I think Thonny IDE works pretty well. I also like Mu Editor (Code with Mu), in the latest release it comes with a MicroPython Module.

I’ve been using a free software called OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) to do screen recording

Quick question,
what software do you guys use for screen recording?

So, for part 2:
Have you guys considered, (or maybe already have) a Patreon page? You may find some folks are not so interested in purchasing a course, but want to support your work. I watch many videos that survive on that and the meager offerings from You Tube.

Also, my personal interests lie around alternative energy solutions, and I would love to see more power saving techniques, as well as low power solutions in the future. The esp’s are power hungry compared to other processors that do not have to transmit, and I really enjoy when sleep modes are incorporated into your projects. (Obviously, that is NOT for every application.) I see someone requested a wake up via sound. That is good. I also would love to see some code that looks at a fast change in light levels that could provide wake up. (Like, not respond when day breaks, or clouds clear, but hit the sensor with a headlight or torch and a routine is executed.)

Again, Best Always!
Dave

Thank you Dave!
We thought it would be interesting for our followers to see the behind the scenes and the effort it takes to make these tutorials.
Now we have a great place to work – it looks very professional (at least for me).
And yes, I think we work well as a team. We’ll keep on trying improve our videos.
Thanks for your nice words and have a great year.
Regards,
Sara

It was nice of you to show the behind the scenes for others that might like to provide their own content, and see what you guys go through to get out productions for us all! I think it is great stuff that you do, and I enjoy even the stuff I have o plans on making. You are a great team and I hope the goes on a long time!

Also, Maker Advisor was a really good addition to your platform. It helps people to see what is out there and some comparisons of products that are generally better quality then a single person would make. (The team has influence, and is a better sum than 1+1!) I am sure you have disagreements on content and presentation occasionally, but however you work it out, it is working great for us! Thank You so much for your dedication and professionalism.

By the way…I enjoy Rui’s accent, and the English is very good from both of you. (Probable better than mine, and I’m a US naitive!) Please do not hesitate to pass on the knowledge due to doubts, it will be fine!

Best Always,
Dave

Hi Peter.
Our aim is to keep things as clear as possible so that our readers can easily modify the project for their own needs.
Thank you for your words.
Happy new year.
Regards,
Sara

Hi.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Happy new year.
Regards,
Sara

Hi Kurt.
Thank you. Happy new year for you too.
We’ve experimented with that display before but we weren’t successful getting it to work.
Maybe we’l try again this year.
Regards,
Sara

Hi Nick.
We’ll take a look at that board. It seems very promising.
Regards,
Sara

Thanks 😀
Have a great year.
Regards,
Sara