Please Don't Code

Code Copy Download .ino What if going from an idea to a fleet of smart devices took minutes, not months? Imagine what you want to automate. AI writes the code. You flash it to your board. In minutes, not months. Pick your sensors and actuators. AI generates ready-to-use firmware. Upload via USB or WiFi. Monitor everything remotely. Start for free See how it works No credit card required. 1 device free, forever. × How it works Three steps. From idea to working device. 1 Describe & generate Pick your board from 23+ supported. Add sensors and actuators. Describe in chat what it should do — AI generates ready-to-use firmware. Learn more 2 Flash to your board Connect via USB and flash from the browser in one click. Or update over WiFi, without touching the device. One or a hundred — same click. Learn more 3 Monitor & scale Every device gets its own real-time dashboard. Charts, buttons, sliders — set up the widgets you need. Control remotely, from any browser. Learn more Start for free — build your first device No credit card. 1 device free, forever. For anyone with an idea and the will to make it work. Whether you're a startup, a company or a maker — the tool adapts to you. Startup From prototype to pitch in days, not months. Validate before you invest. Learn more Companies & professionals Cut R&D time. Automate processes without a dedicated embedded team. Learn more Makers & hobbyists Your first smart device, without months of studying embedded programming. Learn more What the community is building Projects generated by users like you. Explore, learn, start from their code. Previous Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day ago View code Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # Sensor Monitor Reads temperature, humidity, and heat index from DHT22 sensor every two seconds. 23 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # RFID Gateway RFID-based access control system with WiFi, web interface, and user management. 5 hours, 41 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # Thermal Controller Thermal controller with PID temperature control and millisecond-based SSR heater. 6 hours, 16 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 WiFi Scanner Scans WiFi networks every 5 seconds and displays top 3 networks on OLED. 6 hours, 46 minutes ago View code ESP32S3 Dev Module **Rainbow Cycling** Cycles through seven colors on an ESP32S3 RGB LED. 11 hours, 48 minutes ago View code Arduino Uno # Keypad Lock Arduino keypad-based servo lock system with code verification. 12 hours, 39 minutes ago View code Arduino Uno # Smart Awakening Progressive wake-up system using LED, vibration, and buzzer. 23 hours, 30 minutes ago View code Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day ago View code Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # Sensor Monitor Reads temperature, humidity, and heat index from DHT22 sensor every two seconds. 23 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # RFID Gateway RFID-based access control system with WiFi, web interface, and user management. 5 hours, 41 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # Thermal Controller Thermal controller with PID temperature control and millisecond-based SSR heater. 6 hours, 16 minutes ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 WiFi Scanner Scans WiFi networks every 5 seconds and displays top 3 networks on OLED. 6 hours, 46 minutes ago View code ESP32S3 Dev Module **Rainbow Cycling** Cycles through seven colors on an ESP32S3 RGB LED. 11 hours, 48 minutes ago View code Arduino Uno # Keypad Lock Arduino keypad-based servo lock system with code verification. 12 hours, 39 minutes ago View code Arduino Uno # Smart Awakening Progressive wake-up system using LED, vibration, and buzzer. 23 hours, 30 minutes ago View code Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day ago View code Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours ago View code ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours ago View code Next12345678910 0 OTA Updates 0 Registered users 0% Reliability 23+ Supported boards Supported boards Previous ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Uno Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V Arduino Pro Mini 5V Arduino Nano Arduino Mega Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Nano 33 BLE Arduino Opta Lite Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Arduino Duemilanove Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 Arduino UNO Q ESP32S3 Dev Module Arduino Nano 33 IoT ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Uno Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V Arduino Pro Mini 5V Arduino Nano Arduino Mega Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Nano 33 BLE Arduino Opta Lite Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Arduino Duemilanove Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 Arduino UNO Q ESP32S3 Dev Module Arduino Nano 33 IoT ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Next123456789101112 Frequently asked questions Everything you need to know to get started. Do I need to know how to code? No. PCGen is designed to let you create firmware without writing code: describe in chat what you want your device to do and AI generates the code for you. You can also upload existing code as a starting point. For more complex projects requiring intricate algorithms, basic programming knowledge helps customize the result — but it's not a requirement to get started. How does the code generation process work? 1. Select your board by clicking the icon in the editor (23+ supported including Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266). 2. Describe your project in the chat — for example: “I want to read temperature and display it on an LCD screen”. 3. AI generates the complete code with compatible libraries and verified pin assignment. 4. Click “Verify & Fix” to compile and automatically fix any errors. 