A graduate runs Rust code on his graduation cap using an ESP32
By
ericswpark
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Eric Park shares his experience graduating from college, focusing on the absurdity of renting a cap and gown for $94 with no option to buy. He then describes how he modified his graduation cap to run Rust code on an ESP32 microcontroller, creating a unique digital display for his cap. The article blends personal graduation reflections with a fun tech project.
Key quotes
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What if, say, you say you're fine without a cap and gown? Well, then you can't walk in the ceremony.
My graduation cap runs Rust.
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