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The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place! You get a summary of all the software, events, projects, and the latest hardware worldwide once a week, no […]

Today is International Cat Day! Every August 8 cats are celebrated globally! Checkout over 165+ Cats of Engineering! If you want to add your feline facilitator visit the “submit a cat” page – CLICK HERE! Make a project with your cat and help from the Adafruit Learning System: Automatic Cat Treat Dispenser Kitty Toe Bean Keypad […]

#circuitpythonparsec Use the Fruit Jam Library peripherals module to easily check for button presses. Try out the code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org

With modern game prices creeping up, and consoles doing away with physical media, it might be the perfect time to dive into some retro games! Will Greenwald and Jason Cohen at PCMag.com put together this handy guide. It also serves as a good reminder of huge back catalog of classic games waiting to be […]

The Adafruit Feather RP2040 Adalogger is our take on an ‘all-in-one’ RP2040 data-logger (or data-reader) with built-in USB, battery charging, and a microSD holder ready to rock! The RP2040 Adalogger is the same size and shape as a Feather and is intended to make your next data logging or data reading project super easy. Micro […]

Make a robot friend with Adafruit’s CRICKIT, an add-on to our popular Circuit Playground Express, FEATHER and other platforms to make and program robots with CircuitPython, MakeCode, and Arduino. CRICKIT complements and extends your boards so you can still use all the goodies on the microcontroller, just with an additional robotics playground! See all that […]

kmccoy shares: A snap-fit case for the 30-pin ESP32 devkit with USB-C connector, presumably fits similar clone versions. Embossed ‘ESP32’ and USB indicator on the inside, plus ‘EN’ and ‘BOOT’ labels on the top surface near access holes. July 2025 update added a bottom variant with bolt hole for Multiboard or OpenGrid mounting. ‘No text’ […]

Shared by Rasmussen on MakerWorld: A redesigned enclosure for the Waveshare CM4 IO board with Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module, adapted to allow full GPIO connector access. Integrated 40mm fan design blows air across the top, around the sides, and out the bottom for effective cooling. Alternative Pi enclosure form-factor for those running Compute Module […]

jonbourg shares: A large modular electronics enclosure for 3D printers, big enough (depending on controller board size) to hold the controller board, a Raspberry Pi, and other electronics. Long-running community project. Alternative for the electronics/enclosure block. By jonbourg (Thingiverse) download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4615105 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing […]

Shared by SimonMakerForge on MakerWorld: A modular 3D-printed lamp based on a dodecagonal geometry that transforms from a table lamp into a handheld torch via a telescopic base that doubles as a handle. Stack 30mm segments (3mm gap between each for a distinctive light pattern) to whatever height you want. Compatible with Bambu Lab LED […]

novera shares: A simple table lamp for the Bambu Lab Kit 001, with a 6-piece base designed to avoid all supports during printing. Shade prints in vase mode. Intuitive assembly with a little glue. Alternative lamp for the Bambu LED Kit block. By Novera download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/580960-bambu-led-kit-desk-lamp Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at […]

It’s JOHN PARK’S WORKSHOP — LIVE! — Coming up at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Today! LIVE TEXT CHAT IS HERE in the Adafruit Discord chat! Projects – Intel 8080 Space Invaders Port to Fruit Jam CircuitPython Parsec Learn Guide Recap Tool Tips Retro Gear – picoBootloader & PicoSNES on Fruit Jam and more! The […]

A compact 3-in-1 bench tool combining solder holder, cable clamp, and PCB holder in one. Parallel jaw closure with threaded screw for firm cable/PCB grip. Uses just 66g of filament (49g without the solder holder — a great filament-scrap use). Alternative maker tool. By Chefkoch Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D […]

squirrelbrain shares: A Pi 5 case using M2.5×10 self-tapping screws (13× for case, 4× for Pi) and M5×10 BHCS/SHCS mounting screws. 4010 fan mount with M3×12 BHCS + M3 heat-set inserts. Red faces removable for wire/ribbon access. No supports needed. Alternative Pi 5 case for the enclosure block. Note: user comments flag SD-card slot fit […]

A Gridfinity box designed specifically for the Maker’s Supply Screwdriver Set (with the long S2 bits and ergonomic aluminum handle). Every bit and the screwdriver handle has a perfectly-measured place. Size labels (H4.0-H0.9, PH1-PH0) embossed directly into the design, and clever center cutouts let you extract bits easily with a fingertip. By DGs 3D-PRINT Every […]

The Teenage Engineering EP-2350 ting is a handheld microphone device, effects box, and sample player used as an input to samplers, sequencers, and other audio gizmos. The brain of the gadget is the Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller. The stock firmware is a custom build of MicroPython, which means it is possible for it to run […]

Davisan1001 shares: A simple case, stand, and Raspberry Pi mount for the Adafruit 64×64 RGB LED Matrix (2.5mm pitch). Designed with a lean-back angle for easy tabletop viewing. Fits the Raspberry Pi 3 B v1.2 (may work with similar models). Known issue: some USB I/O ports blocked when Pi 3 is mounted — one remains […]

