# project — Open Hardware Directory

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**70 project listed.**

## E-Paper Home Assistant Dashboard with Entity Tiles

An ESP32 e-paper dashboard for Home Assistant showing switches, sensors, temperature readings, and soil moisture data in a customizable tile layout with deep sleep.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-home-assistant-dashboard-with-entity-tiles) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-home-assistant-dashboard-with-entity-tiles/md)

## E-Paper Weather Station with OpenWeatherMap

A battery-powered e-paper weather display using LILYGO T5 4.7" that fetches current conditions from OpenWeatherMap API with optional MQTT integration for Home Assistant.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-weather-station-with-openweathermap) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-weather-station-with-openweathermap/md)

## E-Paper Clock with Weather Icons

A battery-powered e-paper desk clock showing NTP-synced time, date, weather icons from OpenWeatherMap, and battery voltage on a LILYGO T5 4.7" display with deep sleep.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-clock-with-weather-icons) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-clock-with-weather-icons/md)

## E-Paper Domoticz & Weather Console

An e-paper console combining OpenWeatherMap forecasts with Domoticz home automation sensor data on a LILYGO T5 4.7" display, with configurable device IDX mapping.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-domoticz-weather-console) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/e-paper-domoticz-weather-console/md)

## LoRa APRS Tracker for T-Beam

Full-featured LoRa APRS tracker firmware for the LILYGO T-Beam with GPS beaconing, two-way messaging, weather data, Winlink access, and a complete on-device menu system.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-tracker-for-t-beam) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-tracker-for-t-beam/md)

## LoRa APRS iGate for T-Beam

Open-source LoRa APRS internet gateway firmware for the LILYGO T-Beam that bridges local LoRa tracker packets to the global APRS-IS network with bidirectional Rx/Tx support.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-igate-for-t-beam) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lora-aprs-igate-for-t-beam/md)

## T-Beam Supreme LoRa APRS SOTA Hiking Tracker

A lightweight, multi-day LoRa APRS position tracker built on the LILYGO T-Beam Supreme for SOTA hikers and backcountry adventurers to share real-time GPS coordinates without cellular coverage.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-supreme-lora-aprs-sota-hiking-tracker) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-beam-supreme-lora-aprs-sota-hiking-tracker/md)

## Weather Micro Station for T-Display S3

A modular, high-performance weather display for the LILYGO T-Display S3 showing real-time OpenWeatherMap data with smooth 40 FPS animations, 18 weather icons, and scrolling ticker.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/weather-micro-station-for-t-display-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/weather-micro-station-for-t-display-s3/md)

## Ripple QWERTY LoRa Mesh Messenger on T-Deck

The Ripple QWERTY firmware turns the LILYGO T-Deck into a standalone encrypted LoRa mesh messenger with GPS, offline maps, group chats, and no internet or cellular connection required.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ripple-qwerty-lora-mesh-messenger-on-t-deck) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ripple-qwerty-lora-mesh-messenger-on-t-deck/md)

## YAFC Flip Clock for T-Display S3

An animated flip clock for the LILYGO T-Display S3 with smooth 3-step digit rotation transitions, 12/24-hour modes, and a demo mode that accelerates time to show cascading animations.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/yafc-flip-clock-for-t-display-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/yafc-flip-clock-for-t-display-s3/md)

## NerdMiner v2 Bitcoin Solo Miner

An open-source Bitcoin solo mining curiosity for 20+ ESP32 boards including the LILYGO T-HMI, T-Display S3, and T-Display S3 AMOLED — primarily educational desktop hardware with live mining statistics.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/nerdminer-v2-bitcoin-solo-miner) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/nerdminer-v2-bitcoin-solo-miner/md)

## My TTGO Watch: ESP32 Smartwatch Firmware for T-Watch 2020

The "hedge" GUI framework transforms the LILYGO T-Watch 2020 (V1/V2/V3) into a full-featured smartwatch with watch faces, step counting, Gadgetbridge notifications, weather, navigation, and a modular app ecosystem.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/my-ttgo-watch-esp32-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-watch-2020) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/my-ttgo-watch-esp32-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-watch-2020/md)