5. Download the project as ZIP, or flash via USB directly from the browser, or deploy firmware over WiFi with POTA. Keep chatting to add features or make changes — each change creates a version, so you can always go back. What is POTA and how does it work? POTA stands for Programming Over The Air: it lets you update firmware on your devices over WiFi, without plugging them into your computer. It supports Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 and many more boards. How it works: enable POTA on your project in PCGen — the system automatically integrates WiFi connectivity and OTA logic into your code. After a one-time USB setup, all subsequent updates are delivered over WiFi. You can update a single device or an entire fleet with one click. From the POTA Dashboard you monitor all devices in real time: who's online, which firmware they're running, and if they need an update. You can also set up interactive widgets — charts, thermometers, buttons, sliders — to monitor and control your devices directly from the browser. Is it really free? Yes. The free plan includes 1 device, forever, with no credit card required. You can generate code, compile, flash via USB, and use POTA for wireless updates. Paid plans unlock more devices, simultaneous OTA updates across fleets, and advanced features. Which boards are supported? We support 23+ boards including: Arduino Uno, Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V, Arduino Pro Mini 5V, Arduino Nano, Arduino Mega, Arduino Nano ESP32, ESP32 DevKit V1, ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0, Arduino Nano 33 BLE, Arduino Opta Lite, Arduino Opta WiFi, XIAO ESP32S3, ESP32-S3-Box, Arduino Duemilanove, Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3, Arduino UNO Q, ESP32S3 Dev Module, Arduino Nano 33 IoT, ESP32 Wrover Module, ESP32-WROOM-DA, Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3, M5Stack-CoreS3, DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1, and more coming. The list grows every month. If your board isn't supported yet, reach out at info@pleasedontcode.com. How is this different from ChatGPT? ChatGPT generates generic text that may contain errors or hardware incompatibilities. PleaseDontCode specializes in microcontroller firmware: it performs compatibility checks between board, sensors and libraries, generates pre-structured code with validated pin assignment, and compiles the result to verify it actually works. It's not a generic chatbot — it's a development tool that produces ready-to-use firmware. How do I flash firmware to my board? You have three options: USB Flash from browser — Connect the board via USB, click “Flash”, select the serial port in the browser popup. Requires Chrome or Edge. Firmware installs in seconds. Download ZIP — Download the complete project and upload it with Arduino IDE or PlatformIO. Deploy via POTA — If you've already enabled POTA and done the first USB flash, all subsequent updates arrive over WiFi. One click to update one or a hundred devices. Are my projects private? It depends on the plan. The free plan and BASIC plan include public sharing of projects in the community section — so other users can learn from your code and you from theirs. If code privacy matters to you, the PRO and PREMIUM plans keep your projects completely private and accessible only to you. The service is hosted in Europe with 99.9% uptime. Your data is not used to train AI models. For plan details, visit the Pricing page. Who is behind PleaseDontCode? PleaseDontCode is a product of ITALCODY, founded by Francesco Colucci in Turin, Italy. It was born from firsthand experience in embedded development for SMEs and freelancers: too much time spent on hardware compatibility, libraries and debugging. The goal is to make IoT development accessible to anyone with an idea, without requiring years of embedded programming experience. The team combines expertise in AI, embedded systems and web development to deliver a platform that goes from code generation to monitoring devices in production. Describe & generate Pick your board from 23+ supported, add sensors and actuators, describe in chat what the device should do — and AI generates ready-to-use firmware. No coding skills required. In detail Select your board — Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 and more. Click the icon in the editor and choose. Describe your project — Type what you want in the chat, for example: “I want to read temperature with a DHT22 sensor and display it on an OLED screen”. AI generates the code — The system automatically selects compatible libraries, verifies pin assignment, and generates the complete firmware with clear comments. Iterate and improve — Keep chatting to add features, change behavior, or fix details. Each change creates a version — you can always go back. What makes it different Unlike a generic chatbot, the code is verified for hardware compatibility: validated pin assignment, correct libraries, and automatic compilation. You can also upload existing code (.ino, .h, .cpp, .zip) as a starting point. All of this happens in the PCGen workspace, our AI Firmware Builder. Flash to your board Connect via USB and flash from the browser in one click. Or update over WiFi, without touching the device. One or a hundred — same click. Direct USB flash Connect the board to your computer with a USB cable Click “Flash” in the workspace In the browser popup, select the board's serial port Wait for completion — do not disconnect the cable Requires Chrome or Edge. Works directly from the browser, no additional software needed. Download and manual install Download the project as a ZIP file and upload it with Arduino IDE or PlatformIO. Useful if you prefer your traditional development environment. Wireless update After the first USB flash, you can enable wireless updates: the system automatically adds WiFi connectivity to your code. From then on, all updates are delivered over WiFi. One click to update one device, same click to update a hundred. The wireless update feature is called POTA (Programming Over The Air). Monitor & scale Every device gets its own real-time dashboard. Charts, buttons, sliders — set up the widgets you need. Control remotely, from any browser. In detail Monitor — The device sends data to the dashboard: temperature, humidity, pressure readings, or whatever you're measuring. Control — The dashboard sends commands to the device: turn on an LED, adjust motor speed, activate a relay. Available widgets — Thermometers, real-time charts, sliders, toggles, buttons, dropdowns and much more. Choose what to display and how. Automatic configuration — Global variables from your code are automatically analyzed and suggested as widgets, no manual setup needed. Fleet management See all your devices in a single view: who's online, which firmware they're running, and if they need an update. Roll out new firmware to an entire fleet with a single click, monitor progress, and verify every device is up to date. Remote serial console Read device logs directly from the browser, without plugging in cables. Useful for debugging during development and monitoring in production. This feature is part of POTA (Programming Over The Air), our device management platform. Discover POTA → Startup “I had an idea for a smart irrigation system. In 20 minutes I had a working prototype for my investor pitch.” The problem Developing a hardware prototype takes weeks of embedded work, specialized skills and costly iterations. Time and budget that an early-stage startup doesn't have. The solution From concept to prototype in hours, not weeks — Describe what the device should do, AI generates the firmware. Flash via USB and you have a working demo. Validate before you invest — Test the idea with real hardware before hiring an embedded team or seeking funding. Iterate quickly — Change device behavior through chat. Every version is saved, you can go back at any time. Scale when you're ready — With POTA, update all pilot fleet devices over WiFi. One click for one, same click for a hundred. Why PleaseDontCode You don't need an embedded engineering team to validate an IoT idea. Start free with 1 device, scale when the product is validated. Companies & professionals “We needed to monitor 50 industrial machines. Without a dedicated embedded team, we were operational in a week.” The problem SMEs and professionals need to automate processes and monitor systems, but hiring embedded developers is expensive and development timelines are long. Projects sit on hold for months. The solution Cut R&D time — AI generates verified firmware in minutes. What took weeks of manual development is now a chat conversation. No embedded team needed — You don't need a specialized engineer to create IoT devices. The plant technician can describe what's needed and get ready-to-use firmware. Remote fleet updates — With POTA, update firmware on all devices over WiFi. No travel, no downtime for updates. Monitoring dashboard — Every device gets configurable widgets: charts, thermometers, buttons, sliders. Control everything from a browser, from any location. Why PleaseDontCode IoT automation and monitoring accessible without embedded skills. Hardware-verified code, wireless updates, and real-time dashboards — all from a single platform. Makers & hobbyists “I knew nothing about C++. I described what my robot should do and AI did the rest.” The problem You have an idea for a home automation project, a robot, a sensor system — but the embedded world seems complicated: languages, libraries, hardware compatibility, compilation. You study for weeks and the LED still won't turn on. The solution Describe, don't code — Type “I want to turn on an LED with a button” or “Read temperature and send it via WiFi”. AI generates the complete code. Flash from the browser — Connect the board via USB, click a button. No need to install Arduino IDE, configure drivers, or figure out compilation. Learn by doing — Generated code is commented and structured. You can read it, modify it, and understand how it works while your project comes to life. Community reference — Explore projects shared by other users, view source code, and build on their work. No-code dashboard — Enable POTA and automatically get a web dashboard to monitor and control your device remotely. Why PleaseDontCode Your first smart device, without months of studying embedded programming. Free for 1 device, forever. From first idea to working project in minutes. Your next idea deserves to work. Start for free. No credit card. No installs. 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Use the “Reject” button to continue without accepting.Press again to continue 0/1Learn more and customizeRejectAccept --- Choose the right plan for you PAY YEARLY 2 MONTHS FREE Great to start prototyping BASIC 2 MONTHS FREE €5 €4.17 /month Get started ✅ 25 AI generations / month ✅ 5 IoT devices ❌ Private projects ✅ Copilot AI ✅ OTA update Most popular Power and privacy for your projects PRO 2 MONTHS FREE €12 €10 /month Get started ✅ 100 AI generations / month ✅ 50 IoT devices ✅ Private projects ✅ Copilot AI ✅ OTA update Best value Scale your business with no limits PREMIUM 2 MONTHS FREE €19 €15.84 /month Get started ✅ 300 AI generations / month ✅ 500 IoT devices ✅ Private projects ✅ Copilot AI ✅ OTA update Just want to try? Start for free — 3 generations per month, 1 device. No credit card required. Cancel Confirm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can I cancel my subscription anytime? Yes, you can cancel your subscription, downgrade or upgrade your plan at any time. What is PLEASEDONTCODE's refund policy? You have a 30-day money-back guarantee from the subscription date on all available plans. Submit your request by sending an email to info@pleasedontcode.com, and we will refund your payment. What payment methods do you accept? Our payment methods are processed through the Stripe platform, which is one of the most widely used and secure platforms in the world. With Stripe, we accept the most common payment