I generally like the idea behind the Wemos D1 Mini system, but I have to admit, that there is a lot of problem with it. This time I was sorting the issue with the Relay shield. Now the Relay shield is a proper one, the only problem is that it occupies pin D1. Pin D1… Read More »
I have bought two pieces from the same RTC (Real Time Clock) module for the Wemos D1 Mini (aka. “WIFI D1 MINI Data loggar shield”) from China. The idea here is to keep a time-sensitive smart-thing working even without internet. Is the module faulty? This module utilizes the DS1307 RTC chip, that always requires the… Read More »
I have bought two “WS2812B 8×8” LED matrix panels from China for a possible future project. As I wanted to try them out it turned out, that none of them are working. So are they arrived broken? I used a big power supply for powering both the Arduino Nano and the matrix. I have connected… Read More »
If you have a web server set up in your ESP32 device, you might want to add resources like images or java-scripts, that are referenced from your web documents. I can imagine, that a quite few people does not know, that ESP32 (and ESP8266 as well) has a built in file storage area in the… Read More »
I own a vintage audio equipment, that supports remote control connection through a socket populated on the back. I decided to build my own remote controller for the unit. Unfortunately this is a custom type of connector, and you cannot really buy plug for this any more. In my case the equipment is a TEAC… Read More »
I found these mini test-hooks useful, I already have built some of these, but now I build some. On one end of the cable there is a hook-probe, on the other end an alligator clip. I have purchased from eBay “10pcs 15inch Double-ended Test Leads Crocodile Clip Roach Clip Jumper Wire”, and “Multi-color 10 Pcs… Read More »
I’m working on a project, where I need a case. So I designed a box in the idea in my mind, that printing two from the same part will fit together face to face. So I have added overhangs, and groves that should meet. But in the end it turned out that they don’t fit.… Read More »