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Eye on NPI - BeagleBoard.org BeagleV-Fire® Featuring Microchip PolarFire

This week's EYE ON NPI is so hot, yet so cool: it's the BeagleV-Fire from BeagleBoard.org (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/b/beagleboard/beaglev-fire) featuring the Microchip PolarFire MPFS025T-FCVG484E (https://www.digikey.com/short/ddw7fmww), a powerful Processor+FPGA combo SoC that has 4x 64-bit RV64GC Application cores, as well as a 23K logic element FPGA. The BeagleV-Fire outfits this chip with a tidy number of wired up peripherals so that you can quickly get started with complex computational requirements without having to spin up a custom PCB. Historically, the BeagleBoard folks have used ARM-core chips: their famous BeagleBone Black (https://www.beagleboard.org/boards/beaglebone-black) contained a TI-built ARM Cortex A8. But recently they've been experimenting more with RISC-V. RISC-V is an 'Open ISA' - which means that you get a well defined, high speed core, that adheres the the RISC-V ISA Specifications (https://riscv.org/technical/specifications/) and use implementations thereof, without having to pay ARM a licensing fee. And recently ARM has looked to raise those fees (https://www.xda-developers.com/arm-increasing-royalty-fees/) - which has a lot more chip makers looking seriously at RISC-V as an alternative core. Now, to be honest, RISC-V is not as mature as ARM, and you're not going to have as much language and peripheral support for it. But...it's hard to argue with free! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_innovation) We've seen RISC-V show up in two spots: mostly in smaller, low-power microcontroller cores like the ESP-C6 (https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-c6), but more recently, in larger boards like this one. One nice thing about having the RISC-V cores be powerful enough to run protected software like Linux is that you don't have to worry as much about compiler or learning the peripheral management because you can just run Python or use the Kernel Ioctl interfaces for hardware - the hard work has been done for you! And for this board you get a ready-to-boot Ubuntu installation. Which is awesome because sometimes you get really odd distro's for SBCs that end up eating all your time and energy to get them into a modern state. Now that you have Linux running, you can use the FPGA to make custom hardware interfaces. To do that you'll need to use Libero (https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/fpgas-and-plds/fpga-and-soc-design-tools/fpga/libero-software-later-versions) as an FPGA IDE, and use the MAC address of the BeagleV for the floating license. But it does look like you can run libero natively on the BeagleV - there's apparently 'gateware' examples that will be published, for the M.2, SYZYGY, MIPI-CSI and Cape/GPIO hardware interface. So those design blocks can be built upon or tweaked to fit your end-needs. Like other BeagleBoards, the files for the hardware are all published so you can look at the exact schematics and layout files (https://git.beagleboard.org/beaglev-fire/beaglev-fire), there's a Linux kernel fork (https://git.beagleboard.org/beagleboard/linux), Forums (https://forum.beagleboard.org/tags/c/beaglev/15/fire), and Discord chat! (https://bbb.io/discord) If you're burning with excitement to get your hands on one of the new BeagleV-Fire SBC's from BeagleBoard.org (https://www.digikey.com/short/fz434q52), you're in luck because they are in stock right now at DigiKey for immediate shipment! Order today and they'll ship immediately so that you can get started designing your very own RISC-V-based super computation device by tomorrow afternoon.

Nov 9, 202312 min

Python on Hardware weekly video Nov. 8, 2023

The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 254 (November 8, 2023). 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, we're open for business - http://www.adafruit.com 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/

Nov 9, 202312 min

ICN6211, more working!

we took october off from working on this project, but we're back baby! a PR was submitted to allow DTO-level configuration of display timings , rather than having a specialized driver for each display config (https://github.com/raspberrypi/linux/pull/5640) which, if merged in by the raspi folks, will mean we don't need to do specialized kernel compilation or module work. at the same time im working on setting up the onboard attiny chip which will be used to configure the ICN6211 over I2C, the TFT over SPI, and manage the backlight. in order to make it possible to 'hot swap' displays without bustin' out a UPDI adapter, we'll store the configuration code in an EEPROM that is exposed over the Pi's DSI I2C port. or at least, that's the idea! we'll see if it works soon :) 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 9, 20231 min

Advanced Manufacturing: Made in NYC 11/8/2023

This week we’re working on Power Relay FeatherWings and Bluefruit LE Friends https://www.adafruit.com/product/3191 https://www.adafruit.com/product/2267 #adafruit #manufacturing #nyc ----------------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 9, 20231 min

