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[–] zo0@programming.dev 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The MCU only has 3KB of SRAM so probably not. I think you need at least something like a Pi Pico or an ESP32 for that.

Huh. Hadn't looked up the original specs in... Ever? Idk. Operating system: MS-DOS 5.0 or higher Processor: Intel 486 DX2/66 MHz or equivalent RAM memory: 4 MB Hard drive: 10 MB free space Sound card: compatible with Sound Blaster

Looks like you are correct without an upgrade.

[–] undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The question is why a disposable vape needs a high performance 32-bit 24 MHz ARM MCU. What exactly does it do that can't be accomplished by an 8-bit microcontroller.

[–] 7bicycles@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

the fancier models come with screens and lite OSs now where you can do useless stuff like set lights and track puffs and what have you

[–] zo0@programming.dev 4 points 2 weeks ago

Particle effects

[–] philipsdirk@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)
[–] pageflight@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

Ionescu decided to use the chip’s ability to handle the old Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP).

With it, he turned the unit into a very basic 56K modem equivalent. He then added uIP 0.9 code to enable TCP/IP communication and web serving.

Hah, cool. I was wondering if it has WiFi, serial stuff makes more sense.

The ecig waste is tragic though.