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@ -39,12 +39,6 @@ Welcome to the latest Python on Microcontrollers newsletter! *insert 2-3 sentenc
We're on [Discord](https://discord.gg/HYqvREz), [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/search?q=circuitpython&src=typed_query&f=live), [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/circuitpython.org) and for past newsletters - [view them all here](https://www.adafruitdaily.com/category/circuitpython/). If you're reading this on the web, please [subscribe here](https://www.adafruitdaily.com/). Here's the news this week:
## Headline
[![title](../assets/20250825/20250825-name.jpg)](url)
text - [site](url).
## Controlling Microcontrollers Over USB With the Web Serial API
[![Controlling microcontrollers over USB with the Web Serial API](../assets/20250825/20250825api.jpg)](https://www.makerspace-online.com/controlling-microcontrollers-over-usb-with-the-web-serial-api/?utm_source=mms)
@ -57,6 +51,26 @@ Microcontroller boards such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 can be conn
You can use your phone as a hotspot, auto-connect to it from the CircuitPython device, and use Web Workflow to access files and the serial console - [GitHub](https://gist.github.com/anecdata/bddc29b0d21f03c339e8641794addeca?permalink_comment_id=5728402). Via [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@anecdata@fosstodon.org/115067826764856974).
## Fruit Jam OS Is Out
[Fruit Jam OS](https://learn.adafruit.com/fruit-jam-os) is now available after heavy development by the community. It provides a operating environment for Fruit Jam use and links to a number of programs, which currently include the following (athough the number of apps is expected to grow as more developers make cool stuff):
* IRC Client
* Larsio Paint
* PyBasic
* PyDOS
* Chip's Challenge
* Minesweeper
* The Matrix Rain
* Memory Game
* Match3
* PyPaint
* Flappy Nyan Cat
* Snake Game
* Breakout
If you'd like to participate, check out the Adafruit [GitHub](https://github.com/adafruit/Fruit-Jam-OS), [Discord](https://adafru.it/discord), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_HSKvHdlfY).
## KiCanvas: View KiCad Files in a Browser
[![KiCanvas](../assets/20250825/20250825kicanvaas.jpg)](https://kicanvas.org/)
@ -293,7 +307,7 @@ Looking to add a new board to CircuitPython? It's highly encouraged! Adafruit ha
The Adafruit Learning System has over 3,200 free guides for learning skills and building projects including using Python.
[Fruit Jam OS](https://github.com/adafruit/Fruit-Jam-OS) is under heavy development by the community. If you'd like to participate, check out the Adafruit [Discord](https://adafru.it/discord), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_HSKvHdlfY) and [GitHub](https://github.com/adafruit/Fruit-Jam-OS).
[Fruit Jam OS](https://learn.adafruit.com/fruit-jam-os) by [Tim C](https://learn.adafruit.com/u/Foamyguy).
## CircuitPython Libraries
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You can check out this [list of all the Adafruit CircuitPython libraries and drivers available](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_Bundle/blob/master/circuitpython_library_list.md).
The current number of CircuitPython libraries is **###**!
**New Libraries**
Here are this week's new CircuitPython libraries:
* [library](url)
**Updated Libraries**
Here are this week's updated CircuitPython libraries:
* [library](url)
The current number of CircuitPython libraries is **536**!
## What’s the CircuitPython team up to this week?
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The next MicroPython Meetup in Melbourne will be on August 27th – [Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/micropython-meetup/events). You can see recordings of previous meetings on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@MicroPythonOfficial).
[![PyCon AU](../assets/20250825/pyconau25.jpg)](https://2025.pycon.org.au/)
PyCon AU will be held from Friday the 12th to Tuesday the 16th of September at Pullman Melbourne On The Park in Narrm/Melbourne, Australia - [pycon.org.au](https://2025.pycon.org.au/).
[![KiCad Conferences](../assets/20250825/20250825kicon.jpg)](https://kicon.kicad.org/)
KiCad conferences (KiCon) to be held this year include 19 - 20 Sept 2024 in Bochum, Germany, and 14 - 15 November, 2025 in Shenzhen, China - [KiCad](https://kicon.kicad.org/).