Kattni Rembor's guest appearances

Kattni Rembor

Teaching Python

Hello Blink Show

The CircuitPython Show

Lisa Lewis

Pariss Athena

Nicholas Tollervey

Lewis Miller

Scott Shawcroft

Liz Clark

Jonathan Georgino

Anton Howes

Mihir Shah

Joel Murphy

Kitty Yeung

Mark Tyson

Moheeb Zara

Jermaine Murray

Saira Rahman

OwlTail

Show Notes Introduction  Welcome to this week's episode, entirely devoted to CircuitPython. We're excited to have Kattni Rembor from Adafruit as our special guest, who has contributed extensively to the CircuitPython platform, from beginner guides to advanced projects.  Kattni's Win of the Week  Kattni shares her current project, a guide for creating a keyboard key switch with NeoPixels underneath. Each key press generates a random LED color.  Our Wins of the Week  Kelly Schuster-Paredes, currently on vacation, shares her achievement of resting for two consecutive minutes.  Sean shares his experience using the Marp tool for presentations but admits to time management struggles.  CircuitPython Introduction  We delve into CircuitPython, a version of Python designed for microcontrollers. Created for beginners and educational purposes, it provides a unique approach to learning Python.  CircuitPython Applications  Kattni enlightens us on the vast applications of CircuitPython, ranging from environmental sensing to assistive technologies for people with disabilities.  CircuitPython Capabilities  We discuss how CircuitPython simplifies complex tasks, fostering creativity and making tasks like LED blinking quite straightforward.  CircuitPython Boards  At the time of recording, there are 413 boards compatible with CircuitPython available at circuitpython.org. We also discuss Adafruit's educational pricing and discounts.  Top CircuitPython Boards  We list our top five favorite boards for education, ease of use, and fun projects, including Blue fruit and Circuit Playground Express.  Getting Started with CircuitPython  Starting with CircuitPython can be challenging for beginners. We discuss some common issues and solutions, like copying required libraries immediately after importing.  CircuitPython in the Classroom  We highlight the immense possibilities of CircuitPython in educational settings and encourage educators to explore its potential.  Connect with Kattni Rembor  You can follow Kattni Rembor's projects on the Adafruit Learning System and on social media platforms like Mastodon.  Live Streaming Announcement  Kelly announces the "Summer of Streaming," aiming to live stream every Wednesday at three.  Closing Remarks  We wrap up the episode with Kattni expressing her enjoyment in discussing CircuitPython and her excitement for future projects. Sean and Kelly sign off, looking forward to the next episode. Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.Support Teaching Python

<h2>Show Notes</h2> <h3>Introduction</h3> <ul> <li>Welcome to this week's episode, entirely devoted to CircuitPython. We're excited to have Kattni Rembor from Adafruit as our special guest, who has contributed extensively to the CircuitPython platform, from beginner guides to advanced projects.</li> </ul> <h3>Kattni's Win of the Week</h3> <ul> <li>Kattni shares her current project, a guide for creating a keyboard key switch with NeoPixels underneath. Each key press generates a random LED color.</li> </ul> <h3>Our Wins of the Week</h3> <ul> <li>Kelly Schuster-Paredes, currently on vacation, shares her achievement of resting for two consecutive minutes. </li> <li>Sean shares his experience using the Marp tool for presentations but admits to time management struggles.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Introduction</h3> <ul> <li>We delve into CircuitPython, a version of Python designed for microcontrollers. Created for beginners and educational purposes, it provides a unique approach to learning Python.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Applications</h3> <ul> <li>Kattni enlightens us on the vast applications of CircuitPython, ranging from environmental sensing to assistive technologies for people with disabilities.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>We discuss how CircuitPython simplifies complex tasks, fostering creativity and making tasks like LED blinking quite straightforward.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Boards</h3> <ul> <li>At the time of recording, there are 413 boards compatible with CircuitPython available at <a href="http://circuitpython.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">circuitpython.org</a>. We also discuss Adafruit's educational pricing and discounts.</li> </ul> <h3>Top CircuitPython Boards</h3> <ul> <li>We list our top five favorite boards for education, ease of use, and fun projects, including Blue fruit and Circuit Playground Express.</li> </ul> <h3>Getting Started with CircuitPython</h3> <ul> <li>Starting with CircuitPython can be challenging for beginners. We discuss some common issues and solutions, like copying required libraries immediately after importing.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython in the Classroom</h3> <ul> <li>We highlight the immense possibilities of CircuitPython in educational settings and encourage educators to explore its potential.</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with Kattni Rembor</h3> <ul> <li>You can follow Kattni Rembor's projects on the Adafruit Learning System and on social media platforms like Mastodon.</li> </ul> <h3>Live Streaming Announcement</h3> <ul> <li>Kelly announces the "Summer of Streaming," aiming to live stream every Wednesday at three.</li> </ul> <h3>Closing Remarks</h3> <ul> <li>We wrap up the episode with Kattni expressing her enjoyment in discussing CircuitPython and her excitement for future projects. Sean and Kelly sign off, looking forward to the next episode.</li> </ul><p>Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a></p>

