Deep Dive w/Scott: CircuitPython2026 and LLMs

Deep Dive w/Scott: CircuitPython2026 and LLMs

Author: Adafruit Industries January 17, 2026 Duration: 1:04:10
Join Scott as he discusses his #CircuitPython2026 thoughts. He'll also try and answer any questions that folks have. 0:00 getting setup 2:27 hello everyone - welcome to deep dive 3:50 wow - 10 years with Adafruit 4:55 hacking the yoto player ( esp32 based ) 6:51 mini yoto web cam with PCbite 8:24 refer to adafruit playground for some yoto resources 11:20 yoto testpoints - default software vs. circuitpython 14:14 yoto teardown link https://adafruit-playground.com/u/BlitzCityDIY/pages 17:13 CircuitPython 2026 - reflections on 2025 and 2026 thoughts 18:35 link to https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/02/circuitpython2026-kickoff/ 18:50 claude code support for tedious things / LLMs 23:40 Python to C, circuitpython shared-bindings modules - sources on github 25:30 Python style documentation 26:19 shared-module implementation 27:17 io expander module generated with LLM assist 27:50 Micropython native code, suggest merging it into circuit python 28:50 link to embeded code in /lib 29:50 see the eve shared-module 32:12 CP 2026 and LLMs - but you need to test it! 36:05 links to LLM articles 36:55 discuss getting rid of "never reset" using LLM / persistent display 39:40 VM resets / code.py 41:40 out of memory exception 44:00 thread support 44:40 other ways to add wifi to rp2040 system 46:36 FruitJam is the highlight of 2025 for games 52:16 we need to get "matter" support wrapped up 54:33 macropad with screen on every key - lilygo ? 56:40 Foamyguy's 2026 post 58:58 LLMs on common microcontrollers ? 1:00:25 Looking for LLM adafruit-playground article 1:02:30 Wrapping 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/ -----------------------------------------

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Podcast Episodes
Color Sensing Music Player [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57
Build a fun and playful 3D printed MP3 player with CircuitPython and an RP2040 PropMaker Feather! It's a boombox for young makers, but with a twist: use a color sensor to detect a LEGO DUPLO brick and play a song, sound…
JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/3/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:41
#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 2/3/26 Adafruit MicroSD Card Breakout Board+ https://www.adafruit.com/product/254 Deep discount during livestream Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ------…
Blooming Rose Ring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Blooming Rose Ring By UNCLERAY3DPRINT https://cults3d.com/:3965098 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 5hr 14mins X:223 Y:123 Z:83mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 145g 230mm/s ----------------------…
CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for Feb 2, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:31
Notes document is available here: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2026/2026-02-02.md Join here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally…
Bass MIDI Stomp Box Demo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:48
Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-bass-synth-stomp-box Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Subscribe t…
Tutorial: NeoPixel Light Slate -- Make Your Ideas Glow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Make a simple drawing slate that's anything but ordinary. This tutorial shows you how to use a piece of edge-lit acrylic plastic with NeoPixels driven by the Adafruit Mini Sparkle Motion and running WLED to make a glowin…
2-DOF Rolling Joint [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
Rolling Joint Remix By 3DProteus https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4101834 Bambu X1C PolyMaker PLA 4hr 57mins X:223 Y:218 Z:41mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 163g 230mm/s --------------…
CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for January 26, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Deep Dive w/Scott: Yoto hacking & CircuitPython2026 Wrap-up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
Join Scott as he wraps up #CircuitPython2026, discusses Yoto hacking and tries to answer any questions folks have. 0:00 Getting setup 3:27 hello everyone - welcome to deep dive 4:05 yoto mini player has esp32 - running c…