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ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more. BLOG the return of the zombie bluefruit...

Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: Azure, CircuitPython, micro:bit beta testing, Updated learn guides, Eye on NPI and more!

'Star Trek' actor Nichelle Nichols passes away at 89

Nichelle Nichols, the actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. She was 89 and died of natural causes. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/MV2ShH7 via IFT...

Extremism in the military is a serious national security threat. The GOP needs to act like it

Germany is taking its problem with extremists in the military seriously. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/dWqZKfO via IFT...

Architectural Expert Breaks Down Disney Castle Details

This delightful video from Architectural Digest lives at the fanciful intersection of architectural design and animated castles from Disney movies. I’m partial to Castle DunBroch from the movie Brave. As historian Meredith Cohen points out in the video, the depiction of the castle contains many inconsistencies (castles weren’t made from stone until the 11th century, while the movie is set in the 10th century, the castle is in...

Ron DeSantis' blocking of legacy media coverage is dangerous for democracy

Republicans are increasingly seeking sympathetic media at their events. That's bad for accountability. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/aA03fCI via IFT...

суббота, 30 июля 2022 г.

Wormholes in Science Fiction #SciFiSunday

Just when you thought you had some idea about what Star Trek: Deep Space 9 was all about, and you were trying to figure out how you felt about a show about intrigue at a space station that’s also an embassy that’s also a casino, and were kinda worried about just where the Star Trek was in Star Trek: Deep Space 9, the wormhole unfurls. The...

Wormholes in Science Fiction #SciFiSunday

The Last Journey of the Space Shuttle Endeavour #SpaceSaturday

Space is like history. What we see of space, what space means means, and who gets to tell the story of space story changes with every new era. Sometimes the end of an era is invisible and we only notice it later, when academics figure out how to write nonfiction books with fun covers about the transition. But some are obvious, and one of...

The Last Journey of the Space Shuttle Endeavour #SpaceSaturday

Biden tests positive for Covid in 'rebound' case, has no symptoms

The White House doctor released a new letter indicating that despite testing negative for the past four days, President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid late Saturday morning. The letter also states the president is not experiencing any new symptoms and will enter isolation once again. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/4WrLUlj via IFT...

пятница, 29 июля 2022 г.

Ron DeSantis to trans kids: Biden can’t save you

Florida’s Department of Education, backed by Republican Ron DeSantis tells schools to ignore Biden protections for transgender and LGBTQ kids tied to Title IX from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/4zY6xpa via IFT...

Why an unnamed ‘White House employee’ could be a pivotal Jan. 6 witness

Jan. 6 committee referenced an unnamed "White House employee" during Day 8 of hearings. Is it the same person Cassidy Hutchinson referenced in her testimony? from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/4nhQZwm via IFT...

Max Headroom Reboot in Development at AMC Networks #cyberpunk

Wow, I didn’t have this on my cyberpunk bingo card: A 1980s pop culture mainstay is plotting a comeback. AMC Networks is developing a Max Headroom drama series reboot, with Matt Frewer set to reprise his role as the world’s first artificial intelligence TV personality. Halt and Catch Fire co-creator Christopher Cantwell is writing the adaptation...

'We Met in Virtual Reality' is a real documentary filmed in a fake world. And it's awesome.

New HBO doc 'We Met in Virtual Reality' explores connections in the virtual world. The metaverse is coming, with Facebook (Meta) and Microsoft taking point. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/S0VONM4 via IFT...

Max Headroom Reboot in Development at AMC Networks #cyberpunk

New Products 7/29/2022 Featuring Adafruit Triple-axis Magnetometer – MMC5603 – STEMMA QT / Qwiic! (Video)

New Products 7/29/2022 Featuring Adafruit Triple-axis Magnetometer – MMC5603 – STEMMA QT / Qwiic! (Video) Step Switch with LED – Three Pack of Yellow with Red LED – PB86-A1 (0:15) Step Switch with LED – Three Pack of Blue Plastic with Red LED – PB86-A1 (0:15) Step Switch with LED – Three Pack of Gray Plastic with Red LED – PB86-A1 (0:15) Black Micro Potentiometer Knob – 4 pack (3:13) Cream Micro Potentiometer Knob – 4 pack...

четверг, 28 июля 2022 г.

Buffett company settlement should be a blow to the 'compassionate billionaire' myth

Trident, a mortgage lender owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, agreed to a settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the Justice Department. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q9To7BO via IFT...

gopro max 360 protective floating case #3DPrinting #3DThursday

Kreativling2137 shared this project on Thingiverse! This is a case for the GoPro Max 360. If you insert some styrofoam it is floating in the water. The line is only for additional safety, not required. You need 4 screws: M3x16 and 4 nuts. You will not see the case in the video when making 360°-videos. Printed with support,...

Wall mount for Raspberry Pi Case #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by DavidPhillipOster on Thingiverse: The original case for my Raspberry Pi 3B+ is my favorite, but it kept getting bumped and knocked down. Here is wall mount that lets me insert and remove the Pi+case while it is still powered on. Download the files and learn more Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing...

