points by locknitpicker 2 days ago | 0 comments
> Those are entirely different operational models.
In some of the tinkering applications, RPis are shoehorned into the very operarional model that is followed by ESP32s.
ESP32s may be harder to debug but they allow us to remove a big chunk of the complexity that lies between our code and what we want the device to do.
I think your criticism is more in line with "they are not exactly the same as RPis". And that is fine.
[–] devmor 1 day ago
[–] locknitpicker 1 day ago
Yes, ESP32s are not exactly like RPis. And that is fine.
Do you need a full blown Linux desktop to blink a led light? Or drive a servo? Or even have a HTTP server? No.
[–] devmor 21 hours ago
I am not sure why you think those are the only things a cheap entry level computer for young hackers should be able to do.
I chose my wording very intentionally. My criticism is exactly what I said.
It’s like comparing a bicycle to a light duty farm truck.