This awesome ESP32 clock lets you send messages to it anywhere in the world

Credit: manoharc07 Published Jul 27, 2026, 1:03 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary The DigiFrame is a DIY 64x64 HUB75 LED matrix smart clock running on ESP32-S3 with NTP time, weather, GIFs, and ambient scenes. Control it via cloud dashboard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi web UI, Telegram bot, or Home Assistant (MQTT). All source code and 3D-printable parts are published, and it includes an auto-dimmer for night use. Once you learn how to build your own gadgets, you rarely need to buy new devices ever again. If you're on the hunt for a cool clock, this awesome ESP32 project is totally DIY-able, including its source code and 3D printable parts. Best of all, it works with Home Assistant, and lets you send messages to it on Instagram. The DigiFrame is a cute clock you can make yourself You can send messages to it, too Over on the ESP32 subreddit, user manoharc07 shared this cool little clock they made for their girlfriend. It's called the DigiFrame, and it's a lot more than just a pretty piece: A 64×64 HUB75 LED matrix smart clock running on an ESP32-S3. It shows an NTP clock, live weather, a living ambient scene, looping GIFs, scrolling messages, and runs themed celebrations on your special days. Configure and control it from a cloud dashboard over Bluetooth, the clock's own web dashboard on your WiFi, a Telegram bot, or Home Assistant (MQTT). If you want to have this cool little clock beside your bed, but you're worried about the display keeping you up all night, it has an auto-dimmer feature at night. Very convenient. Thankfully, the creator has published everything they used to make this clock, so if you want to make your own, check out the DigiFrame's GitHub page for the code, and the Makerworld page for the 3D-printable parts.