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/7/23 PyGamer RECAP

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 11/7/23 PyGamer RECAP https://www.adafruit.com/product/4242 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 8, 20231 min

Petite Pico Probe is Perfect for Parlaying with a Pi Penta

if you got a Pi 5 (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5812) and you want to log in or debug without ssh'ing or using a monitor and keyboard - there's now a super fast and easy way to get into the UART console - thanks to the new JST SH 3-pin 'UART' port nestled between the HDMI connectors. Use your Pico Probe (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5699) and connect the 3-pin cable to the 'U' port - the probe board will appear as a COM/serial port, and you can open it up with any terminal program. we love using it for kernel debugging because the connection stays open between reboots and you'll get all messages directly printed, plus the early boot messages...even ones before the firmware is loaded or the display comes up. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 8, 20231 min

LED Noodle Tree

Build a light-up tree with LED noodles, QT Py RP2040 an AW9523 LED driver. This 3D printed project features eight helical spokes that spiral and tapper to from tree. Each LED noodle fades sequentially creating a subtle effect that brings the lights to life. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-noodle-tree LED Noodles - https://www.adafruit.com/category/536 QT Py RP2040 - https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900 AW9523 LED Driver - https://www.adafruit.com/product/4886 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 8, 20231 min

Revision number 500... 3.5" TFT FeatherWing

for more than a year we've been slowly revising just about every product we make to account for changes in transistors, regulators, diodes, boosters...lots of churn! we're finally up to revision #500 and we're happy to finally get to a product that had to have nearly every component changed: the 3.5" TFT FeatherWing (https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651), the touch driver went from STMPE811 to TSC2007 (https://www.digikey.com/short/v2mf43q9), the screen supplier changed, the boost converter went from FAN5331 to TPS61169 (https://www.digikey.com/short/4zf0d1n2), and we've added a QT port. This demo tests all the hardware functionality - we load a BMP from the SD card, display it on the TFT, then 'draw' on the image with the touchscreen. all is good - we're ready to order the final PCBs! 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 7, 20230 min

Circle String Art

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Circle String Art By 3DPrintBunny https://www.printables.com/model/510619-circle-string-art CR10S Pro V2 Rainbow PLA 07hr 52mins X:268 Y:231 Z:37mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 76g 60mm/s ----------------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 7, 20230 min

CST826 touchscreen support for 2.1" Round TFT Display

Our cute 2.1" round 480x480 TFT display (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5792) has a CST826 capacitive touchscreen overlay - different than the other screens that all have Focaltech FT6336U or similar. Thanks to MakerMelissa we now have support in both Arduino (https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CST8XX_Library) and CircuitPython (https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_CST8XX)! We also got a version of our 4" 720x720 display (https://www.adafruit.com/product/5793) with capacitive touch. Unfortunately this one doesn't have the same 'integrated' style where the CTP pads go through the 40-pin connector, bot rather they're on a separate 6-pin 0.5mm pitch tail. Still, it's worth the effort, so we'll make a lil breakout for the touch connector so you can plug it into the QT port. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 6, 20230 min

The Great Search: Graphite Thermal Pads

We saw this call for help over on X, asking for a DigiKey part number for "graphite based thermal pads" (https://twitter.com/ghost_motley/status/1709160119852765465) . These are used to cool down chips on CPUs or GPUs when performing heavy computation. Normally folks use thermal paste but there's also thermal pads that can be used. These are less messy and are more forgiving of gaps or rough spots between the chip and heatsink. One thing to watch for is a lot of 'marketing heavy' modding parts don't publish specs! So while we were not able to find an exact match for 'KryoSheet' - because they purposefully don't say what the thermal resistivity is, we did find some good matches on DigiKey if you want to use graphite thermal pads in your next product. See the chosen part on DigiKey https://www.digikey.com/short/tftz84bd

Nov 6, 202311 min

CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for November 6, 2023

Notes document is available here: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2023/2023-11-06.md Join here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm ET/11am 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 6, 202334 min

Pokémon Macro Pokéball demo

Pokémon Macro Pokéball demo. John Park Learn Guide coming soon. Ever get tired of spinning your JoyCon thumbstick endlessly to evolve Milcery into Alcremie in Pokémon Sword and Shield? Or get bored riding your Rotom bike in circles to speed up egg hatching? You can create a special Pokéball that is a programmable macro controller for your Nintendo Switch that'll do it for you. Anything from a simple turbo button mode to a complex macro with multiple buttons and precise timing is possible, thanks to a Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 microcontroller (or our own KB2040 Kee Boar) and the GP2040-CE firmware. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 5, 20230 min

John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: WiFi Web Workflow

#circuitpythonparsec Code your ESP32 boards in CircuitPython over WiFi! Right in the browser!! More info here: https://learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-with-web-workflow-using-the-code-editor 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 3, 20233 min

#NewProducts 11/01/23 Featuring Adafruit ADS7830 8-Channel 8-Bit ADC with I2C - STEMMA QT / Qwiic!

