Take the ESP32-CAM, a board that started appearing on the market in early 2019. On paper, the thing is amazing: an ESP32 with support for a camera and an SD card, all for less than $10.

Just like its rivals, the ESP32 doesn’t support an operating system, and you’ll have to program the device using a code editor/IDE if you want it to perform a specific function. Don't be ...

However, [bor0] has built a virtual machine that runs on the ESP32, allowing for dynamic program updates to happen. The code is inspired by the CHIP-8, a relatively ancient interpreter that had ...

Plus, the ESP32 even has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality built into every board. Once you have the necessary components, it’s time to wire, assemble, and program your weather station.

So I can definitely see the appeal of the simple PDA that Ashtf is developing. It’s a pocket-sized device with an E Ink display, a thumb keyboard, and simple software that’s currently designed for ...