Hat & Hammer has launched the OpenMote, an ESP32-S3-powered programmable universal remote that adopts the familiar, nostalgic form factor of a Nintendo Wiimote. It features WiFi, Bluetooth LE, an infrared (IR) transceiver, a 6-axis IMU, and Home Assistant integration, letting it control smart home devices and media centers and act as a Bluetooth gamepad without relying on cloud services. The remote is available in two configurations, which include a “Ready To Go” fully assembled version and a “Mod Your Own” bare PCB designed to drop directly into an existing Wiimote shell. Beyond standard remote functions, the OpenMote includes a built-in microphone, a speaker, and a Qwiic/STEMMA QT connector for plug-and-play hardware expansion. OpenMote specifications: Wireless Module – ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-S3 CPU – Dual-core Tensilica LX7 up to 240 MHz with vector extension for AI/ML workloads RAM – 512KB SRAM, 8MB PSRAM Storage – 16 MB flash Wireless [...]

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