It took a year to take a mess of wires, hardware and WiFi dependency and turn it into a new solution to monitor plants and the environment anywhere without a WiFi password. This is BLE-IOP.
Using a ESP32 Thing and a WiFi camera to create a robot that you control from your browser.
Build a custom wireless audio Bluetooth adapter using BlueCreation's BC127 and add it to your old speaker system!
Learn how to combine a Python web app framework with the ESP8266 Thing to control your RPi via WiFi.
I create a Yagi antenna out of Popsicle sticks and paperclips and use it to measure connection strength (RSSI) to WiFi access points.
This week we have the new Servo Trigger, the ESP8266 WiFi module, a new version of the Taz 3D Printer, and more!
Sweeping legal changes are afoot that could change the hobbyist airspace for years to come. Your input can make a difference.
Many schools and homes have VEX robotics systems. It's an awesome and amazing platform. I've casually mentioned to several friends that integrating VEX with Arduino is super simple to do... Here's a quick snap-shot at what we got working today.
Overview of the related M2X Learn tutorial, which walks users through the process of connecting an Arduino and CC3000 to AT&T's M2X service.
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Thank you, Nick, for this post! I am a straight guy, but have many LGBTQ friends, and have had many LGBTQ coworkers over the decades, as…
Thanks, Nick, for bringing us together here. I’m an out gay professional maker. It’s made easier by being in design, and even more by…
Quote: So hang in there, Nick. Tell your story, and be proud. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re being disingenuous or exploitative.…
In my running around this afternoon, I noted that the Winco I went into wanted about $4 for a 4-pack of CR2032s, while Walgreens wants about…
AAA holders are a great option too, especially because those are a lot easier to find locally than some of the specialty batteries like…
One option I’ve used to power “wearables” is Adafruit’s 3xAAA with a switch which gives about 4.5V…
I actually had a lot of conversations about this at Denver Comic Con this weekend when people were asking how I powered my [light up fairy…
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A few safety tips when using LiPos: * Always store your batteries in and enclosure free of sharp objects. When installing a battery in your…
