M5Stack: Cardputer and M5Dial Unboxing // Tech Highlight

Hackster's Alex Glow unboxes some recent tech from M5Stack: the Cardputer, M5Dial, and a surprise extra! Powered by the M5StampS3 module (featuring an ESP32-S3FN8 chip), these two gadgets are packed with interface options, sensors, displays, solderless connectors, and GPIO breakouts to fuel your wildest project aspirations. Stick a Cardputer to your fridge with the built-in magnet, or connect it directly to your LEGO projects; embed the rotary dial and its touchscreen in a custom enclosure... these readymade devices are perfect for those with software skills who want to dive into embedded smarts and IoT.
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Links:
// M5Stack Cardputer product page: shop.m5stack.com/products/m5s...
// Cardputer docs: docs.m5stack.com/en/core/Cardp...
// CircuitPython for Cardputer (via Adafruit): circuitpython.org/board/m5sta...
// M5Stack Dial product page: shop.m5stack.com/products/m5s...
// Dial documentation: docs.m5stack.com/en/core/M5Dial
// M5StampS3: docs.m5stack.com/en/core/M5Sta...

[@georgwrede7715]

If you are filming a gadget that has too bright a display, try to shine more light on the gadget. Bring your lamp closer or get a second lamp, too. If the gadget is too dim, then decrease your lighting. When unboxing and turning on a new gadget, pause the filming and adjust your lighting to match that of the gadget's screen. That makes you look more professional, and us viewers happier. 🙂

[@godjhaka]

You mentioned rfid for security. The better use for rfid with the dial is for setting it up for music playback as you wanted. You can pre program NFC tags for different songs, playlist etc and then swipe them on the dial to start your music.

[@HacksterIo]

Ooooh, good call! I've definitely wanted to build something like that before, but hadn't thought of using this as the base. It really would be a great use case.

[@AlHearn]

Unboxing videos are fine but I would like to see actual uses of the Cardputer. I've managed to write an app for it using the block coding IDE but it was a challenge the entire way since the documentation is poor to non-existent if you want to do anything using WiFI, keyboard input, HTTP, or user input prompts.

[@sklobi]

I’ve got one of these and can’t get it into boot mode, “secure download mode is enabled” running m5burner on MacBook. Please make a video of how to do it in detail if u can as there aren’t any video like this. A few shorts but nothing explaining the process. Please help.

[@monkeybear3045]

I got the tape too. I was wondering why I got it lol1

[@HacksterIo]

Just helping us spread the love, I guess! 😄

[@hakzolot]

Yes 😂same here

[@eel12333]

I'm sure you'll figure this out by the time you do your next video on it, but I thought id share just in case anyways; the Cardputer has TWO BATTERIES! You can actually use it without the backpack! I was kinda hoping you'd flip the switch and be surprised in this video, lol. The front case houses a tin, main battery, and there are people using it without the backpack 😁

[@HacksterIo]

Exciting, thanks for the tip!

[@saulluas1866]

i got mines last week, it's pretty cool.... flipper zero is way more practical. there are some firmware for this device. Also you can only burn one app at a time. each time you burn one app, the latest app overrides the previous app. However, you can save the apps you want on your SD card if you want to switch from one to another. The easiest way to do this is buy burning M5 Launcher onto your cardputer...

[@penguinguy2079]

I got a roll of logo tape with my M5stack Cardputer too!, I was wondering if it was a mistake too?

[@davidbronke5484]

Those are Aeropex, aren't they? I love those things; I wear mine pretty much all day. Cool products from M5Stack! I might grab one of those dials; I always wanted to hack my Nest, but this would be much easier to use.

[@AJB2K3]

I have a guide on setting up a heating control using the dial.

[@HacksterIo]

They are Aeropex! Or rather, the newer OpenRun Pro model I got after finally running my old Aeropex into the ground... Really great tech; I've never had a more comfortable and practical pair of headphones. :)

[@davidbronke5484]

@@HacksterIo I agree! I've been using Aftershokz since the Trex Titanium. I was disappointed that the beeps on the Aeropex don't change in volume like they did on the Trex Titanium though... Is the OpenRun Pro better in that regard?

[@eel12333]

I had 2 pairs of trekz titanium, and both broke in unknown ways while stored in their bag :( I wish they came with a hard case or something. They were amazing when I had them, but so expensive and fragile :’) maybe I'll try one of the newer ones at some point.

[@gillandro2]

I have an m5stack cardputer myself, now i cant get it to turn on any more... was trying to put firmware on it now i get a can not connect error message when using m5burner... how do i fix it? Ty

[@eel12333]

Hold G0 when plugging it in/powering it on to force it into download mode :)

[@gillandro2]

@@eel12333 thank you i got it fixed

[@onitutu]

Hi ! you should make a getting started video to people to learn how to use the cardputer, woudl be nice. have great day, cheers from Chile

[@rrittenhouse]

5:43 - Sounds like a way to get out of VI lol... jk

[@leona6233]

🤗 Promo>SM