methods, including: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, China UnionPay, Alipay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Paypal, and WeChat Pay. Can I use the platform for free? Yes. Once you sign up, you get the FREE plan with 3 generations per month and 1 device. No credit card required. You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time. Chat with us on WhatsApp × Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for functionality, experience, measurement and “marketing (personalized ads)” as specified in the cookie policy. You can freely give, deny, or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the preferences panel. Denying consent may make related features unavailable.Use the “Accept” button to consent. Use the “Reject” button to continue without accepting.Learn more and customizeRejectAccept --- Code Copy Scarica .ino E se passare da un'idea a una flotta di dispositivi smart fosse questione di minuti, non di mesi? Immagina cosa vuoi automatizzare. L'AI scrive il codice. Tu lo carichi sulla scheda. In minuti, non in mesi. Scegli sensori e attuatori. L'AI genera il firmware pronto. Caricalo via USB o WiFi. Monitora tutto da remoto. Inizia gratis Guarda come funziona Nessuna carta di credito. 1 dispositivo gratis, per sempre. × Come funziona Tre passaggi. Dall'idea al dispositivo che funziona. 1 Descrivi e genera Scegli la scheda tra 23+ supportate. Aggiungi sensori e attuatori. Descrivi in chat cosa deve fare — l'AI genera il firmware pronto. Scopri di più 2 Carica sulla scheda Collega via USB e carica dal browser con un click. Oppure aggiorna via WiFi, senza toccare il dispositivo. Uno o cento — stesso click. Scopri di più 3 Monitora e scala Ogni dispositivo ha la sua dashboard in tempo reale. Grafici, pulsanti, slider — configura i widget che ti servono. Controlla da remoto, da qualsiasi browser. Scopri di più Inizia gratis — crea il tuo primo dispositivo Nessuna carta di credito. 1 dispositivo gratis, per sempre. Per chi ha un'idea e vuole vederla funzionare. Che tu sia una startup, un'azienda o un maker — lo strumento si adatta a te. Startup Dal prototipo al pitch in giorni, non in mesi. Valida l'idea prima di investire. Scopri di più Aziende e professionisti Riduci il tempo di R&D. Automatizza processi senza un team embedded dedicato. Scopri di più Maker e hobbisti Il tuo primo dispositivo smart, senza studiare embedded per mesi. Scopri di più Cosa sta creando la community Progetti generati da utenti come te. Esplora, impara, parti dal loro codice. Previous Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day fa Vedi codice Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # Sensor Monitor Reads temperature, humidity, and heat index from DHT22 sensor every two seconds. 24 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # RFID Gateway RFID-based access control system with WiFi, web interface, and user management. 5 hours, 42 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # Thermal Controller Thermal controller with PID temperature control and millisecond-based SSR heater. 6 hours, 17 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 WiFi Scanner Scans WiFi networks every 5 seconds and displays top 3 networks on OLED. 6 hours, 46 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32S3 Dev Module **Rainbow Cycling** Cycles through seven colors on an ESP32S3 RGB LED. 11 hours, 49 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Uno # Keypad Lock Arduino keypad-based servo lock system with code verification. 12 hours, 39 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Uno # Smart Awakening Progressive wake-up system using LED, vibration, and buzzer. 23 hours, 31 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day fa Vedi codice Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # Sensor Monitor Reads temperature, humidity, and heat index from DHT22 sensor every two seconds. 24 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # RFID Gateway RFID-based access control system with WiFi, web interface, and user management. 5 hours, 42 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # Thermal Controller Thermal controller with PID temperature control and millisecond-based SSR heater. 6 hours, 17 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 WiFi Scanner Scans WiFi networks every 5 seconds and displays top 3 networks on OLED. 6 hours, 46 minutes fa Vedi codice ESP32S3 Dev Module **Rainbow Cycling** Cycles through seven colors on an ESP32S3 RGB LED. 11 hours, 49 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Uno # Keypad Lock Arduino keypad-based servo lock system with code verification. 12 hours, 39 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Uno # Smart Awakening Progressive wake-up system using LED, vibration, and buzzer. 23 hours, 31 minutes fa Vedi codice Arduino Nano 33 BLE # BLE Logger BLE scanner with power-saving mode logs nearby devices and battery info. 1 day fa Vedi codice Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 # BLE Communication ESP32 establishes BLE communication with TX/RX characteristics for bidirectional data transfer. 1 day, 3 hours fa Vedi codice ESP32 DevKit V1 # BLE Sentinel ESP32 monitors BLE beacon while motor runs, entering deep sleep when off. 1 day, 4 hours fa Vedi codice Next12345678910 0 Aggiornamenti OTA 0 Utenti registrati 0% Affidabilità 23+ Schede supportate Schede supportate Previous ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Uno Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V Arduino Pro Mini 5V Arduino Nano Arduino Mega Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Nano 33 BLE Arduino Opta Lite Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Arduino Duemilanove Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 Arduino UNO Q ESP32S3 Dev Module Arduino Nano 33 IoT ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Uno Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V Arduino Pro Mini 5V Arduino Nano Arduino Mega Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Nano 33 BLE Arduino Opta Lite Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Arduino Duemilanove Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 Arduino UNO Q ESP32S3 Dev Module Arduino Nano 33 IoT ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Next123456789101112 Domande frequenti Tutto quello che devi sapere per iniziare. Devo sapere programmare? No. PCGen è pensato per permetterti di creare firmware senza scrivere codice: descrivi in chat cosa vuoi che il tuo dispositivo faccia e l'intelligenza artificiale genera il codice per te. Puoi anche caricare un codice esistente come base di partenza. Per progetti più complessi che richiedono algoritmi elaborati, conoscenze base di programmazione aiutano a personalizzare il risultato — ma non sono un requisito per iniziare. Come funziona il processo di generazione? 1. Seleziona la tua scheda cliccando l'icona nell'editor (23+ supportate tra Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266). 2. Descrivi il tuo progetto nella chat — ad esempio: “Voglio leggere la temperatura e mostrarla su un display LCD”. 3. L'AI genera il codice completo con librerie compatibili e pin assignment verificato. 4. Clicca “Verify & Fix” per compilare e correggere automaticamente eventuali errori. 5. Scarica il progetto come ZIP, oppure flashalo via USB direttamente dal browser, oppure distribuisci il firmware via WiFi con POTA. Puoi continuare a chattare per aggiungere funzionalità o modifiche — ogni modifica crea una versione, così puoi sempre tornare indietro. Cos'è POTA e come funziona? POTA sta per Programming Over The Air: ti permette di aggiornare il firmware dei tuoi dispositivi via WiFi, senza doverli collegare al computer. Supporta Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 e molte altre schede. Come funziona: attiva POTA sul tuo progetto in PCGen — il sistema integra automaticamente la connettività WiFi e la logica OTA nel codice. Dopo una prima installazione via USB, tutti gli aggiornamenti successivi arrivano via WiFi. Puoi aggiornare un singolo dispositivo o un'intera flotta con un click. Dalla POTA Dashboard monitori in tempo reale tutti i dispositivi: chi è online, quale firmware sta eseguendo, e se ha bisogno di un aggiornamento. Puoi anche configurare widget interattivi — grafici, termometri, pulsanti, slider — per monitorare e controllare i dispositivi direttamente dal browser. È davvero gratis? Sì. Il piano gratuito include 1 dispositivo, per sempre, senza carta di credito. Puoi generare codice, compilare, flashare via USB e usare POTA per aggiornamenti wireless. I piani a pagamento sbloccano più dispositivi, aggiornamenti OTA simultanei su flotte, e funzionalità avanzate. Quali schede sono supportate? Supportiamo 23+ schede tra cui: Arduino Uno, Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V, Arduino Pro Mini 5V, Arduino Nano, Arduino Mega, Arduino Nano ESP32, ESP32 DevKit V1, ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0, Arduino Nano 33 BLE, Arduino Opta Lite, Arduino Opta WiFi, XIAO ESP32S3, ESP32-S3-Box, Arduino Duemilanove, Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3, Arduino UNO Q, ESP32S3 Dev Module, Arduino Nano 33 IoT, ESP32 Wrover Module, ESP32-WROOM-DA, Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3, M5Stack-CoreS3, DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1, e altre in arrivo. La lista cresce ogni mese. Se la tua scheda non è ancora supportata, contattaci a info@pleasedontcode.com. In cosa è diverso da ChatGPT? ChatGPT genera testo generico che potrebbe contenere errori o incompatibilità hardware. PleaseDontCode è specializzato in firmware per microcontrollori: esegue verifiche di compatibilità tra scheda, sensori e librerie, genera codice pre-strutturato con pin assignment validato, e compila il risultato per verificare che funzioni davvero. Non è un chatbot generico — è un tool di sviluppo che produce firmware pronto all'uso. Come carico il firmware sulla scheda? Hai tre opzioni: Flash USB dal browser — Collega la scheda via USB, clicca “Flash”, seleziona la porta seriale nella finestra del browser. Richiede Chrome o Edge. Il firmware viene installato in pochi secondi. Download ZIP — Scarica il progetto completo e caricalo con Arduino IDE o PlatformIO. Deploy via POTA — Se hai già attivato POTA e fatto il primo flash via USB, tutti gli aggiornamenti successivi arrivano via WiFi. Un click per aggiornare uno o cento dispositivi. I miei progetti sono privati? Dipende dal piano. Il piano gratuito e il piano BASIC prevedono la condivisione pubblica dei progetti nella sezione community — così altri utenti possono imparare dal tuo codice e tu dal loro. Se la privacy del codice è importante per te, i piani PRO e PREMIUM mantengono i progetti completamente privati e accessibili solo a te. Il servizio è ospitato in Europa con uptime del 99.9%. I tuoi dati non vengono utilizzati per addestrare modelli AI. Per dettagli sui piani, visita la pagina Prezzi. Chi c'è dietro PleaseDontCode? PleaseDontCode è un prodotto di ITALCODY, fondata da Francesco Colucci a Torino, Italia. Nasce dall'esperienza diretta nello sviluppo embedded per PMI e freelancer: troppo tempo speso su compatibilità hardware, librerie e debugging. L'obiettivo è rendere lo sviluppo IoT accessibile a chiunque abbia un'idea, senza richiedere anni di esperienza in programmazione embedded. Il team combina competenze in AI, sistemi embedded e sviluppo web per offrire una piattaforma che va dalla generazione del codice al monitoraggio dei dispositivi in produzione. Descrivi e genera Scegli la scheda tra 23+ supportate, aggiungi sensori e attuatori, descrivi in chat cosa deve fare il dispositivo — e l'AI genera il firmware pronto. Non devi saper programmare. Nel dettaglio Seleziona la scheda — Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 e altre. Clicca l'icona nell'editor e scegli. Descrivi il progetto — Scrivi nella chat quello che vuoi fare, ad esempio: “Voglio leggere la temperatura con un sensore DHT22 e mostrarla su un