Episode 110: CircuitPython with Kattni Rembor

00:40 Kattni’s journey, originally told at PyOhio 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBHXimlfPQ and first project: https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-piano-in-the-key-of-lime)6:00 Adafruit Discord:  http://adafru.it/discord7:45 Mentoring9:55 Community discussion12:50 CircuitPython 2022 goals16:00 CircuitPython tagline: Code + Community = CircuitPython17:50 Learn Guides22:40 Turn the Tables23:40 Which microcontroller to start your next project?

<p>00:40 Kattni’s journey, originally told at PyOhio 2019: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBHXimlfPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBHXimlfPQ</a> and first project: <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-piano-in-the-key-of-lime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-piano-in-the-key-of-lime</a>)</p><p>6:00 Adafruit Discord:  <a href="http://adafru.it/discord" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://adafru.it/discord</a></p><p>7:45 Mentoring</p><p>9:55 Community discussion</p><p>12:50 CircuitPython 2022 goals</p><p>16:00 CircuitPython tagline: Code + Community = CircuitPython</p><p>17:50 Learn Guides</p><p>22:40 Turn the Tables</p><p>23:40 Which microcontroller to start your next project?</p>

OverviewIn this episode of the Hello Blink Show, Harris and Shawn interview firmware developer, hardware designer, technical writer, and community leader, Kattni Rembor. Kattni shares her insights into how she engages followers and educates her peers. Listeners will hear her advice as she delves into her experience with Adafruit and the process involved with fostering a community on learning CircuitPython. Listen after the closing credits for an update on CircuitPython and how people have been integrating it into finished products!One Powerful Quotation36:00: “I think it’s a huge part of growing a community is being open to changes and open to possibilities because, if you are rigid about things and you expect everything to fall within a certain scope, you’re either going to drive people away or you’re going to have a really bad day.” Key Topics 1:03: Shawn opens the show and asks Kattni about her story with working at Adafruit Industries. She mentions how she became involved writing libraries which led to creating communities for teaching and learning.  6:00: Kattni shares how she started with no programming/electronics experience and has become a self-taught engineer, developer, and community leader. 7:17: Kattni highlights her inspiration for wanting to work with electronics. 10:43: Kattni responds to Harris’ commentary on the tangible results produced from one’s work.  11:22: Shawn and Kattni discuss using Circuit Python versus Arduino. The two compare its programming application for educating users.  17:18: Harris relays a question to Kattni from a listener on her thoughts on the balance between using Circuit Python for education over finished products and how this will change over time.  20:45: Harris asks another a question to Kattni from a listener on adding support for RISC-V as a prioritized, developer tool for educational consideration on Circuit Python.  22:14: Shawn and Kattni discuss how Circuit Python supports specific development boards. 23:29: Kattni gives her perspective on what it means to have a developer community for Circuit Python. 26:02: Kattni talks about the forums she uses for collaboration including Discord and GitHub. 27:27: Kattni describes the free form structure of their forums with admins, moderators, and helpers that reinforce positive feedback and build better relationships.  29:43: Kattni notes that these positions consist of Adafruit employees and members that are active in the public channels.  31:26: Shawn and Kattni reminisce about old bulletin board forums and how moderation teams were made up of volunteer members based on their posts. Kattni adds the one difference with their community help is the quality of the member’s contribution dictates their position.  33:10: Harris, Shawn, and Kattni openly talk about planning a community and go about creating an environment that is open, safe, and non-toxic.  45:11: Kattni answers Shawn’s question on when to restructure your channel setup and curate a community that is adaptable to your audience.  46:47: Harris and Shawn wrap up the show and ask Kattni how they advertise and recruit members.  50:19 (Post-Show): Harris, Shawn, and Kattni address the commercialization of products using Circuit Python.  List of ResourcesWebsite - Adafruit Industries Website - Circuit Python Website - Ardruino Website - GitHub Website - DiscordGuest InformationKattni works as an embedded software developer, hardware designer, technical writer, and open source community leader contracting with Adafruit. She is proud to be a woman in tech. Her journey creating things began at an early age in her dad’s extensive workshop in the basement. Kattni’s foray into the world of open source, electronics, and programming began in July 2017 — that her desk has become a mess of wires and circuit boards is still unbelievably exciting. In the rest of her life, she is a maker, creator, programmer, photographer, one-time gardener, and loved partner. She is tolerated by two cats who continue to let her live with them.GitHub TwitterHost Contact Informationshawnhymel.com kennyconsultinggroup.com LinkedIn - Shawn Hymel LinkedIn - Harris Kenny Twitter - Shawn Hymel Twitter - Harris KennyLicense Information“Hello Blink Show” by Kenny Consulting Group, LLC and Skal Risa, LLC is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Intro and outro song is “Routine” by Amine Maxwell is licensed under CC BY 3.0Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.

