S07:E53

John Ellis

Feb 9, 2026

• 20min 07s

Episode description

Paul welcomes John Ellis to the show. John shares some of his MacroPad projects, TallyCircuitPy, and more.

00:00 Intro

1:18 John’s start with computers

5:13 John’s handle, DeckerEgo

6:28 MacroPad Hotkeys II

8:59 Sleeping the Macropad screen

10:36 MacroPad 4 Chord MIDI

12:47 TallyCircuitPy and TallyOBS

15:12 The role CircuitPython can play in saving older hardware

17:20 Where to learn more about John

18:15 Which board?

19:53 Wrap-up

0:00Intro

1:18John's start with computers and electronics

5:13MacroPad Hotkeys II

8:59Sleeping the MacroPad screen

10:36MacroPad 4 Chord MIDI

12:47TallyCircuitPy and TallyOBS

15:12The role CircuitPython can play in saving older hardware

17:20Where to learn more about John

https://deckerego.net

18:15Which board?

19:53Wrap-up