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Newest ESP32 microcontroller can now run Linux
Original: The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's latest ESP32 chip can reportedly run Linux, putting the low-cost microcontroller line in territory once reserved for single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. Enthusiasts are weighing what this means for hobbyist electronics: the ESP32 has long been the go-to for simple connected projects, and native Linux support could let it handle more complex software on the same cheap hardware.
Why now: A very cheap microcontroller gaining Linux capability blurs the line with the Raspberry Pi, exciting the maker and embedded systems community.
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