Espruino JavaScript Interpreter Powers Open-Source Smartwatch Operating System
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Crackling crust, pillowy middle. The kind of bagel that earns a second cup of coffee.
Summary
The article discusses Espruino, a JavaScript interpreter that runs on ESP32 microcontrollers, which has been ported to smartwatches to create an open-source operating system. The project was successfully funded on Kickstarter and now sells smartwatches called Bangle.js, featuring an app store with free, open-source applications available on GitHub. The content includes positive community feedback about the Espruino platform and Bangle.js smartwatches.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledsomeone I know made a javascript interpreter that runs on ESP32, ported it to a smartwatch and wrote a whole open source operating system
He put it on Kickstarter and reached the goal. He now sells the result, and a second one for a different smartwatch
There's an app store here: https://banglejs.com/apps/, but all apps are free and open source in a single github repo
I can only recommend Espruino and the BangleJs, great work
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