ESP8266 and DS18B20 sensor and MIcropython example

In this example we look at a DS18b20 example in Micropython for an ESP8266. Once again we use uPyCraft and again we use Wemos...

Using a MMC5603 Triple-axis Magnetometer sensor with an ESP8266

In this article we look at a Triple-axis Magnetometer, the MMC5603 and connect it to an ESP8266 board - a Wemos D1 Mini pro...

Wemos and MCP3008 example

The Microchip MCP3008 ADC is a 10-bit Analog to Digital (A/D) converter with on-board sample and hold circuitry. Communication with the device is accomplished using...

Wemos mini bmp180 sensor example

This bmp180 from Bosch is the best low-cost sensing solution for measuring barometric pressure and temperature. The sensor is soldered onto a PCB with...

SHT20 temperature and humidity sensor and ESP8266

The SHT2x series consists of a low-cost version with the SHT20 humidity sensor. the SHT2x provides calibrated, linearized sensor signals in digital, I2C format....

Wemos and reed switch example

The reed switch is an electrical switch operated by an applied magnetic field. It consists of a pair of contacts on ferrous metal reeds...
ESP8266 and TLV493D layout

TLV493D magnetic sensor and ESP8266 example using the Arduino IDE

In this article we look at a TLV493D magnetic sensor and we will connect it to a Wemos Mini First lets look at the sensor The...
esp8266 and LPS22HB

ESP8266 and LPS22HB absolute pressure sensor example

In this article we look at another absolute pressure sensor - this time its the LPS22HB Once again lets look at this sensor from the...

ESP8266 and RFID-RC522 module example

In this example we will connect an RFID-RC522 module and connect to a Wemos Mini The microcontroller and card reader uses SPI for communication ....

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...

Wemos and L9110 Fan module example

In this example we connect an Arduino to a L9110 fan module. The L9110 is anASIC device control and drive motor design two-channel push-pull power...

Wemos Mini and I2C LCD example

Sometimes a nice big LCD is useful for your projects, in this example we will interface to an I2C LCD using our ESP32. Now...

PCF8575 I/O expander and ESP8266 examples

This 16-bit I/O expander for the two-line bidirectional bus (I2C) is designed for 2.5-V to 5.5-V VCC operation. The PCF8575 device provides general-purpose remote I/O...

WS2812B RGB SHIELD for WeMos D1 mini examples

In this example we look at a new wemos shield (for us anyway), this is called the RGB shield and as you might expect...

Using a 74HC595 shift register with the Wemos

Sometimes in your projects you simply do not have enough I/O lines available, take for example a lot of the multiple LED examples, these...

Using a KX132 or KX134 Triple Axis Accelerometer with an ESP8266

In this article we look at 2 very similar Triple-axis Magnetometer that I recently purchased, the KX132 and KX134 Triple Axis Accelerometers, we will...