CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for January 5th, 2026

CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for January 5th, 2026

Author: Adafruit Industries January 5, 2026 Duration: 36:31
Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2026/2026-01-05.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 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 0:00 Housekeeping 3:10 Community News 5:42 State of CircuitPython, Libraries & Blinka 12:50 Hug Reports 17:49 Status Updates 23:48 In the Weeds 34:35 Wrap-up ----------------------------------------- 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: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Triple Helical Gear Fidget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Cross-Axis Triple Helical Gear Fidget Spinner By AbyssalCactus https://makerworld.com/en/models/2293153-cross-axis-triple-helical-gear-fidget-spinner Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 02hr 18mins X:29 Y:29 Z:35mm .2mm layer / .4mm…
Deep Dive w/Scott: LLMs and finishing changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
Join Scott as he discusses how LLMs are changing his CircuitPython workflow and answers any questions people have. Thanks to dcd for timecodes. 0:00 Getting Started 1:23 Hello everyone 1:40 Adafruit Clue board example mi…
John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Trellis Line Fill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:35
#circuitpythonparsec Fill a line of NeoPixels between two end points. code example: https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2026-02-12/code.py Learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org Visit the Adafrui…
John Park's Workshop Live 2/12/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
John Park's Workshop Live 2/12/26 Projects JPPPoW recap CircuitPython Parsec Learn Guide tool tips gear report and more! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com -----------------------------------------…
SHOW and TELL 2/11/2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
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 –  Multi-color Suncatchers, Lithophanes and Heart Fidget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:46
This week @adafruit we’re making multi-color lamps featuring stained glass effects and diffused panels with geometric shapes inspired by impossible objects. For the shop talk segment, we’re taking a look at the Make My L…
JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/10/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:03
#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/10/26 Monochrome 0.96" 128x64 OLED Graphic Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/326 Deep discount during livestream Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.co…
Valentines Fidget [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: Valentines Fidget By StitchKing_4339675 https://www.printables.com/model/1584195-valenti…