An overview of ESPConnect, a free self-hosted web utility used to manage and flash ESP32 microcontrollers. The tool provides detailed hardware profiling for various MCU models, allows for advanced partition management, and enables flashing firmware or creating system backups through filesystem access. It also includes essential debugging features like an NVS Inspector and a Serial Monitor.
- Detailed hardware profile generation (MAC address, memory, clock speeds)
- Partition layout modification and flash backup capabilities
- File system support including SPIFFS, LittleFS, and FATFS
- Debugging via UART logs and session history tracking
- Easy deployment on Proxmox using LXC scripts
- Detailed hardware profile generation (MAC address, memory, clock speeds)
- Partition layout modification and flash backup capabilities
- File system support including SPIFFS, LittleFS, and FATFS
- Debugging via UART logs and session history tracking
- Easy deployment on Proxmox using LXC scripts
The MeshCore development team announces a formal split within the project following internal disputes regarding brand ownership and the use of AI-generated code.
A former team member is accused of attempting to claim the MeshCore trademark and rebranding components using "vibe coded" AI tools without team consensus. The core team clarifies that the only official source of truth remains the GitHub repository and has launched meshcore.io to serve as the new central hub for firmware, documentation, and community engagement.
Main points:
- Internal conflict regarding trademark filings and brand control.
- Dispute over the use of AI-generated code versus human-crafted software.
- Transition of official resources to the meshcore.io domain.
- Introduction of the core development team members responsible for future updates.
A former team member is accused of attempting to claim the MeshCore trademark and rebranding components using "vibe coded" AI tools without team consensus. The core team clarifies that the only official source of truth remains the GitHub repository and has launched meshcore.io to serve as the new central hub for firmware, documentation, and community engagement.
Main points:
- Internal conflict regarding trademark filings and brand control.
- Dispute over the use of AI-generated code versus human-crafted software.
- Transition of official resources to the meshcore.io domain.
- Introduction of the core development team members responsible for future updates.
ESPConnect is a web-based tool for flashing, inspecting, and managing the filesystem of ESP32 boards, offering a simplified alternative to traditional IDEs.
A web-based flasher for various devices, including M5Stack, LilyGO, CYD, and custom boards. It provides instructions for entering download mode and selecting firmware for flashing.
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.
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".
This page provides step-by-step instructions for flashing the Spotify Car Thing with the Thing Labs OS using the Terbium webpage. It includes instructions for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Meshtastic is an off-grid mesh network for short messages, but its use is limited by the need for a phone app or web UI. The T-Deck offers a standalone solution, though it has its issues. The article covers the installation and use of the experimental T-Deck UI firmware, its limitations, and community reactions.
Desk Thing: The Discord Thing, Trello Thing, The Weather Thing, The Macro Thing, Just not The Car Thing anymore. An alternative OS for the Spotify Car Thing allowing community-made apps.
Features of the LilyGo T-Embed CC1101 board, including the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U module, 16MB flash, 8MB PSRAM, 320x170 screen, CC1101 SubGHZ, and PN532 NFC module. CapibaraZero firmware supports this board from version 0.5.1 onwards.
