Something similar to the Spotify Car Thing, built with a cheap ESP32 Screen. Connects to your Spotify account and displays your currently playing song with its album art.
This article details the various ESP32 series (Classic, S2, S3, C2, C3, C5, C6, H2, H4, and P4), outlining their key features, differences in CPU architecture, wireless capabilities, memory size, and intended applications. It explains the naming conventions and provides a comprehensive overview to help users choose the right ESP32 for their projects.
| **ESP32 Series** | **Key Features** | **Primary Use Cases** |
|---|---|---|
| **ESP32 (Classic)** | Dual-core, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, DAC | Smart home, audio streaming, versatile projects |
| **ESP32-S2** | Single-core, Wi-Fi, USB-OTG, larger ADC | USB gadgets, low-cost IoT, cameras |
| **ESP32-S3** | Dual-core, Wi-Fi, BLE, AI extensions | Performance-focused IoT, AI/ML applications |
| **ESP32-C2** | Single-core RISC-V, Wi-Fi, BLE, low cost | High-volume, low-traffic devices (bulbs, sensors) |
| **ESP32-C3** | Single-core RISC-V, Wi-Fi, BLE, affordable | Battery-powered sensors, basic Arduino replacement |
| **ESP32-C5/C6** | RISC-V, Wi-Fi (C5: Dual-band), BLE, Thread/Zigbee | Advanced connectivity, mesh networks |
| **ESP32-H2/H4** | No Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread/Zigbee, low power | Ultra-low power applications, mesh networks |
| **ESP32-P4** | Ethernet, Dual-core RISC-V, H.264 encoder | Video processing, HMIs, industrial applications |
| **ESP32 Series** | **Key Features** | **Primary Use Cases** |
|---|---|---|
| **ESP32 (Classic)** | Dual-core, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, DAC | Smart home, audio streaming, versatile projects |
| **ESP32-S2** | Single-core, Wi-Fi, USB-OTG, larger ADC | USB gadgets, low-cost IoT, cameras |
| **ESP32-S3** | Dual-core, Wi-Fi, BLE, AI extensions | Performance-focused IoT, AI/ML applications |
| **ESP32-C2** | Single-core RISC-V, Wi-Fi, BLE, low cost | High-volume, low-traffic devices (bulbs, sensors) |
| **ESP32-C3** | Single-core RISC-V, Wi-Fi, BLE, affordable | Battery-powered sensors, basic Arduino replacement |
| **ESP32-C5/C6** | RISC-V, Wi-Fi (C5: Dual-band), BLE, Thread/Zigbee | Advanced connectivity, mesh networks |
| **ESP32-H2/H4** | No Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread/Zigbee, low power | Ultra-low power applications, mesh networks |
| **ESP32-P4** | Ethernet, Dual-core RISC-V, H.264 encoder | Video processing, HMIs, industrial applications |
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Building a community around a cheap ESP32 Display with a touch screen. This display is an ESP32 with a built in 320 x 240 2.8" LCD display with a touch screen called the "ESP32-2432S028R".
An overview of the M5Stack Cardputer, a compact, card-sized portable computer with an ESP32-S3 chip, keyboard, screen, and various peripherals. It's aimed at engineers, developers, and IoT enthusiasts, with support for Python, Arduino, and even a Forth interpreter.
The Cardputer v1.1 is a high-performance card computer for engineers featuring the StampS3A microcontroller, 56-key keyboard, 1.14-inch TFT screen, and various connectivity options for prototyping, industrial control, and IoT projects.
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Meshnology offers a range of IoT and Meshtastic related products including ESP32 LoRa modules, batteries, antennas, development boards, sensors, and cases.
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