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@todbot.com
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Runs ThingM, maker of blink(1) USB LED & BlinkM, co-founder CrashSpaceLA hackerspace, Pasadena, CA, he/him 

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#circuitpython #arduino #blink1 #raspberrypipico #diysynth #eurorack #synthesizers #midi normally at mastodon.social/@todbot

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Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
You can count my CBD business among these other casualties. Republicans killed them all. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/09/29/n...
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New federal law puts an end to the hemp industry, Oregon businesses say • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A new federal law will ban the sale most hemp-derived products by end of the year.
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The Bootloader @thebootloader.net · 22/09/2026
Shipping out some stickers for The Bootloader! Rep the show and get your free sticker here: forms.gle/Mf4jPcAXyx6B...
Two stickers, attached together at the bottom and top. It says "The Bootloader Podcast" over a blue circuit board with the circuits coming down
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 21/09/2026
New episode! Meet Andrew from @keepeverythingyours.com. We discuss his goals with Keep Everything Yours, the interactive CircuitPython tutorial he built with WebSerial, & his CircuitPython powered desk pets. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit circuitpythonshow.com/episodes/Sea...
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Episode 65 - Andrew from KeepEverythingYours.com - The CircuitPython Show
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 19/09/2026
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Slow Internet
Alt: I Cast Extremely Slow Internet
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johnpark.bsky.social @johnpark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Looking for a fun time in LA tomorrow? Come to the 12th Annual Bob Baker Day all day carnival! Cirque School LA will be there with our outdoor aerial rig performing at 11AM, 12PM, 1:30PM and 2:30PM, I'll be doing my aerial straps act along with other variegated shenanigans. bobbakerday.com
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 17/09/2026
Coming Monday on a new episode: Meet Andrew from KeepEverythingYours.com. He shares how he got started with computers, his goals with Keep Everything Yours, and the interactive CircuitPython tutorial he built with WebSerial. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit circuitpythonshow.com
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 15/09/2026
New blog post - HyperHDR Part 5 - LEDs: www.paulcutler.org/blog/2026/09...
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HyperHDR Part 5 - LEDs - PaulCutler.org
Paul Cutler's blog and homepage
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 16/09/2026
Catch @todbot.com and me live tonight at 7:30 pm EST / 4:30 pm PST (about 8 hours from now) in our Discord channel. We'll be chatting about the podcasts, what we're working on, and more. Be there or be square: discord.com/events/15345...
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Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
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Dan Cogliano @cogliano.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I ported #Zork / #ZMachine to @circuitpython.org . In addition to a green screen, it also has amber, b&w and Amiga blue options. learn.adafruit.com/zork-and-the...
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Fruit Jam, Zork and the Z Machine
In the 80s before ChatGPT, gamers had another way to have conversations with their computers: Zork and Z Machine games.
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 14/09/2026
A 40-year-old kernel bug got discovered while on stage at DEF CON and the writeup is glorious
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How can you not be romantic about UNIX domain sockets?
A 40-year-old kernel bug discovered on the DEFCON 34 main stage.
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 12/09/2026
New blog post: HyperHDR Part 3 - The HDMI Splitter: www.paulcutler.org/blog/2026/09...
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HyperHDR Part 3 - The HDMI Splitter - PaulCutler.org
Paul Cutler's blog and homepage
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The Bootloader @thebootloader.net · 09/09/2026
Join our small - but growing - community on Discord. @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org are planning their first livestream Q&A and it will happen soon in Discord. Join here: discord.com/invite/e2Ue5...
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Join the The Bootloader and The CircuitPython Show Discord Server!
A Discord server for the maker and programmer community and to discuss recent podcast episodes from The Bootloader and The CircuitPython Show. | 14 members
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 07/09/2026
New episodes of The CircuitPython Show and The Bootloader are out! Both shows feature The Bootloader's CircuitPython Day 2026 live stream from the Adafruit YouTube channel. @todbot.com and I share some of our favorite CircuitPython things from the last year. www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...
