295: In the Key of Lime (Repeat)
Embedded7 Apr 2022

295: In the Key of Lime (Repeat)

This week we talk about CircuitPython with Adafruit's Kattni Rembor and Scott Shawcroft.

The suggested first board is CircuitPlayground Express with LEDs, sensors, and buttons. CircuitPython is also available for many other boards including the BLE Feather (NRF52832).

For a basic introduction take a look at What is CircuitPython and see some example scripts. To dig a little deeper, check out the many resources in Awesome CircuitPython. The whole thing is open source so you can see their code. If you are thinking about contributing (or just want some fun chats), get in touch on the CircuitPython channel of the Adafruit Discord server: adafru.it/discord

Many of the language's design choices favor ease-of-use over ready-for-production. Imagine teaching an intro to programming class without worrying what computers will be used or how to get compilers installed on everyone's machines before time runs out.

One final note: Kattni did a project that gave us the show title: Piano in the Key of Lime. After we finished recording, Chris asked her why she didn't add a kiwi fruit to her mix… Kattni explained she had limes and they were small. Chris only wanted a different fruit so she could rename it Piano in the Kiwi of Lime. It is always sad when we stop recording too early.

Episoder(571)

424: Between Midnight and 6am

424: Between Midnight and 6am

Gustavo Pezzi spoke with us about using fun and simple systems to explain low-level concepts and how they work in higher-level engineering tasks. For example, teaching microprocessor concepts using At...

11 Aug 20221h 4min

423: Speaking of Aardvarks

423: Speaking of Aardvarks

Phillip Johnston joined us to talk about how engineering approaches can change over time. This conversation started with Phillip's Embedded Artistry blog post How Our Approach to Abstract Interfaces...

4 Aug 20221h 8min

422: It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature

422: It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature

Chris and Elecia chat about origami, learning, whether to future proof tools or buy the cheaper option, simulators, and classes. Elecia is gearing up to teach another Making Embedded Systems course. S...

28 Jul 202255min

421: Paint the Iceberg Yellow

421: Paint the Iceberg Yellow

Chris Hobbs talks with Elecia about safety critical systems. Safety-critical systems keep humans alive. Writing software for these embedded systems carries a heavy responsibility. Engineers need to un...

21 Jul 20221h 16min

420: Googly Eyes and Top Hats

420: Googly Eyes and Top Hats

Dan White, CEO of Filament Games, spoke to us about educational games, how to make play part of learning, and simulating robots. We also discussed what makes a good (or bad) learning experience, the l...

14 Jul 20221h 5min

314: Why Are Wings Needed in Space? (Repeat)

314: Why Are Wings Needed in Space? (Repeat)

Mohit Bhoite makes functional electronic sculptures from components and brass wire. We spoke with him on the hows and whys of making art. Mohit's sculptures, including the Tie Fighter. More on his ins...

7 Jul 20221h 1min

419: Fission Chips

419: Fission Chips

Eric Schlaepfer and Windell Oskay are the authors of Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components. We discussed the inner beauty of a number of electronic components as well as cameras, ph...

30 Jun 20221h 3min

418: Answer Me These Questions Three

418: Answer Me These Questions Three

Chris and Elecia question embedded systems then answer listener questions about embedded systems. They mostly agree except about one thing which, after some discussion, they agree upon. Mostly. Video...

23 Jun 20221h 9min

Populært innen Vitenskap

fastlegen
tingenes-tilstand
jss
rekommandert
forskningno
sinnsyn
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
villmarksliv
rss-paradigmepodden
rss-nysgjerrige-norge
liberal-halvtime
nevropodden
fjellsportpodden
kvinnehelsepodden
diagnose
tidlose-historier
rss-inn-til-kjernen-med-sunniva-rose
psykopoden
nordnorsk-historie
rss-hoyt-lavt-med-ida-tonseth