Cricket Version 2
Update November 2022 - it seems that ThingsonEdge didn't make it and the cricket is no longer available. Their web and social media presence have disappeared »
Your IoT devices may be disconnecting your router - a quick, simple, and inexpensive fix
A couple of months ago I posted a project to build a router-restarter with an simple ESP8266 and a relay. The post proved to be very »
Temperature Sensors
As hobbyists, we are often faced with the decision of COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) vs. CUSTOM, or sometimes known as the Buy vs Build dilemma. »
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 »
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 »
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 »