Espressif ESP32-S3-BOX-3 (0:08) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5835?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Adafruit 1.2" 8x8 LED Matrix Backpack (0:26) https://www.adafruit.com/product/1048?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Adafruit GPIO Expander Bonnet - 16 Additional I/O over I2C - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (0:56) https://www.adafruit.com/product/4132?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Camera Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 500mm long (1:44) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5820?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Display Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 500mm long (1:44) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5823?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Adafruit ADS7830 8-Channel 8-Bit ADC with I2C - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (2:24) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5836?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 3, 20234 min

Advanced Manufacturing: Made in NYC 11/1/2023

This week we’re making and testing one of our favorite products, the Circuit Playground Express! https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333 #adafruit #manufacturing #nyc ----------------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 2, 20231 min

Python on Hardware weekly video Nov. 1, 2023

The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 253 (November 1, 2023). 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, we're open for business - http://www.adafruit.com 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/

Nov 2, 20238 min

Eye on NPI - PIC GmbH's LP Series Reed Switch Chains

This week's EYE ON NPI is PIC GmbH's LP Series Reed Switch Chains (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/p/pic/lp-series-reed-switch-chains), a range of a new kind of liquid level sensor. Not surprisingly, this sensor uses a chain of reed switches and a magnetic float to detect the liquid level in a bucket or tank - we've never heard of this kind of sensor, so we picked one up to check it out! Using a single reed switch for determining liquid level is not new - it's a common way to have a isolatable sensor for food-safe or caustic fluids. Compared to some other liquid level sensors like eTape (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/464/8558263) which needs to be 'squeezed' by the liquid to give a continuous resistive reading, or sonar (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/maxbotix-inc/MB7092-100/7896780) which needs to be able to bounce air off, or ToF sensors (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/3967/17039169) which can be affected by surface reflectivity/absorption, a reed relay is fully electrically and mechanically isolated. The whole thing can be covered in inert materials and easily cleaned or sanitized. For more details on selecting fluid level sensors check out this DigiKey article (https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/selecting-a-fluid-level-sensor-what-you-need-to-know) The PIC LP Series Reed Switch Chain is made of a thick PCB that is routed down the middle and has tightly packed reed switches (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_switch) soldered one after the other with 1K resistors between each one. A each reed switch closes, the two contacts will measure a resistance that contains all the 'lower' 1K resistors in series. So, say if the first reed switch is triggered the resistance will be 0 ohms, if the next reed is closed the resistance is 1K ohms, all the way up to (n-1)*1K ohms where n is the number of reed switches installed. In order to have the reed switches activate with the liquid level, you'll also need a donut/toroid-shaped magnet float (https://www.pic-gmbh.com/en/level-sensors) which is stocked over at PIC or a generic one can be used if you need particular material. The PCB comes bare and you'll need to put it in a tube that matches your material handling requirements. Also, if you need a longer chain, you can abut them end-to-end and solder them - some mechanical stabilization may also be required. Even though this is designed for liquid float sensing, it could also be adapted to be used as a sliding-platform locator: just watch out that you don't exceed the switch activation lifetime limit - it's a few million but these will be hard to replace if they get damaged. Another nifty side-effect of using reed switches is that they can withstand higher voltages, and since they are not powered, can be wired directly into circuitry that is not ground-referenced and don't care about noise, EMI, static or other common annoyances of industrial automation. There's also some other cool items from PIC to check out at DigiKey (https://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/pic-gmbh), such as SMT reed switches (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pic-gmbh/PMC-1001TS1015/9687557) which we didn't know existed, and individual reed floats (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/p/pic/level-sensors) if you don't need continuous level detection. If you want to have a fully mechanically isolated level or position detector that is simple, inexpensive and doesn't require external power, this could work very nicely! And best of all, PIC GmbH's LP Series Reed Switch Chains (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/p/pic/lp-series-reed-switch-chains) are in stock and available right now for purchase at DigiKey in a range of sizes. Order today and you'll be floating on air... er... liquid, by tomorrow afternoon when DigiKey packs and ships your order immediately.

