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The Raspberry Pi Starter (Part 1)
This tutorial is all about the Raspberry Pi – a pocket-sized computer that can teach you several computer science technologies, including writing in several…
arduino
Understanding the Arduino Sketch Build Process
Ever wonder how an.ino file from the Arduino IDE finds its way to an Arduino microcontroller’s flash memory? In this tutorial, we will try…
esp8266
Blynk: Making Your Own Mobile Platform for ESP8266
In this tutorial, we are going to design a mobile platform that displays DHT data from an ESP8266 using the Blynk smartphone application. Blynk…
esp8266
ESP-NOW: Peer-to-Peer Communication Between ESP boards
Espressif Systems has developed its own wireless protocol for its ESPx series of chips. It boasts a fast wireless connection without needing to connect…
esp8266
MQTT using AdafruitIO and ESP8266
If you’re looking for a lightweight IoT communication protocol, and a server that is completely free that supports it, then sit tight! In this…
esp8266
Creating an Adafruit IO dashboard using ESP8266
Gone are the days of plain data visualization! In this tutorial, we are going to create a temperature and humidity Adafruit IO dashboard using…
esp8266
Automate your Life with IFTTT and ESP8266
If this tutorial is what you’ve been looking for, then that is cool! Sorry, I can’t help myself. In this tutorial, we explore IFTTT…
esp8266
Using AT commands on the ESP8266
In this tutorial, we are going to explore the pre-installed AT firmware inside the ESP8266. The AT Firmware The AT firmware is a pre-installed…
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Getting Started with the ESP8266 chip
Are you itching to connect your Arduino projects to the internet? Then this tutorial is perfect for you. In this new series of articles,…
electronic modules
Bring Solar Power Into Your Sensor Project
Quite often, we want to place our sensors at locations where we have no access to a power outlet. The obvious solution is to…
communication
Wired Communication Protocols: SPI
For the final part of the wired communication protocols series, we are going to discuss SPI, also known as Serial Peripheral Interface.
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Wired Communication Protocols: I2C
So far we’ve talked about wireless technologies and UART communications. In this tutorial, we will talk about Inter-Integrated Circuits or I2C. I2C I2C (Inter-Integrated…