stack-chan/stack-chan

Overview

Stack-chan is an open-source, JavaScript-driven robot built on the M5Stack embedded platform. It uses TypeScript to control a cute, customizable robot body for prototyping and experimentation.

Best for

Best for
Web developers and hobbyists wanting to build cute, programmable robots with JavaScript

Use cases

• Building a programmable desktop companion robot
• Prototyping interactive hardware with JavaScript
• Learning embedded robotics with a friendly platform

Notes

Stack-chan is an open-source, JavaScript-driven robot built on the M5Stack embedded platform. It uses TypeScript to control a cute, customizable robot body for prototyping and experimentation.

1,503 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-31. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Building a programmable desktop companion robot
• Prototyping interactive hardware with JavaScript
• Learning embedded robotics with a friendly platform

Pros

• JavaScript/TypeScript lowers the barrier for web developers
• Active open-source community with 1.5k stars
• Modular M5Stack hardware is easy to extend

Cons

• Requires M5Stack hardware, not a standalone software tool
• Limited to the capabilities of the M5Stack ecosystem
• Documentation and examples may vary in quality

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