Michael Wessel has released the PicoRAM Ultimate Rev. 2, a memory and storage emulator for vintage computing systems, increasing RAM emulation to 4kB. It supports various systems like the 6502, MC6400, Micro-Professor, and Heathkit, offering SD card storage and ROM emulation.
MicroPythonOS is a lightweight, fast, and versatile operating system designed to run on microcontrollers like the ESP32 and desktop systems. It features a modern Android-like touch screen UI, App Store, and Over-The-Air updates.
A demo for turning an ESP32-S3 microcontroller into a tiny, instant-on PC with a shell, editor, compiler, and app installer.
This article provides a comprehensive guide on choosing the best ESP32 LVGL development board, covering key features like RAM, CPU performance, display interface, and touch support. It also discusses different ESP32 variants and their suitability for LVGL projects, along with pros and cons, pricing, and sourcing tips.
Pixlpal is a hackable, ESP32-S3-based desktop device with an 11.25-inch LED matrix, high-fidelity audio, and Home Assistant integration, designed to be a smart AIoT desktop companion.
8BitFlux has launched the 8-bit Workbench, a platform for educational experiments with eight-bit systems. It features LEDs, toggle switches, and can be expanded to 16-bit functionality.
An introduction to the ESP32 microcontroller for IoT projects, covering MicroPython and Arduino IDE programming.
This project details building a small interactive desktop 'pet' using an Xiao ESP32 S3 microcontroller, a 0.9-inch OLED display, and a 3D printed case created with JUSTWAY.
ESPConnect is a web-based tool for flashing, inspecting, and managing the filesystem of ESP32 boards, offering a simplified alternative to traditional IDEs.
Adafruit and the maker community are criticizing Qualcomm's new terms of service for Arduino, citing concerns about user data, reverse-engineering restrictions, and a departure from open-hardware principles. The article also details the history of Arduino and its origins in the Wiring project.
