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ESP8266, Deep Sleep mode test, wake up with a PIR motion detector

27 June 2018 Beginner, Tutorials ESP8266: Arduino IDE programming - Web Server - Web Client - IoT

The ESP8266 module has the deep sleep mode which allows to put it in hibernation to save the battery. You can wake up the module at regular intervals to make ...

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HC-SR04 (ultrasound) vs Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F (IR) vs VL53L0X (Laser), which solution to choose for distance measurement with Arduino or Raspberry Pi

18 June 2018 Beginner, Tutorial

We will compare the three proximity sensor technologies that make distance measurement possible. HC-SR04 by ultrasound, Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F by infrared and ...

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Test and Calibrate Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Asian Clone proximity Sensor

15 June 2018 Beginner, Tutorial

The Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Proximity Proximity Sensor allows distance measurements between 20cm and 150cm. It is quite easy to get an Asian clone rated A02YK0 for ...

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Install Grafana on macOS and Raspbian for Raspberry Pi. Example dashboard for connected object MySensors with Node-RED and InfluxDB [Update]

11 June 2018 Dashboards, InfluxDB, IoT - Connected Objects

Grafana is an Open Source software that allows time-dependent dashboards and graphs of data. Grafana runs on Windows PC (64-bit), macOS and Raspbian for ...

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Install InfluxDB on Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS. Discovery of the Shell. Create a database, retention [Update]

11 June 2018 InfluxDB, IoT - Connected Objects

InfluxDB is an open source time series database developed by InfluxData that runs on 64-bit Windows, macOS or the Raspberry Pi Raspbian distribution. In this ...

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New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ 2018 @1.4GHz, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet POE Daughter Card, Flash Sale at $49.99 on Gearbest

1 June 2018 Raspberry PI

Meanwhile the Raspberry Pi 4, the Raspberry Pi Foundation offers us a small improvement of the current Raspberry Pi 3. As usual, the numbering changes a bit. ...

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Retrogaming Retropie Mini Console on Raspberry Pi 3 with 3.5 ” HDMI LCD Touch Screen

1 June 2018 Beginner, Retrogaming

In the last article, we tested the 3.5 '' LCD touch screen for the Raspberry Pi 3. This small screen is very well suited for carrying out a portable ...

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#Test LCD 3.5” HDMI touch screen (via GPIO) with acrylic case for Raspberry Pi 3 under Raspbian (480×320 to 1920×1080 pixels)

31 May 2018 Beginner, Raspberry PI

We are continuing our series of tests of different display solutions for the Raspberry Pi 3. Today, I propose to test the LCD 3.5 '' HDMI touch screen ...

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Gateway RFLink with RobotDyn Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini and 3D printed case

6 April 2018 Advanced, RFLink, Smart Home

For this new project we will go a little further and make a case by 3D printing. We will stay on the 433MHz frequency by integrating a Superheterodyne KSA6 ...

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#Guide: which ESP8266 module to choose, power supply, how to program it in C++ with Arduino IDE, MicroPython, ESP Easy

22 March 2018 Beginner, ESP8266

The ESP8266 was released in 2014. In just a few years it has gone from a simple WiFi module project for Arduino for a few euros to a full development board. ...

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IOT

Gateway RFLink with RobotDyn Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini and 3D printed case Advanced

Gateway RFLink with RobotDyn Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini and 3D printed case

6 April 2018 no comments

For this new project we will go a little further and make a case by 3D printing. We will stay on the 433MHz frequency by integrating a Superheterodyne KSA6 ...

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

14 March 2018 no comments

ESP32 MicroPython project with several DS18B20 probes, publish the measurements to Domoticz using the HTTP JSON API

ESP32 MicroPython project with several DS18B20 probes, publish the measurements to Domoticz using the HTTP JSON API

11 January 2018 no comments

ESP8266 + DHT22 + MQTT: make a connected object IoT and include it in Home Assistant

ESP8266 + DHT22 + MQTT: make a connected object IoT and include it in Home Assistant

7 January 2018 no comments

#Hack: Sonoff 4CH Pro with firmware MQTT Tasmota, inclusion in Domoticz

#Hack: Sonoff 4CH Pro with firmware MQTT Tasmota, inclusion in Domoticz

24 November 2017 12 comments

Install Grafana on macOS and Raspbian for Raspberry Pi. Example dashboard for connected object MySensors with Node-RED and InfluxDB [Update] Dashboards

Install Grafana on macOS and Raspbian for Raspberry Pi. Example dashboard for connected object MySensors with Node-RED and InfluxDB [Update]

11 June 2018 no comments

Grafana is an Open Source software that allows time-dependent dashboards and graphs of data. Grafana runs on Windows PC (64-bit), macOS and Raspbian for ...