## TTGO T-Beam TTN LoRaWAN GPS Mapper

A GPS tracker that uploads location data to The Things Network and TTN Mapper, measuring LoRaWAN gateway signal strength and coverage using the TTGO T-Beam.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ttgo-t-beam-ttn-lorawan-gps-mapper) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ttgo-t-beam-ttn-lorawan-gps-mapper/md)

## qpaperOS — E-Ink Smartwatch Firmware for T-Wrist

A minimal open-source smartwatch firmware for the LILYGO T-Wrist E-Paper with 3D-printable case, always-on time display, battery status, and deep-sleep for ~4-day battery life.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/qpaperos-e-ink-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-wrist) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/qpaperos-e-ink-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-wrist/md)

## CyberWatch — Cyberpunk-Themed T-Watch S3 Firmware

A Cyberpunk 2077–inspired custom firmware for the LILYGO T-Watch S3, featuring a neon app grid with system info, clocks, settings, tools, and a flashlight — all skinned in a dark, futuristic aesthetic.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyberwatch-cyberpunk-themed-t-watch-s3-firmware) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyberwatch-cyberpunk-themed-t-watch-s3-firmware/md)

## Binary Clock Station for T-Display S3

A polished binary clock for the LILYGO T-Display S3 that shows BCD time as illuminated dot columns with WiFi NTP sync, adjustable brightness, and a decimal overlay toggle.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/binary-clock-station-for-t-display-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/binary-clock-station-for-t-display-s3/md)

## Valentine One Gen2 Remote Display on LILYGO T4 S3

A Bluetooth Low Energy remote display for the Valentine One Gen 2 radar detector, running on the LILYGO T4 S3's 2.41" AMOLED screen with directional alerts, signal strength, GPS-based lockouts, and OTA updates.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/valentine-one-gen2-remote-display-on-lilygo-t4-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/valentine-one-gen2-remote-display-on-lilygo-t4-s3/md)

## PlantStatus — T-HiGrow Plant Monitor with Home Assistant

A full-featured plant monitoring application for the LILYGO T-HiGrow ESP32 with live soil moisture, conductivity, light, and temperature readings, MQTT logging, and Home Assistant integration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/plantstatus-t-higrow-plant-monitor-with-home-assistant) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/plantstatus-t-higrow-plant-monitor-with-home-assistant/md)

## T5 E-Paper S3 Pro UI — Weather & LoRa Dashboard

A feature-rich UI for the LILYGO T5 E-Paper S3 Pro combining weather display, LoRa SX1262 radio, touch navigation, and MagSafe charging support on a 4.7" 16-gray e-paper screen.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t5-e-paper-s3-pro-ui-weather-lora-dashboard) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t5-e-paper-s3-pro-ui-weather-lora-dashboard/md)

## s-term — SSH Terminal and Notepad for LILYGO T-Deck Pro

A keyboard-driven SSH terminal and e-ink notepad firmware for the LILYGO T-Deck Pro, with WireGuard VPN support, SD card file management, BLE HID keyboard/trackpad mode, and optional Meshtastic radio integration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/s-term-ssh-terminal-and-notepad-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/s-term-ssh-terminal-and-notepad-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro/md)

## ESPectrum ZX Spectrum Emulator on VGA32

A cycle-accurate ZX Spectrum 48K/128K emulator for ESP32 boards with VGA output, featuring full sound emulation, PS/2 keyboard and joystick support, and SD card file management.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/espectrum-zx-spectrum-emulator-on-vga32) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/espectrum-zx-spectrum-emulator-on-vga32/md)

## T3-S3 E-Paper Meshtastic LoRa Node

Run Meshtastic mesh networking firmware on the LILYGO T3-S3 E-Paper, combining ESP32-S3, SX1262 LoRa, and a 2.13" e-paper display for off-grid text messaging with persistent screen status.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t3-s3-e-paper-meshtastic-lora-node) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t3-s3-e-paper-meshtastic-lora-node/md)

