set the color and glyph. However, the monitor output is a non-buffered 1280x720, with each scanline generated 'on the fly', so you don't need any SRAM. This could be great for something like a Z-machine emulator (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-machine) or other text-mode-only computation. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ ----------------------------------------- #fruit #jam #output

Woo! This xscreensaver-like demo shows random lines and colors displaying on a mini 7-inch HDMI monitor (https://www.adafruit.com/product/1667): it's a 320x240 'pixel doubled' display that is running from the Fruit Jam, an RP2350-based mini computer board (https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200). But what's cool is that we're now using the HSTX interface rather than PIO+core bit-banging. That means we now have plenty of extra resources for running the USB host... which is still being worked on. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ ----------------------------------------- #hd #art #video

#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/18/25 LPS28 Pressure Sensor https://www.adafruit.com/product/6067 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

OK, after many hours spent with Claude on writing a driver for the TLV320DAC3100 (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/TLV320DAC3100IRHBR/2260591), we finally have it configured using our driver, and playing an MP3 stream on this ESP32. This I2S DAC has a particularly complex PLL and audio-routing system, so it's not one where you can just pipe in I2S data and have it magically play. One nice thing we got working on is the MCLK, which is generated from the BCLK, so it'll work great with anything from an Arduino-compatible to a single-board computer like Raspberry Pi. We're hoping to get the headphone detection working next so that we can turn off the amp when the headphone is plugged in. Also, it should be able to control the volume from the headset buttons. Also, we want to get the internal beep generator going so we can make tones separate from the audio stream for UI notifications. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ ----------------------------------------- #ai #claude #tech

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You can 3D print your own custom add-ons for this coat stand from IKEA. 3D Files: https://learn.adafruit.com/ikea-coat-stand These playful 3D printed add-ons are inspired by an early 20th-century public domain cartoon. We think it's a fun blend of practical and whimsical product design that you can make yourself. The “Alganas” hat and coat stand from IKEA features a simple design that stands up-right and doesn't have to be affixed to the wall. The powder-coated metal hooks are perfect for press fitting 3D printed parts which actually offer additional space for extra items. We designed four add-ons that are inspired by elements from that iconic 20th-century public domain cartoon Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-02-18.md 0:00 Housekeeping 4:01 Community News 8:21 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka 17:05 Hug Reports 21:01 Status Updates 31:49 In the Weeds 42:10 Wrap-up Join 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 in time and links to past meetings. Meeting times are also available in iCal format using the following link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/master/meeting.ical or view it in your browser: https://open-web-calendar.herokuapp.com/calendar.html?url=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/master/meeting.ical CircuitPython development is sponsored by Adafruit. Please support them by purchasing hardware from https://adafruit.com. Reminders: Podcast available on most services. Let us know if we’re missing some. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

Magsafe Charging Bowl By Abstractia Design makerworld.com/en/models/1057579 Bambu X1C Purple Green PLA 7hr 37mins X:120 Y:120 Z:30mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 181g 230mm/s ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Hangout Show Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Timelapse Tuesday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVagy3CktXsAAs4b153xpp_ Connect with Noe and Pedro on Social Media: Noe's Twitter / Instagram: @ecken Pedro's Twitter / Instagram: @videopixil ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe Adafruit Monthly Deals & FREE Specials https://www.adafruit.com/free?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell Watch our latest project videos: http://adafru.it/latest?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting 3DThursday Posts: https://blog.adafruit.com/category/3d-printing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Music by Dan Q https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Timon is designing a backpack for the Pi Compute Module, and we're stuffing it full of fun features. We need a lot of clearance for the Pi Compute module so we can put parts underneath. Let's look up the matching connectors for the CM4/CM5, what clearances you'll get, pricing, and the availability from DigiKey. See the chosen part on DigiKey: https://www.digikey.com/short/bhj2r04p ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/

Ladyada explores I2S DACs, testing PCM51xx as a UDA1334A alternative. Work continues on the TLV320DAC3100, we test an AI API interface for setters/getters for Claude with pay per token. A new Pi Compute Module backpack is in progress - And we search for tall connectors for CM4/CM5.