Install InfluxDB on Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS. Discovery of the Shell. Create a database, retention [Update]

Install InfluxDB on Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS. Discovery of the Shell. Create a database, retention [Update]

11 June 2018 no comments

#Test Waveshare 7 inch 1024×600 pixel LCD touch screen with acrylic holder for Raspberry Pi

#Test Waveshare 7 inch 1024×600 pixel LCD touch screen with acrylic holder for Raspberry Pi

15 March 2018 no comments

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

14 March 2018 no comments

#Test Waveshare ePaper (eInk) 2.7” inch SPI screen on Raspberry Pi in Python

#Test Waveshare ePaper (eInk) 2.7” inch SPI screen on Raspberry Pi in Python

5 March 2018 1 comment

Microcontroller Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32

Mini PC Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi

ESP8266, Deep Sleep mode test, wake up with a PIR motion detector Beginner

ESP8266, Deep Sleep mode test, wake up with a PIR motion detector

27 June 2018 no comments

The ESP8266 module has the deep sleep mode which allows to put it in hibernation to save the battery. You can wake up the module at regular intervals to make ...

HC-SR04 (ultrasound) vs Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F (IR) vs VL53L0X (Laser), which solution to choose for distance measurement with Arduino or Raspberry Pi

HC-SR04 (ultrasound) vs Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F (IR) vs VL53L0X (Laser), which solution to choose for distance measurement with Arduino or Raspberry Pi

18 June 2018 no comments

Test and Calibrate Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Asian Clone proximity Sensor

Test and Calibrate Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F Asian Clone proximity Sensor

15 June 2018 no comments

#Guide: which ESP8266 module to choose, power supply, how to program it in C++ with Arduino IDE, MicroPython, ESP Easy

#Guide: which ESP8266 module to choose, power supply, how to program it in C++ with Arduino IDE, MicroPython, ESP Easy

22 March 2018 no comments

New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ 2018 @1.4GHz, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet POE Daughter Card, Flash Sale at $49.99 on Gearbest Raspberry PI

New Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ 2018 @1.4GHz, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet POE Daughter Card, Flash Sale at $49.99 on Gearbest

1 June 2018 no comments

Meanwhile the Raspberry Pi 4, the Raspberry Pi Foundation offers us a small improvement of the current Raspberry Pi 3. As usual, the numbering changes a bit. ...

Retrogaming Retropie Mini Console on Raspberry Pi 3 with 3.5 ” HDMI LCD Touch Screen

Retrogaming Retropie Mini Console on Raspberry Pi 3 with 3.5 ” HDMI LCD Touch Screen

1 June 2018 no comments

#Test LCD 3.5” HDMI touch screen (via GPIO) with acrylic case for Raspberry Pi 3 under Raspbian (480×320 to 1920×1080 pixels)

#Test LCD 3.5” HDMI touch screen (via GPIO) with acrylic case for Raspberry Pi 3 under Raspbian (480×320 to 1920×1080 pixels)

31 May 2018 no comments

Install the Pixel Desktop on Raspbian Stretch Lite. 10 essential software for the Raspberry Pi 3

Install the Pixel Desktop on Raspbian Stretch Lite. 10 essential software for the Raspberry Pi 3

19 March 2018 no comments

3D Printing

DIY Projects

Night Vision DIY security camera made from Raspberry Pi Zero W, Kerberos.io and 3D printed case 3D Printing

Night Vision DIY security camera made from Raspberry Pi Zero W, Kerberos.io and 3D printed case

7 December 2017 2 comments

In the previous tutorial, we discovered how to get the official camera (v2.1) up and running for the Raspberry Pi Zero W and send images to the Home Assistant ...