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Episode 36 - CircuitPython Day 2026 - The Bootloader
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In China, robots which are also solar panels, clean the other solar panels. Original post
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Dan Cogliano @cogliano.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Here are a few #Colecovision screen shots from the #ColecoJam emulator, running on the credit card sized #FruitJam from @adafruit.com. More info at danthegeek.com/colecojam/
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 04/09/2026
Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader AND The CircuitPython Show: It's a #CircuitPythonDay2026 replay! @todbot.com and I share some of our favorite CircuitPython features and projects from the last year. If you missed the livestream, catch the podcast!
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Tod Kurt (todbot) @todbot.com · 31/08/2026
So glad a BlinkM photo I took 16 years ago ends up being the poster child for "your router spies on you". At least they attributed me! #BlinkM
Screenshot of a website showing a old router with an Arduino plugged into it and a BlinkM plugged into the Arduino, from https://www.gadgetreview.com/your-cheap-router-has-been-calling-china-every-35-seconds  Original photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/todbot/5265869976/
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Tod Kurt (todbot) @todbot.com · 30/08/2026
I’m a fan of these dumb edits www.instagram.com/reel/DcSMJ9S...
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JuChengPrecisionCNC Eileen on Instagram: "Even superheroes struggle with ultra-tight micron tolerance components. Our 5-axis CNC shop solves complex custom machining jobs. Send STEP / STP files to get...
3,293 likes, 128 comments - juchengprecision_cnc_eileen on August 20, 2026: "Even superheroes struggle with ultra-tight micron tolerance components. Our 5-axis CNC shop solves complex custom machining...
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Tod Kurt (todbot) @todbot.com · 26/08/2026
Updated the CircuitPython Board Viewer to let you compare boards. For instance, here’s ESP32-S3 vs ESP32-C3 QTPys. S3 has two I2C busses, C3 has a B00T0 button! todbot.github.io/CircuitPytho...
screenshot of https://todbot.github.io/CircuitPython_BoardViewer/ comparing two ESP32-based QTPys
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 24/08/2026
New episode of The CircuitPython Show is out! CircuitPython project lead @tannewt.org stops by the show and we discuss Zephyr, ten years of CircuitPython, & creating a CircuitPython powered GameBoy cartridge. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit circuitpythonshow.com/episodes/Sea...
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Episode 63 - Scott Shawcroft Part 2 - The CircuitPython Show
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 24/08/2026
A big shout out to @anneb.bsky.social (and everyone who has contributed) for 400 issues of the Python on Hardware newsletter! Huge congrats! us10.campaign-archive.com?e=fb896a60b6...
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Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: CircuitPython Day 2026 Wraps, 400th Newsletter, Bao Chip Magic and More!
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johnpark.bsky.social @johnpark.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
this is super helpful, check it out of you need a pin name reference for any CircuitPython board!
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Tod Kurt (todbot) @todbot.com · 23/08/2026
I use many boards in CircuitPython. Remembering how each board names its pins is a pain. So I slop-ily made a tool to help todbot.github.io/CircuitPytho... With it you can see how three ESP32-S3 boards differ: - board.IOx - ESP32-S3 DevKitC - board.Dx - QTPy ESP32-S3 - board.GPIOx - YD-ESP32-S3
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CircuitPython Board Viewer
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Dan Cogliano @cogliano.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Here is my blog post on my new Colecovision emulator for the Adafruit Fruit Jam. @Adafruit.com #FruitJam #ColecoJam #Colecovision
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A Colecovision Emulator for the Fruit Jam (Or, How to Create a Game Emulator using Claude in 7 days)
After finishing my Colecovision game cartridge shield for the Adafruit Fruit Jam, my next quest was to find a Colecovision game emulator for the Fruit Jam. Unfortunately, I could not find any so I thought about writing one. I knew what was needed in a Colecovision emulator and have written C++ programs before, but I… Read More »
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 22/08/2026
In the most recent episode with @todbot.com, he mentioned the Synthiota and now you can pre-order one! smallrun.net/shop/todbot/...