We used to stock a PiCam Module (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5247) that would plug into a Pi CM4 or CM5 - recently we went to restock it, but the vendor hasn't replied to our emails for many months. So, it could be a good time for us to design something that works similarly but with more capabilities. So we tasked Timon (https://github.com/timonsku) with designing something for us - we just said, "Make the best thing ya can," and he delivered! Check this board out that plugs onto the compute module and provides many great accessories: USB connection for bootloading/USB gadget, USB 3.0 host type A for CM5, micro HDMI, micro SD card for data storage on 'Lite modules, camera connection, and mount, two DSI connectors, fan connect, Stemma QT / Qwiic connection, and RTC battery. There's one shutdown button for CM5 and two GPIO buttons plus one LED. Timon's gonna try to add an EYESPI connector for our next rendering so we can get some I2C/SPI/PWM outputs easily. What do you think? We wanted to keep it compact and not too pricey (aiming for under $30 cost. We'll see if we can get it there) but were able to craft fairly complex projects in a small space. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ ----------------------------------------- #raspberrypi #camera #tech

Join Scott as he works on getting CircuitPython working on the Fruit Jam prototype board and answers questions. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Thanks to dcd for timecodes! 0:00 Getting started 1:40 Welcome everyone 3:00 metro rp2350 4:15 fruit jam priority interrupt 8:20 fruitjam display modes 800x480, 720x400 9:28 more unboxing.. 13:14 display testing - hstx peripheral on rp2350 - 8 bit color 15:30 audio tone test also 17:30 720x400 - from 80x25 text 20:45 desktop code - reset 23:09 HDMI and I2C devices 24:45 Emoji support 26:00 Serenityos.org and fonts 28:17 CP and file grid fonts 29:45 consider support for half and full width characters 30:40 consider coloring text 31:10 Unifoundry.com unifont 36:00 terminal and tile grid changes 37:00 CP Terminal terminalio in github 38:00 CP terminalio pythoh example search ( "/random_backups/" ) 42:14 CP now has the ability to dynamicaly allocate memory 48:24 X11 PCF and BDF fonts ( fontforge.org ) 53:00 investigate lvgl font format 58:00 explore lvgl font converter tool 1:01:44 converted into 1.9Mb unifont.bin file 1:07:45 celeste.py and pico-8 1:22:45 Celeste on the screen! (128x128 screen) 1:23:54 explore rescaling 1:37:27 Celeste live 1:38:44 dive into code.py for optimization 1:47:10 looks better and faster 1:48:49 backup - but first 8 bit 100x180 - and DMA discussion 2:00:32 update the uf2 and download - and try 180x100 2:04:01 wrapup ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

#circuitpythonparsec Create a character font module for your LED Matrix Display https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2025-02-13/code.py https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2025-02-13/matrix_chars.py https://www.adafruit.com/product/902 Learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------

We're starting to stock a lot of chips that can do digital I2S out, which makes for great-quality audio playback. That's great when you have enough processing power to decode WAVs or MP3s in real-time. However, we could really use some better DACs in the shop. We like the UDA1334A (https://www.adafruit.com/product/3678), but that's technically discontinued - it's great because it doesn't require an MCLK that some boards like the Raspberry Pi don't have and doesn't need I2C configuration either. The PCM510x is a good family, too; it ranges from the inexpensive PCM5100 (https://www.digikey.com/short/z50cnp0h) to the PCM5102 (https://www.digikey.com/short/80z2nh3h) which has high quality output at a higher cost. This breakout could use any of the family chips & gives you all the GPIO needed with a 3.5mm headphone jack for line-level output. We're testing it out with some cool tunes from the adafruit soundcloud, check it out! (https://soundcloud.com/adafruit). Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ ----------------------------------------- #tech #technews #music

