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Deep Dive w/Scott: CircuitPython debugging
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2:05:52Join Scott for his last deep dive before more paternity leave. He'll be debugging CircuitPython code. Not sure what. He'll also answer any questions people ask and provide an update on the garbage collection improvements.Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com0:00 Getting started1:14 Hello everyone - welcome to Deep Dive w/Scott1:3…
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John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: Constant Current Fade
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3:24#circuitpythonparsecFade LEDs with constant current for a flicker-free look!https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/blob/main/2025-04-25/code.pyhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/4886Learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.orgVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http…
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John Park's Workshop Live 4/24/25Computer Space Mini ArcadeCircuitPython ParsecJPPPoW recapProjectsand more!Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruitSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adaf…
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#NewProducts 4/23/25 Feat. USB C PD to 2.1mm Cable with Selectable Voltage Button!
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6:07Transparent Snap-on USB to Terminal Block Case / Enclosure (0:10)https://www.adafruit.com/product/6177?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsSnap-on Translucent USB Three Port Enclosure - 60x30x15mm (0:10)https://www.adafruit.com/product/6175?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsSnap-on Tra…
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#NewProducts 4/23/25 Feat. USB C PD to 2.1mm Cable with Selectable Voltage Button!
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6:07Transparent Snap-on USB to Terminal Block Case / Enclosure (0:10)https://www.adafruit.com/product/6177?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsSnap-on Translucent USB Three Port Enclosure - 60x30x15mm (0:10)https://www.adafruit.com/product/6175?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsSnap-on Tra…
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EYE ON NPI - Bulgin's Battery Holders for Diverse Applications
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7:45This week's EYE ON NPI is for those who need easy-to-maintain battery power for quick field maintenance - it's Bulgin's Battery Holders for Diverse Applications (https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/b/bulgin/battery-holders-for-diverse-applications) a variety of battery enclosures and fixtures that will give your customers easy access to re…
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Join Ladyada as she breaks down how recent tariff shifts impact electronic component availability and pricing, reshoring trends, and what may happen to engineering/BOM and DIY project costs. Get the inside scoop on navigating supply chain challenges while keeping your builds affordable and excellent! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adaf…
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The hush-hush news from Adafruit in Industry City, Brooklyn, New York. Broadcast April 23, 2025These are items or concept products that may/might/could be introduced into the Adafruit store in the future (or not)! It's not out yet, so please don't ask questions or ask when it'll be available.... Check out the Adafruit store for all the great produc…
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ASK an ENGINEER 4/23/25, Adafruit's weekly live broadcast with Engineer Limor "Ladyada" Fried-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribeNew tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/----------------------------------------…
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ASK an ENGINEER 4/23/25, Adafruit's weekly live broadcast with Engineer Limor "Ladyada" Fried-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribeNew tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/----------------------------------------…
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To show and share a project at 7:30pm Eastern today, view the chat or in discord https://adafru.it/discord and look for the JOIN link to join. For best results, be on a wired network connection and use a headset and microphone.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/59251…
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3D Hangouts – Piranha Pi Camera, AI Figurines and Musical Fidget
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1:07:18This week @adafruit we’re looking at full color 3D printed figurines using AI generated tools. Prototyping a Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from SMB. Quick look at our motorized camera slider project. A few makes from the community this week. Our timelapse video features a musical fidget by Kida.Raspberry Pi 5 2GBhttps://…
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3D Hangouts – Piranha Pi Camera, AI Figurines and Musical Fidget
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1:07:18This week @adafruit we’re looking at full color 3D printed figurines using AI generated tools. Prototyping a Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from SMB. Quick look at our motorized camera slider project. A few makes from the community this week. Our timelapse video features a musical fidget by Kida.Raspberry Pi 5 2GBhttps://…
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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/22/25 Terminal PiCowbell for Pico with Pre-Soldered Sockets RECAP
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1:00#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/22/25Terminal PiCowbell for Pico with Pre-Soldered Sockets - Reset Button & STEMMA QThttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5907Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://ad…
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#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/22/25Terminal PiCowbell for Pico with Pre-Soldered Sockets - Reset Button & STEMMA QThttps://www.adafruit.com/product/5907 Deep discount during livestreamVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on…
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You can make your own custom figurines using AI generated online tools and multicolor 3D printing.This project shows how to prompt ChatGPT to generate a toy figure and then use that image to build a multicolored 3D printable model!Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ai-figureVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com--------------------…
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You can make your own custom figurines using AI generated online tools and multicolor 3D printing.This project shows how to prompt ChatGPT to generate a toy figure and then use that image to build a multicolored 3D printable model!Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/ai-figureVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com--------------------…
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Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Mario Musical FidgetBy kidamakerworld.com/en/models/1134416-musical-fidget-video-game-editionBambu X1CRed Blue Yellow PLA1hr 25minsX:90 Y:91 Z:9mm.2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle6% Infill / 1mm Retraction200C / 60C17g230mm/s--…
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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for April 12, 2025
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25:28Note: The last few minutes including the last status update and wrap up were cut from the recording in error. See the notes doc for details that are missing from the audio / video recordings. Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-04-21.md0:00 Housekeep…
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John Park's CircuitPython Parsec: BME280 Sensor on Feather ESP32-S2
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4:37#circuitpythonparsecUse the built-in BME280 Temperature/Humidity/Pressure sensor on the Feather ESP32-S2.https://github.com/jedgarpark/parsec/tree/main/2025-04-17https://www.adafruit.com/product/5303Learn about CircuitPython: https://circuitpython.orgVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LI…
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#NewProducts 4/16/25 Feat. Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer!
