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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 […]

michelem shares: A print-in-place mini lamp with 4 foldable tabs that fold inward to close a diffuser. Sits flat for storage in a wallet, unfolds over a phone’s LED flash, and includes a hook for hanging on a backpack. Perfect for camping or bedside use download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/700795-foldable-mobile-lamp-print-in-place Every Thursday is #3dthursday here […]

Fun, recent video from TED-Ed that reviews the history of children’s toys – ranging from whistles, wheels, dolls, and beyond: Archaeologists have found material, visual, and written evidence for toys across the ancient world. In 3000 BCE Anatolia, miniature toy carriages raced through the dirt. In the Indus Valley a thousand years later, a toddler […]

It’s June first which means it’s time to celebrate Pride During the month of June the Adafruit Blog will be sharing blog posts that celebrate LGBTQIA figures and stories.   NYC’s Pride theme for 2026 is “For All of Us” “For All of US” also seeks to welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals everywhere, particularly where local Pride […]

Happy Immigrant Heritage Month. Immigrant Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity immigration brings to the United States. From NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: In 2026, MOIA’s Immigrant Heritage Celebration Theme is “Immigrants Power New York”. Immigrant New Yorkers are central to the city’s workforce, economy, and bring our city […]

Reactor Mag shares five satires that center modern tech culture. Speculative fiction has always had a love/hate relationship with technology; whether it’s the “don’t play God” message of Frankenstein or the dehumanization of industrialization depicted in Metropolis, some of the earliest works in the genre have turned a skeptical eye on emerging tech. But technology […]

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 ⌨️ The Adafruit IoT […]

Hadoken! Build a custom arcade-style USB fightstick in a 3D printed case using an Adafruit KB2040 board and GP2040-CE firmware. You can use it to play games on consoles, such as Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, as well as Raspberry Pi-based RetroPie emulators and PC/Mac/Linux computers. This joystick and arcade buttons are just the start — […]

hhcib_channel shared this cool project on Reddit. The display is powered by a Pi Zero. Small build to display upcoming subway times. Quality of life project to hang next to my front door.

Scope-creep ran away with this project. What started as an Etch-A-Sketch with an undo button spiraled into the Teka-sketch, an Etch-a-Sketch that renders actual video! From Tekavou, they say this is the final form but something tells me they’ll be back. Thanks for sharing! The project uses: – Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W camera – […]

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 […]

Trying to get those pixel perfect macro shots on a budget? Build your own DIY low cost ring of light with a NeoPixel Ring and Trinket, Adafruit tiny arduino micro controller. The color and brightness of the LEDs can be programmed to color or pattern! Print the LED cover to soften and diffuse the NeoPixel […]

#circuitpythonparsec Create up to eight custom characters for the LCD character display code example To learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.org  

Dear friends who don’t need caffeine to get through the day – congratulations. I don’t know how you’re doing it, and this one is not for you. For the rest of us, caffeine is the warm hug helping us keep our commitments and meet our responsibilities. So why not have some fun with it? Clue […]

  Your SAMD21 or SAMx5x board UF2 bootloader may need to be updated to fix several possible problems: There was a problem with older bootloader BOOT drives not being seen by macOS versions 10.14.4 and later. This bug is fixed in v3.3.0-adafruit.10 and later. An intermittent bug that can erase parts of internal flash due […]

wolfgang.wendef shares: To better utilize the space in my office I designed 90° plates that can be easily hooked into the IKEA Skadis board. There are two variants: A single version which can be mounted as an end piece in a corner for example. A double version that also provides additional space in the middle […]

Shared by KL Worx on MakerWorld: A sleek phone stand with integrated AirPods/earbuds tray, silicone-pad anti-slip slots, and an optimized viewing angle for video calls and streaming. Supports portrait and landscape, with charging access Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and […]

PrestigeProto shares: A modern portable LED lantern powered by the Bambu Lab LED Lamp Kit. Plug into a portable battery for on-the-go lighting, with two diffuser heights (short or tall) and fuzzy-skin texture for soft ambient glow download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/161605-portable-lantern-for-bambu-lab-led-lamp-kit-001 Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has […]

Shared by Szczybyrybobry on Maker World: A compact Pi Zero 2W case with an integrated HD44780 2×16 LCD over I2C, perfect for IoT or home automation projects that need to display system status, performance indicators, or other data. Features a carbon-texture finish Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! […]

CarbonCyber shares: A compact open-source cyber handheld built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W featuring a 3.5″ touchscreen, USB keyboard support, and modular design. Great inspiration for portable cyberdeck and Kali Linux fieldwork builds download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/706960-piberry-2-0-handheld-case-for-a-raspberry-pi-zero-2w Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication […]