Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In Part 1 of building my custom 3D-printed AI desktop assistant, I design the enclosure, select the electronics, and assemble the physical console!

Powered by an ESP32 microcontroller, this mini desktop terminal is built to interface with AI models (cloud APIs or local LLMs like Ollama) to act as a physical voice and chat assistant right on my desk. In this video, we cover 3D printing the chassis, mounting the display, audio components, and prepping the wiring layout for Part 2.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The ESP32 AI Terminal Concept
1:02 - 3D Printing the Desktop Enclosure & Acoustic Challenges
3:26 - Assembly & Wiring
11:03 - Cable Gauge change
11:40 - The Assembly Continues
15:15 - Display cussom connectors
17:12 - Teaser: Firmware & AI Integration in Part 2!

HARDWARE & COMPONENTS USED:
- ESP32 Development Board
- OLED / TFT Display Module
- I2S Microphone & Audio Amplifier / Speaker
- Custom 3D Printed Chassis

3D PRINT FILES (STLs):
[Link to your Printables / MakerWorld / Thingiverse / GitHub]

WATCH PART 2 (Firmware & Live AI Demo): [Link when live]

ESP32 N16R8
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ICS43434 Microphone [2 for beamforming]
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2Pack 8 Ohm 3W speakers
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BME680 Envitonmental monitoring sensor
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MAX98357 Amplifier 3W
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USB C Power connectors
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Protoboard
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Crimp connector kit
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