JavaScript On Microcontrollers

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Claims JavaScript runs on tiny boards using Espruino and talks to browsers via Web Bluetooth, deploying a connected light using a NeoPixel ring (24 LEDs) and an 8×8 pixel display. The demo uses about 30 lines on the device and 5 lines in the browser to change color, and can run from a coin cell for months. A Lego car with Arduino motor shield and a lidar safety check drives remotely but is flaky—lidar works ~75% at home; demos mostly succeed.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 4:42microcontrollers are slow
3. 7:56microcontrollers are fast
4. 9:43JavaScript on microcontrollers
5. 14:18Connected lightbulb
6. 14:51Coding
7. 27:28Lego Car
8. 28:28Drive

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