<p><strong>Overview<br/></strong>In this episode of the Hello Blink Show, Harris and Shawn interview firmware developer, hardware designer, technical writer, and community leader, Kattni Rembor. Kattni shares her insights into how she engages followers and educates her peers. Listeners will hear her advice as she delves into her experience with Adafruit and the process involved with fostering a community on learning CircuitPython. </p><p>Listen after the closing credits for an update on CircuitPython and how people have been integrating it into finished products!</p><p><strong>One Powerful Quotation</strong></p><ul><li>36:00: “I think it’s a huge part of growing a community is being open to changes and open to possibilities because, if you are rigid about things and you expect everything to fall within a certain scope, you’re either going to drive people away or you’re going to have a really bad day.” </li></ul><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><ul> <li>1:03: Shawn opens the show and asks Kattni about her story with working at Adafruit Industries. She mentions how she became involved writing libraries which led to creating communities for teaching and learning. </li> <li>6:00: Kattni shares how she started with no programming/electronics experience and has become a self-taught engineer, developer, and community leader.</li> <li>7:17: Kattni highlights her inspiration for wanting to work with electronics.</li> <li>10:43: Kattni responds to Harris’ commentary on the tangible results produced from one’s work. </li> <li>11:22: Shawn and Kattni discuss using Circuit Python versus Arduino. The two compare its programming application for educating users. </li> <li>17:18: Harris relays a question to Kattni from a listener on her thoughts on the balance between using Circuit Python for education over finished products and how this will change over time. </li> <li>20:45: Harris asks another a question to Kattni from a listener on adding support for RISC-V as a prioritized, developer tool for educational consideration on Circuit Python. </li> <li>22:14: Shawn and Kattni discuss how Circuit Python supports specific development boards.</li> <li>23:29: Kattni gives her perspective on what it means to have a developer community for Circuit Python.</li> <li>26:02: Kattni talks about the forums she uses for collaboration including Discord and GitHub.</li> <li>27:27: Kattni describes the free form structure of their forums with admins, moderators, and helpers that reinforce positive feedback and build better relationships. </li> <li>29:43: Kattni notes that these positions consist of Adafruit employees and members that are active in the public channels. </li> <li>31:26: Shawn and Kattni reminisce about old bulletin board forums and how moderation teams were made up of volunteer members based on their posts. Kattni adds the one difference with their community help is the quality of the member’s contribution dictates their position. </li> <li>33:10: Harris, Shawn, and Kattni openly talk about planning a community and go about creating an environment that is open, safe, and non-toxic. </li> <li>45:11: Kattni answers Shawn’s question on when to restructure your channel setup and curate a community that is adaptable to your audience. </li> <li>46:47: Harris and Shawn wrap up the show and ask Kattni how they advertise and recruit members. </li> <li>50:19 (Post-Show): Harris, Shawn, and Kattni address the commercialization of products using Circuit Python. </li> </ul><p><strong>List of Resources<br/></strong><a href="https://www.adafruit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website - Adafruit Industries</a><br/> <a href="https://circuitpython.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website - Circuit Python</a><br/> <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website - Ardruino</a><br/> <a href="https://github.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website - GitHub</a><br/> <a href="https://discord.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website - Discord</a></p><p><strong>Guest Information<br/></strong>Kattni works as an embedded software developer, hardware designer, technical writer, and open source community leader contracting with Adafruit. She is proud to be a woman in tech. Her journey creating things began at an early age in her dad’s extensive workshop in the basement. Kattni’s foray into the world of open source, electronics, and programming began in July 2017 — that her desk has become a mess of wires and circuit boards is still unbelievably exciting. In the rest of her life, she is a maker, creator, programmer, photographer, one-time gardener, and loved partner. She is tolerated by two cats who continue to let her live with them.</p><p><a href="https://github.com/kattni/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GitHub</a><br/> <a href="https://twitter.com/kattni" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><strong>Host Contact Information<br/></strong><a href="https://shawnhymel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shawnhymel.com</a><br/> <a href="http://kennyconsultinggroup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kennyconsultinggroup.com</a><br/> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnhymel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn - Shawn Hymel</a><br/> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriskenny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn - Harris Kenny</a><br/> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/ShawnHymel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter - Shawn Hymel</a><br/> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/harriskenny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter - Harris Kenny</a></p><p><strong>License Information<br/></strong>“Hello Blink Show” by Kenny Consulting Group, LLC and Skal Risa, LLC is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CC BY 4.0</a><br/> Intro and outro song is “Routine” by Amine Maxwell is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CC BY 3.0</a></p><p>Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.</p>