Dip and Squeeze Ketchup Caddy #3DThursday

faultedlogic shared on Thingiverse: Dip and Squeeze Ketchup Caddy This tray holds 14 of the .95 oz dip and squeeze ketchup packets. Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated...

Dip and Squeeze Ketchup Caddy #3DThursday

Top GOPers cry over Manchin's 'double cross' on spending agreement

Sen. Joe Manchin announced he reached a deal with Democratic leadership on a climate, health care and tax package — and Mitch McConnell and other Republicans aren't too happy. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q6RK8fm via IFT...

Democrats purposely boosting extremist Republicans is reckless and self-defeating

The DCCC’s ad buy is a fantastic deal for Trump World. But for the Democrats, it’s playing with fire. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/yuvjlEo via IFT...

среда, 27 июля 2022 г.

Gaetz, subject of sex trafficking probe, votes against sex trafficking bill (again)

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, the subject of sex trafficking investigation, voted against a bill to protect victims of sex trafficking. It wasn't the first time. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/QSGhAPW via IFT...

A First Look at Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”

The first teaser trailer to Guillermo del Toro’s animated feature film, Pinocchio, has dropped. The film is scheduled for release during the holiday season, 2022. from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! https://ift.tt/WDJNk9b via IFT...

How a Solar Gravitational Lens Could Closely Examine Exoplanets for Signs of Life

Here’s an amazing concept. A natural telescope, made from the Sun’s gravitational field, that could be used to peer closely at exoplanet in search for signs of extraterrestrial life. And we’re talking close observation, to the tune of tens of miles across. The concept is called Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL) and what seemed like sheer science...

A new Harvard study cements Trump's culpability in the Jan. 6 insurrection

A new report tying Trump to Jan. 6 is equally unsurprising and necessary. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/FXceBpk via IFT...

Why it matters that the ‘CHIPS and Science Act’ passed the Senate

Mitch McConnell recently threatened to derail a bill on domestic production of computer chips and scientific research. Today, it passed anyway. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/egtGPW1 via IFT...

вторник, 26 июля 2022 г.

IoT Food Scale with Azure and CircuitPython #azureformakers @Azure

New guide! IoT Food Scale with Azure and CircuitPython. There are many IoT platforms out there, including Adafruit’s own Adafruit.IO, but if you want to build really big projects or run a business using IoT, you’ll need to use a platform that provides support for projects that scale. Microsoft Azure has resources for these types of applications...

Senators want answers from MLB commissioner as worker rights fight continues

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is in some hot water with the U.S. Senate. A group of senators want answers about the league's antitrust exemption as minor league players demand better living wages. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/tcV7i5f via IFT...

Extremism in the military is a serious national security threat. The GOP needs to act like it

Germany is taking its problem with extremists in the military seriously. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/HwnVIl6 via IFT...

Pick ‘n place machine demonstrating how it got its name @adafruit #ManufacturingMonday (video)

It’s Manufacturing Monday at Adafruit! Pick ‘n place machine demonstrating how it got its name View this post on Instagram A post shared by adafruit (@adafruit) from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! https://ift.tt/RlLf3rX via IFT...

Pick ‘n place machine demonstrating how it got its name @adafruit #ManufacturingMonday (video)

Trump's Jan. 6 decisions were a choice. And now we have the footage to prove it.

New witness testimony and striking raw footage from the Capitol riot underscores a stunning dereliction of duty. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/hXd14Dy via IFT...

понедельник, 25 июля 2022 г.

Featherbase, a Database of Feathers

…but maybe not the feathers you’d expect! 🤪 Sure, our feathers and wings may help you fly, but this particular database is for the birds, a collection for plumology! Featherbase consists of the personal collections from scientists and collectors worldwide, via flowingdata and bookofjoe: In contrast to the conventional work of museums,...

Viktor Orbán condemns 'mixed race' nations ahead of CPAC appearance

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán railed against "mixed race" nations days before he's set to address the Conservative Action Political Conference, or CPAC, in Texas. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/OvnFsic via IFT...

The U.S. is getting stretched too thin to fight China's rise

China's goal is to be first in its region — and first in the entire world. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/ilKfEsc via IFT...

Intel and MediaTek to partner, use Intel’s foundries #makerbusiness

Intel isn’t just fabbing for themselves. Announced today, they will be partnering with MediaTek utilizing Intel Foundry Services, which expands on an Intel initiative started in 2021. MediaTek plans to use Intel process technologies to manufacture multiple chips for a range of smart edge devices. IFS offers a broad manufacturing platform...

Intel and MediaTek to partner, use Intel’s foundries #makerbusiness

Alex Jones' defamation trial kicks off in Texas. Here's what to know.

Conspiracy theorist and right-wing grifter Alex Jones' defamation trial, stemming from lies he told about mass shooting victims, began Monday with jury from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/WGEQ57n via IFT...

воскресенье, 24 июля 2022 г.

Texas moms form new group to vote Governor Greg Abbott out of office

A new group of Texas mom is on the air with new ads attacking the leadership of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Nancy Thompson, Founder of Mothers Against Greg Abbott joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss the coalition to oust the Republican leader. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/otQFgKM via IFT...