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synthiota synthesizer kit in CircuitPython - todbot synth toys
Pico/Pico2-based board for playing with synthesizers in CircuitPython or Arduino. A synthesizer designed for CircuitPython synthio that features 27 RGB LEDs,...
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Dan Cogliano @cogliano.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
In this live episode of the Bootloader podcast, @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com talk about highlights of CircuitPython from the past year, including my #Zork and Moon Miner games for the @adafruit.com #Fruitjam (link below is now live).
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adafruit @adafruit.com · 21/08/2026
"circuitpython 2026 project: every baochip has a 64-bit factory uid. firefox web serial reads it, deterministic javascript turns it into music, web audio plays it, and you can export real midi. same chip = same song, forever. chip already had its song. made the machine that lets you hear it. -pt"
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Mike Coats 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌍♻️ @mikecoats.social · 21/08/2026
My latest blog post: Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 3 mikecoats.com/extending-ci... For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to write a module in C that I could call from Python. Part 3: Bundling everything inside a class. #circuitPython #circuitPythonDay #circuitPythonDay2026
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Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 3
For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to get close to the metal and write a module in C that I could call from CircuitPython. Finally, we bundle everything inside a class.
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Kavrous Tech @kavrous.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
As you all know, today is #circuitpythonday! To celebrate, you can get 10% off your order on the Tindie shop by using CIRCUITPYDAY at checkout. Good for two items. RPGA Feather is CircuitPython ready as is BREAD ESP32-S2! www.tindie.com/products/oak...
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RPGA Feather - RP2040 + iCE40 by Oak Development Technologies on Tindie
RPGA Feather - The RP2040 + iCE40 Feather for Sensor Fusion Goodness
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#CircuitPython @circuitpython.org · 20/08/2026
CircuitPython Day is TOMORROW August 21 (latest schedule) blog.adafruit.com/2026/08/20/c...
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The Bootloader @thebootloader.net · 20/08/2026
In just over 23 hours, @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com take over the Adafruit YouTube channel for #CircuitPythonDay2026 with a live edition of The Bootloader! Go click on "Notify me" on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/7pRVx2x...
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The Bootloader Podcast: Live! #CircuitPythonDay2026
YouTube video by Adafruit Industries
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Mike Coats 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌍♻️ @mikecoats.social · 20/08/2026
My latest blog post: Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 2 mikecoats.com/extending-ci... For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to write a module in C that I could call from Python. Part 2: Adding a module-level method. #circuitPython #circuitPythonDay #circuitPythonDay2026
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Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 2
For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to get close to the metal and write a module in C that I could call from CircuitPython. This time, we're looking at adding a module-level method.
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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 20/08/2026
Clearer headings, pins in tables, pinout scrolls down with you. Your friendly local Raspberry Pi pinout has never been so swish! pinout.xyz/pinout/gpio
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GPIO at Raspberry Pi GPIO Pinout
Raspberry Pi general purpose IO pins
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Mike Coats 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌍♻️ @mikecoats.social · 19/08/2026
My latest blog post: Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 1 mikecoats.com/extending-ci... For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to write a module in C that I could call from Python. Part 1: Build Process and Adding an Enum. #circuitPythonDay2026 #circuitPythonDay #esp32
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Extending CircuitPython with Native Modules - Part 1
For CircuitPython Day 2026, I wanted to get close to the metal and write a module in C that I could call from CircuitPython. This time, we're looking at the build process and adding an enum.
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 19/08/2026
Coming Monday: CircuitPython's project lead, @tannewt.org! We chat about Zephyr, a look back at 10 years of CircuitPython, a CircuitPython powered GameBoy cart, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Here's Scott on what Zephyr is:
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Gadgetoid @gadgetoid.com · 18/08/2026
The Pico SDK docs, as God intended them: picodocs.pinout.xyz/2.3.0/rp2350...
