Hi everyone,
May has been a busy and exciting month for all of us at Espressif! Our 2020 online and offline courses, based on ESP-Jumpstart, have just been released. These courses are part of our outreach program for Chinese graduates and final-year College students who are interested in pursuing an engineering career. We want to introduce them to the world of engineering through ESP32, while showing them the diverse career opportunities the Espressif is able to offer. In response to our uncertain times, the online part of our program has been especially designed as an all-inclusive learning opportunity for Chinese graduates either within the country or abroad, since their physical presence is not required for the completion of the course.
We believe that ESP-Jumpstart is the ideal platform for our outreach program, because it simplifies the process of building ESP32-based products. ESP-Jumpstart provides the optimal solution to getting started with product development. It is a comprehensive guide for developers, which helps them quickly achieve the conversion of their ideas into products. ESP-Jumpstart is based on Espressif’s IoT Development Framework, ESP-IDF, and discusses all the necessary steps and best practices for product development in a simple, well-structured and user-friendly way.
On a similar note, our German-speaking friends and supporters will be pleased to know that the Franzis
Maker Kit for ESP32 has just been released. This maker kit contains everything you need to get started with microcontroller technology using our flagship SoC, ESP32. An ESP32 development board along with all the necessary components are included in this kit, so you can start implementing your own applications right away!
Other topics you can read about in this month’s newsletter include:
- The launching of ESP Apple HomeKit ADK, with which makers can now prototype non-commercial smart-home accessories with the open-source ESP Apple HomeKit Accessory Development Kit (ADK).
- The release of ESP Module, a powerful all-in-one device for microcontroller-based projects, which has been made by the US American start-up, Edge Devices.
- ESP_8_BIT, a new gadget with which you can enjoy Atari 8-bit computers, NES and SMS game consoles on your TV, with only an ESP32 and a sense of nostalgia.
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
ESP Apple HomeKit ADK Launched#
HomeKit is a framework developed by Apple for controlling and communicating with connected accessories in a userʼs smart home, where iOS devices are being operated. The ESP Apple HomeKit ADK is a port of Apple’s open-source HomeKit ADK, which can be used on ESP32 and ESP32-S2 for a number of AIoT projects.
Powerful ESP Module by Edge Devices#
The US American start-up, Edge Devices, has chosen Espressif’s ESP32-DevKitC-D32 for its new “ESP Module”, an all-in-one device for microcontroller-based projects. ESP32-DevKitC-D32 is actually based on the ESP32-WROOM-32D module. This way, makers who prefer a lightweight architecture can enjoy all the benefits of the ESP32 technology, which lies at the heart of the ESP Module.
ESP_8_BIT: Serving Some ESP32-based Nostalgia#
When all you need is a little escape from today’s disconcerting reality, ESP_8_BIT is the gadget you should turn to! With Rossum’s new creation, you can enjoy Atari 8-bit computers, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Sega Master System (SMS) game consoles on your television with nothing more than an ESP32 and a sense of nostalgia.
Originally published at https://mailchi.mp.