An independent podcast with the people in and around CircuitPython. Created and hosted by Paul Cutler.
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The Inspiring Computing podcast is where computing meets the real world. This podcast aims to trigger your curiosity by talking to proficient and advanced users of MATLAB, Python, Julia who use these tools to deepen their understanding of the world, simulate, explore trade-offs and gain insights that help companies add more value. In addition to proficient users we will also talk with the product marketing, toolbox authors, package developers and library maintainers to see what drives the de ...
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Welcome to a new episode of The CircuitPython Show! Bradán Lane joins the show for a second time and shares his process, tips, and tricks for designing a PCB that uses CircuitPython. We’re now on Bluesky! 00:00 Welcome Bradán Lane homepage Bradán on The CircuitPython Show episode 19 00:24 Recommended tools EasyEDA KiCad 2:54 Where to start when des…
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Building a weather system with Jan Goolsbey
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31:35Jan Goolsbey joins the show for his second visit. He shares how he built a weather monitoring system using sensors, weather APIs, display devices, CircuitPython, and Adafruit IO. Jan was previously a guest on episode 33. The CircuitPython Show is now on Bluesky! Show Notes 00:00 Intro 00:16 Welcome Jan 00:28 The start of the weather system 2:09 How…
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The CircuitPython Show returns! To kick off season five, Paul welcomes Aaron Pendley, who is known by squid.jpg in the Adafruit community. They discuss how Aaron got started with computers, how he discovered CircuitPython, and a number of his projects. Follow the show on Mastodon or Bluesky. Show Notes 00:25 Welcome Aaron and his start with compute…
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Unlocking Sensor Fusion: From Academia to Real-World Applications
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1:04:59In this episode of the Inspiring Computing podcast, Marcus shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Fortaleza, Brazil, to becoming a notable figure in the tech industry in the Netherlands. He discusses his academic background, including his master's and Ph.D. work on sensor fusion and robotics, and how he learned the vital importance of in…
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Chasing Transparency: The CodeGlass Chronicles
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58:39In this episode, we sit down with Tyrone from CodeGlass who shares his inspiring journey from an inquisitive 11-year-old, fascinated by computer games to founding a company that aims to revolutionize how developers troubleshoot and optimize code. We discuss the unique features of CodeGlass, which include real-time profiling across multiple programm…
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Navigating Domains: Jousef's Journey from CFD to Marketing Mastery
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25:12In this episode of The Inspiring Computing podcast, Gareth interviews Jousef Murad, a successful podcaster, YouTuber, and founder of Apex Consulting. Jousef shares his journey from studying structural mechanics and computational fluid dynamics in Germany, to working with startups in Europe, and eventually creating a consultancy focusing on tech and…
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MicroPython in Orbit: Filip's Story of Satellite Innovation
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47:55In this episode of Inspiring Computing, I chat with Filip Rak, the team leader at the Czech Aerospace Research Center. Filip tells me about his journey from engineering to leading the development of attitude and orbit control systems for satellites. We talk about the technical challenges and triumphs, like launching satellites and using MATLAB and …
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Mastering Movement: Calculating Tram Motion Envelopes
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41:54In this episode, we go deep into the tram manufacturing business with Robert Grepl more specifically, what does it take to be able to create a tram that does not crash into any infrastructure in an existing city? Have you ever wondered why there's only a couple of centimeters between the tram and the infrastructure? How do tram manufacturers and ci…
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Voice AI Unleashed: A Deep Dive into Callr.AI
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57:30In this episode of inspiring computing, Max shares, how he created Callr.ai an AI caller agent called Julia, and how Julia can be integrated into phone agents, transforming people's businesses, around a practical use case of AI. Not only does Julia schedule appointments and potentially replace that first line of phone calls but could be also integr…
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An insider’s view on the heart of NumPy: a conversation with Ralf Gommers
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44:48In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Ralf Gommers, a director of Quansight Labs, and he's a key contributor to NumPy. He shares his journey of how he started working on and contributing to several open source projects. But more importantly, the journey that he took inside NumPy. NumPy is a project that most scientific computing pro…
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Navigating Open Source in the AI Era: A Conversation with Juan Luis