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This week's EYE ON NPI is neither-here-nor-there - it's STMicroelectronics' ST25R200 NFC/HF RFID Reader IC (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/s/stmicroelectronics/st25r200-nfc-hf-rfid-reader-ic) a simple but powerful NFC/RFID reader and writer chip that will let you add a contactless interface to your next design. Thanks to the high power RF stage and dual antenna support, you can avoid the frustration of "where do I tap??" by giving you plenty of surface area for successful transactions. We're big fans of intuitive RFID/NFC interfaces using tags, they come in all sorts of sizes and shapes (https://www.adafruit.com/product/365) from standard business cards to microtags that can fit in a manicure (https://www.adafruit.com/product/2800). They don't require a battery, and can store up to a few KB of data, including encrypted/secured data sections so as to make the tag 'trustworthy'. They're often used for small-money transactions like copy shops, laundromats and public transport, where speed is important and we can store value on the card. Or for identification like access cards. With proper design, they'll work up to 4 inches away from a reader, don't suffer from corrosion or contact wear or affected by water/humidity. Reading and writing RFID/NFC tags, which use 13.56MHz as a carrier frequency, requires a proper chip that can handle the requirements of blasting enough RF signal to 'power' the tag, then transmit a command and receive the response before the quiescent power runs out. If you have a big antenna, this isn't too hard - but the real challenge is to manage it with a small antenna. That's the nice thing about the ST25R200 (https://www.digikey.com/short/5ttf9ptj) - it has powerful output drivers so even mini wearable-sized antennas work well. You can configure the outputs to be one differential or two single-ended antenna coils. If you want to design your PCB antenna, we recommend ST's website for NFC inductance calculations (https://eds.st.com/antenna/#/) it will let you determine the inductance based on width, height, copper thickness and trace width so you get maximum power transfer. The ST25R200's connection to the controller is over standard 4-pin SPI, so you can use any microcontroller or microcomputer with 4 pins available. An IRQ line is also handy to 'wake on card detect'. Other than that, the interface is fairly low level: registers are used to configure the RF section and encoding but otherwise, data is transmitted or received via two FIFO buffers. This makes the chip easy to adapt to the various sub-protocols and standards (https://nfc-forum.org/build/specifications) designed by competing RFID companies: ISFO14443A/NFC-A, ISO14443B/NFC-B, ISO15693/NFC-V, NFC Forum T1T, T2T, T4T, and T5T tag types, and proprietary protocols, such as Kovio, CTS, and B’. In order to make your life easier when it comes to implementation, ST has released RFAL an RF/NFC abstraction layer (https://www.st.com/en/embedded-software/stsw-st25rfal004.html) that is written in pure C so that it can be ported to any platform or compiler. To get started quickly we recommend the STEVAL-25R200SA evaluation board (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STEVAL-25R200SA/25701817) which comes with a USB debug STLink interface, SMTable module, 4 pluggable antenna options including one flex PCB printed antenna, and two micro-tags for testing. If you want to integrate RFID/NFC 'touchless' support to your next design, the ST ST25R200 NFC/HF RFID Reader IC (https://www.digikey.com/short/5ttf9ptj) is small, inexpensive, and fast to get started with minimal external components, and ready-to-go drivers. And best of all the chips are in stock right now at DigiKey for immediate shipment. Order the ST25R200 (https://www.digikey.com/short/5ttf9ptj) and an eval board today and you can tap your way to contactless communication by tomorrow afternoon!

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The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 304 (February 12, 2025). This is our weekly Python video highlights! Ladyada and PT review the Python on hardware news of the week. The news comes from the Python community, Discord, Adafruit communities and more. It’s part of the comprehensive newsletter we do each week. The video playlist of episodes is here: http://adafru.it/pohepisodes *************************************************** Sign up for the Python on Microcontrollers weekly email newsletter here: https://www.adafruitdaily.com/ *************************************************** Read the newsletters past and present at https://www.adafruitdaily.com/category/circuitpython/ Learn all about CircuitPython here: https://www.circuitpython.org/ https://adafruit.com/circuitpython/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Join us on Discord! https://adafru.it/discord/ Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe

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The Ruiz brothers are back this week @adafruit Checking out Pedro’s toddler timer learn guide. Prototyping new enclosures for new fans in the shop to make DIY fume extractors. More SLA resin cases in the works! Highlighting projects from the community. Timelapses this week feature two models celebrating Valentine’s Day. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer Toddler Timer Video https://youtu.be/kSelspd75w0 QT Py RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900 OLED Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/938 Rotary Encoder STEMMA QT https://www.adafruit.com/product/5880 Timelapse Tuesday Flexy T-Rex Heart Remix By Ethanmake thingiverse.com/thing:5823370 https://youtu.be/tYKmQoDbTf0 Kawaii Cat Valentine By Salvadori https://makerworld.com/en/models/1005325 https://youtu.be/oMWQ5ggYZTw Community Makes https://www.printables.com/model/1180677-emitterspommelshilts-for-rp2040-lightsaber https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgjLVZx88T/?igsh=MWg4eDhmY2d2dWRnYw== https://www.printables.com/model/1172586-weller-wlir3012a-soldering-iron-heat-set-insert-pr https://www.printables.com/model/1173100-heat-set-insert-tool-for-model-3-drill-press

