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A monthly podcast loading you up with news, project updates and product talk from the CircuitPython and maker communities. Hosted by Tod Kurt and Paul Cutler.

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Paul and Tod share a new CircuitPython IDE, a new selling platform for makers, Space Cadet Pinball, and more.

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00:00 Intro

00:19 RV Circuit Studio

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Paul and Tod are back and discuss a nostalgia archive on the web, Web Serial in Firefox, real time OSes, a follow-up to last episode’s story on Parachord, and more.

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Paul and Tod discuss a new review site for dev boards, add textures to your 3D prints, an open source music player, and more.

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In this episode, Tod and Paul share a secondary display for your Bambu Labs 3D printer, a small eink eReader, an open source microcontroller, and more. Show Notes

00:00 Welcome

00:15 BambuHelper

BambuHelper is a tiny ESP32-powered desk friend t... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Clark
Friend of the show, guest
AdaFruit (inferred from discussion)
Episode: Super Smooth - with Liz Clark
Sam Blenny
Contributor featured on Adafruit Playground, known for USB host MIDI work
Adafruit Playground
Episode: CircuitPython Day 2025
Cooper Dalrymple
CircuitPython community member and Synth.io collaborator
Synth.io
Episode: CircuitPython Day 2025
John Park
Guest on the show, known for John Park's Workshop
Adafruit YouTube channel (John Park's Workshop)
Episode: Drop the beat - with guest John Park

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Tod Kurt
Host of the show; associated with The Bootloader and connected to CircuitPython/maker communities
Paul Cutler
Co-host; frequent co-presenter and community contributor

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#115
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Super Smooth - with Liz Clark
Q: What makes Raspberry Pi Connect a game changer for developers with limited desk space?
Its browser-based remote access allows full control of a Pi without extra keyboards or capture cards, enabling seamless development from the host computer and even easing data transfer between the Pi and the host machine.

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A hardware-focused tech show that centers on maker culture, embedded development, and open hardware tooling. Across recent episodes, the hosts discuss a wide range of topics from open data ecosystems and USB tooling to 3D printing workflows, embedded MicroPython/CircuitPython tooling, privacy and hardware, and community-driven projects. Notable discussions highlight open-source hardware goals, practical build tips, and the evolving ecosystem around local-first development tools, along with hands-on demonstrations and personal tinkering that reflect a strong creator community. The format remains host-driven, with frequent deep-dives into tools, platforms, and projects that are likely to appeal to engineers, hackers, and educators who enjoy p... more

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