The Python for Microcontrollers Newsletter is the place for the latest news involving Python on hardware (microcontrollers AND single board computers like Raspberry Pi). This ad-free, spam-free weekly email is filled with CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Python information that you may have missed, all in one place! You get a summary of all the software, events, projects, and the latest hardware worldwide once a week, no […]

Learn Guide – Voicebox FX Build a whismical audio recording device that features built-in effects. You can record an audio sample (20-second max) and play it back as a loop. During playback, you can change the pitch of the recording using a slider, and apply two effects: a reverb and a delay/echo using rotary potentiometers. […]

PrestigeProto shares: A minimalist Bambu LED Kit lamp with adjustable head and height, mounted on a 1-inch dowel with a thumbscrew for stable rotation lock. Three M3×10mm screws for bracket assembly. Optional print-without-bottom-layer + fill-with-plaster for extra base weight. Magnetic-mounted glare shield attaches with 5×3mm or 6×3mm magnets download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/145041-led-lamp-kit-adjustable-desk-lamp Every Thursday […]

dungeandwyve shares: A cute Halloween corner-decor piece with a spider that dangles from a web. Three variants: thinner (1.5hr), thicker solid (2.5hr), and thicker with screw holes (can double as a shelf bracket). The two without screw holes stick on with Command Strips or Blu Tac. Updated version at the designer’s page. By dungeons and […]

ModularMapping shares: A fast-to-print, easy-assembly modular lamp with no screws, glue, or supports needed. Slide the interlocking side panels into each other, twist the four feet 45° into the base to lock, install the Bambu Lab LED kit, press the panels in, and fit the top. Uses transparent filament for the “windows” for maximum glow […]

perinski shares: A magnetic PCB vise using 4mm carbon fiber rods as guides (repurposed from another project). Simpler print-friendly version of a design originally sketched in aluminum. Pairs well with magnetic PCB holders on ferrous surfaces. YouTube walkthrough included. By Valera Perinski download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/549873-magnetic-pcb-vise Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The […]

user_258400175 shares: A purpose-built Pi 5 case fitting the Pimoroni NVMe base and a Noctua 40×10mm 5V fan. Two versions — one with M3 heat-set inserts, one designed for M3 self-tapping screws. Shared case lid across both variants. Component links included. By seb7986 download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1812243-raspberry-pi5-case-with-base-nvme-and-fan Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! […]

jpark shares: A remix of Adafruit’s NeoMatrix Square LED Pixel Display, adapted to tile four 8×8 NeoMatrix NeoPixel displays into a 16×16 grid. 3D print the base, grid, and top, then optionally cut LED acrylic for diffusion. Direct-fit for Adafruit hardware. By jpark (Thingiverse) download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7113034 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at […]

franken3d shares: A stylish sphere-shaped 3D-printed lamp inspired by Bambu Lab’s filament display model. Compatible with the Bambu LED Kit 001 or standard LED tealights. Print with low layer height and slow speed for the smoothest possible sphere. By Franken 3D download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1156709-bambu-ball-led-lamp-kit-001 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY […]

Viltsu shares: A sturdy PCB vise that holds boards up to 100mm wide with great grip. Two independent knobs — one adjusts grip, one tightens the rig to position. Separable arms for easier positioning. Recommended in black ABS with 20% infill. By community designer download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/956582-pro-pcb-vise Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at […]

From the mail bag! Dear Adafruit Team, Today I’m graduating, and I wanted to reach out and thank you for being such an integral part of my journey to this moment. Over the past years, I’ve built so many projects with your components, tutorials, and resources. From my first Arduino experiments to increasingly ambitious ideas, […]

Remix by Mythmarco: A spooky-cute remix pairing a Blender-designed pumpkin head with an articulated spider body. AMS and No-AMS variants. Orange PLA for the pumpkin, black PETG for the spider frame (recommended for strength). Snap-together legs, no supports, brim needed for the pumpkin head. By Mythmarco download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1761813-articulated-pumpkin-spider Every Thursday is #3dthursday […]

An NFC flash card game for bird songs. From Hannah Robertson: It consists of a deck of bird cards, an audio player, and a card reader. Tapping a card triggers playback of one of the vocalizations associated with that bird. You can trigger a bird-of-choice to learn its calls, or pick a random card and […]

This week’s pick is the Adafruit High Power Infrared IR LED Emitter – STEMMA JST PH 2mm! Watch the video for a live demo and more. Want more JP’s Product Pick of the Week?! Tune in every Tuesday at 4pm ET and 1pm PT on Youtube LIVE, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook. LIVE TEXT CHAT […]

Michal Zalewski’ on the lcamtuf’s thing blog states that there’s no shortage of oscillator circuits on the internet, but many of them use unusual parts, need weird supply voltages, or don’t work well (if at all). But sometimes, bad rises to an art form. Above is probably the most puzzling bad oscillator you can assemble […]

Matt’s TV Barn on YouTube looks at a rare professional teletext editing terminal based on the BBC master. Of course I don’t have any documentation for it but I’ve done my best to figure out how to use it for a demonstration. Thread describing the technical details of SE3010 hardware is here. See the video […]