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The ESP32 can't run Linux, not enough resources to run it, not even small ones such as OpenWRT and the like. You probably would be interested in something like
by squarefoot 3y ago
The ESP32 can't run Linux, not enough resources to run it, not even small ones such as OpenWRT and the like.
You probably would be interested in something like the (now sadly dormant/dead) Pocket Popcorn Computer.
https://pocket.popcorncomputer.com/ https://pocket.popcorncomputer.com/
https://community.popcorncomputer.com/ https://community.popcorncomputer.com/
I'd love to see them, or some other company, resurrecting the concept.
- anigbrowl 3y agoLife comes at you fast https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/28339/episode-623-how-to-run-linux-on-an-esp32 https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element1... Still agree it's not a great idea for any practical purpose when once could just use an RPi instead. TBH one of the reasons I enjoy the ESP32 is not having to think about an operating system; it reminds me of hacking around on 8 bit home computers in the 1980s, only better.
- squarefoot 3y agoI knew that someone did that (not the link you posted though) but I meant real world usable applications. Someone also managed to run Linux on a 8bit AVR microcontroller by writing a 32bit ARM emulator then adding an old SIMM memory module and a SD card for storage. Not real world usable as well, but that one brings the "because we can" concept to new levels:) https://dmitry.gr/?r=05.Projects&proj=07.+Linux+on+8bit https://dmitry.gr/?r=05.Projects&proj=07.+Linux+on+8bit
- matheusmoreira 3y agoLooks really good but has the same silicone push button keyboard as the others...