Super cute project from 8bitsandabyte up on Hackster.io.
Also wondering what day it is today? This delightfully delirious day clock narrows it down to roughly eight different possibilities!
Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: January 5th – January 11th, Thoughts for #CircuitPython2020
ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP
We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more.
BLOG
This week was #CircuitPython2020 packed! We shared your thoughts, we shared our thoughts…we’re just so excited to see what 2020 will bring!
Check out all the posts here!
More BLOG:
Keeping with tradition, we covered quite a bit this past week. Here’s a kinda short nearing medium length list of highlights:
- #DecadeofAdafruit still going strong
- …and don’t forgot about the 2019 #AdafruitTopTens!
- Huzzah to the triumphant return of 3D Hangouts!
- We also saw the release of CircuitPython 5.0.0 Beta
- Anne Barela posted about the Wireworld computer
- Gareth Branwyn covered Peter Sripol’s air-powered snow sled
- PT saw that Python snaked its way to the Arduino Portenta H7
- PT also knows micro:bit + Feather = match made in heaven
- Zay posted about the gorgeous Geometric Patterns in Iranian Mosques and Palaces
LEARN
Retro-inspired Enclosures for Adafruit PyPortal IoT Displays. This project is like a mini desktop PC that you can have on your desk and display all sorts of data. The ports are accessible on the side and there’s even a spot to hold a speaker.
The 3D printed enclosure is designed to snap fit so it’s easy to assemble and take apart.
More LEARN:
- Adafruit MCP4728 I2C Quad DAC
- PiTFT Python + Pillow Animated Gif Player
- PyPortal MQTT Sensor Node/Control Pad for Home Assistant
- Guide Updated: CircuitPython Made Easy on Circuit Playground Express and Bluefruit
Browse all that’s new in the Adafruit Learning System here!
Alex Glow’s Pixelboard is a Skateboard with #NeoPixels!
Always so excited to see what Alex Glow is working on! From Hackster.io:
I decided to update the non-addressable light system on my original skateboard, and go all-out with some sweet animated ground-effect lights.
See more on YouTube and Hackster.io
“Sexy Cyborg” Naomi Wu Says Community Is Key To Successful Open Source
In this speech at a recent Chinese open source conference, YouTube star Naomi Wu explains the benefits of open source from a Chinese perspective. She ought to know. She is the only person from China who holds a OSHW certification. She talks of her experience in developing the sino:bit educational hardware device and her relationship with Creality 3D printer company and helping them understand the importance of open source.
Although this speech is in Chinese with English subtitles it is well worth your effort to watch.