
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

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
* RV Circuit Studio GitHub page with downlo... more
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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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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