Whether it’s computer resource utilization, stock prices, social media updates, or the current weather, there is an endless stream of information demanding our attention. Some of this data doesn’t rise to a level of importance that warrants taking up real estate on our PC monitors. However, that doesn’t mean we aren’t interested in glancing at it every so often.

For use cases like these, a maker going by the handle lachimalaif has a great solution. It is called ESP32 DataDisplay, and it is a tiny multifunctional desktop terminal. To build it, you will only need a single electronic component — a “cheap yellow display,” specifically the esp32-2432s028. This board comes equipped with an ESP32-WROVER-32 microcontroller and a 2.8-inch 240×320 touchscreen display.

I’ve been developing for the ESP32 for nearly a year now, and in that time I’ve gained a lot of experience in understanding what works, the limitations, and some of the best ways to implement different features. The ESP32-P4 upended a lot of what I knew about these chips, as it’s a powerful chip with unique capabilities, with one major drawback: no Wi-Fi capabilities. Thankfully, many boards implementing it pair it with an additional ESP32 for Wi-Fi (commonly the C6, like in this instance), but I was curious: how would Claude Code handle a large, complex project aimed directly at it?