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Raspberry Pi Pico SDK: Raspberry Pi Pico SDK
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ReLiC-se @dcdalrymple.com · 18/08/2026
We'll do it live!! I'll be seeing you at 12pm CDT (1pm EDT) this Friday for #CircuitPython Day 2026 with the venerable Liz Clark of @adafruit.com. Time to make some noise 🔊🎶 www.youtube.com/live/0tYdXpA...
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Making Music with CircuitPython #CircuitPythonDay2026
YouTube video by Adafruit Industries
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#CircuitPython @circuitpython.org · 17/08/2026
CircuitPython Day is this Friday August 21, 2026 (latest schedule) #CircuitPythonDay2026 blog.adafruit.com/2026/07/28/c...
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johnpark.bsky.social @johnpark.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Here's a demo of the Attachécade I designed to repurpose a portable phonograph case. @adafruit Learn Guide coming soon.
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 14/08/2026
Hey, we created a Discord server for The Bootloader - visit thebootloader.net for the invite link. Tod and I share behind the scenes info, follow-up stories from the podcast, and other interesting stuff. But don't take our word for it, here's John Park (thanks JP!): www.youtube.com/live/ev_vgiF...
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ReLiC-se @dcdalrymple.com · 13/08/2026
Whipped together a demo of a good handful of the audio effects available on CircuitPython playing live directly through my prototype DSP guitar pedal. Sorry for my so-so guitar playing 😹 youtu.be/IdIxqGVd07Q #circuitpython #guitarpedals #diy 🎸
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Show & Tell - CircuitPython-powered Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
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Tod Kurt (todbot) @todbot.com · 13/08/2026
I can't believe Art of Noise (Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley, et al) did "Close (to the Edit)" live with real instruments. That bass! youtu.be/nSy9mNjWSVA?...
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Art of Noise - Close (to the Edit) (The Prince's Trust: Produced by Trevor Horn 2004)
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The first movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture was released 99yrs ago today WINGS (1927)
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ReLiC-se @dcdalrymple.com · 11/08/2026
#CircuitPython has had a load of improvements to audio recently. I've been having lots of fun taking putting it to use in live audio. Can't wait for others to discover what's possible!
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Brent Rubell @brentrubell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Marquee supports any epaper display panel, color modes, and any hardware that can fetch raw data from adafruit.io. I'll show off the CircuitPython version during a stream for CircuitPython Day next Friday.
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Mike Coats 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🌍♻️ @mikecoats.social · 10/08/2026
My latest blog post: Testing Oops! All Servos! mikecoats.com/testing-oops... Are the level-shifters really bi-directional? Can you measure the current? How far can you push the board, micro and servos? Development sponsored by JLCPCB. #ad #circuitPython #electronics #openHardware #usbC #sponsored
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Testing Oops! All Servos!
Do the level-shifters work in both directions? Can you measure the current draw? How far can you push the Oops! All Servos!, microcontroller and servos? Development sponsored by JLCPCB.
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circuitpythonshow.com @circuitpythonshow.com · 10/08/2026
New episode! @todbot.com returns for a record third time and shares how to build your own custom CircuitPython firmware by only using GitHub Actions. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit circuitpythonshow.com/episodes/Sea...
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Episode 62 - Tod Kurt Part 3 - The CircuitPython Show
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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 07/08/2026
I was in one of these recently and it was no big deal. I'm still a closed loop individual of individual sapience. There's definitely no humming of the collective mycelium spirit in the back of my mind. Don't worry about these
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The Bootloader @thebootloader.net · 07/08/2026
Two weeks from today - at this very time, @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org will be LIVE on the Adafruit YouTube channel for CircuitPython Day 2026. Don't miss it!
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Paul Cutler @paulcutler.org · 07/08/2026
If you missed the newsletter, you can read it here for updates on the podcasts, a link to join our new Discord server, and how to support the show: buttondown.com/thebootloade...
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Live on CircuitPython Day 2026 + show updates
Hello! It’s been almost a year since I’ve last written (shame on me!) and Tod and I have a couple of exciting things to share. First, CircuitPython Day 2026...
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