Open Source Embedded Projects

A firmware replacement for DIY SpaceMouse devices using the RP2040 microcontroller and TLx493D magnetic sensor. It provides native 3DConnexion driver support by emulating the official USB protocol, enabling smooth 5DOF navigation in 3D software like Fusion360 and Blender.

An Arduino-based project for the ESP32-S3 that displays real-time vehicle telemetry like turbo boost, gear position, and temperatures on the Alfa Romeo Giulia's instrument cluster. It utilizes dual CAN bus controllers to bridge high-speed engine data and low-speed dashboard display signals, leveraging FreeRTOS for multi-core processing.

A DIY battery monitoring device based on the ATmega328P microcontroller for tracking the State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) of lithium batteries. It integrates the BQ27441 fuel gauge and BQ24075 charger ICs to provide real-time battery diagnostics via LED indicators.

A comprehensive firmware for ESP32-based portable gaming consoles featuring a 128x64 OLED display. It includes classic games, a web-based configuration interface, and system utilities like a LittleFS file manager and a calculator.

An ESP32-based firmware for controlling Charlton & Jenrick fireplaces using a CC1101 433 MHz transceiver. It supports multiple RF modulation profiles (2-FSK and ASK/OOK) and integrates with Home Assistant via MQTT while offering a standalone web interface.

A 4x10 gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard powered by the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040). It features a large 2.08-inch SH1122 OLED display and utilizes QMK firmware for extensive customization.

An automotive-grade Rear Body Control Module for Formula Student racing, based on the NXP S32K344 microcontroller. It utilizes an AUTOSAR-compliant Model-Based Design (MBD) workflow for power management, telemetry, and vehicle diagnostics.

A demonstration project showcasing Embedded Swift on the ESP32-C6 microcontroller. It features a rotating 3D cube animation on an OLED display using the U8g2 library and I2C communication within the ESP-IDF framework.

A comprehensive DIY project for building ESP32-based environmental sensors and cameras integrated with Home Assistant via the ESPHome framework. It covers hardware selection, 3D casing design, wiring, and non-linear calibration to ensure accurate readings despite internal heat generation.

An internet-connected weather station application for the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD). It features a 3-day forecast using the OpenWeather API, displaying weather icons and data on a 2.8-inch TFT screen. The project utilizes LittleFS for asset storage and the TFT_eSPI library for high-performance graphics.

A collection of example projects demonstrating interactive map displays on ESP32 microcontrollers using the 0015__map_tiles component and LVGL. These projects showcase features like GPS navigation, LoRa communication, and SD card-based tile loading across various development boards.

A high-performance Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator ported to the ESP32, capable of running games at native speeds with full audio. It leverages FreeRTOS for concurrent CPU and APU emulation and supports various memory mappers covering approximately 79% of the NES library.

A DIY portable walkie-talkie based on the ESP32-S3 that leverages embedded neural networks for hands-free communication. It features automatic voice detection and keyword recognition using the ESP-SR framework, alongside a visual interface for animations and text-based conversation display.

A multi-system game emulator firmware for the M5Stack Cardputer based on the ESP32-S3. It supports ten classic consoles including NES, Game Boy, and Mega Drive, featuring optimized memory management to run within 256 KB of RAM and integrated support for the Cardputer's keyboard and SD card storage.

Rust-based firmware for the EchoKit ESP32-S3 voice interaction device. It utilizes the ESP-IDF framework to provide voice processing, display management, and network connectivity for AI-driven hardware applications.

An end-to-end platform for deploying state-of-the-art AI voice agents on ESP32-S3 hardware. It utilizes a Deno-based edge server to bridge microcontrollers with APIs from OpenAI, Gemini, and Eleven Labs, featuring Opus audio compression and Secure WebSockets for low-latency speech-to-speech interaction.

A versatile Sub-GHz radio frequency tool for the ESP32 platform using the CC1101 transceiver. It enables reading, replaying, and storing signals across 315, 433, 868, and 915 MHz frequencies, supporting protocols like Princeton, KeeLoq, and StarLine.

An open-source firmware for ESP32-S3 microcontrollers that replicates and extends the functionality of the Bus Pirate hardware tool. It provides an interactive CLI for sniffing, sending, and scripting various digital and radio protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Sub-GHz.

An ESP32-based wireless e-ink display designed to track and showcase GitHub contribution streaks. Utilizing the Lilygo T5 development board, the project features ultra-low power consumption for months of battery life and a captive portal for easy WiFi configuration.

A flexible, low-cost ROM replacement for retro computers based on Raspberry Pi RP2350 or STM32F4 microcontrollers. It emulates 24-pin and 28-pin ROMs with software-defined chip selects and supports serving multiple images simultaneously from a single device.

An ESP32-based signal intelligence platform for RF analysis, signal generation, and manipulation. It utilizes multiple NRF24 and CC1101 radio modules to provide versatile frequency coverage and is compatible with HackRF One for extended range up to 6 GHz.

Wally is a bilingual voice-powered AI companion built on the ESP32 platform using the ESP-IDF framework. It features offline voice wake-up, real-time LLM-driven conversations via the XiaoZhi platform, and visual feedback through an LVGL-powered OLED display.

An automated system for winding BLDC motors using a four-motor configuration and an STM32G431CBU6 master controller. The project includes high-level Python control scripts, YAML-based configuration for motor kinematics, and a Godot-based simulation environment.

This project transforms standard USB keyboards into wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices using the ESP32-S3's native USB-OTG hardware. It features multi-device switching for up to three paired hosts and utilizes the NimBLE stack for low-latency HID report forwarding.

A high-performance ESP-IDF driver for FLIR Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging cameras. It provides full support for VoSPI frame capture and CCI camera control, optimized for ESP32 and ESP32-S3 microcontrollers.

A Zephyr-based firmware for the PineTime and P8 smartwatches. It provides a complete open-source operating environment featuring BLE time synchronization, LVGL-powered graphics, and over-the-air firmware updates via MCUBoot.

A project demonstrating the development of a feature phone user interface using the Zig programming language and the LVGL graphics library. It targets the PinePhone running Apache NuttX RTOS while providing a WebAssembly-based simulation environment for rapid UI development in the browser.

A comprehensive racing steering wheel and dashboard system based on the STM32F407 and FreeRTOS. It supports real-time CAN bus data acquisition for Formula Student race cars and integrates with PC simulators via USB HID and Simhub.

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.