532: It's Still Real Fire

Kevin Santo Cappuccio, founder of Architeuthis Flux, joins the show to discuss creating Jumperless, an open-source breadboard that replaces physical jumper wires with software-controlled analog crossbar switches. We explore the need for 445 RGB LEDs on a breadboard, using MicroPython to create scriptable circuits, some of the lessons that can be implemented with the Jumperless, and how it might be used to create new instruments. Kevin also shares the story behind his upcoming Barnacle Board.Discussion Resources & LinksJumperless Project & Hardware Resources:Jumperless Docs and DiscordJumperless Shop (Also available via CrowdSupply but any discounts only apply to Kevin’s shop)JumperlessV5 · GitHub: Open-source hardware files, schematics, and firmwareBarnacle Board - GitHub:  The future of jumperless includes a modular breadboard with custom-stamped clips and removable protoboard topsOther Resources and Mentions:Wokwi Simulator: Online browser-based electronic circuit simula