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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 27/09/2026

@pimoroni.com - another week - another site tweak I see! now a rotating banner of cool items! What's next - a competition to find a hidden new feature?

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Les Pounder @biglesp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My 20th and latest guide is live at Pimoroni. This time I show you how to create custom animations on #Badgeware to celebrate YouTube subscriber milestones. We use the YouTube API, #micropython and Blinky 2350 to celebrate our achievements! learn.pimoroni.com/article/cele...

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 26/09/2026

@pimoroni.com we need more Pimoroni merch! I want a Pimoroni mug and more pin badges! Also a Pi or Pimoroni themed pinboard to stick the pins/stickers too!

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pimoroni @pimoroni.com · 26/09/2026

Experiment with sensors, servers, sounds, and so much more with our Explorer board - it even has a full colour display! The ultimate RP2350 playground: learn.pimoroni.com/article/gett...

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Getting Started with Pimoroni Explorer

Learn how to get started with graphics and audio on Pimoroni Explorer.

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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 01/08/2026

These are all rendered on RP2350 based hardware with Badgeware’s graphics API.

A CPU gauge rendered in a classic Casio Electroluminescent theme. To the right are some temperature, frequency and process stats.

A squircle clock with a crisp analog clock face, weather information and date.

A series of concentric gauges plotting CPU, MEM, GPU and DISK

A digital clock with the awesome DSEG font.

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Zen @zen-browser.app · 11/07/2026

Happy Zen Day! 🎉 Two Years of Zen. This past year, we've crossed 500k weekly downloads and 40k GitHub stars. We delivered on highly anticipated features like Live Folders, Space Routing and Boosts.

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Dustin @dustycode.dev · 06/07/2026

Howdy y'all, I just got laid off as part of the cuts from Xbox. I have 7 years of experience making full stack web apps, the last 3 of which have been with Zenimax Online Studios supporting The Elder Scrolls Online. Would greatly appreciate if anyone knows of any opportunities!

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 15/03/2026

If you like Sliding number puzzles and have a #Pimononi #Presto looking for something to do, please take a look at my Github Repo! github.com/vwillcox/pre...

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 26/11/2025

Do you remember that, 10 years ago today - if you where quick (or a subscriber) you got a FREE computer attached to your Magazine? #RaspberryPi #PiZero #Free #Covermount #MagPi @raspberrypi.com

Issue 40 of The Mag Pi Magazine in plastic wrap with a free Raspberry Pi Zero computer attached to the front.

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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 08/10/2025

Underrated thread.

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James Rutherford (jtruk) @jtruk.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Playing with the new @pimoroni.com Presto. A basic calendar, with left-right touch to change the month: github.com/creativenucl... #PimoroniPresto #RP2350

Pimoroni Presto displaying a month calendar in soothing blue hues

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Shawn Reed @shekari.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I modified the world clock example of the Pimoroni Presto to give it some much needed Matrix. @pimoroni.com #micropython #RaspberryPiPico #Pimoroni

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Jeff Geerling @jeffgeerling.com · 19/09/2025

There's *one* feature in macOS Tahoe 26 that actually enticed me to upgrade. At least for one of my Macs. Despite the horrible glassy UI. A quick video on remote Lights-Out management with FileVault on macOS Tahoe is up on Level 2 Jeff: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSLB...

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The one good feature of macOS Tahoe 26

YouTube video by Level 2 Jeff

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David @moneypits.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Anyone out there want a Raspberry Pi 4? I've a few going spare if anyone wants one. Donate money to Cancer Research and pay for the postage. Reply if you're interested and we can have a DM. @kevsmac.bsky.social can you RT please if you don't mind?

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 05/07/2025

So today has been a day of tinkering with my blog. I use the #GetGrav software to run this site after ditching #Wordpress. I've added some tweaks to the CSS to pull out the logos colours around the site. Center align images and add css to tell sites what to use as an image! blog.talktech.info

blog.talktech.info

Welcome to TalkTech!

A personal tech blog written by Vincent Willcox - a tech lover since 1985!

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 03/07/2025

I just scored my highest 4,472 on a game of at://2048 with a starting seed of 869029756. Think you can do better with this exact same seed? Try it out here 2048.blue/seed/869029756 @2048.blue

2048.blue

at://2048

2048 on the AT Protocol. Your games, your data, your AT Protocol.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 03/07/2025

I just scored 1,600 on a game of at://2048. Think you can do better? Join in on the fun with @2048.blue. 2048.blue

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at://2048

2048 on the AT Protocol. Your games, your data, your AT Protocol.

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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 03/07/2025

“What’s the point of this if you already have pinout” I … ask myself. I like the clean look of the Pico microsites and wanted a Pi website to match. It fits snugly on mobile and you can stick it on your Home Screen! It also has some - hopefully useful - accessibility considerations over Pinout.

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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 03/07/2025

I'm clearly never going to get anywhere with pinout-2024... I mean it's most of the way through 2025 already 🤣 I've whipped out the pinout portion and turned it into a microsite, a baby pinout.xyz if you will, sized to fit easily on mobile. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ · pi.pinout.xyz

A screenshot of a dark-mode pinout diagram for the Raspberry Pi. It combines both colours and icons with GPIO n umbers and pin functions.

