Back at Ladyada's Desk! Doing bringup on PORT AUTHORITY our 'smart' controllable USB HUB

Back at Ladyada's Desk! Doing bringup on PORT AUTHORITY our 'smart' controllable USB HUB

Author: Adafruit Industries September 14, 2026 Duration: 3:43
We got tired of using crummy USB hubs. Do they have individual port control? Maybe...maybe not! Do they have voltage and current monitoring? Never! What about XH or USB A for fixed connections that don't flop out? I2C control or EEPROM for configuration? Proper protected input ports with 5V overcurrent/overvoltage protection? ESD and overcurrent protection on each port? YES YES YES, it's time for PORT AUTHORITY, the stackable USB hub we always wanted! Starring the USB2514 hub, TPS259470A eFuse, and TPS2117 power mux to select between USB self- or external power. 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/ -----------------------------------------

Tune into Adafruit Industries for a direct line to the workbench. This isn't a polished lecture series; it's the sound of making things happen, coming straight from the company's factory floor in New York City. You'll hear the real-world process of bringing do-it-yourself electronics to life, with all its experimentation and discovery. Each episode is a deep dive into practical, open-source projects that demystify technology and empower you to build your own. The conversations and demonstrations focus on turning concepts into tangible creations you can actually make at home, stripping away the intimidation factor of hardware and coding. Hosted by the team at Adafruit Industries, this educational podcast serves as an audio companion to their extensive video library, offering context, stories, and insights behind the builds. It's for anyone with a curiosity about how their gadgets work and a desire to roll up their sleeves and learn by doing. Expect a friendly, inclusive, and hands-on approach to electronics education that feels more like a collaborative workshop than a formal class.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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radio has a user interface ... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Seesaw Gamepad QT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:41
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Deep Dive w/Scott: Testing Pin Muxing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:13
Join Scott as he recaps debugging the new Zephyr pin muxing functionality. He'll also answer any questions folks have. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Thanks to dcd for timecodes: 0:00 Getting st…
John Park's Workshop Live 9/17/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:25
John Park's Workshop Live 9/17/26 Projects JPPPoW recap CircuitPython Parsec Learn Guide recap tool tips teardowns gear report retro tech and more! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ---------------…
3D Hangouts –  Franky Candy, E-Ink FruitMesh and Long Fingers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:22
This week @adafruit Noe is publishing his Franky candy dispenser project. Pedro has more updates on the e-ink meshtastic project and a new time lapse of articulating extended fingers. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.c…
JP’s Product Pick of the Week 9/15/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
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Deep Dive w/ Tim: CircuitPython Turbo Sand Particle Simulation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:47
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…
Deep Dive w/ Tim: CircuitPython Turbo Sand Particle Simulation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
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…
Articulated Finger Extensions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Parametric Articulated Finger Extensions By ShugyoPrint makerworld.com/en/models/3114173…