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Discussion around ESP32 is centering on practical maker projects and new hardware boards, including a distributed computer built from three cheap ESP32s and several ESP32-P4-based devices. The headlines also highlight creative ESP32-S3 applications like Claude Code token monitoring and a touchscreen security key.

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Also known as esp32-s2·esp32-s3·esp32-c2·esp32-c3·esp32-c5

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Key Takeaway ESP32 is showing up in increasingly capable DIY devices, from clustered computing projects to touchscreen security and display-friendly new boards.
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ESP32 is showing up in increasingly capable DIY devices, from clustered computing projects to touchscreen security and display-friendly new boards.

Discussion around ESP32 is centering on practical maker projects and new hardware boards, including a distributed computer built from three cheap ESP32s and several ESP32-P4-based devices. The headlines also highlight creative ESP32-S3 applications like Claude Code token monitoring and a touchscreen security key.

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Top 3 signals · ESP32 is showing up in increasingly capable DIY devices
XDA-Developers · 2h ago
I built a distributed computer with three cheap ESP32 boards using a feature most people ignore
CNX Software · 8d ago
ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding)
CNX Software · 10d ago
ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C5 board features Raspberry Pi-compatible MIPI connectors for official displays and camera modules

Broader ESP32 coverage

Other ESP32 activity — not part of the “ESP32 is showing up in increasingly capable DIY devices” story
CNX Software · 10h ago
Clawdmeter – A DIY ESP32-S3 desk dashboard for Claude Code token usage monitoring

Briefing Findings · ESP32 is showing up in increasingly capable DIY devices

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Cluster size Three cheap ESP32 boards
Dashboard purpose Claude Code token usage monitoring
Security key display 2-inch touchscreen
Board connectors Raspberry Pi-compatible MIPI connectors

What to Watch

  • Track official ESP32-P4 plus ESP32-C5 board announcements for display and camera module support details. CNX Software
  • Look for follow-up builds from makers using ESP32-S3 dashboards and clustered ESP32 setups. XDA-Developers

What Changed

  • I built a distributed computer with three cheap ESP32 boards using a feature most people ignore XDA-Developers
  • ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding) CNX Software
  • ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C5 board features Raspberry Pi-compatible MIPI connectors for official displays and camera modules CNX Software
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CNX Software · 3 articles
XDA-Developers · 1 article

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cnx-software.com

T-Display-P4 smartphone-like devkit features ESP32-P4 MCU, ESP32-C6 wireless SoC, and SX1262/LR2021 LoRa transceiver - CNX Software

LILYGO T-Display-P4 is a feature-rich ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6 devkit, but with a smartphone-like design and support for GPS, Ethernet, and LoRaWAN through

45d ago Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)
cnx-software.com

DIY ESP32-S3 Internet radio features Winamp-styled user interface - CNX Software

Volos Projects recently showcased an easy-to-reproduce, inexpensive DIY ESP32-S3 Internet radio based on a Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-1.54 development board

46d ago Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)
xda-developers.com

Someone built a full 360° sonar on an ESP32, and the code is simpler than you'd think

Making the 'ping' noises with your mouth is optional.

7d ago Simon Batt
tomshardware.com

Tiny credit card computer includes eInk screen and is just 1mm thick — Muxcard is powered by the ESP32-C3 microcontroller

Prototype plans are on GitHub where the maker encourages experimentation, modification, and non-commercial use.

4d ago Mark Tyson
xda-developers.com

Your smart home needs both an ESP32 and Raspberry Pi 5, not one or the other

Don't pick one; use them together

7d ago Samir Makwana
xda-developers.com

I ran Espressif's OpenClaw-inspired AI agent on an ESP32 with my self-hosted LLM, and it actually works

ESP-Claw turns your ESP32 into a full fledged AI agent, with web search and Telegram support.

7d ago Adam Conway

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CNX Software 3 articles

Tracking: Clawdmeter – A DIY ESP32-S3 desk dashboard for Claude Code token usage monitoring / ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding)

Clawdmeter – A DIY ESP32-S3 desk dashboard for Claude Code token usage monitoring ESP32-P4 security key features 2-inch touchscreen, 3,000+ password capacity (Crowdfunding)
+1 more ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C5 board features Raspberry Pi-compatible MIPI connectors for official displays and camera modules
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