display OLED”. L'AI genera il codice — Il sistema seleziona automaticamente le librerie compatibili, verifica il pin assignment, e genera il firmware completo con commenti chiari. Itera e migliora — Continua a chattare per aggiungere funzionalità, modificare il comportamento, o correggere dettagli. Ogni modifica crea una versione — puoi sempre tornare indietro. Cosa lo rende diverso A differenza di un chatbot generico, qui il codice viene verificato per compatibilità hardware: pin assignment validato, librerie corrette, e compilazione automatica. Puoi anche caricare codice esistente (.ino, .h, .cpp, .zip) come base di partenza. Tutto questo avviene nel workspace PCGen, il nostro AI Firmware Builder. Carica sulla scheda Collega via USB e carica dal browser con un click. Oppure aggiorna via WiFi, senza toccare il dispositivo. Uno o cento — stesso click. Flash diretto via USB Collega la scheda al computer con un cavo USB Clicca “Flash” nel workspace Nella finestra del browser, seleziona la porta seriale della board Attendi il completamento — non scollegare il cavo Richiede Chrome o Edge. Funziona direttamente dal browser, senza installare software aggiuntivo. Download e installazione manuale Scarica il progetto come file ZIP e caricalo con Arduino IDE o PlatformIO. Utile se preferisci il tuo ambiente di sviluppo tradizionale. Aggiornamento via WiFi Dopo il primo flash via USB, puoi attivare gli aggiornamenti wireless: il sistema aggiunge automaticamente la connettività WiFi al codice. Da quel momento tutti gli aggiornamenti successivi arrivano via WiFi. Un click per aggiornare un dispositivo, lo stesso click per aggiornarne cento. La funzionalità di aggiornamento wireless si chiama POTA (Programming Over The Air). Monitora e scala Ogni dispositivo ha la sua dashboard in tempo reale. Grafici, pulsanti, slider — configura i widget che ti servono. Controlla da remoto, da qualsiasi browser. Nel dettaglio Monitor — Il dispositivo invia dati alla dashboard: letture di temperatura, umidità, pressione, o qualsiasi grandezza tu stia misurando. Control — La dashboard invia comandi al dispositivo: accendi un LED, regola la velocità di un motore, attiva un relè. Widget disponibili — Termometri, grafici in tempo reale, slider, toggle, pulsanti, dropdown e molto altro. Scegli cosa mostrare e come. Configurazione automatica — Le variabili globali del codice vengono analizzate e proposte automaticamente come widget, senza configurazione manuale. Gestione flotta Vedi tutti i dispositivi in un'unica vista: chi è online, quale firmware sta eseguendo, e se ha bisogno di un aggiornamento. Puoi distribuire un nuovo firmware a un'intera flotta con un solo click, monitorare lo stato di avanzamento, e verificare che ogni dispositivo sia aggiornato. Console seriale remota Leggi i log del dispositivo direttamente dal browser, senza collegare cavi. Utile per debug in fase di sviluppo e monitoraggio in produzione. Questa funzionalità fa parte di POTA (Programming Over The Air), la nostra piattaforma di gestione dispositivi. Scopri POTA → Startup “Ho un'idea per un irrigatore smart. In 20 minuti ho il prototipo funzionante per il pitch agli investitori.” Il problema Sviluppare un prototipo hardware richiede settimane di lavoro embedded, conoscenze specialistiche e iterazioni costose. Tempo e budget che una startup nelle fasi iniziali non ha. La soluzione Dal concept al prototipo in ore, non settimane — Descrivi cosa deve fare il dispositivo, l'AI genera il firmware. Flash via USB e hai un demo funzionante. Valida prima di investire — Testa l'idea con hardware reale prima di assumere un team embedded o cercare investimenti. Itera velocemente — Modifica il comportamento del dispositivo in chat. Ogni versione è salvata, puoi tornare indietro in qualsiasi momento. Scala quando sei pronto — Con POTA aggiorni via WiFi tutti i dispositivi della flotta pilota. Un click per uno, lo stesso click per cento. Perché PleaseDontCode Non serve un team di ingegneri embedded per validare un'idea IoT. Parti gratis con 1 dispositivo, cresci quando il prodotto è validato. Aziende e professionisti “Dovevamo monitorare 50 macchinari industriali. Senza un team embedded dedicato, in una settimana eravamo operativi.” Il problema Le PMI e i professionisti hanno bisogno di automatizzare processi e monitorare impianti, ma assumere sviluppatori embedded è costoso e i tempi di sviluppo sono lunghi. I progetti restano in attesa per mesi. La soluzione Riduci il tempo di R&D — L'AI genera firmware verificato in minuti. Quello che richiedeva settimane di sviluppo manuale ora è questione di una conversazione in chat. Nessun team embedded necessario — Non serve un ingegnere specializzato per creare dispositivi IoT. Il tecnico di impianto può descrivere cosa serve e ottenere il firmware pronto. Aggiornamenti da remoto su flotta — Con POTA aggiorni il firmware di tutti i dispositivi via WiFi. Niente trasferte, niente fermi macchina per aggiornare. Dashboard di monitoraggio — Ogni dispositivo ha widget configurabili: grafici, termometri, pulsanti, slider. Controlla tutto da un browser, da qualsiasi sede. Perché PleaseDontCode Automatizzazione e monitoraggio IoT accessibili senza competenze embedded. Codice verificato per compatibilità hardware, aggiornamenti wireless, e dashboard in tempo reale — tutto da un'unica piattaforma. Maker e hobbisti “Non sapevo nulla di C++. Ho descritto cosa doveva fare il mio robot e l'AI ha fatto il resto.” Il problema Hai un'idea per un progetto domotico, un robot, un sistema di sensori — ma il mondo embedded sembra complicato: linguaggi, librerie, compatibilità hardware, compilazione. Studi per settimane e il LED ancora non si accende. La soluzione Descrivi, non programmare — Scrivi in chat “Voglio accendere un LED con un pulsante” o “Leggere la temperatura e inviarla via WiFi”. L'AI genera il codice completo. Flash dal browser — Collega la scheda via USB, clicca un pulsante. Non serve installare Arduino IDE, configurare driver, o capire la compilazione. Impara