Pointers and references
Pointers and references are very useful, but equally confusing, especially for beginners. This is an attempt to bring some light into the darkness.
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Creating Libraries and Classes – Part II
In the second part of the post about libraries and classes, I use the MPU6050 to show how you write Arduino libraries for sensors or other devices to be controlled and what typical issues arise.
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Creating Libraries and Classes – Part I
This post is part 1 of a crash course on libraries and classes. It is designed to help you get started with this complex topic.
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Logic Analyzer
The Logic Analyzer is a low-cost tool that allows you to analyze signals such as I2C, SPI, PWM and much more. I introduce the Analyzer and the Logic 2 software.
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Blynk – An Introduction
Blynk is an easy-to-use IoT platform that allows you to control microcontrollers remotely. This is an introduction.
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Programming the ESP32 with MicroPython
In this post, I show you how to program the ESP32 with MicroPython. I go into detail about the A/D converters, I2C, timers, RTC, touch pins, etc.
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MicroPython – Switching from Arduino
This is a MicroPython crash course for people with Arduino/C++ experience. I use the ESP32 as the MCU and uPyCraft as the IDE.
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Using IFTTT and Webhooks with the ESP8266
You want to be informed about out-of-control sensor readings on your smartphone (free of charge)? No problem with IFTTT (if this then that). I’ll show you step by step how to do this and how you track things online.
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Arduino IoT Cloud – Part 2: Arduino SIM and Sigfox
Many projects are implemented in places where there is no Wi-Fi. Connectivity via the Arduino SIM card or Sigfox are possible alternatives. This article is a guide and a testimonial.
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Arduino IoT Cloud – Part 1: Introduction
With the Arduino IoT Cloud, projects can be easily controlled over the Internet. I will show you step-by-step how this works, but also go into limitations.
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