ESP8266 and PIR example in Micropython

In this example we look at a PIR example in Micropython for an ESP8266. Once again we use uPyCraft and again we use Wemos...

OPT3001 Digital Ambient Light Sensor and ESP8266 example

In this example we will connect an OPT3001 to a Wemos, this sensor measures light intensity - so you can easily create a lux...

MQ3 Gas Sensor example

The MQ3 Gas Sensor module is useful for gas leakage detection (in home and industry). It is suitable for detecting Alcohol, Benzine, CH4, Hexane, LPG,...

Wemos and DS3231 RTC example

The DS3231 is a low-cost, extremely accurate I2C real-time clock (RTC) with an integrated temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) and crystal. The device incorporates a battery...

ESP8266 RGB LED examples in Micropython

In this example we look at some WS2812B RGB LEDs example in Micropython for an ESP8266. Once again we use uPyCraft and again we...

BME680 environment sensor and ESP8266 example

In this article we will connect a BME680 sensor to an ESP8266 - as usual we will use a Wemos Mini BME680 is an integrated...

GA1A12S202 light sensor example

In this example we will connect a GA1A12S202 Log-Scale Analog Light Sensor to an Arduino. The features of this sensor are as follows Output voltage increases...

Wemos and DHT Pro shield Micropython example

In this example we look at a DHT PRO example in Micropython for an ESP8266. Once again we use uPyCraft and again we use...

ESP8266 and LCD4884 example

This LCD4884  provides a 84x48 display this LCD shield can help meet your needs. It is able to display in English, Chinese and even images, it...

Interfacing an AD keypad module to your Wemos

I purchased this module as part of a microcontroller kit, its an interesting little module as it has 16 buttons but with only 1 I/O...

VL53L0X Time-of-Flight sensor and ESP8266

The VL53L0X is a new generation Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging module housed in the smallest package on the market today, providing accurate distance measurement whatever...

TMP175 digital temperature sensor and ESP8266 example

Another sensor or module to cross our path, this time we will look at the TMP175 digital temperature sensors We will connect one of these up...

ESP8266 and MS5611 barometric pressure sensor example

In this example we look at the MS5611 barometric pressure sensor This barometric pressure sensor is optimized for altimeters and variometers with an altitude resolution of...

Wemos mini and US-026 Ultrasonic Detector example

In this article we look an ultrasonic module that works well with a Wemos Mini in that it will work with 3.3v. The US-026 is...

Read and write to the eeprom on the ESP8266

Description The ESP8266 has 512 bytes of internal EEPROM, this could be useful if you need to store some settings, such as an IP address...

APDS-9930 ambient light and proximity sensor example

The APDS-9930 provides digital ambient light sensing (ALS), IR LED and a complete proximity detection system in a single 8 pin package. The proximity...