About Netagotchi

Learn more about the Netagotchi firmware and web flasher project

Project Overview

Netagotchi is an open-source firmware project designed for ESP32-based devices, bringing retro-inspired digital pet functionality to modern hardware platforms.

The web-based flasher provides an easy way to install and update Netagotchi firmware without requiring complex desktop software or command-line tools.

Key Features:

  • Web-based firmware flashing (no install required)
  • Support for multiple ESP32 devices
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Automatic device detection
  • Firmware verification and backup

Technical Details

Built With:

  • Web Serial API for browser-based communication
  • ESP-IDF framework compatibility
  • Modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
  • Tailwind CSS for responsive design

Requirements:

  • Chrome/Edge browser (version 89+)
  • USB connection to target device
  • Internet connection for initial load
  • Supported ESP32-based hardware

Open Source

Netagotchi is an open-source project. Contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!

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