CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for January 26, 2026

CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for January 26, 2026

Author: Adafruit Industries January 26, 2026 Duration: 20:07
Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2026/2026-01-26.md 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. 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. 0:00 Housekeeping 01:59 Community News 03:24 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka 10:46 Hug Reports 12:41 Status Updates 19:05 Wrap-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/ -----------------------------------------

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Desk of Ladyada - Cranking through a huge backlog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
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,…
SHOW and TELL 3/4/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:47
To show and share a project at 7:30pm Eastern today, view the chat or in discord https://adafru.it/discord and look for the JOIN link to join. For best results, be on a wired network connection and use a headset and micr…
3D Hangouts –  IoT Art Display, Coding Vibes and Punch Monkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:28
This week @adafruit we’re showcasing the IoT Art Display with PyPortal and CircuitPython. Prototyping a simple NeoPixel LED lightbar for MIDI controllers. Shop talking about sculpt coating on 3D prints. This week’s time…
Fightstick KB2040 demo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:29
Arcade-style fightstick made with Adafruit KB2040 running GP2040-CE firmware. John Park Learn Guide coming soon. Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHA…
PyPortal Art Display [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37
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/pyp…
PunchPal – Flexy Comfort Orangutan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:52
Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: PunchPal Flexy Orangutan By GEEKDECO makerworld.com/en/models/2440810-punchpal-articulat…
CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for March 2nd, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2026/2026-03-02.md Join here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython…
John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: NeoTrellis MIDI Keyboard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:29
#circuitpythonparsec Code a simple USB MIDI keyboard for the Neotrellis in CircuitPython. code example: https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2026-02-26/code.py Learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.o…
Deep Dive w/Scott: CircuitPython displayio on Zephyr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Join Scott as he shows off displayio support in CircuitPython's Zephyr port both in the native simulator and on real hardware. He'll also answer any questions folks have. Tim will host next week. Thanks Tim! Thanks to dc…