Observed arrival · 2026-10-10
HeyPebble, a desk companion with swappable characters
A proposed talking desk device pairs small figures with distinct voices and personalities; its makers say the current build is still on a breadboard.
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- The makers list an ESP32-S3 breadboard build; the NFC reader that enables figure-swapping is still next on their list.
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The page lays out a hardware stack—ESP32-S3, MAX98357A audio amp, INMP441 microphone, a small color display, and a 3D-printed body—and distinguishes current parts from upcoming ones. The makers say the character’s thinking happens on their server, so the device itself does not hold an AI password or key. They also invite waitlist members to weigh in on three possible shapes.
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