Yes, I finally took the plunge and bought a new Mac! Well, not brand-new—it’s a Mac Studio M2, but it’s second-hand. The brand-new model was a bit too steep for my budget, and hey, I still need to buy a monitor… but more on that later. My trusty 27″ iMac from 2013 has been hanging in […]
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Welcome to another thrilling DIY adventure! Today, we’re transforming an ESP32C3 into a HomeKit-enabled temperature sensor. This project will allow your ESP32C3 to seamlessly integrate into your HomeKit ecosystem, offering real-time temperature monitoring and control. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced DIYer, this guide covers every step, from setting up your development environment to
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Marblelous, the brainchild of Stephan van Lümig, brings the timeless joy of marble runs into the smart home era with a system of customizable tracks, smart features, and integration possibilities. Designed for all ages, it combines the nostalgic fun of marble tracks with interactive tech innovations, allowing builders to create personalized, connected experiences that go
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Welcome back to DeepDive! After an exciting launch, we’re thrilled to bring you Episode 2. This episode builds on our mission to take you on a journey through the latest in tech, with a focus on IoT innovations, hands-on DIY projects, and real-world applications. What’s Inside Episode 2? In this episode, we dive into: IoT
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Welcome back to another exciting DIY project! Today, we’ll dive into setting up a HomeKit-enabled temperature sensor using the ESP32C2. This project will transform your ESP32C2 into a smart home accessory that reports temperature data directly to your HomeKit ecosystem, providing real-time environmental monitoring and control. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting
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Welcome back to another exciting DIY project! Today, we’ll explore how to set up a HomeKit-enabled temperature sensor using the ESP32. This project will guide you through the process of creating a smart home accessory that reports temperature data directly to your HomeKit ecosystem. Setting up the development environment Before you can compile the code,
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If you’re looking to integrate your ESP32 with Apple’s HomeKit, you’re in luck. With a bit of setup, you can generate a QR code to streamline the pairing process. Let’s dive into the steps required to generate a QR code for your HomeKit accessory using the esp32-homekit-demo repository. Cloning the Repository First, clone the esp32-homekit-demo
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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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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. There are always two ways to build these accessories on for beginners and one
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For those who follow my recent blogs, you might have noticed that I’ve created a new repository, ESP32-HomeKit. During the development of this project, I’ve been using a library called wolfSSL. But what exactly is wolfSSL, and who uses it? Let’s dive in and explore! What is wolfSSL? WolfSSL is a lightweight, portable, and highly optimized SSL/TLS
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