Vibecoding hardware

Fascinating new trend on Twitter: vibecoding hardware.

Not on Raspberry Pi, but actual mini devices like a smart watch or phone, but cheaper and slower. Check out this directory.

The ESP32 is a mass-produced CPU designed for small hardware systems…. Writing code for small boards like the ESP32 used to be quite difficult. The languages are low-level—C, C++, MicroPython—the SDKs are minimal, the firmware is undocumented, and the most difficult bugs require at least an HSK-4. – @steveruizok

Indeed. In the past, it was a specialized technical hobby to even code these things. And who has time to learn C or C++??!! But now, Claude can do any programming language for you. English is your programming language now. Now we’re seeing vibecoders make games on small wearables, pomodoro timers, digital pets (aka tamagotchi - remember?), even a guitar tuner!

How about vibecoding digital clocks, mini dashboards, showing air quality, UV intensity? Next level: Program my smart washing machine, coffee machine, fridge, lights, TV?

What hardware will you make?