Open Source Embedded Projects

A MicroPython library for controlling WS2812B and SK6812 LEDs on the Raspberry Pi Pico. It leverages the RP2040's Programmable I/O (PIO) and DMA capabilities to provide efficient, non-blocking LED control for both RGB and RGBW strips.

A portable datalogger for UART-based devices featuring micro-SD storage with FatFs and an OLED display. It supports automatic baud rate detection, 3.3V/5V logic levels, and USB-C connectivity for data access and charging.

OBJEX Link is a modular IoT development platform designed for sustainability, repairability, and ease of recycling. It features a unique two-part architecture comprising a mainboard and interchangeable modules, allowing for rapid prototyping and customization. The project supports various hardware iterations, including versions based on the ESP32-C3 microcontroller.

An ESP32-based open-source universal remote firmware utilizing the Arduino framework and LVGL for its graphical user interface. It supports device control via Infrared, Bluetooth Low Energy keyboard emulation, and MQTT for smart home integration, featuring a cross-platform simulator for desktop-based UI development.

A comprehensive firmware for ESP32 and STM32F4 microcontrollers that provides a customizable touchscreen UI controlled via MQTT. It utilizes the LVGL graphics library to drive various commodity displays, enabling home automation control through a flexible JSONL-based configuration.

An open-source Rust implementation of a FIDO2 security key. It runs as a Tock OS application or a standalone library, targeting Nordic nRF52840-based hardware to provide secure, hardware-backed authentication.

A feature-rich open-source smartwatch based on the STM32F411CEU6 microcontroller. It utilizes FreeRTOS for task management and LVGL v8.2 for its graphical user interface, supporting health tracking, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth connectivity.

A comprehensive educational series for children to learn Python programming using the BBC micro:bit development board. It covers fundamental concepts from basic I/O and data types to advanced topics like classes and unit testing using MicroPython.

A MicroPython-based web server framework for Raspberry Pi Pico, ESP8266, and ESP32 microcontrollers. It provides a browser-based interface to execute Python functions remotely, serve dynamic content, and manage files, with specific optimizations for memory-constrained devices.

An ESP32-based firmware for displaying 24-bit BMP images on a Waveshare 7-color e-Paper module. It features a REST API to receive image URLs over WiFi, stores them in SPIFFS, and renders them on the display using the Arduino framework.

A PID-controlled reflow oven controller built for the ESP32 using MicroPython and the LVGL graphics library. It features a touch-screen interface for selecting solder profiles, real-time temperature monitoring via thermocouple amplifiers, and remote configuration via FTP.

The official firmware for Trezor hardware wallets, supporting both the Trezor Model T and Trezor One. It features a modular architecture including a MicroPython-based core for modern devices and a legacy C implementation, backed by custom cryptographic and storage libraries.

A portable, self-contained computer powered by the ESP32-S3 and MicroPython, designed for music synthesis, graphics, and coding. It features a dedicated 120-voice synthesizer engine, multi-layer GPU support, and integrated LVGL for user interface elements. The system boots directly into a Python prompt, providing a distraction-free environment for creative programming.

X-Knob is an open-source smart knob project featuring a brushless motor for haptic feedback and a circular LCD for a dynamic UI. It is built using the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, the LVGL graphics library, and the X-TRACK UI framework, supporting features like MQTT integration for Home Assistant and Surface Dial functionality.

An open-source GPS bicycle computer featuring offline maps, real-time track recording, and GPX export. It is built on the high-performance AT32F435 microcontroller and utilizes the LVGL V8 library for a sophisticated graphical interface, supported by custom page management and data distribution frameworks.

An open-source AI chatbot firmware for ESP32 microcontrollers that enables voice interaction using large language models like Qwen and DeepSeek. It features offline wake-up, streaming ASR/TTS, and utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for IoT device control and cloud-side capability expansion.

An open-source keyboard firmware built on the Zephyr Real Time Operating System. It provides a modern, wireless-first platform for mechanical keyboards, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy, split configurations, and extensive customization through a modular system of shields and behaviors.

A lightweight Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) library for Arduino based on the NimBLE stack. It provides a resource-efficient alternative to the standard Bluedroid-based BLE library for ESP32 and Nordic nRF5 series microcontrollers, significantly reducing flash and RAM usage.

