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Open-source ESP32 desktop controlled by mouse runs in a terminal
Original: This open-source mouse-controlled ESP32 desktop runs within the terminal
A new open-source project puts a mouse-controlled desktop environment on an ESP32 microcontroller, running entirely within a terminal. It shows how far low-cost hobby hardware can be pushed, offering a lightweight graphical interface without a full PC. Makers and embedded developers are sharing the project as an example of creative terminal-based engineering.
Why now: The novelty of running an interactive desktop on a cheap microcontroller appeals to the maker and embedded developer community.
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