Nov 2, 202312 min

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/31/23 2.8” TFT Touch Shield v2 w Resistive Touch Screen RECAP

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/31/23 2.8” TFT Touch Shield v2 w Resistive Touch Screen RECAP https://www.adafruit.com/product/1651 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/ -----------------------------------------

Nov 1, 20231 min

2023 Holiday Project Countdown

Top 3D Printing Projects for the Holidays! E-ink Calendar: https://learn.adafruit.com/magtag-daily-christmas-countdown LED Glasses: https://learn.adafruit.com/rezz-inspired-neopixel-glasses Acrylic LED https://learn.adafruit.com/acrylic-neopixel-lamp Gift Box: https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-gift-box LED Menorah : https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-menorah Grinch Fireplace: https://learn.adafruit.com/grinch-fireplace 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 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 Bartlebeats https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Nov 1, 20231 min

Snake Dragon

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Snake Dragon By BOLD https://cults3d.com/:1528164 CR10S Pro V2 Matte Neon PLA 13hr 11mins X:239 Y:208 Z:34mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 46g 60mm/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 Bartlebeats https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Oct 31, 20231 min

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023 - Maker Montage

A walk around Maker Faire Bay Area 2023. See the full blog post with maker links here: https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/10/31/maker-faire-bay-…ights-makerfaire/ Featured Makers: Keith Young: The Holey Bike Erin St Blaine: Mermaid Glimmer's Jellyfish Grotto Maria Hoover: MakeFashion Sahrye Cohen: Amped Atelier Eepybird: Diet Coke & Mentos Show Acme Muffineering: Dumpling Car Nick Donaldson: Marauder Kate Marushina: Abu the Horsefly Erin St Blaine: LED Dresses Stan Clark: Astro Botanicals Bill Kennedy: Inflatabill Inflatable Art & Design Ben Howard: Vanessa the Robot Andrew Maley: Fairfax Dalek V2 Flaming Lotus Girls: Serenity Shane Romick: Bubble Magic Pandora FX: Body Art & Prosthetics Mermaid Glimmer: LED Wing Dancers 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 31, 20231 min

The Great Search: LED and Dual-Touch Metal Dome Switches

This week's Great Search is on clicky dome switches! We saw a thread on X (https://twitter.com/RueNahcMohr/status/1716162430265602509) showing off the Snaptron (https://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/snaptron) starter kit - you can pick up a sample box kit for free from (https://www.snaptron.com/free-samples/sample-box/) if you want to try these too. We first saw these on the Pocket CHIP (https://shop.pocketchip.co/collections/frontpage/products/pocket-c-h-i-p-new) as a low cost way to create a key array. One new type we saw is the BL series (https://www.snaptron.com/products/standard-domes/bl-series/) which allows having an LED behind the dome - you'll need a reverse mount LED so it doesn't get crushed. And the DT series which allows two level of actuation (https://go.snaptron.com/DT-Series-White-Paper_V2.0). See the chosen part on DigiKey https://www.digikey.com/short/fvdtp82j

Oct 30, 20237 min

CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for October 30, 2023

Notes document is available here: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2023/2023-10-30.md Join here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm ET/11am 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 30, 202347 min

PowerWash Simulator Controller demo

Build a custom controller for PowerWash Simulator using CircuitPython. A 9-DOF sensor knows where you're pointing, and a Wiichuck controller gives you added triggers, buttons, and modes. John Park Learn Guide coming soon. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 29, 20231 min

John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Print Debugger

#circuitpythonparsec Use a special print function to simplify debugging. Code example here: https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2023-10-27/code.py 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 27, 20232 min

#NewProducts 10/25/23 Featuring Adafruit LM66200 Ideal DualDiodes Breakout!

