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DIY $6 ESP32 Device Outperforms IKEA, Released as Open Source
Original: $6 and an ESP32: Beating IKEA and Open Sourcing it
A maker has built a $6 device around an ESP32 microcontroller that reportedly outperforms a comparable IKEA product, and has released the design as open source. The project is drawing wide attention online, with commenters praising the low cost, the decision to share it freely, and the idea that hobbyist hardware can beat a major retailer's offering.
Why now: The combination of an extremely low cost, better performance than a big-brand product, and a free open-source release appeals strongly to the maker and tech communities.
Evidence
- $6 and an ESP32: Beating IKEA and Open Sourcing it · FEATURE. · 236.5K
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