## Stock Market Ticker Display on LILYGO T-Dongle S3

A real-time stock market display for the LILYGO T-Dongle S3's 0.96" screen, showing S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and 10-year T-Bill values and daily percentage changes pulled from Yahoo Finance over WiFi.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/stock-market-ticker-display-on-lilygo-t-dongle-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/stock-market-ticker-display-on-lilygo-t-dongle-s3/md)

## Meck — Meshcore BLE/WiFi Companion Firmware for T-Deck Pro

A fork of Meshcore focused on enabling BLE and WiFi companion app connectivity for the LILYGO T-Deck Pro, letting users pair the handheld with smartphone apps for off-grid LoRa mesh messaging.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meck-meshcore-ble-wifi-companion-firmware-for-t-deck-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meck-meshcore-ble-wifi-companion-firmware-for-t-deck-pro/md)

## Weather-Tiny — Pocket Weather Station on T5 V2.3.1

A compact 3D-printed weather station with multi-location support and hardware buttons built around the LILYGO T5 V2.3.1 ESP32 with 2.13" e-ink display, running on a LiPo battery.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/weather-tiny-pocket-weather-station-on-t5-v2-3-1) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/weather-tiny-pocket-weather-station-on-t5-v2-3-1/md)

## T-Mini E-Paper S3 Meshtastic Node with Tiny Display

Flash Meshtastic firmware onto the LILYGO T-Mini E-Paper S3 for a compact off-grid LoRa mesh node with a 1.02" e-paper status display showing node info and received messages.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-mini-e-paper-s3-meshtastic-node-with-tiny-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-mini-e-paper-s3-meshtastic-node-with-tiny-display/md)

## TinyIO — Sub-GHz RF Sniffer and Replayer on LILYGO T-QT Pro

A sub-GHz RF signal sniffer and replayer built on the LILYGO T-QT Pro paired with a CC1101 radio module, capable of copying, storing, and replaying ASK-OOK signals from garage doors, doorbells, and wireless sensors.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tinyio-sub-ghz-rf-sniffer-and-replayer-on-lilygo-t-qt-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tinyio-sub-ghz-rf-sniffer-and-replayer-on-lilygo-t-qt-pro/md)

## OpenWeather Display for LILYGO T-Display

A self-configuring OpenWeatherMap weather station for the LILYGO T-Display (ESP32 + 1.14" LCD), showing temperature, humidity, pressure, weather icons, and time with a web-based configuration portal.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openweather-display-for-lilygo-t-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openweather-display-for-lilygo-t-display/md)

## Multi-Band LoRaWAN Sensor Node with T3-S3 LR1121

A LoRaWAN sensor node built on the LILYGO T3-S3 LR1121, leveraging the LR1121 chip's multi-band capability to operate on Sub-GHz (433/868/915 MHz) and 2.4 GHz frequencies from a single hardware platform.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/multi-band-lorawan-sensor-node-with-t3-s3-lr1121) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/multi-band-lorawan-sensor-node-with-t3-s3-lr1121/md)

## LiLoRa — LoRaWAN Coverage Mapper with T-Watch S3

A wearable LoRaWAN range testing system using the LILYGO T-Watch S3, pairing the watch's SX1262 radio with GPS from a BLE-connected smartphone to map network coverage and signal quality in real time.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilora-lorawan-coverage-mapper-with-t-watch-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilora-lorawan-coverage-mapper-with-t-watch-s3/md)

## LVGL Analog Clock for T-RGB Round Display

An analog clock application for the LILYGO T-RGB 2.1-inch round display, using LVGL 8 on ESP32-S3 with NTP synchronization, WiFi configuration, and a clean circular watchface layout.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lvgl-analog-clock-for-t-rgb-round-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lvgl-analog-clock-for-t-rgb-round-display/md)

