AC Infinity Almost Got the Next AirTap Right, Then Locked Us Out With Secure Boot

Reverse engineering the ESP32-C6 Matter-capable AirTap, dumping OEM firmware, and why open source still needs a module swap or a new PCB

Posted on July 14, 2026

For years the AC Infinity AirTap has been a popular register booster with a frustrating smart-home story: closed apps, Bluetooth-only workflows, and a control board that was never meant for local automations. We already solved that for earlier generations with drop-in ESPHome boards see the Gen2 install guide and shop module if you have that hardware. Then a newer AirTap showed up with something that almost made me celebrate out loud: an ESP32-C6-WROOM-1. [Read More]
#ESP32  #ESP32-C6  #airtap  #airtap-gen4  #reverse-engineering  #secure-boot  #flash-encryption  #esphome  #home-assistant  #matter  #open-source 

Getting Started with the ESP32MiniSD

Add Storage to Your ESP32 Projects

Posted on February 10, 2025

The ESP32MiniSD is a compact add-on board designed for Seeed Studio’s XIAO ESP32-C3, XIAO ESP32-C6 or XIAO ESP32-S3, enabling microSD card storage, battery monitoring, and USB charging capabilities. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through setting up and using the ESP32MiniSD with an ESP32 XIAO module to read and write files to a microSD card.

Unlike Adafruit’s Xiao ESP32, the ESP32MiniSD is designed to get the most out of the ESP32’s capabilities, with a focus on storage and power management. The board features a microSD card slot connecting SD card to ESP32, battery monitoring, and charging circuitry, making it ideal for ESP32 SD card integrations including data logging, file storage, and portable IoT devices. Let’s dive into the setup and usage of the ESP32MiniSD with the XIAO ESP32 module!

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#esp32  #open source  #DIY Electronics  #Smart Devices  #IoT  #Local Control  #xiao esp32  #esp32-c3  #esp32-c6  #esp32minisd  #microsd card  #esp32 microsd 

Smart Home Upgrades with ESP32 and ESPHome

Modernizing devices with ESP32 and open firmware

Posted on December 2, 2024

At Silocity Labs, we’ve always loved exploring innovative technology and making the world of electronics more accessible. Recently, we’ve opened a new shop featuring some of our favorite creations: ESPHome-compatible smart devices built on the powerful ESP32 platform.

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#ESP32  #ESPHome  #Smart Home  #Open Source  #Home Automation  #DIY Electronics  #Smart Devices  #IoT Projects  #Local Control  #Cloud-Free Technology