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Isn't this the same little chip they're doing a kickstarter for micropython on? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/214379695/micropython-on-the-esp8266-beaut

• okso 11y ago
  It is the same chip. Should we suggest an extra milestone for the Kickstarter for `import 3Dtv` ?
  • bliti 11y ago
    I see the value of having micropython but not of 3Dtv. Not taking anything away from 3Dtv. It should not be used as a reason to increase fundraising in an already complicated project. This is a comment on managing people's (backers) expectations and not on the organizers abilities or ethics.
• nivla 11y ago
  Yes and you can also run Lua, Javascript, Arduino/C on it. However I thought there was already a micropython firmware for it [1]. What extra does this kickstarter bring in? [1] https://learn.adafruit.com/building-and-running-micropython-on-the-esp8266/overview https://learn.adafruit.com/building-and-running-micropython-...
  • gh02t 11y ago
    I believe the purpose of the Kickstarter was to fund first-tier support for the ESP8266, whereas before it had been kind of a side project.
  • SEJeff 11y ago
    A whole lot of testing and functionality. I've used micropython on a few of my esp boards, and while it works, it is exceedingly buggy. I write most of my apps for esp boards in the Arduino IDE in C, which is totally fine, but it is easier to prototype in Python, so I backed it.