Hacker News·1yGuten: A tiny newspaper printer
Guten is a customized thermal printer designed to print a tiny newspaper every morning at 7:00 AM. This newspaper includes the user's daily schedule from Google Calendar, a poem, and current news from the New York Times. The author is gauging interest to see if others would consider buying and using it.
freeCodeCamp·1yIoT Home Automation Project Tutorial
Learn to build a comprehensive IoT home automation system using ESP32 microcontrollers, LEDs, and Servo Motors. The guide covers connecting and configuring components, setting up MQTT communication with a Raspberry Pi acting as both an MQTT broker and a Node.js backend server, managing real-time sensor data using a PostgreSQL database, and creating a live web dashboard for sensor control and data visualization.
Lobsters·1yModular Linux Handheld Computer powered by Open-Source Software
The Comet is a modular handheld Linux computer designed for versatility and customization. Powered by Mechanix OS (based on Debian), it offers extensive compatibility with Raspberry Pi HATs and Click boards, a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 4GB RAM, and a variety of connectivity options. The Comet is designed with an open-source ecosystem in mind, encouraging users to create and share new extensions. It will be available on Kickstarter in early Q1 2025.