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Chris @cbeloch.de · 06/05/2025

I released some code! I‘ve pushed my little python script for the @pimoroni.com Inky Impression to my GitHub Supporting multiple images, scale to fit/fill and rotation if your display has been mounted in a different orientation. github.com/CBeloch/Inky... #python #pimoroni #eink

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GitHub - CBeloch/Inky-Impression-Demo: A little python script I wrote to display images on my Pimoroni Inky Impression

A little python script I wrote to display images on my Pimoroni Inky Impression - CBeloch/Inky-Impression-Demo

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 24/06/2025

A Practical Pimoroni Presto Project blog.talktech.info/a-practical-... #Pimoroni #Presto #Project #Pico #Python #MicroPython #Media #NowPlaying

The image shows a digital display screen, likely part of a music player or audio interface, with a black border. The screen displays the title "Queen / Bohemian Rhapsody - Live Aid" at the top, followed by "Bohemian Rhapsody (The Original Soundtrack)" in smaller text. Below the text, there is an album cover featuring a silhouette of a person performing on stage against a sunset background, with the album title "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" prominently displayed in yellow text. At the bottom of the screen, there are two buttons: a green "Pause" button on the left and an orange "Skip" button on the right. The background of the image is dimly lit, with a glimpse of a keyboard or control panel with labeled buttons such as "GP0," "GP1," "Ground," "GP2," "VBU," "VST," and "VS" visible at the bottom. The overall setting suggests a music production or performance environment.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 22/06/2025

@2048.blue I seem to be unable to login now with my custom handle!

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 22/06/2025

I just scored 2,832 on a game of at://2048 with a starting seed of 2311878657. Think you can do better with this exact same seed? Try it out here 2048.blue/seed/2311878... @2048.blue

2048.blue

at://2048

2048 on the AT Protocol. Your games, your data, your AT Protocol.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 27/05/2025

So - today I have #DitchedWindows and moved my main PC to boot only #Monjaro #GnuLinux #Linux. I am beyond impressed at the moment. #Spotify ✔️ #BambuStudio ✔️ #CricutDesignSpace ✔️ #ZenBrowser ✔️ #Steam ✔️ #FarmTogether2 ✔️ I'm about 8 hours in and so far - everything I need is working.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 22/05/2025

#Uber what the hell is this rubbish?

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adafruit @adafruit.com · 22/05/2025

Build a BLE bracelet that buzzes when you’ve received notifications! Haptic feedback + NeoPixel LED colors indicate which app received a notification. Mindfulness timer helps you walk away from your desk! learn.adafruit.com/ble-vibratio... #adafruit #3dprinting youtu.be/RcDXAHy06HU

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 07/05/2025

I just scored 3,384 on a game of at://2048. Think you can do better? Join in on the fun with @2048.blue.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 04/05/2025

High Score: 2,948 Average Score: 1,944 Total Score: 5,832 Think you can do better? Join in on the fun with @2048.blue.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 04/05/2025

I just scored 2,472 on a game of at://2048. Think you can do better? Join in on the fun with @2048.blue Still can't beat my previous score! But having fun trying!

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 04/05/2025

I just scored 2,948 on a game of at://2048. Think you can do better? Join in on the fun with @2048.blue

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 19/04/2025

Today I've emptied my bank account for a non-scalped 5060Ti-16Gb to replace an 2060 (non super). I have also been installing #ohmyposh onto my Ubuntu Server, My Raspberry Pi's and my Desktop Windows 11 machine. I have also played a bit of VR #BeatSaber, #HalflifeAlyx and just some movement games.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 06/04/2025

I love having a multi colour 3d printer. #bambu #A1Mini.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 06/04/2025

Gahh, got a robo call from Indeed.com this morning. Asking me if I want a job! 9:30am, on a Sunday? I only answered as I thought it was Iceland calling about an order they are about to deliver. Thankfully the number is now blocked.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I'm doing a #FreeGiveaway of my latest book "The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching" to celebrate its publication! Repost this message to enter. Winner announced on 10th April. UK only. #EduSky #inclusion

Picture of a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching on a wooden desk next to a vase of dried flowers. The book has a black cover with colourful fingerprints.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 22/03/2025

So, Half Life Alyx is on sale - 70% off. Time to play!

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Bailey Townsend 🦀 @pds.dad · 23/02/2025

I cleaned up the code and some smaller UI bug fixes. But here's Breakout written in MicroPython running on @pimoroni.com 's Presto using a Wii nunchuck as the controller. github.com/fatfingers23...

Picture of the Presto showing the classic game Breakout with a wii nunchuck in front of it

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Les Pounder @biglesp.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Any UK based Star Trek fans/cosplayers need 11 Voyager / TNG / late DS9 commbadges? Free to a good home. I print them to test filaments before doing big jobs.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 15/02/2025

Are you looking for a weekend project? Do you have Spotify Premium? Do you have the #Pimoroni #Presto screen? github.com/vwillcox/Pre... Features: * Artist Name * Track Name * Album Artwork * Pause/Play Button * Skip Button A Before & After of the progress in just a week.

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pimoroni @pimoroni.com · 12/02/2025

Our friend Tom (@vulpeslabs.bsky.social) has just launched his SPOKE touch-sensitive interactive computer interface board on Kickstarter! It has heaps of touch inputs, a slathering of RGB LEDs, and is powered by the mighty RP2040! Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tom...

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SPOKE - Touch sensing made simple

SPOKE is a simplified capacitive touch sensor board for interactive computer interfacing.

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TalkTech / Vince @talktech.info · 08/02/2025

Thanks to @gadgetoid.com and others the code is no longer crashing WITHOUT REASON! there are still crashes to code out! I've also switched to using #Presto Vector as I can then label the buttons and it looks a lot nicer. I am also now using full res mode as there is not a need for high-speed!

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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 08/02/2025

OKAY! Here's a patched build that may or may not do something different (if it works at all... 😬): github.com/pimoroni/pre...

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CI: Rely less on GitHub actions workflows. · pimoroni/presto@f37cfd5

Contribute to pimoroni/presto development by creating an account on GitHub.

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