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ZClaw is an OpenClaw-compatible AI agent framework designed for ESP32 microcontrollers, fitting within an 888KB firmware budget. It connects to cloud LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, or Ollama) via Telegram, enabling natural language control of GPIO pins, sensors, and scheduled tasks on a $5 chip. The walkthrough covers flashing and provisioning ZClaw on an ESP32-C3, wiring a basic LED circuit, and extending the project with a custom TFT display tool. While functional and novel, the author notes it's more of a fun experiment than a production-ready solution.

This $5 Chip Can Run A Full OpenClaw AI Agent (zclaw)

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