Hardware Podcasts

532: It's Still Real Fire

Embedded.fm · 20 Aug 2026 · 1h 09m · Episode 532

What this episode covers

Kevin Santo Cappuccio, founder of Architeuthis Flux, discusses Jumperless, an open-source breadboard that replaces physical jumper wires with software-controlled analog crossbar switches and 445 RGB LEDs. He explains the device's architecture, including the Raspberry Pi Pico running MicroPython, the high-frequency performance of the switches, and the upcoming modular Barnacle Board. The conversation covers use cases in audio synthesis, education for dyslexic learners, and the challenges of manufacturing a luxury hardware product as a solo founder.

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early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Architeuthis Flux
Products
Jumperless, Barnacle Board
Chips
Raspberry Pi Pico
Tools
MicroPython, Wokwi, Falstad Circuit Simulator, KiCad, Jumper IDE
Also
Hackaday Prize

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