MakeX launches Migo on Kickstarter, a portable 3D printer with optional 1000mW laser module

MakeX launches Migo on Kickstarter, a portable 3D printer with optional 1000mW laser module

17 November 2017 no comments

Six 3D printing boxes to make a DIY surveillance camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero W

Six 3D printing boxes to make a DIY surveillance camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero W

4 October 2017 no comments

Astrobox Touch, the box for wireless 3D printing by AstroPrint

Astrobox Touch, the box for wireless 3D printing by AstroPrint

11 May 2017 no comments

Gateway RFLink with RobotDyn Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini and 3D printed case Advanced

Gateway RFLink with RobotDyn Arduino Mega 2560 Pro Mini and 3D printed case

6 April 2018 no comments

For this new project we will go a little further and make a case by 3D printing. We will stay on the 433MHz frequency by integrating a Superheterodyne KSA6 ...

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

Weather station with ePaper display (Dashboard) for Jeedom on Raspberry Pi (via the JSON RPC API)

14 March 2018 no comments

Publish the CO2 concentration of an MH-Z19 sensor to Domoticz, Arduino code compatible ESP32 / ESP8266

Publish the CO2 concentration of an MH-Z19 sensor to Domoticz, Arduino code compatible ESP32 / ESP8266

18 January 2018 no comments

Python library evdev on Raspberry Pi to use a Gamepad in your DIY projects (servomotor, games, robotic…)

Python library evdev on Raspberry Pi to use a Gamepad in your DIY projects (servomotor, games, robotic…)

17 January 2018 no comments

Guides for Getting Started

Program the ESP8266 with the Arduino IDE: Libraries, GPIO, Web Server, Web Client

Program the ESP8266 with the Arduino IDE: Libraries, GPIO, Web Server, Web Client

Beginner
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Programming ESP32 boards with Arduino IDE on macOS, Windows 7/8/10, Linux ARM (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi)

Programming ESP32 boards with Arduino IDE on macOS, Windows 7/8/10, Linux ARM (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi)

Beginner
ESP Easy: firmware ESP8266 to create connected and home automation objects without programming

ESP Easy: firmware ESP8266 to create connected and home automation objects without programming

Beginner
Getting start with Node-Red: Installation and discovery on Raspberry Pi 3 (or 2)

Getting start with Node-Red: Installation and discovery on Raspberry Pi 3 (or 2)

Beginner

Tests and reviews

Shopping Guides

#Test Waveshare 7 inch 1024×600 pixel LCD touch screen with acrylic holder for Raspberry Pi Dashboards

#Test Waveshare 7 inch 1024×600 pixel LCD touch screen with acrylic holder for Raspberry Pi

15 March 2018 no comments

Today we will test the kit Waveshare consisting of a touch screen 7 inches (1024x600 pixels) and an acrylic support in the back of which it is possible to ...

Unpacking Wemos ESP32 LoLin clone with 0.96” SSD1306 monochrome OLED display

Unpacking Wemos ESP32 LoLin clone with 0.96” SSD1306 monochrome OLED display

16 January 2018 6 comments

#Test: unpacking the SONOFF 4CH PRO, 4 relays operated in WiFi & RF on DIN rail, test with the EWelink app

#Test: unpacking the SONOFF 4CH PRO, 4 relays operated in WiFi & RF on DIN rail, test with the EWelink app

20 September 2017 no comments

#Test: installing and Including the Xiaomi Smart Home Kit on Home Assistant (HASS)

#Test: installing and Including the Xiaomi Smart Home Kit on Home Assistant (HASS)

19 June 2017 3 comments

#Guide: Which ESP32 development board to choose to develop DIY connected objects ESP32

#Guide: Which ESP32 development board to choose to develop DIY connected objects

16 March 2018 no comments

After the success of the Wi-Fi ESP8266 modules, Espressif has not stopped in such a good way and today offers us its successor the ESP32. The first development ...

#Guide: which camera to choose for the Raspberry Pi 3 or Pi Zero W

#Guide: which camera to choose for the Raspberry Pi 3 or Pi Zero W

10 October 2017 1 comment

#Guide: list of components to build an home automation RFLink 433MHz gateway (RFXCom clone)

#Guide: list of components to build an home automation RFLink 433MHz gateway (RFXCom clone)

5 October 2017 no comments

#Guide: hardware needed to make a 100% DIY Raspberry Pi 3 home automation box

#Guide: hardware needed to make a 100% DIY Raspberry Pi 3 home automation box

5 October 2017 no comments

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