Today on day 18 of #MakerAdvent I use @adafruit wonderful #circuitpython to create an MP3 player hidden inside a Christmas present. The best part, it activates using a magnetic switch, to surprise the receiver.
https://youtu.be/ZoM-Ix2Q0lU
Got 5 mins ? Check the @bostoncollege.bsky.social Physical Computing students final projects, and Assistive Tech projects. I'm so proud of what they've done in a semester. Projects use @adafruit-playground.com #CircuitPython @raspberrypi.com pico and Pixelblaze boards https://bit.ly/physcomp-projects-fall2025
Boston College Physical Computing & CircuitPython Student Showcase - Fall 2025

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If you haven't seen Meghan & Michelle's #CircuitPython & #PixelBlaze jukebox, it's worth a look. They did a great job using @Adafruit, @RaspberryPi and ElectroMage PixelBlaze boards from @Wizard. I feel so lucky to get to teach and work with these students. And to see them derive such joy from showing off their work is a huge boost in otherwise challenging times https://bsky.app/profile/gallaugher.bsky.social/post/3ma2g6u2huc25
gallaugher (@gallaugher.bsky.social)

Meg & Michelle's Jukebox was a a real favorite during the @bostoncollege.bsky.social student tech showcase. CircuitPython, CPB, @raspberrypi.com pico, 2 pixelblazes from @witchazard.bsky.social. It sounded great but I can't show you much b/c of copyright :( Great work, hackers!

Bluesky Social
Because it's #Caturday - Build a Rubber Band Launcher using #CircuitPython and a Raspberry Pi Pico. Cats Love It! This video features special guest appearances by my cat, Admiral Grace Hopper. https://youtu.be/spx4GocpWJo
Rubber Band Launcher - Fun for Cats! (CircuitPython School)

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My plan for the day is to see if I can turn these components into something that makes noise, following @todbot's CircuitPython synthio tutorials

https://github.com/todbot/CircuitPython_Synthio_Tutorial/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file

#CircuitPython #synthio #ESP32C3 #weeknotes

Laser harp with #CircuitPython & @RaspberryPi pico. An assistive tech project for the Boston College campus school
This is 100% the most challenging mechanical design I’ve ever done and I’m really proud of how it’s come together. Planetary gear dreidel coming to the @adafruit learn system soon. Coded with #circuitpython
Jukebox with PixelBlaze boards, @raspberrypi.com pico and #circuitpython
Sonic Pillars with #CircuitPython & @raspberrypi.com picos.
#CircuitPython Break Beam Hopscotch with @raspberrypi.com Picos.