Round RGB TTL TFT Display - 4" 720x720 - NV3052C (0:10) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5793?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Official Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler (1:23) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5815?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Camera Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 300mm long (2:16) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5819?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Camera Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 200mm long (2:16) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5818?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Display Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 300mm long (2:16) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5822?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Raspberry Pi 5 FPC Display Cable - 22-pin 0.5mm to 15-pin 1mm - 200mm long (2:16) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5821?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Adafruit LM66200 Ideal Dual Diodes Breakout (3:08) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5830?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 27, 20235 min

Adafruit Top Secret October 25, 2023

The hush-hush news from Adafruit in New York. Broadcast October 25, 2023 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/

Oct 26, 20231 min

Meet the Maker: Yvonne Schindler: Interactive Giant Connect 4 Game

Autumn Lights Festival in Oakland, CA is a long-running and beloved Oakland tradition. It takes place at the Gardens at Lake Merritt every October. This event is a fundraiser for the garden, which is a peaceful sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city, right on the shore of the lake. Around 100 LED light artists bring their creations out to Autumn Lights every year. This year, we caught up with Yvette Schindler, who created a giant Connect 4 game using laser-etched acrylic, NeoPixels and arcade buttons. It's a fully functioning game where players can face off with each other by standing on either side of the board and pressing buttons to drop a "piece" wherever they'd like. This was a really popular installation -- people were lined up to play all night long. The game also functions as an art piece, with gorgeous colorful animations that run while no one is playing. It is one of the most beautiful and intuitively interactive use of pixels and Arduino we've seen. Learn more at http://www.yvonneschindler.com Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com By 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 26, 20232 min

Python on Hardware weekly video 252

The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 252 (October 25, 2023). 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, we're open for business - http://www.adafruit.com 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/

Oct 26, 202311 min

Eye on NPI - E-Switch's RT3301 Series Reverse Tactile Switch

This week's EYE ON NPI will have you doing cartwheels and somersaults, it's the E-Switch RT3301 Series Reverse Tactile Switch (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/e/e-switch/rt3301-reverse-tactile-switch), a spin on the common 6x6 tactile switch, with reverse mounting for easy assembly and clean design. E-Switch manufactures thousands of different tactile switches that are stocked at DigiKey (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/tactile-switches/197?s=N4IgjCBcoLQdIDGUBmBDANgZwKYBoQB7KAbXABYIBdAXzqA) of various sizes, actuator heights, and mounting styles. In addition to the classic 6x6mm tactile switch, (https://www.digikey.com/short/z0m4fjpp) there's also the SMT 6mm tactile (https://www.digikey.com/short/m7440d0f) that can be pick-and-placed. These buttons have built-in round actuators but they're intended to be used with moulded buttons that have a nub to do the actual pressing: the actuator is just for height. Which explains how the through-hole reverse mount 6mm tactile switch is expected to work (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/e-switch/RT1105AF260Q/15221150) - you're going to definitely need an actuator button since otherwise your fingers will bump into the solder pads! The most curious of these is the reverse-mount SMT tactile switch, which was recently featured by DigiKey (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/e/e-switch/rt3301-reverse-tactile-switch) in their new products section...and with great timing because just a few weeks ago we published a cool Lisp-powered badge project with a built-in keyboard on the blog (https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/10/10/the-lisp-badge-le-lisp-basdgelife-technoblogy/). To make the key labels nice and large, the author used similar switches with an angled layout for tight packing. The result is a nice clean look on the front, without needing to purchase separate key caps. We'll note that the RT3301's actuator is not as long, so using it with a half-thickness board will get buttons that are flush with the PCB surface. That means it's best for use with separate key caps or overlay...but we're also pretty sure that E-Switch will come out with another version that has longer actuator - just like they have a variety of actuator lengths on the non-reverse 6mm tactile switches. If you want to try the E-Switch's RT3301 Series Reverse Tactile Switches (https://www.digikey.com/short/f71n7z29), they're available right now and in stock at DigiKey for immediate shipment! Order today and you'll have reels or cut tape in hand tomorrow afternoon, a great solution to your complex UI panel design problems.

Oct 26, 20237 min

Advanced Manufacturing: Made in NYC by Adafruit 10/25/2023

This week’s factory footage is all about the pick-and-place ! #adafruit #manufacturing #nyc ----------------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 26, 20231 min

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/24/23 Piezo Driver Amp PAM8904 RECAP

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/24/23 Piezo Driver Amp PAM8904 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5791 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 25, 20231 min

Meet the Maker - Vanessa the Robot: Puppet Plays Piano

Meet Ben Howard, the creator of Vanessa the Robot. This is a fantastic art piece made with servos and motion capture software to create a convincing and lovable piano-playing puppet. She's got wheels too and can be driven around as she sings angsty songs from the 80s and 90s. She touched our hearts! Find out more: https://www.benjaamin.com/vanessa-the-robot 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 25, 20232 min

