How to Run Linux on an ESP32

Can you run Linux on an ESP32? Until recently, you could just answer "no!" But, in fact, you can run Linux on a specific variant of the ESP32-S3 MCU! Based on this, Clem saw an opportunity to build his own Linux-powered SBC in the form factor of the Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module.

Along the way, he creates a CM4-style template, a simple command line flashing tool to make the process easier, and two iterations of his module (called Sudosom) that could be used whenever a real Raspberry Pi might be overkill, but a simple MCU just won't cut it for your project.

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#0:00 Welcome to element14 presents
#0:22 Overview
#2:31 The PCB in KiCAD
#6:15 Assembly
#8:10 Linux
#10:25 Another Iteration??
#15:12 Let's Demo!
#17:09 Give Your Feedback

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