Running Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning and Wi-Fi networking at the same time on an ESP32 sounds straightforward—until it isn’t. Many developers discover that once BLE scanning starts, their Wi-Fi web server becomes unreliable. Pages load intermittently, HTTP requests time out, or BLE scans suddenly stop when Wi-Fi traffic increases. …
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I send sensor data from an ESP32 to Google Sheets every hour.
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Ever wanted to make your ESP32 respond to voice commands like “ON”, “OFF”, or “LIGHT”? Thanks to TinyML, we can now run machine-learning models directly on microcontrollers — no cloud needed. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through building a voice command recognition project using an ESP32, Edge Impulse, and …
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The WeMos D1 R32 is an ESP32-based development board that takes the familiar Arduino Uno form factor. It promises to give makers the power of the ESP32—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual-core processing—while keeping the physical compatibility of an Arduino board. But as many users have discovered, the D1 R32 isn’t a drop-in …
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Introduction: What Is the ESP32 Keyboard Project? The ESP32 Keyboard project allows your ESP32 board to act as a Bluetooth keyboard that can wirelessly send keystrokes to computers, tablets, and smartphones. Using the open-source ESP32 BLE Keyboard library by T-vK, you can emulate a full HID (Human Interface Device) keyboard …
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If you’ve just started tinkering with ESP32 microcontrollers, you’ve probably noticed there isn’t just one “ESP32 board” — there are many, each with its own quirks and strengths. Some are built for general prototyping, others come with cameras or extra memory, while newer ones focus on AI, USB gadgets, or …
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The ESP32 is a powerful microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it perfect for network-based applications. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use your ESP32 to act as a TCP server, listening for incoming TCP packets on a specific port.
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ESPHome is a powerful and user-friendly tool that allows you to program ESP32 (and other ESP devices) to interact with sensors, actuators, and Home Automation systems like Home Assistant. This tutorial will guide you through setting up ESPHome, flashing it onto an ESP32, and configuring your first project.
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The BH1750 is a digital light intensity sensor capable of measuring light in lux (lumens per square meter). Its high resolution and ease of use make it an excellent choice for projects that require accurate light measurement. In this tutorial, we will explore how the BH1750 works, how to calculate …
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The ESP32 is a powerful microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it a favorite for IoT applications. One of its standout features is the ability to store files using the SPIFFS (SPI Flash File System). This tutorial will show you how to set up SPIFFS on the ESP32 …
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