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 **Dan**
 
-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307dan.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
+I released CircuitPython 8.1.0-beta.0 on Tuesday, February, our first beta for 8.1.0. The release includes support for **safemode.py**, which I documented in a new Learn Guide: [CircuitPython Safe Mode](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-safe-mode).
 
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-**Kattni**
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-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307kattni.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
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+I'm continuing to look at new and old issues for the 8.x.x releases of CircuitPython.
 
 **Melissa**
 
-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307melissa.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
+This past week, I wrote a library to be able to merge binary files at different offsets for use in flashing with esptool. This allows for [the WipperSnapper Firmware Uploader](https://adafruit.github.io/WipperSnapper_Firmware_Uploader/) to be able to generate downloadable images for flashing later in case users have trouble using the built-in flashing tool.
 
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+The CircuitPython Installer I have been working for quite a while was merged in as well. This tool requires a Chrome browser. This is a tool for [ESP32-based boards on circuitpython.org](https://circuitpython.org/downloads?mcufamilies=esp32s3&mcufamilies=esp32s2&mcufamilies=esp32c3&mcufamilies=esp32) A few follow-up bug fixes were needed, but the tool is ready for testing. It allows for easily flashing CircuitPython and boot loaders using Web Serial and the File System Access APIs right from the circuitpython.org website. This is especially useful for ESP32 boards because there is no native USB and thus no CIRCUITPY drive. For boards without a CIRCUITPY drive, normally the WIFI settings need to be configured via the REPL, however the installer handles all of this for you.
 
 **Tim**
 
-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307tim.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
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+I worked on some additional examples and fixes in two new 7 color eink libraries. I tested some proposed fixes for UART usage of the PN532 NFC card reader. Lastly I've begun updating example code for the displayio API changes that the now stable 8.0.0 brought.
 
 **Jeff**
 
-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307jeff.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
+I published a guide for the Floppy FeatherWing. It includes a CircuitPython example for reading raw flux from a floppy disk.
 
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+I have a guide in the works using CircuitPython to adapt the SNES "Mario Paint" mouse to a modern PC using CircuitPython—watch the New Guides section to find out when that's released.
 
 **Scott**
 
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 **Liz**
 
-[![title](../assets/20230307/20230307liz.jpg)](https://www.circuitpython.org/)
+This week I worked on some product guides. I updated the [I2C/SPI LCD Backpack guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/i2c-spi-lcd-backpack) for the new STEMMA QT version. I also updated the [ATtiny Breakouts guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-attiny817-seesaw) for the new ATtiny816 and ATtiny1616 versions in the shop. I added a page on how to reprogram the boards with a UPDI programmer, which I think will be helpful for folks.
 
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+I have also been making slow but steady progress on the robot lyre project. The CAD design has proven to be very challenging, but I think I've finally gotten it. [I posted up a demo](https://mastodon.social/@blitzcitydiy/109951007615302014) plucking one note repeatedly and hopefully I can get a full demo setup and running in the next week.
 
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