EspEasy and Node Red each offer a number of options for automation. You get even more options if you combine both systems. In the article ESPEasy – Execute commands and […]
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Category: ESP Easy Sensors & Actors
HowTo: Anemosens – Build a 3D printed wind sensor / anemometer
To be honest, the idea of a 3D printable wind sensor (in technical jargon “anemometer”) has been floating around in my head for a long time. Initially I could have […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Setup time synchronization with the DS3231 / DS3232 RTC
Thanks to the NTP server, ESPEasy is able to call up the time via the WiFi connection. This option is very easy to set up and is described, for example, […]
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HowTo: PCB – Assembly of the Anemosens_MCU PCB
With the Aenmosens_MCU board it is possible to use Anemosens as a stand-alone anemometer, which can be used for long-term observations in remote areas (hence the microSD card slot) or […]
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HowTo: PCB – Assemble the Anemosens sensor PCB
The Anemosens sensor PCB is the basis for the sensor assembly of Anemosens, a 3D printed anemometer that I developed for the second version of WinDIY. For this purpose, an […]
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HowTo: pxlBlck – Build your own pxlBlck_CassetteLamp
MP3 players, smartphones and USB sticks with 128GB and more memory are now part of everyday life. Storing and transporting music has therefore never been easier. About 30 years ago […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect the APDS-9960 gesture sensor to the ESP8266 / ESP32 and read its values
The APDS-9960 is a sensor that can be connected to a microcontroller such as the ESP8266 via the I2C bus. With the help of the sensor it is possible to […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect VL53L0X / VL53L1X distance sensor to the ESP8266 / ESP32 and read its data
The VL53L0x or its sister / brother, the VL53L1X is a very precise and relatively inexpensive laser distance sensor. With this, distances can be measured almost at millimeter-accuracy. In one […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect the BME280 / BMP280 to the ESP8266 and read its data
The BME280 is one of the sensors that I use in almost all of my projects. With this sensor one can not only measure the temperature. The air humidity and […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Configure MQTT server on the ESP8266 and subscribe to topics
ESPEasy can read out a large number of different sensors and / or control actuators (see also ESPEasy – Sensors & Actuators). With the help of the “Rules” it is […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect a rotary encoder to the ESP8266 and evaluate it
Especially if your own circuit has a display to show values, the next step is often to connect an interface option. You can connect buttons or switches. A relatively cool […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect the PCA9685 PWM port extension to the ESP8266
The PCA9685 is quite a practical IC. This is connected to the microcontroller (e.g. ESP8266) via I2C and can then control up to 16 individual PWM channels. You can control […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect an LDR to the ESP8266 and read its value
There are some situations in which connecting an LDR to an ESP makes sense. In this way, the brightness in a room can be measured relatively easily and for little […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Use a PCA9685 and ESPEasy to control servos
The PCA9685 is a PWM port expander. This makes it possible to connect up to 16 LEDs, servos or other components to your ESP8266 and supply them with a PWM […]
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