## Bruce Firmware for T-Embed CC1101

An offensive security and red-team firmware for the LILYGO T-Embed CC1101, providing sub-GHz RF scanning, signal replay, WiFi attacks, BLE exploitation, NFC cloning, IR control, and BadUSB — with 5.1k GitHub stars.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-for-t-embed-cc1101) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-for-t-embed-cc1101/md)

## LoRaWAN Node with WiFi 6 and 802.15.4 on T-Lora C6

A LoRaWAN OTAA sensor node built on the LILYGO T-Lora C6, combining SX1262 long-range LoRa radio with the ESP32-C6's native WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, and 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) connectivity for versatile IoT gateway applications.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lorawan-node-with-wifi-6-and-802-15-4-on-t-lora-c6) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lorawan-node-with-wifi-6-and-802-15-4-on-t-lora-c6/md)

## Simple E-Book Reader for LILYGO T-Deck Pro

A minimal plain-text e-reader firmware for the LILYGO T-Deck Pro that reads .txt files from an SD card on the built-in e-paper display, with persistent page indexing, word wrap, and keyboard navigation.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/simple-e-book-reader-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/simple-e-book-reader-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro/md)

## Infiltra RF Security Toolkit for T-Embed CC1101

An open-source multi-protocol security research firmware for the LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 with sub-GHz RF scanning, signal emulation, WiFi deauth, BLE spam, NFC cloning, and spectrum analysis — 159 stars on GitHub.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/infiltra-rf-security-toolkit-for-t-embed-cc1101) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/infiltra-rf-security-toolkit-for-t-embed-cc1101/md)

## BLE Bike Computer for T-RGB Round Display

A Bluetooth bike computer for the LILYGO T-RGB round display, showing live speed, cadence, and heart rate from BLE sensors, with Komoot navigation turn-by-turn hints and SD card data logging.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ble-bike-computer-for-t-rgb-round-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ble-bike-computer-for-t-rgb-round-display/md)

## T-Watch S3 Custom Software Platform — Bachelor's Thesis Project

A comprehensive custom firmware platform for the LILYGO T-Watch S3, developed as a university thesis and continued as a personal project — featuring graphics, audio, IR, WiFi, web configuration portal, sleep management, and JSON-based persistent storage.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-custom-software-platform-bachelor-s-thesis-project) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-custom-software-platform-bachelor-s-thesis-project/md)

## LilyPhone1 — Phone App Firmware for LILYGO T-Deck Pro

A phone-inspired LVGL UI firmware for the LILYGO T-Deck Pro that turns the e-paper + LTE handheld into a functional phone interface with cellular modem support, GPS, touch, audio, and a web-based UI built with PlatformIO.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilyphone1-phone-app-firmware-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilyphone1-phone-app-firmware-for-lilygo-t-deck-pro/md)

## Launcher — Multi-Firmware App Launcher for LILYGO T-Watch Ultra

A 1300-star multi-firmware application launcher for ESP32 devices with official T-Watch Ultra support — lets you install and switch between different firmware binaries over OTA, USB, SD card, or web, without needing a PC or USB cable.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-app-launcher-for-lilygo-t-watch-ultra) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-app-launcher-for-lilygo-t-watch-ultra/md)

## DeskPet Watch — Virtual Pet and BT Scroll Controller on T-Encoder Pro

An enhanced T-Encoder Pro firmware featuring a virtual desktop pet with moods, a Bluetooth HID scroll controller with haptic momentum feedback, weather display, and dual encoder/touch brightness control — all on the AMOLED watch face.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/deskpet-watch-virtual-pet-and-bt-scroll-controller-on-t-encoder-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/deskpet-watch-virtual-pet-and-bt-scroll-controller-on-t-encoder-pro/md)

## FRFD — First Responder Forensics Dongle on LILYGO T-Dongle S3

A portable CSIRT forensics tool on the LILYGO T-Dongle S3 that automates evidence collection from Windows, Linux, and macOS via USB HID keyboard emulation — with triage, containment, and collection modes shown on the 0.96" display.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/frfd-first-responder-forensics-dongle-on-lilygo-t-dongle-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/frfd-first-responder-forensics-dongle-on-lilygo-t-dongle-s3/md)

