Jenny List writes that the Cheap Yellow Display (CYD), an ESP32-based board with a resistive touchscreen and SD card slot, can be used to browse Wikipedia offline. By utilizing Kiwix builds processed into a custom format for the ESP32's browser firmware, users can store vast amounts of knowledge on a modern SD card without needing an active network connection.
- Alun Morris developed the project which allows browsing entire offline Wikipedia databases.
- The device is particularly useful for enthusiasts focused on off-grid living or offline data access.
- This builds upon previous work by Morris involving an ESP32 web browser.
zclaw is a personal AI assistant running on an ESP32, backed by Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter. It allows for monitoring and control of connected devices via Telegram, scheduling tasks, and creating custom tools, all within an 888KB footprint.
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Dog is a chess program for ESP32 microcontrollers, licensed under the MIT license.