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#NewProducts 4/16/25 Feat. Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer!
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8:22Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit (0:08) https://www.adafruit.com/product/136?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsAdafruit CharliePlex LED Matrix Bonnet - 8x16 Red LEDs (1:09)https://www.adafruit.com/product/6115?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproductsPico to Pi HAT X Converter (2:08) https://w…
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EYE ON NPI - Vishay VEML6046X00 RGBIR Color Sensor
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6:46This week on EYE ON NPI we're looking at a bright and sunny new product, this week it's the Vishay VEML6046X00 RGBIR Color Sensor (https://www.digikey.com/short/t3jhhdt1) an inexpensive way to add RGB + IR sensing with I2C to your next product. This sensor is the latest from Vishay, well known for their light sensing expertise, and requires no lens…
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TARIFF TALK! WITH LADYADA - April 16, 2025
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10:09Join Ladyada as she breaks down how recent tariff shifts impact electronic component availability and pricing, reshoring trends, and what may happen to engineering/BOM and DIY project costs. Get the inside scoop on navigating supply chain challenges while keeping your builds affordable and excellent! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adaf…
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ASK AN ENGINEER 4/16/2025 LIVE!From the Desk of Ladyada@04:00JP's Product Pick of the Week@06:00Tariff Talk! @10:00Open Source Hardware @08:15Eye on NPI @23:33New Products @32:19Questions @40:43Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Ada…
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ASK AN ENGINEER 4/16/2025 LIVE!From the Desk of Ladyada@04:00JP's Product Pick of the Week@06:00Tariff Talk! @10:00Open Source Hardware @08:15Eye on NPI @23:33New Products @32:19Questions @40:43Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Ada…
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SHOW and TELL 4/16/2025🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5925163669389312By Adafruit Industries
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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/15/25 RECAPNeoPixel Jewel 7 x 5050 RGB LED w Integrated Drivers
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1:00JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/15/25 RECAPNeoPixel Jewel 7 x 5050 RGB LED w Integrated Drivershttps://www.adafruit.com/product/2226Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribeNew tutorials on t…
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#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/15/25NeoPixel Jewel 7 x 5050 RGB LED w Integrated Drivershttps://www.adafruit.com/product/2226 Deep discount during livestreamVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on Instagram: https://www.inst…
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The Great Search - How to Source Tariffed & Non-Tariffed Items on DigiKey
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12:18Since this is the topic of the day, we'll be looking at how to purchase an item from DigiKey with tariffs in mind. DigiKey is a free trade zone, which means that if you're not in the USA, you will not have to pay additional tariffs on goods that are re-exported. However, for USA destinations, the new tariffs can add a significant cost if the compon…
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The Great Search - How to Source Tariffed & Non-Tariffed Items on DigiKey
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12:18Since this is the topic of the day, we'll be looking at how to purchase an item from DigiKey with tariffs in mind. DigiKey is a free trade zone, which means that if you're not in the USA, you will not have to pay additional tariffs on goods that are re-exported. However, for USA destinations, the new tariffs can add a significant cost if the compon…
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Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Chicken JockeyBy kirimba / BCLivingstonhttps://makerworld.com/en/models/1070119-minecraft-chicken-articulatedhttps://makerworld.com/en/models/1296930-chicken-jockeyBambu X1CBlack White Blue PLA19hr 18minsX:51 Y:35 Z:46…
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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for April 14, 2025
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48:39Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-04-14.mdSorry for the quiet audio of other participants!Join here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpyth…
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Deep Dive w/Scott: Optimize CP Garbage Collection
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2:05:29Join Scott as he goes over a new optimization of the CP VM's garbage collection. He'll also answer any questions folks have.Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.comThanks to dcd for timecodes0:00 getting started0:47 hello everyone1:24 intro to the Adafruit Metro rp2350 microprocess5:00 Future plans while Scott is out/part time5:59 F…
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#NewProducts 4/9/25 Feat. @Adafruit I2C to 8Channel SolenoidDriver - STEMMA QT / Qwiic!