facendo — Il codice generato è commentato e strutturato. Puoi leggerlo, modificarlo, e capire come funziona mentre il tuo progetto prende vita. Community di riferimento — Esplora i progetti condivisi da altri utenti, guarda il codice sorgente, e parti dal loro lavoro come base. Dashboard senza codice — Attiva POTA e ottieni automaticamente una dashboard web per monitorare e controllare il tuo dispositivo da remoto. Perché PleaseDontCode Il tuo primo dispositivo smart, senza studiare embedded per mesi. Gratis per 1 dispositivo, per sempre. Dalla prima idea al progetto funzionante in minuti. La tua prossima idea merita di funzionare. Inizia gratis. Nessuna carta di credito. Nessuna installazione. Crea il tuo primo dispositivo Raggiungici su WhatsApp × Informativa Noi e terze parti selezionate utilizziamo cookie o tecnologie simili per finalità tecniche e, con il tuo consenso, anche per le finalità di funzionalità, esperienza, misurazione e “marketing (con annunci personalizzati)” come specificato nella cookie policy. Puoi liberamente prestare, rifiutare o revocare il tuo consenso, in qualsiasi momento, accedendo al pannello delle preferenze. Il rifiuto del consenso può rendere non disponibili le relative funzioni.Usa il pulsante “Accetta” per acconsentire. Usa il pulsante “Rifiuta” per continuare senza accettare.Premi ancora per continuare 0/1Scopri di più e personalizzaRifiutaAccetta --- Still updating your devices one by one? Update all your devices. From anywhere. With one click. Upload firmware, register your devices, and update over WiFi. One device or a hundred — same click. Secure, automatic, no server to manage. Start for free See how it works No credit card required. 1 device free, forever. × How it works Three steps. From firmware to updated device. 1 Register your device Add your device to the dashboard. The system generates unique credentials automatically. A one-time USB flash configures the connection. Learn more 2 Upload firmware Upload your compiled firmware or generate it with our AI Firmware Builder. The OTA library integrates automatically into the code. Learn more 3 Update with one click Devices automatically check for updates and download them securely. Firmware is verified before installation. One device or an entire fleet — same click. Learn more Start for free — register your first device No credit card. 1 device free, forever. For anyone with devices in the field and firmware to update. Whether you have a prototype or a fleet — the platform scales with you. Startup Ship firmware updates to beta testers instantly. Iterate on firmware without recalling devices. Learn more Companies & professionals Manage device fleets without an embedded team. No travel, no downtime to update. Learn more Makers & hobbyists No server setup, no backend — just WiFi. Update your projects remotely without touching cables. Learn more 0 OTA Updates 0 Registered users 0% Reliability 13 Supported boards Supported boards Previous ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 ESP32S3 Dev Module ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Arduino Nano ESP32 ESP32 DevKit V1 ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0 Arduino Opta WiFi XIAO ESP32S3 ESP32-S3-Box Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3 ESP32S3 Dev Module ESP32 Wrover Module ESP32-WROOM-DA Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 M5Stack-CoreS3 DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1 Next1234567 OTA Library — open source on GitHub Include the library in your Arduino or PlatformIO sketch. Lightweight, reliable, compatible with ESP32, ESP8266, and Arduino Opta. No lock-in: your code is yours. View on GitHub Frequently asked questions Everything you need to know about OTA updates. How does it work? The workflow is simple: 1. Register your device on the dashboard and get unique credentials. 2. Compile your sketch including the OTA library (open source on GitHub), or generate firmware with our AI Firmware Builder. 3. Upload the firmware to the dashboard. The device automatically checks for updates and downloads them securely. After a one-time USB flash, all subsequent updates are delivered over WiFi. Which boards are supported? Currently supported: Arduino Nano ESP32, ESP32 DevKit V1, ESP8266 NodeMCU V1.0, Arduino Opta WiFi, XIAO ESP32S3, ESP32-S3-Box, Firebeetle 2 ESP32-S3, ESP32S3 Dev Module, ESP32 Wrover Module, ESP32-WROOM-DA, Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3, M5Stack-CoreS3, DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1. The list grows regularly. If your board isn't supported yet, reach out at info@pleasedontcode.com. Is it secure? Yes. Each device receives unique credentials generated automatically. Communications are encrypted and every update is signed and verified before installation. No device can receive firmware not intended for it. What happens if the connection drops during an update? The device keeps the previous stable firmware until the update completes successfully. New firmware is activated only after full verification. If the connection drops mid-download, the device retries automatically. Your device never ends up without working firmware. Can I use my own firmware? Absolutely. You can generate firmware with our AI Firmware Builder or compile your own sketch manually by including the OTA library from GitHub (free and open source). The only requirement is including the library for OTA connectivity. The rest of the code is entirely yours. Is it really free? Yes. The free plan includes 1 device, forever, with no credit card required. You can register the device, upload firmware, and update it over WiFi. Paid plans unlock more devices, simultaneous fleet updates, and advanced features. For details, visit the Pricing page. How is this different from ArduinoOTA or ElegantOTA? ArduinoOTA and ElegantOTA require you to be on the same local network as the device and update one device at a time manually. Our platform works from anywhere over the internet: upload