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Using ESP32 without opening appliances
5 ESP32 projects that make dumb appliances smart without opening them up

Smarter appliances without voiding the warranty.

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Edge AI on the Raspberry Pi 5 made me realize this SBC can replace cloud models for half my projects

Even my Raspberry Pi 5 can host useful AI models

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You, too, can build this ESP32 e-ink display that shows the planes flying over your home

No more running into the garden.

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The Raspberry Pi’s biggest problem isn't performance anymore, it's everything you have to buy around it

A Raspberry Pi setup requires a lot more than just the SBC

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A single roll of PETG has fixed more things around my house than my entire toolbox

I've worked on more home fixes with PETG than any filament or power tool

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This project turns your ESP32 CYD into a pixel aquarium with ~100 species of life
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This ESP32 CYD project turns your display into a Flock camera scanner

It also has a cute mascot.

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I 3D-printed custom ESP32 cases, and my projects finally look finished

Custom 3D-printed ESP32 cases fit my DIY smart devices and help them survive outdoors

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I gave my 3D printer a Docker-based spotter, and I stopped wasting filament on failures

My 3D printer now pauses itself when a print starts failing, and I haven't wasted filament since.

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This cool Raspberry Pi project turns Telegram photos and voice messages into framed pictures

Perfect for those who struggle with modern tech.

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Someone made a sleek Raspberry Pi scrolling ticker, and it shows current sports results

It also has some nice animations.

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The 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 is the only SBC I'd tell a beginner to buy right now

The 1GB Raspberry Pi 5 delivers everything you need for simple DIY projects

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5 things I 3D printed for my home lab that fixed problems I'd been living with

A 3D printer was a surprisingly useful investment for my home lab

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The reason my Home Assistant ESP32s kept crashing isn't what you'd expect

It's important to know the limitations of your project boards

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My Raspberry Pi runs my self-hosted tools 24/7 for less than the cost of a coffee subscription

A tiny Raspberry Pi sits in my network, hosting documents, passwords, and media while sipping power all day.

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Pi-hole is the Raspberry Pi project everyone tells beginners to build first, and I think it's the wrong one

Start with single container projects to learn flashing, Linux basics and Docker before you touch network plumbing.

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The Raspberry Pi 5 has become so expensive that my cheap DDR3 SBCs make more sense for most projects

Old DDR3 single-board computers actually beat the Raspberry Pi on price

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You, too, can make this ESP32 air quality detector that works with Home Assistant

It can last a long time on one charge.

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I used an ESP32 to map my Wi-Fi dead zones instead of walking around with my phone

A spare board did the walking.

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4 ESP32 projects that need nothing more than the board and a USB cable

You don't need extra sensors just to build a couple of ESP32 projects

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