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Getting Started with the ESP32-C3 Super Mini

Sara Santos — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:27:50 +0000

ESP32-C3 Super Mini Pinout Schematic diagram

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ESP32 CYD with ESP-NOW: Receive and Display Data From Multiple Boards

Sara Santos — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:23:01 +0000

In this project, you’ll learn how to use the ESP-NOW communication protocol with the ESP32 CYD Board (Cheap Yellow Display) to receive and display data from multiple ESP32 sender boards. ...

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ESP8266 NodeMCU with APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor (Arduino IDE)

Sara Santos — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:12:00 +0000

Learn how to use the APDS9960 sensor with the ESP8266 board using Arduino IDE. This sensor combines gesture detection, proximity sensing, and ambient RGB light measurement over I2C. In this ...

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ESP32 with APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor (Arduino IDE)

Sara Santos — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:03:18 +0000

Learn how to use the APDS9960 sensor with the ESP32 using Arduino IDE. This sensor combines gesture detection, proximity sensing, and ambient RGB light measurement over I2C. In this guide, ...

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MicroPython: ESP-NOW with ESP32 (Getting Started)

Sara Santos — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:48:55 +0000

Learn how to use ESP-NOW communication protocol with the ESP32 programmed with MicroPython. ESP-NOW is a connectionless communication protocol created by Espressif, designed for short packet transmission. It is one ...

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Programming Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and 2 W with Arduino IDE

Sara Santos — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:42:44 +0000

Learn how to program the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 or 2 W boards using Arduino IDE. The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 / 2 W is a microcontroller developed by the ...

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ESP-IDF: ESP32 Blink LED Example (VS Code)

Rui Santos — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:26:58 +0000

Learn how to blink an LED on an ESP32 board with ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework). The ESP-IDF was developed by Espressif, and it is the “official” way to program ...

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MicroPython: ESP32/ESP8266 Get Device Info (CPU, MAC Address, Flash Size, PSRAM & More)

Sara Santos — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:40:48 +0000

In this quick guide, we’ll share a simple MicroPython script that displays useful information about your board. It’s a great tool for diagnostics and testing. The script retrieves details about ...

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Raspberry Pi Pico with Interrupts: External and Timer Interrupts (MicroPython)

Sara Santos — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:51:30 +0000

In this guide, we’ll show you how to handle interrupts with the Raspberry Pi Pico using MicroPython and build some project examples with a pushbutton and a PIR motion sensor. ...

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MicroPython: ESP32/ESP8266 with DS3231 Real Time Clock (Get Time and Set Alarms)

Sara Santos — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:03:59 +0000

Learn how to interface the DS3231 Real Time Clock Module with the ESP32 and ESP8266 boards programmed with MicroPython. The DS3231 RTC module is a great module for accurate timekeeping, ...

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