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Roland Pelayo

I started TMM back in 2015. I’m a firmware and embedded systems engineer with over ten years of experience designing and developing electronic and microcontroller-based products. Over the years, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, including medical devices, access control and security systems, automation, robotics, wireless communication modules, IoT systems, imaging and sensor instruments, and educational training tools. I’ve built systems using platforms such as PIC, AVR, ESP32, STM32, nRF52, and Raspberry Pi, and I regularly work with protocols like RS485/OSDP, CAN, TCP/IP, Wiegand, and a variety of sensor and communication interfaces. I also develop full-stack solutions for embedded projects, combining firmware, hardware, and web-based dashboards when needed. If there’s a topic you’d like me to write about, or if you need consultation or hands-on development for electronics, embedded, or firmware projects, I’m always open to working on new ideas and collaborations. You can reach me anytime through the contact page.

Key Concepts in Structural Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

Structural analysis is a critical discipline within civil engineering that focuses on understanding how structures respond to various forces and loads. This comprehensive guide will delve into the essential concepts of structural analysis, offering insights that cater to engineers, students, and anyone interested in the field.  We will cover the …

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Arduino RS-485 Protocol Tutorial

RS485-TTL-Module

RS-485 is a popular serial communication standard used in industrial control systems, automation, and other applications where long-distance communication is required. Unlike RS-232, RS-485 uses differential signaling, which makes it more robust to noise and interference, making it ideal for industrial environments. Moreover, RS-485 supports multi-device communication on the same …

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nRF52 Development Kit Comparison: Which One Should You Choose?

The nRF52 series by Nordic Semiconductor has been a game-changer in the world of low-power wireless communication. Whether you’re working on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ANT, or 2.4 GHz proprietary protocols, the nRF52 family offers versatile and robust solutions. Choosing the right development kit, however, can be overwhelming with several …

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Creating Tones with Arduino

Arduino Tones

One of the fun and engaging projects with Arduino is creating tones using a piezo buzzer. You can generate simple beeps, melodic tunes, or even popular themes like the Super Mario theme song. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to generate tones, work with melodies, and build a simple sound …

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Converting Between Data Types in Arduino

Arduino data types

When writing code for Arduino, you'll often need to convert between different data types. This guide will show you how to easily convert between the most common data types. We'll break it down with clear examples and easy-to-read tables to make it simple to follow. Why Convert Data Types? Sometimes, …

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What is Transistor hFE?

Transistors are vital components in modern electronics, enabling signal amplification and control. A key parameter of bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) is hFE, or forward current transfer ratio, which is crucial for determining amplification capabilities. Understanding hFE is essential for circuit design and analysis, as it directly influences the performance and efficiency …

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ESP8266 nRF24L01 Interfacing

ESP8266 nRF24L01

In this tutorial, we will explore how to interface an ESP8266 with the nRF24L01 wireless module. The nRF24L01 is a low-power, 2.4GHz wireless transceiver module that is commonly used in short-range wireless communication. It communicates over SPI, while the ESP8266 is a Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller that can be programmed using the …

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Arduino Parking Sensor Project

ultrasonic sensor how it works

Parking in tight spaces can be challenging, especially with limited visibility. To help avoid collisions with obstacles, this project will show you how to build an Arduino Parking Sensor using an ultrasonic sensor and a buzzer. The ultrasonic sensor detects the distance to an obstacle, and the buzzer produces warning …

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