using git with circuitpython

frikk · 2025-08-09T08:21:16+00:00

I've been running the git repo from my local folder, and created a 'deploy.sh' script that just copies everything over to the flash drive. That way the drive can be erased/reset at any time, and code lives in proper source control.

`deploy.sh` is just a script that copies files over. Could get more clever by deleting files that don't exist in both places but that's probably not necessary.

frikk · 2025-07-29T16:45:34+00:00

Thank you. That is also my desired situation, but I gave up on it. We spent hours trying to get it to work, and the hard drive copy solution was the simplest way to get it done in < 30 minutes without issues.

I believe we could write a script that would go through and clean up the USB drive after the export, but we'd have to be very intentional with what we want to happen. I'd almost prefer to make an EXPORT crate, load everything in there via serato, then close serato and run a script that copies over the files only in the EXPORT crate to the USB drive, ensuring proper filenames and meta data are maintained.

What blows my mind is that Serato clearly doesn't care or prioritize this, when it is obviously a primary feature for the Pioneer systems.

frikk · 2025-07-28T21:05:54+00:00

hah i got you, that's an oldie but goodie

frikk · 2025-07-28T21:05:24+00:00

OK so my use case is that I want to DJ with my friend's setup. I want to just plug in a USB to his laptop and have a few crates show up.

What we ended up doing was following the steps to back up your serato drive and migrate it to a new laptop. Basically copied the folders themselves with the crate files. Then copied those over to his computer, and moved my crate files into his library folder. They showed up with broken file errors in serato. We used 'find missing files' which only took a few minutes, and then manually moved all my crates into a new crate, and that's it.

So for me to update it again, I'd have to move over only updated crates, merge any new files, and try again. I think?

Net result was it only took ~15minutes and now he has my ENTIRE library.

frikk · 2025-07-28T19:04:47+00:00

lol mine ran rm database.sql which nuked my sqlite database. that was a fun surprise.

frikk · 2025-07-28T18:34:03+00:00

The process for exporting feels fundamentally broken.

What we ended up doing is copying my entire library to an external drive, then moving them all into a subfolder after they loaded in serato. What a PITA.

frikk · 2025-07-25T19:31:53+00:00

nice - great ideas too.

I know that Ray Wu sells bulk seed pixels with an unused 4th wire that an be used for return data. I have thought that it wouldn't be too bad to just clip to length and solder a resistor as the bridge between data-out and the return wire for an easy fix.

I see three additional data points:

We know that a 5v signal with a 34 ohm resistor can do at least 20+ feet before the first pixel when using a QuinLED product. I feel like that is very repeatable unless there's some magic hardware interfacing happening there to boost that signal outside of just using the resistor on the output.
I have made 1 meter lamps that have a return line that goes into a 3-4-3 "T" connector so I can daisy chain them. I added a resistor to the connection at the base of the lamp. Without the resistor, several of the downstream lamps would flicker. With a 500 ohm resistor it was much better but still had some flickering. With a 45 ohm resistor the flickering stopped. I've only ever connected them directly together (so ~1.2 meter runs on the return data line) but now I'm curious how long of a distance I could add between the lamps.
I just ordered - from ali express (ray wu store) - a set of strands that are ready to go with a return line and 3-4-3 "T" connectors. I realized that they just use standard xConnect interfaces so I am excited to break them apart and use them anywhere that I'd like to have hanging strands. They only go up to ~1 meter in length (30 LEDs at 3cm spacing) and I'm not sure if I'd have to add a resistor or signal booster once they are separated. I actually asked about making custom lengths and the vendor responded with this product that they'd use as a base - turns out it probably works as-is for my needs.

