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Victorian Cyberpunk: ESP32-Powered Pocket Watch Blends Sci-Fi and Craft

19 Feb 2026 news

A modern silversmith reimagines the pocket watch by fusing Victorian aesthetics and ESP32 tech, inspired by 'The Diamond Age.' Explore the intersection of literature, craftsmanship, and open-source innovation.

#Cyberpunk | #Pocket Watch | #ESP32

Mapping the Shadows: ESP32 and VL53L5CX Turn DIY 3D Scanning Into Reality

15 Feb 2026 news

A new open-source project harnesses the ESP32, VL53L5CX sensor, and IMU to deliver real-time 3D mapping of indoor spaces. We investigate the tech, its accessibility, and the privacy questions it raises.

#3D Mapping | #ESP32 | #Privacy

BreezyBox: Unix Shell Power Comes to ESP32 Microcontrollers

06 Feb 2026 news

BreezyBox brings a BusyBox-style shell and virtual terminal to the ESP32, offering Unix-like command-line tools, app installation, and more for microcontroller enthusiasts.

#BreezyBox | #ESP32 | #Unix

ESP32 Espionage: Everyday Gadgets, Extraordinary Hacks

31 Jan 2026 news

Hackers are transforming everyday devices with the ESP32, turning WiFi into a tool for both detection and communication. From stealthy surveillance to open hardware, explore the hacks that are changing our relationship with technology.

#ESP32 | #Hacking | #Surveillance

Wi-Fi Sleuthing: ESP32 Boards Become Low-Cost Person Sensors

28 Jan 2026 news

A new open-source project, ESPectre, transforms cheap ESP32 Wi-Fi boards into motion sensors that detect people through walls—no cameras, no microphones, just clever signal analysis. Is this the future of smart homes, or a privacy nightmare?

#ESP32 | #motion detection | #privacy concerns

Retro Nixie Tube Gear Indicator: Hacking Motorcycle Tech with Vintage Style

21 Jan 2026 news

A hacker’s innovative project combines a classic Nixie tube display with modern microcontrollers and smart diagnostics, offering motorcyclists a stylish and universal way to track their gears.

#Nixie Tube | #ESP32 | #Motorcycle Gear

Brainwaves on a Budget: Open-Source EEG and the DIY Hacker Revolution

11 Jan 2026 news

A hacker-friendly EEG board for the ESP32 is opening up brainwave experimentation for personal and educational use, offering open schematics and firmware—if you're ready to build your own and dive into the code.

#EEG | #Open-source | #ESP32

ESP32's Hidden UI Power: Investigating the Roo_Display Revolution

10 Jan 2026 news

Roo_display is shaking up the ESP32 scene with a robust, flexible library for creating modern user interfaces. We investigate its origins, capabilities, and the impact it could have on embedded projects everywhere.

#ESP32 | #roo_display | #User Interface

Xcc700: ESP32-S3's Self-Hosted C Compiler Breaks New Ground

30 Dec 2025 news

Xcc700 is a minimalist C compiler that runs directly on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, challenging traditional toolchains and hinting at a future where embedded devices can compile their own code.

#Xcc700 | #ESP32 | #Embedded Development

Cracking the ESP32: Inside the Battle to Expose Bluetooth’s Secrets

30 Dec 2025 news

A researcher at Chaos Communication Congress reveals how he reverse engineered the ESP32’s Bluetooth libraries, unlocking new possibilities for security research and transparency in wireless tech.

#Bluetooth security | #ESP32 | #reverse engineering