Meet The SIDEKICK! 👋

Your expressive, open source, hackable desk companion!
(Loosely Inspired by Tamagotchi nostalgia, built for modern tinkerers)

Website: https://meetSIDEKICK.tech

• Backup Mirror: https://meetSIDEKICK.pages.dev

Code: https://github.com/MeetSIDEKICK/code
PCB Design: https://github.com/MeetSIDEKICK/pcb
Enclosure: Coming Soon
Website Source Code: https://github.com/MeetSIDEKICK/website

💡 What is SIDEKICK?

SIDEKICK is a personal companion, which you can attach on a keychain or carry with you! This little buddy reacts to its surroundings, just like a digital pet.

SIDEKICK's soul lives in Open Source: Install your own firmware, add wacky features or teach it new tricks!

👩‍💻 Core Features

• ESP32 Inside: Wi-Fi + Bluetooth ready!
• Adorable Tiny OLED Display: Watch SIDEKICK show its mood! (0.96 inch, 128x64)
• Sense and Respond: Accelerometer detects motion, and Buzzer detects makes noises as it moves.
• Touch: Reacts to movement, touch activity, and the world around it!
• Built-in Rechargeable Battery: Take Buddy Anywhere! (TBD)
• Made right here in Bengaluru! (Mostly!)
  • The Spine: SIDEKICK PCB(Bengaluru)
  • The Body: A 3D Printed Case (Bengaluru)
  • The Brains: Dev Board, PCBCupid Glyph ESP32C3 (Bengaluru)
  • IMU (?)
  • Display, Buzzer, Buttons, Transistors, Battery, etc (?)
• Infinitely Hackable: Open hardware, open mind -> write your own Buddy behaviors! (Board and Code sources are available)
  • ⚡ Even Supports Loading Your Own Code! ⚡