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#NewProducts 4/9/25 Feat. @Adafruit I2C to 8Channel SolenoidDriver - STEMMA QT / Qwiic!
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The hush-hush news from Adafruit in Industry City, Brooklyn, New York. Broadcast April 9, 2025These are items or concept products that may/might/could be introduced into the Adafruit store in the future (or not)! It's not out yet, so please don't ask questions or ask when it'll be available.... Check out the Adafruit store for all the great product…
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TARIFF TALK! WITH LADYADA - April 9, 2025
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29:14Join Ladyada as she breaks down how recent tariff shifts impact electronic component availability and pricing, reshoring trends, and what may happen to engineering/BOM and DIY project costs. Get the inside scoop on navigating supply chain challenges while keeping your builds affordable and excellent! Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adaf…
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SHOW and TELL 4/9/2025By Adafruit Industries
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ASK an ENGINEER - featuring TARIFF TALK! 4/9/25
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1:01:55ASK an ENGINEER - featuring TARIFF TALK! 4/9/25Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribeNew tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/------------------------------…
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ASK an ENGINEER - featuring TARIFF TALK! 4/9/25
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JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/8/25 RECAP 1.28" 240x240 Round TFT LCD Display w MicroSD + EYESPI
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1:00#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/8/251.28" 240x240 Round TFT LCD Display w MicroSD - GC9A01A w EYESPI Connectorhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/6178Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordSubscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it…
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#newproducts JP’s Product Pick of the Week 4/8/251.28" 240x240 Round TFT LCD Display w MicroSD - GC9A01A w EYESPI Connectorhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/6178 Deep discount during livestreamVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discordAdafruit on Instag…
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Build an internet-connected Asteroid Tracker. This tracker displays the asteroid name, date, predicted distance from the moon, predicted distance from Earth and impact percentage.Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/asteroid-trackerVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http:…
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Build an internet-connected Asteroid Tracker. This tracker displays the asteroid name, date, predicted distance from the moon, predicted distance from Earth and impact percentage.Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/asteroid-trackerVisit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com-----------------------------------------LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http:…
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Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Minecraft GhastBy kirimbamakerworld.com/en/models/1202599-minecraft-ghast-tentacles-articulatedBambu X1CBlack White Grey PLA2hr 40minsX:130 Y:111 Z:32mm.2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle6% Infill / 1mm Retraction200C / 60C40g230…
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CircuitPython Weekly Meeting for April 7, 2025
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26:55Notes document is available here, with timecodes: https://github.com/adafruit/adafruit-circuitpython-weekly-meeting/blob/main/2025/2025-04-07.mdJoin here for the chat all week: http://adafru.it/discord The CircuitPython Weekly normally is held at 2pm US ET/11am us PT on Mondays. Check the #circuitpython-dev channel on Discord for notices of change …
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For our RP2350 Bones boards, we might not use the built-in DC/DC converter on some variants—and it's not required!We could use an external 1.1V regulator, if it can source 200mA. This affects low-power usage, but that might not be important in some cases. If we can source a tiny regulator, this could shave a bit of space off.See the chosen part on …
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New RP2350 chips are here, and we're building fresh "Bones" boards—starting with the Adalogger RP2350. We also fixed Sparkle Motion's power issue and designed a Stick version. Plus, we're exploring tiny 1.1V regulators to optimize future boards.By Adafruit Industries
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With the RP2350 chip now in wide distribution (https://blog.adafruit.com/2025/03/27/eye-on-npi-raspberry-pi-rp2350a-and-rp2350b-microcontrollers-eyeonnpi-raspberrypi-digikey-raspberry_pi/), we're able to come up with a lot of variants of our popular RP2040 "Bones" (https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/01/22/rp2040-feather-bones-for-a-few-different-variet…
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