I’m currently working on a project that requires a cheap, low-power micro-controller that’s programmable through Arduino and has a few more pins than the “standard” ATtiny85 micro-controller. That’s where I found the ATtiny84 and the ATtiny2313. It has many of the same features as the ATtiny85, but has 12 I/O pins / 18 I/O pins […]
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I have only started electronics as a hobby and it has been a great learning resource for me so I am far from any type of expert. But I like to share my knowledge. I wanted to change the logo on my OLED display. It took me days to work it out thanks to very
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In my previous blog here I tested the ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit, that I going to write a few blogs about this genius software. In each Blog I will address a other accessory that you can add to your HomeKit without the need of
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OctoPrint TM is a great solution for controlling your 3D printer. However, it’s missing one key function. You can’t turn the 3D printer on and off. I often have to run to my attic just to turn the 3D printer on then I give it few minutes to heat up before it can start printing.
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In my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit, that I going to write a few blogs about this genius software. In each Blog I will address a other accessory that you can add to your HomeKit without the need of a
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The ESP32 chip comes with 48 pins with multiple functions. Not all pins are exposed in all ESP32 development boards, and there are some pins that cannot be used. There are many questions on how to use the ESP32 GPIO’s. What pins should you use? What pins should you avoid using in your projects? This blog
Recently I walked through the Action and saw an assortment of smart home products here. My attention was drawn to the wifi logo on the box. I decided to take a Power Plug with me to investigate it further. Power plug The power plug is from the brand LSC which is again part of
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In the past I introduced you to LifeCycle manager to manage you Firmware you made for your ESP8266 HomeKit accessories. Then I encountered some trouble with LCM (LifeCycle Manager). After contacting the the maker (HacK a.k.a. HomeACcessoryKid) of LifeCycle Manager, it turns out there is very small issue but the consequences are big, it’s an issues
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Espressif announced ESP8285 WiFi SoC was entering production last March 2020. The new processor is based on ESP8266, but the company added 1MB built-in flash to make the solution smaller, and more suitable to wearables such as smartwatches and activity trackers. What is ESP8285 ESP8285 = ESP8266 +1M Flash application temperature up to 125℃! First
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In my previous blog I made a ESP8266 – HomeKit Fountain light. Now it’s time to expand this with some Garden lights. A few years ago I bought two garden lamps from the Ikea in an impulse purchase. I have never used these garden lamps and were lying on the shelf as a “future project”.
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