Meshtastic is an open-source mesh networking platform designed to facilitate decentralized, long-range, and ad-hoc communication. This article provides a full guide on how to get started, covering its features, use cases, compatible hardware, and setup instructions.
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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