Any good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example. This will be the first of a series of HomeKit accessories, that I will show you how to build. These are step-by-step instructions to build these accessories, for beginners and for advanced users, […]
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Any good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example. This will be the first of a series of HomeKit accessories, that I will show you how to build. These are step-by-step instructions to build these accessories, for beginners and for advanced users,
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Step into the New Era – HomeKit Development with ESP32 and IDF – integrating the powerful ESP32 module alongside the Espressif IDF (IoT Development Framework). If you’re familiar with ESP-HomeKit on the ESP8266, brace yourself for a whole new journey as we dive into setting up the development environment from scratch for my brand-new ESP32
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The ESP32 series microcontrollers, including variants such as ESP32C2, ESP32C3, ESP32C6, ESP32S2, ESP32S3, and ESP32H2, provide a versatile array of peripherals and I/O options for embedded development. Understanding the pinout and capabilities of each pin is essential for efficient project development. In this blog post, we will explore the pinout reference for the ESP32 series
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Are you tinkering with electronics, trying to program microcontrollers, or perhaps diving into the realm of embedded systems? If so, you might have come across the FT232RL programmer module, a tiny but powerful tool that facilitates communication between your computer and various electronic devices. But what exactly are those pins on the module, and what
Unravelling the Mysteries of FT232RL Programmer – Pinout Read More »
Nowadays, even HEMA and Action (Netherlands) sell smart home stuff, but for a fraction of the price at other stores. But, is it also useful to buy a smart plug from Action or HEMA? Buy a smart plug from Action? HEMA and Action have been selling smart plugs for some time now. These plugs are
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Esptool is a versatile and powerful utility that has gained popularity in the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and embedded systems. Developed by Espressif Systems, a company renowned for its contributions to the ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontroller platforms, esptool is an indispensable tool for flashing firmware, managing memory, and debugging ESP-based devices. In this
On August the 24th, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Make magazine Germany (Peter König) send me a mail. They are in the process of making a special issue about the ESP32-CAM, and they wanted to know if it is okay for me to use my graphical version of the ESP32-CAM, as also seen on my blog
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The upload procedure for ESP32 boards is a little different from a standard Arduino procedure. Most Arduino’s will automatically reset when a new program is being uploaded, and will automatically enter programming mode. On some ESP boards you have to manually enter programming mode, and on the bare-bones modules, you even have to reset them
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When we think about IoT and home automation, we look at modular and compact devices, sensors, microcontrollers, etc. Recently, the ESP32 microcontrollers have gained traction in the electronic world, especially in the IoT field. This device has multiple features such as inbuilt Wi-Fi, Bluetooth modules, and sensors. The ESP32 microcontroller runs on a 3.3V voltage
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