Summary
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Pocket-friendly eFortune Cookie: XIAO ESP32 + ePaper displays offline fortunes in a stylish 3D printed case.
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Bonus apps: change the dice wheel and coin flipper with the side button, then shake the device to get results.
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The Complete Instructions guide provides parts, wiring, 3D files, code, and instructions for adding your own assets.
If you want to get started with both ESP32 and ePaper displays, what better way to get used to both than with a small, simple, but endlessly fun little project? If you’re looking for something that doesn’t require a lot of effort and gives you something cool to talk about, this ESP32 fortune teller might be just what you’re looking for. It has a ton of pre-made riches loaded on it, works offline, and best of all, comes with extra features that elevate it beyond just a novelty.
The eFortune Cookie is all fortune, none of the cookies
Less messy to keep in your pocket
Already Instructionstinkerer gokux featured the eFortune Cookie. This is a cute little project that combines a XIAO ESR32S3 Plus, a XIAO ePaper Display Board, some 3D printed parts, and some careful soldering. The result is a cool-looking gadget that gives you a fortune even when you’re not connected to the internet.
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However, that’s not all that eFortune Cookie has up its sleeve. If you’re tired of telling your future, you can use it to make decisions and roll dice in D&D:
I also included two additional mini-programs: a dice wheel and a coin flipper. You can switch between these functions using the side button and shake the device to get the result. It’s a simple, fun gadget for any maker.
The instructions page comes with everything you need to build your own, including a full parts list, wiring diagram, 3D print files, and all the code used to make this project happen. If you’re not a fan of what comes with this project, it will even teach you how to add your own fortunes.