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1:07:09In this episode, we explore the journey of Juan Luis an aerospace engineer turned data scientist who now works at QuantumBlack, part of McKinsey. Starting with a background in aerospace engineering, he transitioned from using proprietary software like Mathematica to open-source tools, ultimately becoming an influential figure in the Python communit…
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Pixi and The Evolution of Package Management
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58:48In this episode, I speak with Wolf Vollprecht Co-founder of Prefix.dev and to key player in the condo forge ecosystem. We discuss the critical role of open source infrastructure, like PyPi aAnd the monthly cost associated with it emphasizing the importance of sustained investment for infrastructure. Wolf shares his journey from studying mechanical …
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Animating Engineering with Teddy: The Mind Behind Branch Education
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54:57This episode describes an interview with Teddy, the creator of the YouTube channel Branch Education. Which focuses on deep diving into engineering and technology topics using animation. Teddy started the channel in 2018, after working in the semiconductor industry, particularly on iron implanters. This episode outlines, how he makes his videos, inc…
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Behind the Code: Abel's Contributions to Julia Smooth Optimizers and Research Software Engineering
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56:04In this podcast, Abel discusses his transition from academia and Brazil to becoming a research software engineer in the Netherlands. He emphasizes his reasons for choosing Julia such as its package ecosystem and speed. Abel details, his involvement with the Netherlands eScience Center, where he collaborates with researchers to develop software solu…
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Sailing Towards a Sustainable Future: The Role of Hydrogen in Maritime Engineering
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46:07Embark on a journey of innovation. As we explore the world of zero emission vessels powered by hydrogen cells. Dive into the educational background of Franziska and automation engineer at Future Proof Shipping. As she shares insights on retrofitting vessels for zero emissions, the dynamics of hydrogen fuel cells and the pivotal role of data analysi…
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Coding the Future: The Rise of Genie and Julia in Web Frameworks
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50:50In this episode of Inspiring Computing, we delve into the world of Julia and the Genie with Adrian Salceanu,CEO of Genie Frameworks. Adrian shares insights into the advantages of using Julia for web development, including its high performance, distributed computing capabilities, and ease of scaling. He discusses his professional journey from a web …
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The New Urban Equation: Data,Transit, and Sustainable Cities
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44:21This podcast, delves into innovative research, leveraging data science to enhance public transit access to suburban areas, based on a paper written by Alma Liezenga. The episode explores the intersection of urban transportation, social impact, and sustainable solutions emphasizing the importance of equitable access to jobs and services. The convers…
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PIVLab Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Particle Image Velocimetry with MATLAB
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52:55Join the conversation with William Thielicke, the developer of PIVlab, as he shares insights into the world of particle image velocimetery (PIV) and its applications. Discover how PIV accurately measures fluid velocities, non invasively revolutionising research across the industries. Delve into the development journey of PI lab, including collabora…
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Mark Kittisopikul - Computational Biology Unleashed: Exploring the Power of Julia.
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1:22:20In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of scientific computing with Mark Kittisopikul, who has a background in computational biology. He shares insight into his career journey. And the critical role of scientific computing and modern research. Scientific computing involves leveraging computers to analyze interpret experimental data, br…
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Lazy Dynamics - Reactive Bayesian AI - Your Engine for Next Generation AI
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45:48In this episode, Albert recounts his journey from Nakhodka Russia to the CEO of a Dutch company Lazy Dynamics. He describes his academic trajectory from studying in St. Petersburg. To earning scholarship and master programs in Kyoto, Japan. There he focused on , developing driving aids for elderly drivers, but face challenges with system performanc…
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This episode (recorded late 2023) of Inspiring Computing features Nikki, a tech lead in machine learning at a company called Adyen. She discusses her journey into AI and our role at adjunct. Nikki initially studied econometrics, but found it lacking in practical application. She then delved into programming, building apps and websites, and eventual…
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Dexter Forecast & Trade Optimization Powered by AI
