Flashing NodeMCU Firmware on the ESP8266 using Windows
If you’re new to the ESP8266 WiFi module, first read my Getting Started Guide with the ESP8266. You can also checkout my other tutorial on how to create a web server with an …
Programming the BeagleBone Black with Python
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Getting Started with BeagleBone Black. This post was written by Rui Santos and Luís Perestrelo authors of BeagleBone For Dummies * …
Programming the BeagleBone Black with BoneScript
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Getting Started with BeagleBone Black. This post was written by Rui Santos and Luís Perestrelo authors of BeagleBone For Dummies * …
Cloud9 IDE on the BeagleBone Black
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Getting Started with BeagleBone Black. This post was written by Rui Santos and Luís Perestrelo authors of BeagleBone For Dummies * …
What Do You Want to Know About Home Automation?
Rui here, I would say about 90% emails I receive every week are related to Home Automation. I often get questions like:
Getting Started with the BeagleBone Black
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Getting Started with BeagleBone Black. This post was written by Rui Santos and Luís Perestrelo authors of BeagleBone For Dummies * Introduction …
Modifying Cheap PIR Motion Sensor to Work at 3.3V
This PIR motion sensor is a $2 sensor that is used to detect movement from humans or pets. You can read my previous tutorial on how to use this sensor with an Arduino.
How to Configure WiFi on Your Raspberry Pi
In this post, you’ll configure the WiFi on your Raspberry Pi. If it’s your first time using the RPi, first make sure you read my Getting Started with Raspberry Pi guide.
How to Install the Latest Version of Node.js in Your Raspberry Pi
This is just a quick blog post explaining how you can install the latest version of Node.js in your Raspberry Pi.
[Ended] Giveaway Raspberry Pi Model B
Rui here, The Raspberry Pi Model B giveaway as ended on September 20, 12:00PM! Congratulations to the winner Humberto P. Silva from Brazil! Your Raspberry Pi will be shipped to your house …
Arduino with PIR Motion Sensor
In this project you’re going to create a simple circuit with an Arduino and PIR motion sensor that can detect movement. An LED will light up when movement is detected.
Raspberry Pi: Detect Motion using a PIR Sensor with Python
Learn how to use a PIR motion sensor with the Raspberry Pi to detect motion. We’ll show you how to wire the sensor to the Raspberry Pi GPIOs and write …
Teensy – Username and Password Auto Filler
In this project we’re going to make our own hardware password management tool.
Arduino – Display the LED Brightness on a LCD 16×2
In this project we’re going to display the LED brightness on a LCD 16×2 with a progress bar. This is a good Arduino beginner project for getting started with the …