Hi everyone,
You might remember that a rather short while ago we launched ESP RainMaker, Espressif’s end-to-end platform which enables makers to realize their IoT ideas faster and without the hassle of managing the infrastructure involved in this process. Today, we are pleased to announce that we have recently added a number of features to this platform. So, ESP RainMaker now supports ESP32 too, on top of ESP32-S2, with which our end-to-end platform was initially launched. It also supports BLE-based Wi-Fi provisioning for ESP32. Another new feature is the recently-released, third-party voice integrations with Alexa and Google Voice Assistant skills, which enable your ESP RainMaker-based devices to be controlled with voice commands.
Furthermore, the newly-introduced support for OTA firmware upgrades will allow you to remotely upgrade the firmware of your devices by using the ESP RainMaker command line interface. We have also released resources for Android and iOS smartphone applications, so that you can customize your projects as per your requirements. Finally, a VSCode extension with which you can control ESP RainMaker-based devices is also available now. Stay tuned for more ESP RainMaker features that are coming up shortly!
Another piece of news I would like to highlight is Espressif’s first quarterly donation to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. This year we started a wildlife protection program, in an effort to raise public awareness of the current climate crisis and the natural habitat’s encroachment by humans in recent decades. In July 2020, we donated to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ the proceeds from the three development boards included in this initiative so far:
ESP32-Vaquita-DSPG, ESP32-S2-Saola-1, and ESP32-S2-Kaluga-1.
So, we would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all the developers who have purchased the above-mentioned products and made our first donation possible. We greatly appreciate your contribution to our wildlife protection program and we look forward to welcoming more and more supporters in the future!
Other topics you can read about in this month’s newsletter include:
- ESP32-PICO-V3-ZERO, also known as the “Alexa Connect Kit (ACK) module with Espressif”, which provides an easy way for customers to build Alexa-compatible devices;
- TDK SmartBug™ (MD-42688-P), which is a multi-sensor wireless module that leverages Espressif’s powerful ESP32 SoC, as well as TDK’s MEMS sensors and algorithms for a wide range of IoT applications;
- WT-32-SC01, which is an ESP32-based development board with a colour display that has recently been launched by Wireless-Tag Technology Co. Ltd;
- A fantastic offer by the ESP32-powered obniz platform, which gives the relevant operating system for free to one device per obniz account.
Hope you enjoy reading this month’s newsletter. Keep sending us your messages and requests on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. We try to respond to all of your messages as quickly as possible!
Best wishes,John Lee.Senior Customer Support Officer
Alexa Connect Kit Module with Espressif Released#
ESP32-PICO-V3-ZERO, which is also known as the “Alexa Connect Kit (ACK) module with Espressif”, provides an easy way for developers to build Alexa-compatible devices, without worrying about managing cloud services, writing an Alexa Skill, phone applications or complex device firmware. It provides Alexa connectivity and supports features like Frustration-Free Setup and Amazon Dash Replenishment.
SmartBug: ESP32-based All-in-One Wireless Sensor Module#
TDK SmartBug™ (MD-42688-P) is a module that leverages the power of Espressif’s flagship SoC, ESP32, while also combining six sensors, a powerful wireless (BLE) MCU, seven algorithm-driven features and a rechargeable battery, all in a small enclosure. Furthermore, SmartBug comes with the option of an Add-On board that includes a Wi-Fi module, an SD card slot and an ultrasonic sensor from TDK.
New Color Display for ESP32 by Wireless-Tag Technology Co. Ltd#
WT-32-SC01 is an ESP32-based development board with a touch screen, which has recently been launched by Wireless-Tag Technology Co. Ltd. Leveraging the power of ESP32, the WT-32-SC01 development board is capable of processing full-colour high-resolution images and JPEG decoding.
Fantastic Offer by ESP32-based Platform Obniz#
Nearly a year ago, Japanese IoT company Cambrian Robotics Inc. released the obniz development board, operating system and cloud services, all of which are based on Espressif’s ESP32-WROOM-32. ObnizOS is the specific software that runs on the obniz development board, enabling its operation via APIs over the obniz cloud. ObnizOS is now available to one device per account for free!
Originally published at https://mailchi.mp.