HeyJaredThe Bootloader
A monthly podcast loading you up with news, project updates and product talk from the CircuitPython and maker communities. Hosted by Tod Kurt and Paul Cutler.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 3
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- Sep 7, 2026
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CircuitPython Day 2026 (opens the original)
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Tod and Paul take a look back at the last year and share some of their favorite CircuitPython projects and features. This is a replay of The Bootloader's livestream on the Adafruit YouTube channel on CircuitPython Day. It has been slightly edited and we do use screensharing, so you may want to check out the video on YouTube . Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:57 CircuitPython in the last year 1:24 CircuitPython 10 Audio Effects Ting alternate CircuitPython voice effects firmware 4:24 CircuitPython 10.1
Thank You For The Music (opens the original)
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In this episode, Tod and Paul share everything you wanted to know about USB, what's new in CircuitPython, a retro MP3 player, and more. Follow the show on BlueSky . 00:19 Understanding USB Know what your USB-C cable can really do RD TC66 USB Tester Treedix USB Cable Tester Linux lsucpd 6:13 Terry Godier A Room You Can’t See video essay Some Decisions Aren’t Supposed to be Optimized video essay Terry on Mastodon Terry on Bluesky Home page Current RSS Reader 10:19 CircuitPython Updates 16:55 AP30
Pinball Wizard (opens the original)
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Paul and Tod share a new CircuitPython IDE, a new selling platform for makers, Space Cadet Pinball, and more. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky . Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:19 RV Circuit Studio RV Circuit Studio GitHub page with download links 4:20 The curse of being a production maker About SmallRun SmallRun FAQ SmallRun Discord SmallRun on BlueSky RetroDisks, Aron’s store on SmallRun todbot store on SmallRun.net todbot store on Lectronz.com todbot store on Tindie.com 10:00 Bambuddy Home Pa
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