A port of the Apache NimBLE Bluetooth 5.0 stack for the RT-Thread RTOS. It provides full Host and Controller layer support for Nordic nRF51 and nRF52 series microcontrollers, as well as a Host-only mode for external controllers via HCI UART.

An open-source modular Test and Measurement platform centered around an STM32F769 ARM Cortex-M7 MCU. It provides a complete hardware and software framework for modular power supplies and data acquisition, supporting visual programming via EEZ Flow, SCPI commands, and MicroPython scripting.

A custom MicroPython firmware deployment specifically designed for the Monocle AR glasses. It integrates the Nordic nRF52832 SoC with support for Bluetooth LE, FPGA-driven displays, and camera modules using the LittleFS file system and Nordic SoftDevice.

A MicroPython library for quad 7-segment LED display modules using the TM1637 LED driver. It provides a comprehensive API for controlling brightness, displaying numbers, hex values, temperatures, and scrolling text on various microcontroller platforms.

A collection of MicroPython drivers for various Waveshare e-Paper displays, supporting a wide range of screen sizes and color configurations. The library provides an interface for controlling these displays using SPI or UART on MicroPython-compatible hardware, including support for partial and full refreshes.

An open-source MicroPython-based firmware and hardware project for the mPython (掌控板) educational board. Powered by the ESP32 dual-core microcontroller, it provides a Python 3 compatible environment designed for STEAM education and maker projects.

Lua RTOS is a real-time operating system for embedded systems, featuring a Lua 5.3 interpreter on top of a FreeRTOS-powered micro-kernel. It provides a hardware abstraction layer for ESP32, ESP8266, and PIC32MZ platforms, allowing for programming via Lua or a block-based IDE.

A Python SDK for edge AI vision and audio applications targeting Sipeed's MaixCAM and MaixCAM2 hardware. It provides high-level APIs for NPU-accelerated AI models, image processing, and peripheral control on RISC-V and ARM-based embedded systems.

A full-featured GPS NMEA-0183 sentence parser written in pure Python 3.x for MicroPython and embedded platforms. It provides robust parsing for various GPS messages, including position, time, and satellite data, with specific support for the PyBoard and ESP32.

A specialized driver that adds OV2640 camera support to MicroPython for the ESP32 family. It enables high-resolution image capture by leveraging PSRAM and provides a Pythonic interface for controlling camera parameters like frame size, quality, and special effects.

A comprehensive MicroPython library for InvenSense MPU9150, MPU9250, and MPU6050 sensors. It features a robust 3D vector class, sensor calibration tools, and support for vehicle-relative coordinate mapping, specifically optimized for the Pyboard and other MicroPython-compatible hardware.

A lightweight, Electron-based editor for MicroPython development. It supports serial communication with microcontrollers to provide an interactive REPL, file system management, and direct code execution.

A dual-core embedded application for the STM32H747I-DISCO board utilizing AzureRTOS (ThreadX) and GUIX. It demonstrates a distributed architecture where the Cortex-M4 manages I2C sensor data and peripherals while the Cortex-M7 handles the graphical user interface and display logic.

A Bluetooth-enabled macro keyboard featuring gesture recognition powered by TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers on an ESP32. It combines capacitive touch sensors, physical buttons, and an OLED display to provide customizable computer control via BLE HID and AutoHotkey integration.

A comprehensive integration project for Ginlong Solis solar inverters, offering ESPHome and Arduino-based firmware to monitor and control inverter status via Modbus RS-485. It supports hardware like the ESP8266 and the Solis S3 WiFi stick, enabling local data export to Home Assistant and InfluxDB.

An embedded GPS tracking system featuring custom hardware and firmware. The project includes a dedicated PCB design and software components for capturing and managing location data.

HydraBus is an open-source multi-tool hardware platform designed for hardware hacking, debugging, and protocol analysis. It supports various firmware configurations including HydraFW, a MicroPython port, and the Black Magic Probe for JTAG/SWD debugging. The platform targets STM32 microcontrollers and provides a versatile interface for interacting with various hardware protocols.

An open-source firmware for the PineTime smartwatch based on the nRF52832 microcontroller. It utilizes FreeRTOS for task management, LVGL for the user interface, and NimBLE for Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. The project provides a complete suite of applications, watch faces, and OTA update capabilities for the PineTime hardware.