## Bruce Firmware — Multi-Tool Security Platform

A feature-packed ESP32 security multi-tool firmware with sub-GHz RF capture/replay, IR, NFC, WiFi attacks, BLE, and BadUSB — often called the open-source Flipper Zero alternative with 5,000+ GitHub stars.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-multi-tool-security-platform) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bruce-firmware-multi-tool-security-platform/md)

## USB Army Knife — Portable Penetration Testing Dongle

Turns the LILYGO T-Dongle S3 into a Swiss Army knife for close-access penetration testing with BadUSB, WiFi attacks, BLE scanning, HID injection, and network implant capabilities.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/usb-army-knife-portable-penetration-testing-dongle) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/usb-army-knife-portable-penetration-testing-dongle/md)

## CapibaraZero — Open-Source Flipper Zero Alternative

A ground-up open-source Flipper Zero alternative firmware for ESP32-S3 hardware, covering WiFi, BLE, BadUSB, NFC, sub-GHz (CC1101), and IR with clean architecture and web flasher.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/capibarazero-open-source-flipper-zero-alternative) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/capibarazero-open-source-flipper-zero-alternative/md)

## MeshCore — Lightweight LoRa Mesh Protocol

A rapidly growing open-source LoRa mesh networking protocol with hybrid routing, room servers, and encrypted messaging — a lightweight alternative to Meshtastic with 2,200+ GitHub stars.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshcore-lightweight-lora-mesh-protocol) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshcore-lightweight-lora-mesh-protocol/md)

## RNode Firmware — Reticulum Encrypted Mesh Radio Interface

Open firmware that transforms LoRa boards into flexible encrypted radio interfaces for the Reticulum Network Stack — enabling unstoppable mesh networking over LoRa, WiFi, and packet radio.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/rnode-firmware-reticulum-encrypted-mesh-radio-interface) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/rnode-firmware-reticulum-encrypted-mesh-radio-interface/md)

## ATS-Mini — All-Band Radio Receiver Firmware for T-Embed SI4732

Community firmware for the LILYGO T-Embed SI4732 transforming it into a capable AM/FM/SW/SSB receiver with spectrum waterfall display, band scanning, memory presets, and modern touchscreen UI.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ats-mini-all-band-radio-receiver-firmware-for-t-embed-si4732) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ats-mini-all-band-radio-receiver-firmware-for-t-embed-si4732/md)

## OpenMQTTGateway — Multi-Protocol Radio to MQTT Bridge

A universal MQTT gateway for ESP32 that bridges LoRa, BLE, 433/868 MHz RF, and IR devices to Home Assistant — detecting dozens of BLE sensors, weather stations, and TPMS tire sensors.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openmqttgateway-multi-protocol-radio-to-mqtt-bridge) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openmqttgateway-multi-protocol-radio-to-mqtt-bridge/md)

## CO2 Gadget — Advanced Air Quality Monitor with Companion App

An advanced CO2 monitoring firmware for ESP32 display boards with BLE/WiFi/MQTT/ESP-Now connectivity, real-time Android/iOS companion app for charting, and support for SCD4x, SCD30, and MH-Z19 sensors.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/co2-gadget-advanced-air-quality-monitor-with-companion-app) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/co2-gadget-advanced-air-quality-monitor-with-companion-app/md)

## CYD-Klipper — Wireless 3D Printer Status Display

A wireless 3D printer monitoring display for Klipper, Bambu Lab, and OctoPrint — showing real-time print progress, temperatures, webcam feed, and controls on ESP32 touchscreen boards.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyd-klipper-wireless-3d-printer-status-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyd-klipper-wireless-3d-printer-status-display/md)

## ESP32-CAM Video Recorder — Motion-Triggered SD Card NVR

Full-featured motion-triggered video recording firmware for the T-Camera S3 with AVI recording to SD card, MJPEG streaming, FTP upload, Telegram alerts, and ML-based object classification.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-cam-video-recorder-motion-triggered-sd-card-nvr) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-cam-video-recorder-motion-triggered-sd-card-nvr/md)

