Vibe Coding ESP32s: BLE Sniffers & Firmware Hacking with PlatformIO + Cline

​Join us for a hands-on evening of ESP32 firmware hacking, where you'll learn how to vibe code embedded devices using PlatformIO within VSCode—supercharged by Cline, the next-gen AI coding assistant for embedded devs. This is firmware flow, redefined.

​We’ll walk through building a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sniffer that can detect nearby trackers like AirTags, Tile, and other BLE devices—perfect for anyone curious about wireless security, device privacy, or just looking to level up their embedded skills with AI tools.

​Whether you're new to ESP32s, curious about AI-assisted firmware development, or just want to get your hands dirty with BLE reverse engineering, this is for you.

​🔧 What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to set up PlatformIO and flash ESP32s and more

• ​How to use Cline to implement firmware in real-time

• ​How to build a BLE scanning tool that detects nearby trackers

• ​Tips for debugging and customizing firmware in VSCode

​🧠 Who This Is For:

• ​Embedded devs and hardware hackers

• ​AI/ML enthusiasts looking to go physical

• ​San Francisco technologists curious about the future of AI-assisted development

​This event is hosted at the Frontier Tower:

​We are transforming a 16-floor tower in San Francisco into a self-governed vertical village—a hub for frontier technologies and creative arts. Tier-one labs presenting AI, Ethereum, biotech, neuroscience, longevity, robotics, human flourishing, and arts & music. These floors will house innovators and creators pushing the boundaries of human potential in a post-AI-singularity world.

​Apply here for founding citizenship: https://frontiertower.io/membership

​Why should I become a citizen?

• ​Be part of creating the first self-governed vertical village

• ​Connect with the most creative people in the city

• ​Get access to all floors, free event space & movement floor

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