Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Monday, March 6, 2017

MicroPython on ESP8266: sending data to ThingSpeak

Here is a tutorial about using MicroPython on ESP8266. The post describes how to use MicroPython to measure temperature and humidity, and send data to ThingSpeak.

MicroPython on ESP8266: sending data to ThingSpeak

MicroPython on ESP8266 with DHT22 and ThingSpeak

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Problems with running MicroPython on ESP8266 with 512K

The post below describes a couple of problems you may run into if you use MicroPython on ESP8266 boards which have less than 512K of flash.

Problems with running MicroPython on ESP8266 with 512K


Friday, February 17, 2017

Getting started with ESP8266 and MicroPython

Here is a tutorial about running MicroPython on ESP8266 board. The article contains step-by-step instructions about flashing ESP-07 with MicroPython, and running the standard "Hello World" project for microcontrollers - driving an LED.

Getting started with ESP8266 and MicroPython

Thursday, December 1, 2016

How to send a text command to STM32 with USART

This article describes how a string can be send to STM32 microcontroller with USART. It contains a simple code example which shows how to drive an LED by sending text commands from a laptop to STM32 board. Enjoy!

Read more about sending text to STM32 microcontroller.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Instructions how to calculate the value of current limiting resistor

A current limiting resistor should be used if you want to drive an LED from a microcontroller, for example STM32. Here is a tutorial which will tell you how to calculate the value of a current limiting resistor for an LED.


A current limiting resistor, an LED, STM32 board

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Instructions how to make a power supply for breadboard

Here is a tutorial which shows how you can make a power supply for your breadboard. The power supply is very simple, and outputs 5V or 3.3V regulated voltage. It can be installed to a breadboard for prototyping other circuits.


Instructions how to make a power supply for breadboard