## Acid Drop — Hacking and IRC Communications Firmware for T-Deck

Custom hacking and communications firmware for the LILYGO T-Deck combining an IRC client with color support, Meshtastic integration, WiFi tools, and Gotify push notifications in one package.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/acid-drop-hacking-and-irc-communications-firmware-for-t-deck) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/acid-drop-hacking-and-irc-communications-firmware-for-t-deck/md)

## ESP32RET — CAN Bus Reverse Engineering Tool with SavvyCAN

Turns the LILYGO T-CAN485 into a sub-$15 professional CAN bus reverse engineering and sniffing tool with WiFi streaming to the SavvyCAN desktop analyzer, ELM327 emulation, and SD card logging.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32ret-can-bus-reverse-engineering-tool-with-savvycan) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32ret-can-bus-reverse-engineering-tool-with-savvycan/md)

## OpenDTU — Open-Source Solar Inverter Monitoring

Replaces Hoymiles, TSUN, and Solenso cloud gateways with a privacy-respecting local solar inverter monitor — real-time power data via MQTT and web UI on an ESP32 with wired Ethernet support.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/opendtu-open-source-solar-inverter-monitoring) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/opendtu-open-source-solar-inverter-monitoring/md)

## ESP-RFID — Standalone Access Control System

A standalone RFID access control system for ESP32 relay boards with web-based user management (1,000+ users), MQTT integration, NTP sync, and support for RC522, PN532, and Wiegand readers.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp-rfid-standalone-access-control-system) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp-rfid-standalone-access-control-system/md)

## HackWatch — Wrist-Worn Security Tool for T-Watch 2020

Security-focused firmware for the T-Watch 2020 providing WiFi deauthentication detection, BLE device fingerprinting, and TV-B-Gone IR blaster — a penetration testing tool on your wrist.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/hackwatch-wrist-worn-security-tool-for-t-watch-2020) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/hackwatch-wrist-worn-security-tool-for-t-watch-2020/md)

## ESP32-CAM FPV — Low-Latency Digital Video for Drones and RC

Digital first-person-view (FPV) video streaming firmware for ESP32 cameras optimized for minimum latency — turns the T-Camera S3 into a lightweight digital FPV transmitter for drones and RC vehicles.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-cam-fpv-low-latency-digital-video-for-drones-and-rc) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-cam-fpv-low-latency-digital-video-for-drones-and-rc/md)

## Haven MANET — WiFi HaLow Mesh Radio for Long-Range Networking

An open-source MANET mesh radio toolkit using WiFi HaLow (802.11ah) for multi-kilometer range ad-hoc networking — the first open mesh networking project built specifically for sub-GHz WiFi radios.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/haven-manet-wifi-halow-mesh-radio-for-long-range-networking) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/haven-manet-wifi-halow-mesh-radio-for-long-range-networking/md)

## T-Dongle Ducky — WiFi-Controlled USB Rubber Ducky

Turns the LILYGO T-Dongle S3 into a WiFi-controlled USB Rubber Ducky for keystroke injection — execute DuckyScript payloads remotely via a web interface while the dongle sits plugged into the target.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-dongle-ducky-wifi-controlled-usb-rubber-ducky) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-dongle-ducky-wifi-controlled-usb-rubber-ducky/md)

## TamaFi — WiFi-Powered Virtual Pet

A Tamagotchi-inspired WiFi virtual pet for tiny ESP32 display boards — your pet's health depends on nearby WiFi networks, blending nostalgic virtual pet gameplay with wireless technology exploration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tamafi-wifi-powered-virtual-pet) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tamafi-wifi-powered-virtual-pet/md)

