This project implements a retro-style ADS-B radar display designed specifically for the ESP32 using a Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) ILI9341. It fetches aircraft data from local dump1090 instances and visualizes real-time information, including position, altitude, speed, and callsigns, on an interactive radar scope or within a tabular list.
Key features:
* Radar scope visualization featuring range rings, crosshairs, and blips for approaching aircraft.
* A detailed aircraft data table providing quick access to nearby flight info.
* Touchscreen support allowing users to cycle through large radar, split-screen, and full-table layout modes.
* Automatic identification of military aircraft via red color highlighting.
* Highly optimized for MicroPython on ESP32 hardware using specific CYD libraries.
Key features:
* Radar scope visualization featuring range rings, crosshairs, and blips for approaching aircraft.
* A detailed aircraft data table providing quick access to nearby flight info.
* Touchscreen support allowing users to cycle through large radar, split-screen, and full-table layout modes.
* Automatic identification of military aircraft via red color highlighting.
* Highly optimized for MicroPython on ESP32 hardware using specific CYD libraries.
Simon Willison explores his latest approach to running untrusted Python code safely within applications by utilizing MicroPython inside a WebAssembly (WASM) sandbox. The project addresses the security risks of plugin systems where code normally executes with full privileges, potentially leading to data leaks or system compromise. By leveraging wasmtime and an alpha package called micropython-wasm, Willison demonstrates how to enforce memory and CPU limits while providing controlled access to host functions through a custom thread-based request queue for persistent interpreter state.
Main topics:
- Security challenges in Python plugin systems
- Advantages of WebAssembly as a sandboxing technology
- Building the micropython-wasm alpha package
- Implementation details for persistent state and host functions
- Integration with Datasette Agent to execute code via LLMs
Main topics:
- Security challenges in Python plugin systems
- Advantages of WebAssembly as a sandboxing technology
- Building the micropython-wasm alpha package
- Implementation details for persistent state and host functions
- Integration with Datasette Agent to execute code via LLMs
The Pimoroni Presto is a programmable display designed to bring digital information to your fingertips. Powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2350 chip, it features a 4" square touchscreen, RGB ambient lighting, and a built-in wireless module. It's available on its own or as a Starter Kit, which includes a controller, sensors, and accessories. Presto can display calendar updates, weather reports, photos, or even generative art. It's programmable with both C/C++ and MicroPython and is fully assembled, requiring no soldering.
Program embedded devices with natural language. No firmware updates required. ScriptO Studio is a next-generation Integrated Development and Execution Environment (IDEE) for embedded devices running MicroPython.
PycoClaw brings full OpenClaw agent parity to embedded hardware — a MicroPython-powered AI agent that can run on a $5 microcontroller. It features one-click flashing, a full agent loop, hardware control, multi-channel chat, persistent memory, and ScriptOs skills.
PycoClaw is an open-source platform for running AI agents on microcontrollers. It brings OpenClaw workspace-compatible intelligence to embedded devices costing under $5. Built on MicroPython, it supports multi-provider LLM routing, multi-channel chat, tool calling, extensions, over-the-air updates, and battery operation.
Adafruit highlights the development of “pycoClaw,” a fully-featured AI agent implemented in MicroPython and running on a $5 ESP32-S3. This agent boasts capabilities like recursive tool calling, persistent memory using SD card storage, and a touchscreen UI, all built with an async architecture and optimized for performance through C user modules. The project is open-source and supports various hardware platforms, with ongoing development for RP2350, and is showcased alongside other Adafruit news including new product releases, community events, and resources for makers.
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.
An introduction to the ESP32 microcontroller for IoT projects, covering MicroPython and Arduino IDE programming.
A simple shell based file explorer for ESP8266 Micropython based devices ⛺