firmware to the dashboard and all fleet devices update automatically. It includes per-device authentication, safe rollback, and a dashboard to manage the status of all devices in a single view. No server setup, port forwarding, or custom endpoints needed. The library is open source. Register your device Add your device to the dashboard. The system automatically generates unique credentials for each device, with no manual setup required. In detail Add your device — From the dashboard, click “Add device”, choose the board, and enter WiFi credentials. Automatic credentials — The system generates unique security credentials for your device. No manual configuration needed. First USB flash — Connect the board to your computer and upload the initial firmware directly from the browser. This step configures WiFi connectivity and registers the device. From now on, everything over WiFi — After the first flash, no more cables. All subsequent updates are delivered over WiFi automatically. Secure from day one Each device has unique credentials embedded in the firmware. Communications are encrypted and every update is digitally signed and verified before installation. Upload firmware Upload compiled firmware to the dashboard. You have two options: use your own code or generate it automatically with AI. Option 1: generate with AI Describe in plain language what your device should do. AI generates complete firmware, already set up for WiFi updates. Zero manual configuration. Option 2: use your own code Download the OTA library from GitHub (free and open source) Include it in your Arduino or PlatformIO sketch Compile as usual Upload the .bin file to the dashboard Automatic personalization When deploying firmware to multiple devices, the system automatically creates a personalized copy for each one with the correct credentials. Every device gets its own dedicated firmware. Version tracking Every uploaded firmware is versioned. You can track versions, see which firmware each device is running, and know if it needs an update. Update with one click Devices automatically check for new versions and download updates securely. One device or an entire fleet — same click. How the update happens Automatic check — The device periodically contacts the server to check if a new firmware version is available. Security verification — Every update is digitally signed and verified by the device before proceeding. No firmware can be installed without being authenticated. Download and installation — Firmware is downloaded over an encrypted connection and written to a separate area. Only after full verification does the device reboot with the new firmware. Automatic rollback — If something goes wrong, the device keeps the previous stable firmware. It never ends up without working firmware. Real-time fleet update From the dashboard you can assign firmware to all compatible devices. When you activate firmware, connected devices receive an instant notification and start updating immediately. Monitor progress in real time: who's online, who has updated, who's pending. Startup “We have 30 prototypes with beta testers. We update firmware on all of them in 2 minutes, without asking anyone to reconnect anything.” The problem You've shipped prototypes to early testers but every fix requires recalling devices or asking users to perform complex procedures. Iteration stalls. The solution Instant updates — Fix a bug, improve a feature, and deploy immediately to all beta testers. They don't need to do anything. Iterate without recalling devices — Every firmware version is tracked. You can see who has already updated and who hasn't. From MVP to production — The same system you use for 5 prototypes works for 500 production devices. Scale without switching tools. Why choose us Validate your product faster. Every firmware iteration reaches testers in seconds, not weeks. Start free with 1 device. Companies & professionals “50 devices across 3 locations. We used to send a technician for every update. Now it's one click from the office.” The problem Devices are installed in remote locations. Every update requires travel, downtime, and coordination. Costs add up. The solution Remote updates — Deploy new firmware to all devices over the internet. No travel, no downtime. Fleet management — See all devices in a single dashboard: who's online, which firmware they're running, who needs an update. Enterprise-grade security — Per-device authentication, encrypted communications, unique credentials. Every firmware is automatically personalized for each device. No embedded team needed — With our AI code generator you can also create firmware automatically. The plant technician can manage everything independently. Why choose us Cut maintenance costs and update times. Manage the fleet from a browser, from any location. An accessible alternative to enterprise solutions that charge $25-49 per device. Makers & hobbyists “My ESP32 is mounted behind a cabinet. I update the firmware from the couch, without dismounting anything.” The problem You've installed a device in a hard-to-reach spot. Every change means dismounting, connecting USB, uploading, remounting. Setting up an OTA server seems overkill for a personal project. The solution Zero server to manage — It's a cloud service. Nothing to configure: no server, no port forwarding, no custom endpoints. Update remotely — After a one-time USB flash, all updates arrive over WiFi. Update from your browser, your phone, anywhere. Lightweight open source library — The OTA library on GitHub is built for microcontrollers: lightweight, reliable, and integrates with any Arduino or PlatformIO sketch. Generate firmware with AI — Describe what the device should do and get ready-to-use firmware, already set up for WiFi updates. Why choose us The convenience of OTA without the complexity of setting it up. Free for 1 device, forever. Your devices deserve to stay up to date. Start for free. No credit card. No installs. 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