LightningPiggy - Nostr Hypermedia

We're thrilled to share our brand new website: lightningpiggy.com There are loads of new features and enhancements. Here are just a few highlights: **Educators page** — ready-to-run workshop materials for educators and event organisers. Includes downloadable workshop materials (PPTX + PDF), a character design challenge with colouring page, and a piggy build challenge. Perfect for community groups, schools and conferences. **Credits page** — proper recognition for contributors and partners, with Nostr/GitHub/X profile links, origin story, and a shout-out to our Bitcoin Kids community. **Updated build pages** — Classic (Arduino, e-paper display) and p1 (MicroPythonOS, ESP32-S3 LCD touchscreen display). **Zap Rewards QR Generator** — create up to 6 branded LNURL pay QR codes offline and in one go. Label them how you like (eg "Homework Reward", "Reading Reward", "Tidied Bedroom" etc), print them out and stick them where you like. When your child completes a task, scan the matching code with your Lightning wallet to zap sats straight to their piggy. Download them all as a single sheet and print them out. **WiFi QR Code Generator** — get a branded QR code to share with friends to quickly join your WiFi. Download as PNG. Runs 100% in your browser — nothing leaves your device. **Wild gallery** — 75+ community photos in a browsable lightbox gallery. Send us yours with #LightningPiggy! **Serial Monitor** — Real-time serial console for seeing what happens on the inside of your Lightning Piggy device **Lightning message board** — post a message directly on our community site using your Lightning wallet. **New published case design** — p1 Genesis Piggy (rotating head, better cable routing). Download for free. **NIP-05 handles** — Show off your support for the project on nostr with a personalised NIP-05 handle. Check it all out at 👉 lightningpiggy.com and let us know if you have any improvement suggestions.

LightningPiggy 1 month ago

Something new is coming. We've been hard at work, and we can't wait to show you. Watch this space. 👀

LightningPiggy 2 months ago

LightningPiggy 3 months ago

Stay humble and sit on your sats ⚡🐧

LightningPiggy 3 months ago

Did you know? Lightning Piggy is part Danish 🇩🇰

LightningPiggy 3 months ago

We’re excited to share that @Thomas Farstrike , creator of MicroPythonOS, will be presenting at FOSDEM 2026! His talk, “MicroPythonOS: Best of Android, Now on MCUs,” will explore how Android-style user experiences are coming to microcontrollers — a big step forward for open-source embedded systems. 👉

FOSDEM 2026 - MicroPythonOS: the best of Android, now on Microcontrollers. AppStore, OTA Updates, Touch Screen, Camera and much more!

FOSDEM is one of the world’s largest free and open-source developer conferences, bringing thousands of builders to Brussels each year to meet, share ideas, and collaborate. Best of all: it’s completely free — no registration required. Just turn up and join in.

LightningPiggy 3 months ago

Freedom Farm News: ICYMI On Christmas Eve, Santa delivered a new MicroPythonOS release (v0.5.2). This update is a significant step forward, with fewer threads, improved async handling, smoother Wi-Fi setup, and more transparent updates; all making LightningPiggy devices more reliable, especially for kids, workshops, and first-time users. ⚡🐽👩‍🌾 Install it via

MicroPythonOS Installer

or update using the OSUpdate app. MicroPythonOS v0.5.2 Changelog Highlights - New TaskManager API based on asyncio, replacing multiple threaded components and improving reliability on constrained hardware. - New DownloadManager API built on TaskManager, enabling more robust and observable downloads for updates and configuration assets. - Elimination of another background thread through the use of aiorepl, improving system stability and responsiveness. - OSUpdate app now shows download speed, making over-the-air updates clearer and more user-friendly. - WiFi app improvements that simplify LightningPiggy setup in workshops and classroom environments: - Add networks that are currently out of range. - Support for hidden WiFi networks (thanks to Andre_y_M). - New “Forget” button for removing saved networks. Audio and Hardware - Fri3d Camp 2024 board: added I2S microphone support as found on the communicator add-on. - AudioFlinger API: - Added I2S microphone recording to WAV. - Optimised WAV volume scaling for speed. - Volume is now applied immediately. - New SoundRecorder app created to test AudioFlinger’s recording features. System and API Improvements - Added TaskManager API wrapping asyncio. - Added DownloadManager API using TaskManager. - Rearranged automated testing facilities. - About app now displays mpy format information. Apps - AppStore app: - All threads eliminated using TaskManager. - Experimental support for the BadgeHub backend (not enabled). - MusicPlayer app: - Faster and more responsive volume slider. - WiFi app: - New “Add network” functionality for out-of-range networks. - Support for hidden networks. - Ability to forget saved networks. Credits * @Thomas Farstrike * @Andre_y_M (TG handle) ref. support for hidden WiFi networks Team LightningPiggy

LightningPiggy

Lightning Piggy - An open source Bitcoin piggy bank for kids. Save in satoshis over the Lightning Network.

LightingPiggy is an electronic cash piggy bank for children, that accepts Bitcoin sent over the Lightning Network. It displays payment amounts, messages, and the total satoshis saved. Our vision is to make bitcoin the savings’ standard for every child, while creating an educational platform to inspire future generations, not only to save in bitcoin, but also to learn to code and build in a free and open-source way. Web installer:

Lightning Piggy Web Installer

Easily allow users to install Lightning Piggy firmware on the web.

Build your own:

LightningPiggy

Build | LightningPiggy

Build your own Lightning Piggy - choose between the E-paper or LCD edition

Chat with our community: