Install the Arduino IDE (with ESP8266 support) on a Raspberry Pi
A couple of weeks ago I set up a new bench in my workshop. It was a great new space, but each time I wanted to »
Quick and Easy Hack of the ESP8266-01 USB Adapter
We all know how fidgety it is to flash the ESP: 3.3 volts only, smoothing capacitors, GND-GPIO 0, VCC to CH_PD. Wouldn't it be »
Quick & Effective Low Cost Home Protection with Raspberry Pi and ESP8266
It's vacation time, and like everyone else, I wanted to protect my home while I was away. I don’t have a dedicated alarm. (Prospective burglars »
My First Homemade PCB (or: Why Next Time I'm Ordering My PCB Online)
About three weeks ago, I helped Mike making a smart mailbox. If you haven't read his post already, it is a very nice one! Go on »
Servo Articulation of Web Cam with ESP8266 01 and Blynk
My Web Cam Can't See We've all been there. We install a web cam, march off to our screen to check what it sees, then come »
ESP 8266 Mailbox Notifier using DeepSleep and Blynk
Update July 2020 - if you're interested in creating a mailbox notifier that'll work on regular AA batteries literally for years, take a look at my »
Failed - Hacking RGB IR Lamp
Not all of my projects succeed. Lately I've been working on several different projects which I hope will be documented soon, but last night I've tried »
Part 2 - Spectrum Analyzer with ESP8266, MSGEQ7, WS2812 and Websocket Control
This will be mostly a software post, talking about a new code I wrote for my spectrum analyzer. To get the full hardware description, check part »
Geekcon Pets 2016 - The Pet Authorization Project
Last weekend me, my wife and my friends participated in one of the Geekcon events. What is Geekcon? Geekcon is a makers' event, similar to an »
Do I Have Hot Water? Solar Powered ESP8266 With a Thermistor
Ever since I've built my Solar charging station I really wanted to do another project involving solar cells, didn't need to build a solar panel again »