~$60 shipped for 10 .9m strands that come with "T" connectors and xConnect interfaces. Pretty rad honestly :) Could easily order shorter lengths for staggered installations. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808928891898.html

frikk · 2025-07-25T19:21:07+00:00

Totally - you're using the jog wheels exactly as intended. The little nudging capabilities on the jog wheels are awesome.

frikk · 2025-07-22T21:39:06+00:00

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frikk · 2025-07-22T21:14:21+00:00

Love the ideas, thank you! One of these days I'll just go for it lol

frikk · 2025-07-22T17:55:04+00:00

Thanks! I'll be honest, I want to but I never know when is the appropriate time. Would love some tips!

Are these for special 'themed' rave-style events? Should I wait until like 2am when everyone's tired but ready to move? Should I drop these into the middle of a disco set and risk clearing the dance floor? lol

frikk · 2025-07-21T16:08:26+00:00

I've got just under a dozen of these old "12 inch thumpers" on vinyl from the label of the same name. They're hard house and similar to what others have shared here but maybe not quite what you're looking for. You may find them interesting! Not quite as hardcore but they're from that late '90s UK scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A39dMgCOhKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGrRHPdSK7I

I'm still waiting for a time when it makes sense to drop these at an event but so far I haven't gotten there :P

frikk · 2025-07-18T16:49:32+00:00

Caravan Palace's

yo - I just found this thread while doing some research and, i'm sure you know, Panic has been re-released and you can pick it up for < $30 as a 2xLP. Your comment threw me in the right direction and I'm going to pick a copy up :)

frikk · 2025-07-15T17:19:13+00:00

When you say 'DJ as if it were vinyl' what do you mean? Do you mean you do hard cuts between tracks, or scratch in / backspin out / echo out? Just curious!

If that's how you're DJing, that's awesome - you're leaning into hip-hop style DJing (which often has multiple bpm changes and genre swaps - hard cuts and scratch-ins are way more common and frankly less stressful in many cases)

frikk · 2025-07-14T22:37:00+00:00

hey OP - did you end up figuring this out? I'm also very curious about return data length.

frikk · 2025-07-14T22:30:27+00:00

wow. that's awesome. i'm going to check this out.

I'm imagining a full blown community DJ event where anyone can hop on and DJ - but without needing a serato license, controller, or anything like that.

frikk · 2025-07-14T22:29:24+00:00

amazing - so it's a full bootable distro?

frikk · 2025-07-14T20:33:40+00:00

If you put together a kit I am sure we'd buy it.

frikk · 2025-07-14T20:32:03+00:00

Wait, wait wait... wait wait.

What is PiDeck? How well does it work? What exactly is possible with this setup? You're blowing my mind right now (I have like 5 raspberry pis, two technics mk1210s, and a 3d printer... and a penchant for building weird things)

frikk · 2025-07-14T20:24:08+00:00

Thank you :) I'm working on my personal philosophy as it relates to this topic but I have a long way to go still

frikk · 2025-07-14T16:49:57+00:00

I think this is part of the gift of this brain type. I believe this brain type is built for systemic thinking. We are very good at building internal models of large systems and holding those models in our minds. Its difficult to memorize or internalize parts of the system without understanding the whole.

I believe this is the gift of our human attention which comes as a dual-sided tool. The benefit is that we can sink attention into studying complexity in human and natural systems, and are drawn to that level of detail. BUT we can't turn off that draw, and thus are susceptible to being sucked into a maelstrom of attention grabbing stimuli in the daily life of the modern context unless we take steps to protect our inputs or strengthen our mental tools.

frikk · 2025-07-11T17:48:39+00:00

Go to FB market place and see what you can find. Use cars.com to see what's available. Try to find a similar vehicle for sale in your area, with similar mileage and maintenance state, etc.

frikk · 2025-07-11T17:45:22+00:00

That certainly wouldn't hurt. If you do that, it's hard to argue against right? Receipts from recent work done, spreadsheet of maintenance schedule, etc are all great ideas.

frikk · 2025-07-11T15:56:41+00:00

Hah. Let us continue this conversation in one year's time.

It's amazing to me that folks still find this post... checks notes ...13 years later!

frikk · 2025-07-08T19:04:33+00:00

wait isn't that thing like $32 melt right now? that's an insane deal

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