USB-C Power Delivery Breakout

You can add USB-C Power to your devices with the Adafruit HUSB238 Power Delivery Breakout. This breakout lets you get up to 100W of power over USB-C for those projects that need more than 5 volts at 2 amps. You can set the output voltage using the on-board jumpers or control it over I2C using a microcontroller. Learn Guides https://learn.adafruit.com/case-for-husb238 https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-husb238-usb-type-c-power-delivery-breakout Adafruit HUSB238 Breakout https://www.adafruit.com/product/5807 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 25, 20231 min

Mario Chomp Mug Holder

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Mug Mario Chomp By KRAKDRAG https://cults3d.com/:1422155 CR10S Pro V2 Rosy Cloud PLA 25hr 29mins X:249 Y:234 Z:93mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 251g 60mm/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 -----------------------------------------

Oct 24, 20230 min

CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for October 23, 2023

Notes document is available here: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2023/2023-10-23.md The first 11m30s of screenshot is missing, but the audio is all present. The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm ET/11am 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 23, 202333 min

The Great Search: Replacement 6 Pin GPU Power Connectors

This week we saw a request on social media to find a replacement for some power connectors (https://twitter.com/realDjAfk/status/1714800488896713186/photo/1) on a GPU board! This is a great opportunity to show how to find connectors on DigiKey, even if you don't have a pair of calipers: we're going to show how we found inexpensive replacements in-stock at DigiKey using just this photo! See the chosen part on DigiKey https://www.digikey.com/short/w3q9548v

Oct 23, 20237 min

#NewProducts 10/19/23 Feat. Adafruit INA228 - I2C 85V, 20-bit High or Low Side Power Monitor QT!

10-pin 2x5 Socket-Socket 1.27mm IDC (SWD) Cable - 300mm long (0:09) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5804?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts ESP32-S3 Korvo 2 Main Development Board (0:51) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5829?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts Adafruit INA228 - I2C 85V, 20-bit High or Low Side Power Monitor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (2:13) https://www.adafruit.com/product/5832?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts ----------------------------------------- New nEw NEWs New Products, News, and more: https://www.adafruit.com/newsletter #newnewnew Shop for all of the newest Adafruit products: http://adafru.it/new Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 20, 20236 min

Advanced Manufacturing: Made in NYC by Adafruit 10/18/2023

We’re moving at lightning speed this week here at the factory #adafruit #manufacturing #nyc ----------------------------------------- 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 19, 20231 min

Adafruit Top Secret October 18, 2023

The hush-hush news from Adafruit in New York. Broadcast October 18, 2023 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/

Oct 19, 20232 min

Eye on NPI - Orion Fans' ML2010 Mini-lab

This weeks EYE ON NPI is a real throwback for us, it's the Orion Fans' ML2010 Mini-lab (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/o/orion-fans/ml2010-mini-lab), a portable engineering toolkit built into a suitcase for easy transport. This Mini-lab reminds us of the MIT Nerd-Kit used in digital and and analog design classes that require construction of circuit labs (http://web.mit.edu/6.111/www/project-photos/s98-projects-photos/s98projects.html). These suitcases were durable ...and super heavy! Thankfully we did not have to carry them back and forth to home each day - there were lockers in the lab. Many a digital-lab student wished we could keep the kits after finishing the course but sadly nerd-kits were not for sale - and we shudder to think what fate would befall us if we neglected to return them. Which is why this NPI caught my eye...finally I can have my very own nerd-kit thanks to Orion Fans and Knight Electronic Products. This silver suitcase contains many common analog and digital-logic tools to help prototype projects on a breadboard: Breadboard Power supplies Function generator stimulus Sweep ramp generator stimulus Pulse generator stimulus Protoboard I/O ports Switches Indicators Heavy-duty carrying case The solderless breadboarding area is made of three 630-point solderless breadboards (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/solderless-breadboards/638), so large circuits with many breakout and dev board PCBs can be laid out. There's also a separate perf-board area (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/prototype-boards-perforated/636?s=N4IgTCBcDaIA4FMBOAzABAIwPYEMkBMQBdAXyA) for higher-frequency work that could be affected by the breadboard capacitance, or when you want more mechanical stability. The perf-board snaps out when your project is done. The power supplies are where analog hackers are going to be happy, particularly folks who are designing exotic motor/power systems or audio/synthesizers: it has both +5, -5, +12, and -12V at 1 Amp output split supplies, and isolated-ground +18 and -18V at 1 Amp outputs, all with 0.1% line/load regulation and short circuit protection. For AC supply design - rare to find, so if you need it this will be a blessing - there's 15VAC center tapped that can supply 500mA. The power supplies are fused, and controlled by a large on/off rocker. Another great feature for analog hackers: there's also a full-featured function generator (https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/function-generators/630), with sine/square/triangle out - up to 18Vpp and +-10V DC offset with selectable decade ranges from 1Hz to 1MHz, and low distortion under 100KHz. There's inputs for FM, AM and sweep modulation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation), for low-frequency RF experimentation. There's also a plethora of connectors and switches so you don't have to figure out how to panel mount connectors or work out mechanical stabilization. For toggle switches, there are 2x SPDT momentary toggles, 2 x SPDT toggles, and 8x logic level toggle switches. D-Sub connectors also: DE-9 and DE-25 in plug and socket format. For connecting to other test equipment, 3x BNCs. And for input/output, 8x red LEDs, a 1K pot, a 100K pot, and an 8 ohm 1/4 W speaker. The Orion Fans' Mini-lab toolkit (https://www.digikey.com/short/bdhcv3pw) would make a great resource at a lab, workshop or classroom. It's hefty and durable but that also means it'll last a long time. It's an excellent step up from just cobbling together parts that can come loose, and you can put it away safely between hacking sessions without the risk of someone 'borrowing' a part! And best of all, it's in stock right now at DigiKey for immediate shipment! Order today and you can be prototyping in style on your very own Mini-Lab by tomorrow afternoon.

