The HC-SR501 PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor and the ESP8266 are crucial components in many DIY and home automation projects, primarily due to their versatility and ease of use. This blog post will walk you through the process of connecting the HC-SR501 PIR sensor to an ESP8266 without using Wi-Fi, along with a clear explanation of […]
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The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment. In the world of IoT, it’s crucial to know the MAC address of your devices for various reasons, such as network troubleshooting, device identification, and secure communication. In this blog post, we will guide
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The ESP-01 is a popular and inexpensive Wi-Fi module based on the ESP8266 chip. It is widely used in IoT projects due to its small size and low power consumption. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to connect an ESP-01 board to a breadboard adapter and control an external LED. This setup can be
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The ESP-01, a compact module based on the ESP8266 chipset, is a popular choice for IoT projects due to its WiFi capability and affordability. One of its features is an onboard LED, which can be controlled programmatically. This blog post will guide you through the initial steps of lighting up this onboard LED, including driver
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In this blog post, I will walk you through the process of preparing a USB ESP-01 programming adapter and show you how to solder the button to put the CH340G adapter in programming mode. The ESP-01 is a popular WiFi module based on the ESP8266 chip, and the CH340G is a USB-to-Serial converter chip that allows you
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In this tutorial, we will learn how to connect an ESP8266 microcontroller with a BMP280 pressure and temperature sensor and a 2004 LCD display. We will use the Arduino IDE for programming the ESP8266. Components Required ESP8266 development board (e.g., NodeMCU or Wemos D1 Mini) (Affiliate) – Buy on AliExpress BMP280 Pressure and Temperature Sensor
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In this comprehensive guide, we will learn how connect a WeMos D1 Mini to a rotary encoder, a 2004 LCD display, and a DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor to create a menu system. The WeMos D1 Mini is a compact ESP8266-based development board that is perfect for IoT projects. The rotary encoder will be used
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In this comprehensive guide, we will learn how to connect a WeMos D1 Mini to a rotary encoder and a 2004 LCD display to create a menu system. The WeMos D1 Mini is a compact ESP8266-based development board that is perfect for IoT projects. The rotary encoder will be used for navigating through the menu,
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In this blog post, we will explore how to connect a WeMos D1 Mini (ESP8266 Arduino platform) to a KY-040 rotary encoder. Rotary encoders are versatile input devices that can be used in various applications, such as adjusting settings, navigating menus, or controlling volume. We will discuss the necessary hardware connections, provide a sample code,
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In this blog post, we will explore how to connect two ESP8266 modules, one with a DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor and the other with a 2004 LCD display, using the ESP-NOW protocol. ESP-NOW is a wireless communication protocol developed by Espressif that enables devices to communicate directly without the need for a Wi-Fi network.
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