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This week on EYE ON NPI we're eatin' our Wheaties (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvyInWTLM8s) - it's the Analog Devices MAX96714 Single GMSL2/GMSL1 to CSI-2 Deserializer (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/base-product/analog-devices-inc-maxim-integrated/175/MAX96714/737256) a way to send high resolution digital video over a co-ax wire without losing quality. These advanced serial-deserial sets - we'll call them SerDes for short - let you minimize cabling, for reduced weight and complexity when passing high speed video from cameras or to displays over single flexible RG coax. It's easier than ever these days to add high quality video or camera sensing to your products: boards like the Raspberry Pi can do dual 4K HDMI and up to two DSI / CSI ports on the Compute Modules (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/single-board-computers-sbcs/933?s=N4IgTCBcDaIMYHsC2AHArgFwKYAIkIBM0AbLEAXQF8g) but the cables that they come with tend to be short, maxing out at 500mm long. (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/raspberry-pi/SC1130/21658263) That's because the MIPI protocol used for data transfer is designed for ultra high speeds over low cost flex PCBs, from say a laptop motherboard to the laptop monitor or webcam. Now, we do sell looooong cables (https://www.adafruit.com/product/2144) that are 2 meters long but with the caveat that they are well outside the expected spec. They do work! But we wouldn't put it in a product that goes to customers. So what do you do if you have a car, where the seats and dashboard have monitors but the main processor is probably in the back of the car, far from the hot engine? That's where Analog Devices got inspired from the Cable TV of our youth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_television) that would let kids of the 90's watch dozens of channels using...only one cable! The cable, in this case, is a coaxial cable: one copper wire surrounded by a plastic dielectric, then a braided metal ground return. Coax cables are flexible but rugged, and DigiKey stocks thousands of different types (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/coaxial-cables-rf/475) by the foot or reel. So they make an excellent physical transport layer for video in aggressive environments because they are shielded yet flexible. With GMSL you need two chips: a serializer like the MAX96717 (https://www.digikey.com/short/3pcv09pn) and a de-serializer like the MAX96714 (https://www.digikey.com/short/3jqw8tj8). Between the two, connect said coax, then configure both sides for the data format you want and boom, you have a transparent video link! The serializer will take the digital data, then turn it into a serialized-packetized-data-packet on a single wire. That thin wire can fit into spaces that would normally be a challenge such as cars / aerospace where weight is at a premium, robotics where the shielding will protect the signal integrity, and medical where high rez cameras have to fit in tiny spaces. GMSL even supports 'power over coax' where a DC signal can be used as a carrier for the high frequency data - so you really can have one thin cable for everything. Depending on which generation of GMSL you choose, you will get either 3 Gbps or 6. A small portion of that is 'upstream' communication, thats used for IRQs, video/camera control and extra I2C or GPIO. If you need stereo or quad camera/video , you can use a quad deserializer: you will still get 4 coax cables in but it'll be smaller and perhaps better synchronized than having four separate deserializers. To get started, we recommend picking up the MAX96714-BAK-EVK eval board (https://www.digikey.com/short/nh82vrbc), which is not inexpensive but does have everything you need to get started with the MAX96714 (https://www.digikey.com/short/3jqw8tj8). Note you'll also need the serializer! One thing that's nice is that if you want to get set up with a Raspberry Pi to start, you can order the Pi Cam Eval board (https://wiki.analog.com/resources/eval/user-guides/ad-gmslcamrpi-adp) which is an adapter for the eval to use off-the-shelf Pi camera modules, pick up at DigiKey (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/analog-devices-inc/AD-GMSLCAMRPI-ADP/21678785). Then to set up the configuration you can use the Linux driver to have automatic setup (https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/drivers/media/i2c/max96714.c) without a separate configuration program. If you'd like to try out GSML for your next long-distance video product, you can pick up the Analog Devices MAX96714 Single GMSL2/GMSL1 to CSI-2 Deserializer (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/base-product/analog-devices-inc-maxim-integrated/175/MAX96714/737256) today from DigiKey because it's in stock for immediate shipment! Book now and you can be zipping along MIPI CSI data at 6Gbps by tomorrow afternoon.

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Flexy T-Rex Heart Remix By Ethanmake thingiverse.com/thing:5823370 Bambu X1C Red Blue PLA 3hr 47mins X:91 Y:51 Z:12mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 16g 230mm/s ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Hangout Show Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Timelapse Tuesday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVagy3CktXsAAs4b153xpp_ Connect with Noe and Pedro on Social Media: Noe's Twitter / Instagram: @ecken Pedro's Twitter / Instagram: @videopixil ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe Adafruit Monthly Deals & FREE Specials https://www.adafruit.com/free?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell Watch our latest project videos: http://adafru.it/latest?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting 3DThursday Posts: https://blog.adafruit.com/category/3d-printing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting -----------------------------------------

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We'd like high-quality I2S digital audio generation for our Fruit Jam board, and both 16-ohm headphone/line level out and a mono 8-ohm speaker driver. Ideally, we wouldn't need two or three chips to achieve this: the DAC would have headphone drivers and a class D speaker driver. We'll need I2C control, 3.3V logic, and up to 5V for speaker power. When you need a very specific setup for audio converters, sometimes it's easiest to go to the semiconductor website and search for the exact setup. (https://www.ti.com/audio-ic/converters/dac/overview.html) .Then you can book your order from DigiKey. See the chosen part on DigiKey: https://www.digikey.com/short/hjw02vdt ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/

Fruit Jam! Our new credit card-sized computer inspired by IchigoJam! Built on the Metro RP2350 with DVI & USB host, it's a retro-inspired mini PC with modern features. Plus, we're hunting for the perfect I2S DAC for high-quality audio output!

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JOHN PARK'S WORKSHOP LIVE 2/6/25 USB MIDI Host2Host CircuitPython Parsec JPPPoW recap Projects and more! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------