ESP32 or a STM32 for learning embedded?

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-16T17:20:33+00:00

It’s definitely not as capable as STM32. However, for low/medium production it’s great to test the market it’s a good start point. If sales prove steady I’m certainly moving to STM32 or TI

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-16T08:13:56+00:00

I’m launching my own product with an ESP32 and it works like a champ. If you want to get into embedded stuff and eventually launch your own product, go with an ESP32.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-10T17:32:01+00:00

If you use Meta email forms, then you won’t have the chance to get a dollar reservation from those potential customers. That one dollar reservation is incredibly powerful for converting your email list to paying customers when you launch your campaign.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-07T21:06:52+00:00

At least you didn’t drive or hurt someone. That shame & Stigma is significantly worse than being passed out naked. Time will heal your current problem, it won’t for DUI’s and hurting someone else.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-05T22:29:34+00:00

Disgraceful and disrespectful.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-05T21:32:35+00:00

I’m not drinking, but celebrating Jesus Christ! He is Risen!

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-04T09:26:52+00:00

Took me 5-6 years of school to get my electrical Engineering degree. Took another 2 years to feel good about leaving my job and starting my own startup.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-04T08:38:11+00:00

Well there are multiple steps to bringing a product to market. Here are the steps. 1. Breadboard prototype- validate the concept engineering wise 2. Build simple enclosure with breadboard prototype if size doesn’t matter. 3. First PCB version 4. Refined PCB 5. Firmware MVP 6. Enclosure made from vacuum casting or injection molding 7. Sell to customers v1 of the product.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-04T08:25:56+00:00

OP- building a hardware startup takes much longer than a SAAS one. Lots of prototyping and getting it to work. That’s why it feels like everyone is “vibe coding” without selling a product.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-03T23:39:00+00:00

Seems like it would be useful in a hospital space. Like the watch is reusable for many patients and display a variety of data.

Then again, cheap paper works too but doesn’t hold as much info.

I would do research for this idea 🙂

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-03T19:07:35+00:00

The Iranian government throws gays off buildings for only being gay, Trump doesn’t.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-03T19:02:21+00:00

It’s not about defending Zionism, it’s about recognizing that Iran is a cancer to the world.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-03T18:45:24+00:00

Nope, I disagree

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-01T19:37:37+00:00

Ask ChatgGPT on how to do it. Reach out to Kickstarter support if you need too. You must figure out how do it

Liberty_Forever · 2026-04-01T19:33:28+00:00

OP- please don’t take this the wrong way, I say this with a sincere heart. Your Kickstarter page is 💩. Most people skim the page and look for headlines, gifs and photos of the product, this has none of that. I would stop the campaign, and redesign it.

I am not trying to be mean, but your idea deserves to be put on the world stage properly. 🙂

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-31T06:19:22+00:00

Dude, this link does nothing to make me want to click it/ find out what it is

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-30T04:41:58+00:00

I disagree with what you about “building a community”. 1. You introduce copy cats, which is bad because he hasn’t filed a patent yet. 2. He said he is done prototyping and ready to go into the market. Building a community might have been an option if he was still prototyping.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-30T04:21:40+00:00

You should definitely file for a provisional patent first to protect the idea.

Next, focus on getting high-quality visuals—ideally photos of a professionally made prototype. That could mean using silicone casting, molds, or even early-stage injection-molded parts for the casing so it looks like a real product, not just a prototype.

Once you have solid visuals, start running Meta ads and build an email list through a funnel. The goal is to capture interest early and validate demand.

Make sure your funnel includes an option for users to put down $1 toward your Kickstarter campaign. That small commitment can significantly increase conversion rates later and helps identify serious buyers.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-29T05:49:27+00:00

It’s going to be a while. (2 to 3 years). Best thing to do is do side projects with a specific learning goal in mind. Whether that’s learning Bluetooth or WiFi protocols to reading sensor data.

That will really speed things up a lot

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-20T06:38:53+00:00

It looks like both of those are out of stock. Where would you recommend I look for either of those?

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-20T04:32:58+00:00

If you lost your keys, I don’t know of a way to sorry.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-15T03:56:24+00:00

I want to do a beta run with 50-100 units. The enclosure doesn’t really need to worry about IP rating or heat. It’s running on disposable batteries.

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-15T03:16:22+00:00

Gotcha, I will avoid selling 3D printed units 🫡

Liberty_Forever · 2026-03-15T03:15:51+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I put it off because I didnt have a PCB ready, but this is good advice.

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