In this project, I will show you how to automatically switch between tabs or hide applications on a Windows computer using a Raspberry Pi Pico and a proximity sensor. By detecting the presence of a person in front of the sensor, we will trigger events in a C# application that …

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 …

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 …

I have shown how you can use ESP8266 to host a web server via HTTP and via WebSocket, use MQTT and ThingSpeak for sensor data, and even use Google Sheets. This time, I will be sharing with you how I send data between two ESP8266.

Stepper motors are widely used in various applications due to their precise control over position and speed. They are commonly found in 3D printers, CNC machines, and robotics. In this article, we’ll explore how to control a stepper motor using an ESP32 microcontroller and set up a simple web server …

The MLX90614 is a really cool infrared thermometer sensor that can measure temperature without even touching an object. It works by detecting infrared radiation (heat) emitted by an object and converting it into a temperature reading. This makes it perfect for projects where you want to measure temperature from a …

When working with Segger Embedded Studio (SES) and Nordic's nRF52 chips, one of the quickest ways to get started is by using an existing project template. It simplifies project setup, reducing the need for manual configuration, and you can focus on development right away. In this guide, I'll walk you …

Consider a project requirement, where you have to read from an analog sensor, update a display and flash an LED simultaneously. This might be a challenging coding assignment if you haven’t heard of an RTOS before.  RTOS allows you to process multiple “tasks” concurrently. This is in contrast with a …

The ESP32 microcontroller is a powerful and versatile platform, widely used in IoT applications due to its built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. One of its standout features is support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which is an energy-efficient version of Bluetooth designed for IoT devices, wearable tech, smart home gadgets, …

LwIP (Lightweight IP) is a small TCP/IP stack used in embedded systems like STM32. It helps devices communicate over networks using internet protocols. In this post, I will show how to set up LwIP in "raw" mode for an STM32F407 microcontroller. What is LwIP Raw Mode? In raw mode, LwIP …