The article explores using ESP32 modules as WiFi/BT co-processors for Raspberry Pi and other Linux SBCs via the esp-hosted project, addressing common pain points like proprietary firmware, binary blobs, and lack of free USB ports. The author recently integrated an ESP32-C6 and provides a setup guide, highlighting features like privacy switches, mesh protocol support, and the potential for a fully open-source SDIO WiFi card.
Background
The esp-hosted project by Espressif enables ESP32 chips to function as wireless network interface controllers for host systems via SPI or SDIO interfaces, bridging the gap between Linux SBCs and reliable open WiFi solutions.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Oct 13, 2026 at 02:00 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10