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49:38In this podcast episode, we delve into the intricacies of power markets and energy forecasting with Tom Lemmens who has firsthand experience in the field. Starting his career at an energy company, our guest explains the complexities of short-term power markets, focusing on generation forecasting for wind and solar power, as well as price forecastin…
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It’s the final episode! Tod Kurt returns and serves as guest host and interviews Paul. Paul shares how he started with open source, his favorite project, exciting things coming to CircuitPython, and more. 00:00 Welcome 00:40 How Paul first got started with computers 1:45 Paul’s start with open source 5:10 Learning Python Talk Python training course…
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CircuitPython core developer Jeff Epler joins the show. He and Paul discuss how he sees his role as a core developer, adding JPEG support to CircuitPython, and adding over 2000 new fonts. 00:27 Welcome Jeff and his start with computers 00:54 How Jeff started with open source 1:45 Discovering CircuitPython 2:12 Jeff’s role as a CircuitPython core de…
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Debra Ansell joins the show and shares how she started with computers and electronics, the Orb-sessed LED Sphere, the PixelBlaze Pillow, and more. 00:30 How Debra started with computers and electronics 2:50 Creating the Orb-sessed LED Sphere 5:08 How CircuitPython helped with the project The Seeed XIAO Sense nRF52840 7:11 Combining maker skills LED…
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Jan Goolsbey joins the show. He and Paul discuss the CircuitPython Community Bundle, Jan’s contributions to the bundle, his IoT wind chimes project, and the string car racer. Transcripts are available in most podcast players. 00:30 Welcome Jan 2:24 Discovering CircuitPython 3:52 CircuitPython’s Community Bundle 6:10 Jan’s favorite libraries in the …
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Max Lupo joins the show and shares how he uses electronics in his art pieces and installations. 00:00 Welcome Max 00:45 Max’s start with computers and electronics 01:53 Which programming language is best for each art piece? 03:47 Beep-Boopatronics 7:36 Continuous Memory 10:01 The Margin Maker 14:20 Which board? Max’s homepage. Max’s GitHub reposito…
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Tod Kurt joins the show. Tod shares his synthio boards and discusses his recent trip to Hackaday’s Supercon. 00:00 Welcome Tod 1:00 synthio CircuitPython Day Panel Discussion 1:10 What is synthio in CircuitPython? 2:00 Tod’s custom synthio micrococontroller boards (todbot/circuitpython-synthio-tricks: tips, tricks, and examples of using CircuitPyth…
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Erin St. Blaine joins the show and shares where she finds inspiration, advice for starting Neopixel projects, diffusion tips and tricks, and more. 00:33 Erin’s start with computers and electronics03:18 Where Erin finds inspiration04:42 Advice those starting with Neopixel or LED projects05:43 What were the challenges with LEDs underwater?08:41 Diffu…
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Martin Tan joins the show. He and Paul discuss Martin’s new book, micro:bit Projects with Python and Single Board Computers: Building STEAM Projects with Code Club and Kids’ Maker Groups. Martin’s book at Apress: micro:bit Projects with Python and Single Board Computers Martin’s book at Barnes & Noble 00:40 Martin’s start with computers and electro…
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Dan Halbert joins the show and shares how he started with computers, discovering CircuitPython, where CircuitPython might be going next, and more Show Notes 00:31 Dan’s start with computers and electronics 02:54 Making computers easier to use 05:09 Discovering CircuitPython 8:40 Advice for new contributors to CircuitPython’s core 9:40 How CircuitPy…
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Ben Shockley, creator of Mini Fig Boards joins the show. He and Paul chat about the Mini Fig boards and how they came to be, how CircuitPython has helped in development, advice for new PCB designers, and more. Show Notes 00:22 Ben’s start with computers and electronics 1:27 The MiniFigure boards - what are they and how did they start? 6:40 Comparin…
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Polars - Lightning-fast DataFrame library for Rust and Python
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54:00In this episode of Inspiring Computing we talked to Ritchie Vink was the author of polars. Polars is a Python package written in rust and anyone who is ever used pandas will for sure find this episode interesting, as polars has incredible speedups compared to pandas. But in order to do so, it is interesting to hear from , Ritchie, where he got his …
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Seth Kerr joins The CircuitPython Show and shares what an FPGA is; his creation, the IcyBlue Feather FPGA; and how it might be used with CircuitPython. Visit CircuitPythonShow.com for show notes, transcripts, and more. 00:33 Seth’s start with computers and electronics 01:24 What is an FPGA? 02:27 What are the advantages to using an FPGA? 03:16 Seth…
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Prodrive Technologies - Creating meaningful technologies that make the world work
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1:18:33In this episode, we talk to Thomas who works at a company called Prodrive Technologies. We explore how the company started with these AI platform and what it meant for the company to go from simple proof of concepts of applying machine learning or deep learning techniques to actually adding business value. We listen to the journey that Thomas and h…
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DuckDB - All the benefits of a database, none of the hassle
