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The Bootloader

The Bootloader

Di: Paul Cutler and Tod Kurt
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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.
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  • Wave of Mutilation

    Wave of Mutilation
    May 4 2026

    Paul and Tod discuss a new review site for dev boards, add textures to your 3D prints, an open source music player, and more.

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    Show Notes

    00:00 Intro

    00:20 OpenBoardsGuide.com

    • Ventuno Q Review
    • Arduino Nesso N1 review
    • Pimoroni Badeware Tufty review
    • Straithe’s BlueSky comment

    4:49 BumpMesh.com

    • CNC Kitchen’s video about BumpMesh
    • CNC Kitchen Youtube channel

    8:10 Parachord

    • Parachord

    11:51 SerialPlotster

    • SerialPlotster

    18:19 picoCAD2

    • picocad.net
    • Feature trailer on YouTube
    • Learn picoCAD 2 in 5 minutes
    • picoCAD 2 manual

    21:13 Wave Overhangs

    • Print steep overhangs without supports
    • Hackaday article
    • WaveOverhangs fork of OrcaSlicer
    • Original LaSO thesis work by Rieks Kaiser

    25:49 Wrap-up

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    26 min
  • Help I'm Alive

    Help I'm Alive
    Apr 6 2026

    In this episode, Tod and Paul share a secondary display for your Bambu Labs 3D printer, a small eink eReader, an open source microcontroller, and more.

    Show Notes

    00:00 Welcome

    00:15 BambuHelper

    BambuHelper is a tiny ESP32-powered desk friend to tell you how your 3d printer is doing!

    • BambuHelper sourcecode
    • BambuHelper assembly video
    • 3d printed case on Makerworld
    • CircuitPython library by Paul!
    • CircuitBambu printer monitor

    5:56 OpenScan

    OpenScan is a low-cost and high quality 3D scanner that you build yourself that is open source and modular.

    • OpenScan homepage
      • OpenScan Mini ($239)
        • OpenScan Mini accuracy test
      • OpenScan Classic
      • OpenScan Mini BOM
    • OpenScan YouTube channel
    • OpenScan GitHub repository

    8:53 Xteink X4 eReader

    The Xteink X4 eReader is small 4” eink eReader that can read ebooks and can also be an ESP32 dev board.

    • Xteink X4 eReader
    • Crosspoint Reader
    • Xteink Flash Tools
    • Xteink X4 & Crosspoint
    • Quick video section on how to hack the Xteink X4
    • Chris Pearson bsky thread
    • Xteink X4 review
    • CircuitPython builds by Liz!
    • CircuitPython helper library

    12:58 Project Aura

    Project Aura is a crowd-funded air quality monitor that costs $30 for the 3D print design and firmware.

    • Project Aura
    • Project Aura GitHub repository

    17:06 The Baochip

    The Baochip-1x by Bunnie Huang is another microcontroller platform like the RP2040 or the ESP32, but unlike those chips, everything about the Baochip is open source.

    • Dabao eval board crowdfund page
    • Details on the chip
    • Inside the BIO IO processor, like PIO

    21:51 OpenCode

    OpenCode is a 100% open source AI coding agent licensed under the liberal MIT license. It’s built for privacy and does not store any of your data.

    • OpenCode
    • Home page

    26:16 Wrap-up

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    27 min
  • Spin the Black Circle

    Spin the Black Circle
    Mar 2 2026
    Paul and Tod chat about an open source record player, MicroPython’s new operating system, 3D printing news, and you won’t believe who is going to Eurovision. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky. We have stickers! Request a free sticker here. (US Only, sorry!) Show Notes 00:00 Welcome 00:19 The Statimatic STM-01 Automatic Turntable Hackster coverageYouTube seriesGitHub repositoryGareth Halfacree on Mastodon 5:00 MicroPythonOS and WaveShare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-2 Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-2 wikiWaveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-2 product pageCircuitPython for itCircuitPython driver for touchscreenMicropythonOSMicropythonOS apps sourceFruit Jam OS, a simlar idea in CircuitPython 10:16 3D Printing News Roundup Tool Trace AI is a site that allows you to upload a picture of your tools and it will create foam shadowboxes or grifinity inserts you can 3D print to hold your tools.3D printing uses AI to fix prints in real time - using multiple LLMs, researchers have created a way for AI to monitor, correct, and fix your 3D prints in real time.Creality Filament maker - Creality has introduced a filmament shredder for your old filament and a filament maker to use from the shredded filament. It can create up to 1 kilo of filament per hour. 14:37 Teenage Engineering Ting EP-2350 Ting EP-2350 product pageTing Micropython APICustomizing the Ting via config.jsonOnline Ting Preset EditorSound packs for TingRiddum & Ting teardownTeradown 20:248 OpenSplit Deck and JoyPad OS The OpenSplitDeck is a home built gamepad controller inspired by Valve’s Steam Controller. It features two trackpads, joysticks, and more and can also split into two halves to make it more ergonomic. Linus Tech Tips YouTube videoJoypad OS (Adafruit coverage) allows you to build a dongle to connect your game controller to other platforms. The dongle is powered by the rp2040 and you can buy a dev kit for $50 at Joypad.AI. 24:46 LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER is going to Eurovision 2026 LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER YouTUBE Page1000 Oscillator Megadrone 45 Furby OrganSimplest DIY Audio Oscillator for $1This Museum is Not ObsoleteExample LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER live improv performanceAnother example LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER live improv performance Enjoying the show? You can now sponsor the show, learn more at www.circuitpythonshow.com. Thank you for your support!
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    28 min
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