Oct 19, 20239 min

Flaming Lotus Girls Serenity Firefly Art at Maker Faire 2023

I had a chance to chat with Mills from the Flaming Lotus Girls (www.flaminglotusgirls.com) at Bay Area Maker Faire 2023 and see their art piece, Serenity, with interactive flaming firefly sculptures built by students in the San Francisco Area. Flaming Lotus Girls are a collective of makers that teach women how to work with metal. Their pieces are well known at Burning Man and all over the West Coast. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 19, 20231 min

Python on Hardware weekly video 251

The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 251 (October 18, 2023). 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, we're open for business - http://www.adafruit.com 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/

Oct 19, 20236 min

Bricktunes LEGO Color Synthesizer Glove

Bricktunes LEGO Color Synthesizer Glove -- John Park Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/bricktunes-lego-glove-synthesizer Use a color sensor and CircuitPython's synthio library to create a self-contained, LEGO brick activated synthesizer. Feather Prop-Maker RP2040 provides the brains and the I2S amplifier, with the AS7341 color sensor connected over STEMMA QT -- no soldering required. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 18, 20230 min

Faz-Wrench - Five Nights at Freddy's

Build a prop replica of the Faz Wrench from Five Nights of Freddy’s! RP2040 PropMaker Feather and CircuitPython run LCD with buttons, LEDs, rotary encoder and a speaker for sound effects! Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/faz-wrench 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 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 Bartlebeats https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Oct 18, 20232 min

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/17/23 Metro RP2040 RECAP

JP’s Product Pick of the Week 10/17/23 Metro RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5786 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 18, 20231 min

Jack-o-lantern Octopus

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Jack O Lantern Octopus By VAVAVALI https://cults3d.com/:1498899 CR10S Pro V2 Glow PLA 22hr 20mins X:265 Y:244 Z:75mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 6% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 119g 60mm/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 Bartlebeats https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

Oct 17, 20230 min

Field of Flowers at Autumn Lights Festival 2023 in Oakland, CA by Camp Jobi

I had the chance to wander through a field of LED flowers that pulse and glow and whisper sounds to each other at the Autumn Lights Festival in Oakland, CA in October of 2023. This was a beautiful installation by Patrick Ball that uses ESP32 microcontrollers and the FastLED Arduino library to create an immersive experience of light and sound. Find out more at https://www.campjobi.com 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 17, 20232 min

Meet the Makers: Sahrye Cohen, LED Fashion Designer at Amped Atelier

Sahrye Cohen creates LED dresses and fashion using microcontrollers, animated lights and sensors. Her work has been on runways all over the world and is some of the most cutting-edge tech that you'll see today. And she uses Adafruit tech! Check her out at http://www.ampedatelier.com 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/ -----------------------------------------

Oct 17, 20231 min