Waveshare has released an ESP32-S3 development kit featuring a 1.85-inch round touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microphone, and optional battery/speaker. It's aimed at audio-focused projects like smart speakers and HMIs.
The long-awaited Pebble Time 2 is relaunching as the Core Time 2, featuring a 1.5-inch color e-paper display, metal frame, heart rate monitor, and a significant upgrade with a touchscreen. It will be available for pre-order at $229 with a 30-day battery life and is set to ship in December 2025.
In this guide, you'll learn how to use the LVGL (Light and Versatile Graphics Library) with the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display board (ESP32-2432S028R). This development board features a 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen LCD, microSD card interface, RGB LED, and more.
Discusses HID over I2C, an underappreciated HID standard used in laptops. Explains that I2C-HID is used for touchpads, touchscreens, and sensor hubs. Distinguishes I2C-HID from non-HID I2C devices and explains its benefits. Describes the author's experience with using I2C-HID for a laptop touchpad project.
