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0:00 Housekeeping 04:01 Community News 09:58 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka 18:11 Hug Reports 20:53 Status Updates 28:13 In the Weeds 28:26 Wrap-up

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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. CircuitPython development is sponsored by Adafruit. Please support them by purchasing hardware from https://adafruit.com.

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This week @adafruit we’re prototyping displays using RGB LEDs. Shop talking about sculpt coating on 3D prints. This week’s time lapse features an articulating lobster toy.

Matrix Portal S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5778

NeoPixel Seed Pebble Strand https://www.adafruit.com/product/6024

NeoPixel Driver BFF https://www.adafruit.com/product/5645

Pi A+ Sale: https://www.adafruit.com/category/1028

Timelapse Tuesday

Tiny Lobster By Flexi JIMGA https://makerworld.com/en/models/2411030-tiny-lobster-articulated-keychain#profileId-2643548 https://youtu.be/U5ikYBk1rkw

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JP @00:38 - Sony Alpha camera in product mode. Flowchart of ports for computer setup

Liz @09:22 XT E-ink X4 e reader with circuit python running - guide coming shortly

OMG, we’re zooming through the backlog… new protos ordered (STC31+SHT41, MT6835) and boards/libraries shipped (Terminal Block BFF, TMAG5273, VCNL4030, MAX44009, TMF8806). Still in progress: RV-8803, WF100DPZ, ADS7128, TMF882x, and VL53L5x, then we’re back to Feather designs, home sensors, and Raspi accessories.

TermDriver 2 by Excamera Labs (0:32) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6460?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit LED Sequins - Cool White - Pack of 5 (1:57) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6456?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit LED Sequins - Emerald Green - Pack of 5 (1:57) https://www.adafruit.com/product/1756?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit LED Sequins - Royal Blue - Pack of 5 (1:57) https://www.adafruit.com/product/1757?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit LED Sequins - Rose Pink - Pack of 5 (1:57) https://www.adafruit.com/product/1792?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit LED Sequins - Warm White - Pack of 5 (1:57) https://www.adafruit.com/product/1758?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Official Raspberry Pi Mouse 2 - Black (2:38) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6458?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit APDS9999 Proximity, Lux Light & Color Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (3:25) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6461?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Pimoroni Inky Impression for Raspberry Pi – 7.3" - PIM773 (5:09) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6471?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Pimoroni Inky Impression for Raspberry Pi – 4.0" - PIM789 (5:09) https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=inky?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Pimoroni Inky Impression for Raspberry Pi – 13.3" - PIM774 (5:09) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6472?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit AS7331 UV / UVA / UVB / UVC Sensor Breakout - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (7:00) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6476?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

Adafruit AS7343 14-Channel Light / Color Sensor Breakout - STEMMA QT / Qwiic (9:29) https://www.adafruit.com/product/6477?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts

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Turn your PyPortal into an IoT-connected art gallery that cycles through art, space, cats and dogs! Pull from image feeds or images from an SD card. Skip images with a tilt or shake.

Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-art-display

Tap the screen to change feeds. Customize your feed, transition animations, and even the audio chirp feedback! 3D print the melted diagonal frame to mount the PyPortal and accelerometer.

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The wonderful world of Python on hardware! Episode 310 (May 7, 2025). This is our weekly Python video highlights! Ladyada and PT review the Python on hardware news of the week.

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You can build a tap-to-play video player using a Raspberry Pi 5, Adafruit’s NFC Breakout and NFC cards. Full Tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/nfc-raspberry-pi-media-player

To play a movie, just tap an NFC card over the 3D printed case. A python script runs code that launches movies in the VLC media player.

The NFC cards are fitted inside a 3D printed case inspired by VHS cassette tapes.

This project aims to make the movie watching experience more special by creating a physical experience. No streaming networks or wifi necessary!

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Full tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/chinese-dragon-puppet-with-motion-reactive-flame-effect/overview

Make a Chinese Dragon puppet with a dramatic flame LED effect. The lights are motion-reactive so he lights up when you shake him. This project uses an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express with a built-in motion sensor and NeoPixel LED lights. The code is written in Microsoft MakeCode, an easy-to-use drag and drop code editor. (Or maybe in this case, a dragon-drop code editor.)

This is an easy beginner-level project that involves a little bit of soldering. You can download our code sample, or learn to make your own flame effects. This is a fantastic project to do with kids.

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Collin gives Alexa a new persona courtesy of the classic 2-XL trivia bot. Check out the full tutorial available here: https://learn.adafruit.com/echo-2-xl

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Tonight on Pseudorandom, special guest Phil Burgess speaks on the joys & meticulous details of prop recreation, miniature MAME arcades, and more.

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