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Download Home Automation Using ESP8266 (3rd Edition)
Home Automation Using ESP8266 (3rd Edition) is my step-by-step guide designed to help you get started with this amazing WiFi module called ESP8266. This course includes 20 step-by-step projects and it is divided in two distinct parts.
Continue Reading20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects Book
20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects book is a beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects using the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer, for beginners looking to make cool things right away. Projects are explained with full-color visuals and simple step-by-step instructions.
Continue ReadingESP32 Publish Sensor Readings to Google Sheets (ESP8266 Compatible)
In this tutorial we’re going to show you how to publish sensor readings to Google Sheets using ESP32 or ESP8266 board. As an example, we’ll publish temperature, humidity, and pressure readings using the BME280 sensor to a Google Sheets spreadsheet every 30 minutes – we’ll be using IFTTT.
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Control Sonoff Basic Switch with ESP Easy Firmware and Node-RED
In this project you’ll learn how to use the ESP Easy firmware on a Sonoff basic smart switch and control it with Node-RED using Node-RED dashboard. The Node-RED software is running on a Raspberry Pi. The ESP Easy firmware can also be integrated with other home automation platforms like Home Assistant, Domoticz, openHAB, etc…
Continue ReadingReprogram Sonoff Smart Switch with Web Server
In this post, you’re going to learn how to flash custom firmware in the Sonoff device, so that you can control it with your own web server. I recommend that you read my previous post to get familiar with the Sonoff. We also have additional resources that describe how to flash a custom firmware to the […]
Continue Reading21 Arduino Modules You Can Buy For Less Than $2
The Arduino community has created a wide variety of modules and shields that can enhance your projects. Here’s the ultimate collection of 21 Arduino Modules that you can get for less than $2 on eBay. Let’s start!
Continue ReadingAlexa (Echo) with ESP32 and ESP8266 – Voice Controlled Relay
In this project, you’re going to learn how to control the ESP8266 or the ESP32 with voice commands using Alexa (Amazon Echo Dot). As an example, we’ll control two 12V lamps connected to a relay module. We’ll also add two 433 MHz RF wall panel switches to physically control the lamps.
Continue ReadingWiFiManager with ESP8266 – Autoconnect, Custom Parameter and Manage your SSID and Password
In this guide you’ll learn how to use WiFiManager with the ESP8266 board. WiFiManager allows you to connect your ESP8266 to different Access Points (AP) without having to hard-code and upload new code to your board. Additionally, you can also add custom parameters (variables) and manage multiple SSID connections with the WiFiManager library.
Continue ReadingBuild an ESP8266 Web Server – Code and Schematics
This tutorial is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to build a standalone ESP8266 Web Server that controls two outputs (two LEDs). This ESP8266 Web Server is mobile responsive and it can be accessed with any device that as a browser in your local network.
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We’ve been working hard at RNT and Maker Advisor, and publishing a new project or article once or twice a week. Additionally there’s a lot of new stuff going on, and we have some exciting news for you. Keep reading this post to stay up to date with all the news.
Continue ReadingESP8266 Daily Task – Publish Temperature Readings to ThingSpeak
In this project you’re going to learn how to build a sensor node with an ESP8266 that publishes the temperature and humidity once a day to a free service called Thing Speak.
Continue ReadingBuild an All-in-One ESP32 Weather Station Shield
In this project I’ll show you how you can build an all-in-one ESP32 weather station shield and display the sensor readings on a web server. The web server displays data from all the sensors and automatically updates the readings every ten seconds, without the need to refresh the web page.
Continue ReadingESP8266 Web Server with Arduino IDE
In this project you’ll create a standalone web server with an ESP8266 that can toggle two LEDs using Arduino IDE. This ESP8266 Web Server is mobile responsive and it can be accessed with any device that as a browser in your local network.
Continue ReadingNode-RED with Xiaomi Mijia Bedside Lamp (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
In this tutorial we’ll show you how you can integrate the Xiaomi Mijia Bedside Lamp with Node-RED. The Xiaomi Mijia Bedside Lamp is a smart lamp with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It can be controlled with touch, using the Yeelight app, or using an home automation platform like Node-RED.
Continue ReadingCCTV Raspberry Pi Based System with Storage using MotionEyeOS
In this project Julian is going to show you how to build a complete Raspberry Pi based home surveillance system in which you can manage all your cameras from one single place using MotionEyeOS. The system built also allows you to save your frames from all your cameras in a 1TB SATA drive.
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