The bootloader might actually properly feed the watchdog. That could even help to solve problems during download. Otherwise the device could get stuck during a failed or interrupted download attempt. I don't see any negative aspects that would arise with this. Downloads would still work as usual. Th...

The bootloader could disable the watchdog once it received a valid download request. Or after it has received some other kind of useful communication. That way you could easily trigger a download and would only run into a problem if you have e.g. electromagnetic noise that resembles a valid communic...

I have a device that may be connected to all kinds of odd power sources. In one case the power up isn't stable and every now and then my esp32 falls into the bootloader at startup even though the boot button is not pressed. IMHO the watchdog might allow to greacefully handle this without hardware ch...

Galagino recently got a Frogger emulation added.

And a user designed a pure 3d printed case for those that don't have access to a laser cutter. This also includes a different joystick solution.

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Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:15 am

Oh! My kids are gonna love this!

Excellent. My kids actually enjoy the devices as well. Looking forward to hear from your own galagino setup.

Galagino is a ESP32 based Mini Arcade currently supporting Pac-Man, Galaga and Donkey-Kong. https://github.com/harbaum/galagino/raw/main/images/galagino_cabinet.jpg All three games run perfectly fluid with complete video and audio emulation. The ESP32 is quite busy with this and especially Galaga ke...