Expanding the Usefulness of Your 1-2-3 Blocks with a Hardware Kit

I’ve long been a huge fan of 1-2-3 blocks and always have them around when doing a host of different projects. These blocks were originally made for use in machining, but have now spread into the worlds of woodworking, prototyping, modeling, and all sorts of other maker disciplines. As the name implies, a 1-2-3 block is a precision-machined,...

Expanding the Usefulness of Your 1-2-3 Blocks with a Hardware Kit

'We’ve got a problem at the highest level’: Secret Service faces scrutiny over deleted text messages

Frank Figliuzzi, National Security Analyst and Former Assistant Director for the FBI, joins Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss the backlash facing the Secret Service over deleted text messages on January 6, as well as the significance of the criminal investigation into the erased messages. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/fp0wxNW via IFT...

Dr. Fauci on the rapid spread of the Monkeypox virus

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart to discuss the global impact of the Monkeypox virus following the World Health Organization's decision to designate it as a public health emergency of international concern. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fp0PZ5y via IFT...

Lost beneath the leaves: Lasers reveal an ancient Amazonian civilisation

Archeologist are starting to understand more about the early people of the Amazon. New Lidar scans are revealing dense urban centers and complex structures. Reported in the paper in Nature: Lidar reveals pre-Hispanic low-density urbanism in the Bolivian Amazon from Nature Video: Pyramids and canals built by an ancient civilisation have been discovered beneath the forests of the Bolivian Amazon. LiDAR technology allowed archaeologists...

суббота, 23 июля 2022 г.

The Pop Surrealism of Eric Joyner

Folks have their favorite robots, of course. Some lean toward R2-D2, some really dig the T-1000, some like cuddly little WALL-E, and some grey-haired obscurantists will talk your ear off about V.I.N.CENT. from The Black Hole. But a everyone, we hope, has a soft spot in their heart for Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet, the classic CinemaScope...

A Video Masterclass in Building Prototypes

Recently, I got an email from one of the readers of my weekly tips newsletter. He was looking for a series of videos about prototyping for engineers that he thought I’d written about at some point. I hadn’t, but I told him I would post his message in the newsletter to see if it rang any bells with others. Within minutes after sending this week’s newsletter, I got this email from a reader named Talon Chandler: I suspect he might...

Sesame Place under fire after performer appears to snub two Black girls at theme park

The family of two young Black girls release a new video that they say shows the performer 'Rosita' dismissing the girls before greeting other kids right next to them at Sesame Place theme park. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/NSrmEeP via IFT...

8 Useful Op-Amp Circuits

On this Element14 video, they look at eight basic and useful op-amp circuits you can use as springboards for your own projects. The amp circuits covered are non-inverting amplifier, inverting amplifier, comparator, peak detector, summing amp, differential amp, a clipper and a clamper circuit. Here is a previous video they did explaining op-amps work: from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers!...

A Video Masterclass in Building Prototypes

Exploring Solar Panel Efficiency Breakthroughs in 2022

In May NREL set a new benchmark for solar panel efficiency. Solar power is one of the most readily available renewable resources out there, if you can harness it. These new cells aren’t just impressive for their efficiency but how little light intensity was required. Details of the development are outlined in the paper “Triple-junction solar cells with 39.5% terrestrial and 34.2% space efficiency enabled by thick quantum well...

пятница, 22 июля 2022 г.

John Park’s CircuitPython Parsec: tio serial i/o tool @johnedgarpark #adafruit #circuitpython

Check out ‘tio’ the Serial IO tool for any operating system that makes it painless to debug your microcontroller, even when resetting or power cycling your board. https://ift.tt/GZD1rip Learn more about CircuitPython from Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! https://ift.tt/Cx8aKOe via IFT...

New Products 7/20/2022 Featuring Adafruit PCF8574 I2C GPIO Expander Breakout – STEMMA QT / Qwiic! (Video)

New Products 7/20/2022 Featuring Adafruit PCF8574 I2C GPIO Expander Breakout – STEMMA QT / Qwiic! (Video) Skinny Ethernet LAN UTP CAT5 Cable – 3mm diameter – 30cm long (0:35) Skinny Ethernet LAN UTP CAT5 Cable – 3mm diameter – 1 meter long (0:35) USB Type C to DB-9 Adapter Cable – 1.5m long (1:24) Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob – Silver – 20mm Diameter (2:37) Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob – Gold – 20mm Diameter (2:37) Anodized...

Democrats participating in civil disobedience is a good thing

Democratic lawmakers getting arrested for abortion rights could help inspire the base. from MSNBC Top Stories https://ift.tt/obWLJ1a via IFT...

Smoothing 3D Prints with a Hobby Sanding/Polishing Tool

I have long been a huge fan of the Mr. Hobby Polisher Pro sanding tool. This is a simple (and a bit overpriced) battery-operated disc polisher/sander sold to the hobby market for sanding off sprue material and finishing models. It’s basically an electric toothbrush with a disc head. The Polisher Pro comes with 3 sheets of sanding pads in 600, 800, and 1000-grit. There are 45 pads in all. I’ve had my tool for several years now,...

Give a plant a personality using the Raspberry Pi Pico W #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi