ThingPulse

Assembly of the ThingPulse kit was straightforward for me. I had a minor hiccup with the platform I/O because I didn't read the guide closely enough, resulting in a text-only display without graphics initially. The support team at thingpulse.com was incredibly helpful in resolving this via email, and I soon had it running perfectly. I've housed the device in a custom 3D-printed case, and it looks fantastic. Overall, the experience has been excellent. For an 81-year-old retired engineer trying to stay sharp with his skills, it was a smooth ride despite that small moment of confusion.

User from ThingPulse shared a PR adding German localization and mentioned they are testing out LVGL next.

Setting up ThingPulse was a breeze thanks to the clear instructions for uploading the software. I initially missed uploading the images, but re-reading the guide fixed that right away. I customized the settings.h file to support German, which is the only hiccup: the built-in fonts miss the sharp S (ß). This causes display glitches like "Mä ig bewölkt" instead of "Mäßig bewölkt." Still, the LVGL repository option opens up great new possibilities for the kit. Great work!

Assembly was a breeze thanks to the clear, step-by-step instructions, with only the header, connector, and switch requiring soldering. Setting up the software side, including Visual Studio Code, PlatformIO, and the example code, was straightforward too. After registering with OpenWeatherMap, I tweaked the platformio.ini and settings.h files to compile and upload. It didn't run right away, and despite double-checking the hardware and connections, I couldn't spot any issues. The forum didn't have similar reports, so I reached out to ThingPulse. Dani responded within hours and guided me through the fix. Excellent support!

Five stars from ThingPulse! The hardware itself is great, but a heads-up for ESPHome users: the pinout diagrams in the sample code and on the ePulse Feather page don’t quite match the configuration requirements. The actual schematic on the product page has the correct data. Once I swapped to the right pin numbers, it was smooth sailing. My ESPHome config worked perfectly after that adjustment. You can easily tweak the display lambda and touch events to suit your specific needs. If you’re struggling with the setup, just use the provided ESPHome snippet as a base—it really makes getting the display and touchscreen up and running a breeze.

I’ve been using the ThingPulse ePulse Feather for just a day and it’s already impressive. Getting everything from WiFi and serial debugging to my SD card, GPS, and temperature sensors up and running on a breadboard was seamless. The board is incredibly versatile. Testing power consumption was a breeze—I could hook up a measurement device to the 3.3V supply and ground the ENABLE pin to cut the internal LDO, all while still monitoring data via USB. I’ve also started experimenting with CPU speeds and core management to compare power usage in real-time. When I had a quick question, the support team responded almost instantly. Choosing the Feather format was a smart move; having access to everything from ARM to ESP32 processors means I’m not locked into one manufacturer, and switching boards requires minimal adjustments to my main setup.

I originally planned to create a custom housing for my Grande but ended up buying this one from ThingPulse instead, and I’m really glad I did. It stands out as one of the finest examples of 3D printing quality I have ever encountered. Both the finish and the fit are exceptional.

If you’ve struggled to find reliable power sources, ThingPulse has the solution. I’m genuinely impressed and grateful for these batteries. Five stars!

I bought eight rechargeable batteries for my Anki Overdrive set from ThingPulse, and the experience was fantastic. While one unit arrived defective, their customer service was outstanding—they quickly shipped two replacements at no extra cost. Now, all my cars are running perfectly. I really appreciate how they handled the issue!

I was thoroughly impressed by the value for money these batteries offer. After the replacement, my RC cars are staying powered up significantly longer. If you have some experience with a soldering iron, installing the ThingPulse units is a smart move. Just exercise caution to avoid melting nearby wires or sensors during the process!

ThingPulse truly delivers on all fronts. Their product quality is top-notch, and the support team is incredibly responsive. Shipping was swift, and I was impressed by how quickly they handled my inquiries. A solid 5-star experience!

I’m writing this for ThingPulse after replacing the batteries in my Anki Overdrive cars. Before this, the vehicles would only manage a few laps before needing to return to the charging dock. The swap was straightforward, though you need to be careful with the soldering. Thanks to the new batteries from ThingPulse, my cars now last much longer on a single charge. Great product!