This week @adafruit released the stained glass lamp using the CircuitPlayground Bluefruit. Looking at some prototyping and work in progress. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical fidget with helical gears.

Stained Glass YouTube

https://youtu.be/pmcELECJo5E

CP Bluefruit

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4333

Circuit Playground Express

https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333

IR Mini Remote:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/389

Timelapse Tuesday

Cross-Axis Triple Helical Gear Fidget Spinner By AbyssalCactus

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2293153-cross-axis-triple-helical-gear-fidget-spinner

https://youtu.be/6HcD7erKACo

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/model/1605988-lightsaber-rp2040-upgraded-blade-holder

https://www.printables.com/make/3233782

https://www.printables.com/make/3231042

https://www.printables.com/make/3228410

This week @adafruit we’re making multi-color lamps featuring stained glass effects and diffused panels with geometric shapes inspired by impossible objects. For the shop talk segment, we’re taking a look at the Make My Lithophane from MakerWorld to generate CMYK multi-color panels. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical fidget in the shape of a heart.

Circuit Playground Express

https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333

CP Bluefruit

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4333

IR Mini Remote

https://www.adafruit.com/product/389

Timelapse Tuesday

Valentines Fidget By StitchKing_4339675

https://www.printables.com/model/1584195-valentines-3-in-1-multi-fidget

https://youtu.be/NBUKgocACyg

This week @adafruit we’re working on a new project featuring 3D printed suncatchers to emulate a stained glass effect. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical blooming rose.

Color sensing music player guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/color-sensing-music-player/

Color sensing music player YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/iY0OBRoH8_U

Feather PropMaker RP2040:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768

Timelapse Tuesday

Blooming Rose Ring By UNCLERAY3DPRINT

https://cults3d.com/:3965098

https://youtu.be/T6UbLecyXZs

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/3201177

https://www.printables.com/make/3192286

https://www.printables.com/model/1573107-12-key-midi-keyboard-remixed

This week @adafruit we’re featuring our latest project, the color sensing music player. Taking a look at a new prototype from Pedro. This week’s time lapse features a mechanical rolling joint.

Color sensing music player guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/color-sensing-music-player/

Feather PropMaker RP2040:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768

RTC Adalogger FeatherWing:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922

AS7341 Color Sensor:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4698

Music by Dan Q

https://soundcloud.com/adafruit

Timelapse Tuesday

Rolling Joint Remix By 3DProteus

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4101834

https://youtu.be/mHx8hyY4Htc

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/3168714

https://www.printables.com/model/1571959-top-cover-for-raspberry-pi-ai-camera

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our working prototype of a color sensing MP3 player. Chatting about polishing metal prints. This week’s time lapse features a sea slug with articulating parts.

Feather PropMaker RP2040

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768

RTC Adalogger FeatherWing

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922

AS7341 Color Sensor

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4698

Timelapse Tuesday

Valentines Glaucus Sea Slug By Taikounou

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1005897-valentines-glaucus-sea-slug-flexi

https://youtu.be/uWsIznlI7Go

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/model/1560374-euchner-rotary-macropad

https://www.printables.com/make/3151391?comment_id=3151391

This week @adafruit we’re talking about new projects and showcasing our work in progress. This week’s time lapse features an origami heart box.

Apple IIe Case YouTube:

https://youtu.be/e0qI-8YNjng

Apple IIe Case Learn Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure

Fruit Jam:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200

Timelapse Tuesday

Origami Heart Box By SEANLIANG00

https://cults3d.com/:3886554

https://youtu.be/petpCK7YrE0

This week @adafruit we are back! Noé released his Apple IIe enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro had 3D printed metal parts from JLCPCB. This week’s time lapse features a print-in-place mechanical hand.

Apple IIe Case Learn Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/apple-iie-fruit-jam-enclosure

Fruit Jam:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200

Community Makes

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7258788

https://www.printables.com/make/3120148

https://www.printables.com/make/3112903

This week @adafruit we have special guest Liz Clark showcasing her latest project, planetary gear dreidels. Pedro published the Bajoran earbuds. Quick updates on the Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. This week’s time lapse features a Christmas light bulb ornament.

Bajoran Learn Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/bajoran-airpods

Planetary Gear Dreidels Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/planetary-gear-dreidels

STSPIN220 Stepper Driver

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6353

Adafruit KB2040:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302

Fruit Jam:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200

Timelapse Tuesday

Tealight Bulb Buddy By Eevul_Machinations

https:///makerworld.com/en/models/2084309-tealight-bulb-buddy

https://youtu.be/p-WhDKWAOZo

This week @adafruit we’re publishing a guide for our KMK keyboard. Updates to the Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro is designing Airpod earring add-ons. This week’s time lapse features a christmas tree vortex passthrough by RJ Design.

Keyboard Learn Guide

https://learn.adafruit.com/4x12-ortho-mechanical-keyboard

NeoKey Ortho Linear Snap-Part PCBs

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157

Adafruit KB2040

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302

Fruit Jam:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200

Timelapse Tuesday

Christmas Tree Vortex Passthrough By RJ Design

https://makerworld.com/en/models/884222-v3-series-christmas-tree-passthrough-w-base

https://youtu.be/1k0x2_AAT9g

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/3030707

https://www.printables.com/make/3039498

This week @adafruit we’re prototyping new projects. Noe is finalizing an Apple IIe inspired enclosure for the Fruit Jam. Pedro is designing Airpod earring add-ons. For shop talk we’re looking at POG for making CircuitPython powered keyboards. This week’s time lapse features an articulating viper inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Fruit Jam:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6200

NeoKey Ortho Linear Snap-Part PCBs

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157

Adafruit KB2040

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302

Timelapse Tuesday

Articulated Attic Viper By Its_Donnie

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2022499-articulated-attic-viper-hinged-jaw#profileId-2180021

https://youtu.be/4ykOmiqJUv0

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/3008744

https://www.printables.com/model/1493532-raspberry-pi-pc-tower

https://www.printables.com/model/1487755-ft232h-breakout-snap-fit-case