Dev builds an AI answering machine for his kids with Astra, 3D printing and an ESP32
Stefania_druga · x · 2026-10-05
Developer David Plakon shares a hands-on "vibe manufacturing" project: a small AI answering machine for his kids. He had Astra source parts, design the enclosure around the specs, and build a model site, combining 3D printing with an ESP32 — an end-to-end AI-assisted hardware build he calls genuinely fun.
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