## esp32_loraprs — Multi-Mode LoRa Modem with APRS and Digital Voice

A Swiss-army-knife LoRa firmware combining KISS Bluetooth modem, APRS iGate, digipeater, and Codec2 digital voice transceiver — maximum amateur radio versatility in a single device.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-loraprs-multi-mode-lora-modem-with-aprs-and-digital-voice) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-loraprs-multi-mode-lora-modem-with-aprs-and-digital-voice/md)

## Launcher — Multi-Firmware Bootloader for ESP32 Devices

A firmware launcher that stores multiple firmware images on SD card and lets you switch between them on boot — run Bruce, Marauder, and other firmwares on the same device without reflashing.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-bootloader-for-esp32-devices) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-bootloader-for-esp32-devices/md)

## TRGB Bike Computer — Cycling Dashboard for Round Display

A bike computer for the LILYGO T-RGB round display integrating BLE speed/cadence/heart rate sensors, Forumslader V5 dynamo hub charging, and Komoot turn-by-turn navigation on a circular gauge.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/trgb-bike-computer-cycling-dashboard-for-round-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/trgb-bike-computer-cycling-dashboard-for-round-display/md)

## RatDeck — Reticulum Mesh Messenger on T-Deck Plus

A standalone Reticulum mesh node with encrypted LXMF messaging for the T-Deck Plus — end-to-end encrypted off-grid communication with touchscreen UI, web flasher, and no companion phone needed.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ratdeck-reticulum-mesh-messenger-on-t-deck-plus) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ratdeck-reticulum-mesh-messenger-on-t-deck-plus/md)

## OpenRTX — Open-Source Firmware for SA868 Two-Way Radios

Open-source firmware replacing the proprietary SA868 radio module code on the T-TWR, enabling the M17 digital voice protocol — a modern, royalty-free digital voice standard for amateur radio.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openrtx-open-source-firmware-for-sa868-two-way-radios) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/openrtx-open-source-firmware-for-sa868-two-way-radios/md)

## WLED on Ethernet — PoE-Powered LED Controller

Run WLED on the T-Internet-POE or T-ETH-Lite for rock-solid wired Ethernet LED strip control with PoE power — eliminating WiFi drops and separate power supplies for permanent LED installations.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/wled-on-ethernet-poe-powered-led-controller) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/wled-on-ethernet-poe-powered-led-controller/md)

## ESP32 Marauder for T-Deck — Portable WiFi/BLE Security Suite

Port of the iconic ESP32 Marauder (10,000+ stars) WiFi and Bluetooth security toolkit to the T-Deck handheld — bringing packet sniffing, deauth detection, beacon spam, and PCAP capture to a keyboard device.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-marauder-for-t-deck-portable-wifi-ble-security-suite) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-marauder-for-t-deck-portable-wifi-ble-security-suite/md)

## UkieLab AInk — AI-First E-Ink Canvas Firmware

Official firmware for the UkieLab WiFi Weather Station 7.5\" that turns the ESP32 + 7.5\" e-paper display into an AI-first canvas. AI agents discover the device via mDNS and send JSON drawing commands over HTTP to render dashboards, weather, art, and notifications.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ukielab-aink-ai-first-e-ink-canvas-firmware) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/ukielab-aink-ai-first-e-ink-canvas-firmware/md)

## ESP32 E-Paper Weather Display (esp32-weather-epd)

A polished, low-power ESP32 weather station for 7.5\" e-paper displays. Fetches current conditions and 5-day forecasts from OpenWeatherMap, shows indoor readings from a BME280 sensor, and runs 6+ months on a 5000mAh battery with 30-minute refresh intervals.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-e-paper-weather-display-esp32-weather-epd) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/esp32-e-paper-weather-display-esp32-weather-epd/md)

## Bee Data Logger PlatformIO and Arduino Setup Guide

Set up the Bee Data Logger with PlatformIO and the Arduino framework. Install the BeeDataLogger Arduino Helper library and explore examples for battery monitoring, RGB LED control, RTC, ADC reading, and SD card logging.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bee-data-logger-platformio-and-arduino-setup-guide) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/bee-data-logger-platformio-and-arduino-setup-guide/md)