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52:06In this episode, we talk to Pedro Holanda who explains the motivation of why it's so useful to create a company around helping data scientists, use databases. In other words, people tend to use Pandas and CSV files a lot. And this sparked his curiosity alongside a few co-founder, of why is there not a better way of using databases for data scientis…
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Danny Staple joins the show and discusses his latest book, Robotics at Home with Raspberry Pi PIco. For show notes and transcripts, visit The CircuitPython Show website. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Danny’s start with computers and robotics 01:51 What the reader can expect from Danny’s book, Robotics with Raspberry Pi Pico 03:04 The robotics shopp…
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Pluto making scientific computing accessible and fun
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1:00:52In this episode, we explore Pluto. It is a Julia package, which enables people to ride Pluto notebooks. These notebooks are used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world to help explore the world around them. We talked to Fons to understand how he and some of his co-creators started this project, what motivated them to create yet another…
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In this episode I interviewed Koen de Raad co-founder of https://eyedle.ai/ and we discussed how he and his team use Deep Learning programmed in Python in his company. Support the show Subscribe to mailing list here.By Koen de Raad
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In this short episode Gareth Thomas the host of Inspiring Computing will share the motivation this podcast. In short it answers the why, how, what, who and for whom this podcast is for. Support the show Subscribe to mailing list here.By Gareth Thomas
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Alec Delaney joins Paul and they discuss how CircuitPython uses continuous integration for development and Alec's CircuitPythonukiah project. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5! Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com. 2:28 What is…
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Mark Komus joins the show and shares how he started with computers, the Monster Eyes project, contributing to CircuitPython's core, and more. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5! Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com. 1:00 Welcome…
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Joey Castillo joins the show. He and Paul discuss the LCD Featherwing, the Open Book and its user interface, and power management. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5! Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.com. Show Notes: 1:12 Welcom…
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Paul takes the podcast on the road and visits Jason Pecor in Altoona, Wisconsin. Jason shows Paul CircuitPython powered Trolls and shares how they came to be. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your dreams a reality with 10 boards starting at only $5! Thank you to PCBWay for their support of The CircuitPython Show. Learn more at PCBWay.…
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Jim Mussared, a maintainer of MicroPython, joins the show. He and Paul discuss how MicroPython started, collaborating with CircuitPython, being a maintainer, favorite uses of MicroPython, and more. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your designs a reality with ten boards starting at only $5! 1:02 Welcome and Jim’s start with electronics…
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Bradán Lane shares how CircuitPython has helped in creating the JoyPad and LumosRing. This episode is brought to you by PCBWay. Make your designs a reality at only $5 for ten boards at PCBWay. 01:10 Bradan’s start with electronics 02:33 Bradan’s first CircuitPython product: the Joypad 06:25 Customizing the JoyPad 09:07 The LumosRing and LumosStick …
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Thea Flowers joins the show and shares about her synthesizer company, Winterbloom, and the role CircuitPython has played. Show Notes: 00:30 How Thea first got started with computers 00:50 Discovering CircuitPython 2:25 Thea’s synthesizer company, Winterbloom 3:40 Winterbloom products that use CircuitPython (Sol and Big Honking Button:) 7:00 Castor …
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Radomir Dopieralski, aka deshipu, joins the show. He shares his interest in computers growing up behind the Iron Curtain, developing games with CircuitPython, robots, and more. Show Notes: 00:15 Welcome and getting started with computers behind the Iron Curtain 1:45 Discovering MicroPython via its Kickstarter 2:50 Handheld games - the Pew Pew famil…
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Brent Rubell joins the show. He and Paul discuss the Internet of Things, Adfafruit's Wippersnapper firmware, their favorite newsletters, and more. Visit https://circuitpythonshow.com/episodes/16 for newsletter links. Show Notes: 00:30 How Brent got started with computers and electronics 1:45 How does Brent define the Internet of Things? 2:45 What i…
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This episode welcomes Joshua Lowe, the inventor of Edublocks, which helps bridge the gap from Scratch Python 3(including CircuitPython). Show Notes: 00:20 Welcome and introduction to Edublocks 4:18 Making Edublocks open source 5:20 Working with Edublocks and hardware 9:20 Where is Edublocks going next? 10:40 The pandemic and remote education 13:42 …
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