Deep Dive w/Scott: Recap and #CircuitPython2021 #adafruit
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0:00 Getting started and hellos
0:04:44 It is 2 01 - welcome and Housekeeping
0:08:27 Circuit Python 2022 introduction - long term direction
0:09:30 documented purchasable kits for kids/teens (see learn guides, adaboxes, shopping gift guides)
0:13:21 What is the underlying OS in Circuit Python ( ESP IDF build on Free RTOS)
0:14:40 Does CP ( Circuit Python ) on Arduino
0:15:08 Is the Raspberry Pi 2W SD card image working if you flash it from scratch?
0:16:10 Pull requests #5800 (initial Pi Zero support) https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/5800
0:17:36 ESP-32 (not supported) see ESP-32 S2 and S3
0:18:15 conferences ? ( deep dive notes )
0:20:40 search available for deep dive notes )
0:21:35 CP advantages ( over Uno )
0:23:02 join discord here https://adafru.it/discord
0:23:20 CP repl - compared to auto reload
0:24:31 wrap up recap - ( add Piunora and Zero )
0:25:23 Open issues
0:26:12 Broadcom support corrupts SDCard #5706 https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/5706
0:27:35 SD Card emulator?
0:29:07 Neopixel support on PWM capable pins #5727 https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/5727
0:29:55 Upcoming - S3 support
0:30:25 4x64 Led Matrix using Matrix_Portal_Animated_Gif
0:33:00 no keyboard on the Pi400 because it require to be USB host?
0:33:25 Pi vs Pi Accessories
0:35:22 Wifi on the Pi - MicroPython support
0:35:35 S3 interest in BLE workflow
0:36:40 What do I do with this old Pi
0:37:13 What do you prefer in terms of IDE or text editor?
0:39:30 Where do I start if I want to get involved in contributing to CP ? https://circuitpython.org/contributing
0:41:14 Legaslative non-work topic(s) right to repair, broadband
0:42:12 Circuit Python 2021
0:42:35 Did you get into the QMK config tool output thing? ( not yet)
0:43:44 twitch - best board to get started with CP
0:45:50 Pico at the top of the Downloads page since the beginning!
0:46:10 Low power
0:46:55 BLE WiFi provisioning
0:47:20 Should the old ESP32 regain support now that there is a BLE workflow? (hope so)
0:48:45 is it possible to run (execute) another .py file before code.py? ( boot.py runs before USB is active )
0:51:18 Circuitpython 2022 - look at 2021
0:51:55 is that HDMI? how do you change the resolution on RPi?
0:58:00 tiny logic analyzer project…
1:05:30 how to run something besides code.py
1:12:13 Are there any plans to support different pictures/graphics types (PNG, JPG, SVG) other than BMP? in CP?
1:15:50 Could auto parse settings.toml at boot and pass as environment variable
1:17:15 TOML toms markup language
1:26:40 TOML has comments
1:27:00 Would there be a way to have one RP2040 firmware and have board variations that do not require their own firmware? Like a config file or something small that just include the variation between board?
1:33:00 Bryans rules for good documentation
1:34:41 CP 2022 kickoff post / 2021 at https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/01/15/tannewts-focus-for-circuitpython2021/
1:42:15 - the chip shortage causes CP to be flexible
1:44:02 Round LED screen ?
1:48:56 Love to hear your thoughts on CP 2022 - email circuitpython2022@adafruit.com
Or https://blog.adafruit.com/2022/01/01/circuitpython-in-2022-circuitpython2022-circuitpython/
1:52:35 https://wa-law.org/
1:54:30 slack for repair.org https://www.repair.org/
1:55:05 I'd like to see the option to choose "CPY" with and without OTA partitioning... I get asked all the time why my boards that have 4MB of flash only have 900k available in the FS in CPY.
1:59:44 calling it a day - next week CP 2022
2:00:53 MP (will be very soon) uf2 friendly. so just drag MP onto UF2 like CPY! No more stomping CPY with MPY !
2:01:30 Cat cam
2:02:02
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