The adjustable dials differ from the type of LED matrix used. Unfortunately, this is the case because different LED-matrix sizes allow or do not allow different dials and screensavers. In […]
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Category: ESP Easy
In the category ESP Easy you will find all articles that deal with the installation, configuration and operation of ESP Easy.
HowTo: pxlBlck – Automatic setting of the display brightness via LDR
If you not only want to stay informed about events with your pxlBlck and also use it to display the current time, then it might be you noticed that a […]
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pxlBlck – An IOT/SmartHome information system
pxlBlck is a system of hardware and software to set up an information system for the SmartHome. Various software and hardware options are available. Thanks to the integration in an […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Activate NTP time retrieval from the Internet
Thanks to WiFi and thus (often) an internet connection, an ESP8266 or ESP32 programmed with ESPEasy also has the option to retrieve the actual time. In order for this to […]
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PCB development – hubCtrlr, miniFloorLamp and nanoPxlV1.3
Lately I’ve been working on various PCB projects and I would like to introduce a few of them here. i2c_slider_75 With this PCB I want to reduce the wiring effort […]
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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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HowTo: Electronics – nanoPxl V1.1 soldering SMD components
I am currently working on the first preparations for a somewhat larger project. For this I need LEDs which shine a little brighter. At the same time, I didn’t want […]
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News: Summer 2020
Dear visitor of Nerdiy.de, I’ve decided to post a little update from time to time (probably four times a year) about what’s going on in the background on Nerdiy.de. This […]
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pxlBlck – Alle Infos für Tester des neusten Pre-Release
Liebe Tester,zu allererst vielen Dank, dass Ihr Euch bereit erklärt habt das pxlBlck Plugin zu testen. 🙂 Im folgenden versuche ich alles aufzulisten, dass Ihr für die Installation und den […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy / Wemos D1 Mini – Adapt ADC to another maximum voltage
You can measure voltages using the ADC on the ESP8266. This is useful, for example, to measure a battery voltage and thus the state of charge of the battery or […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Connect VL53L0X / VL53L1X distance sensor to the ESP8266 / ESP32 and read its data
I recently stumbled across the VL53L0X and VL53L1X TOF distance sensors. These sensors can determine distances with millimeter accuracy using a laser. In addition, they have a range of up […]
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HowTo: ESP8266 – Flashing .bin files under Windows using “Esptool”
The actual flashing of firmware files such as .bin files or “binarys” on the Wemos D1 Mini, the NodeMcu dev board or any other board that is based on the […]
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How To: Node Red – Supply Nerdiys PanelMeter with weather data
In the articles Build a retro-smart home display via analog displays and ESPEasy – Install and configure the Nerdy PanelMeter plugin was described what you need to do to build […]
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How To: ESP Easy – Install and configure the Nerdy PanelMeter plugin
In the article Build your own retro SmartHome display via analog displays, is explained how to assemble your own Retro SmartHome display. But unfortunately even the best hardware is nothing […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – execute commands and actions via HTTP, MQTT, UDP and directly
One thing that makes ESPEasy so practical and universal is the ability to read and control various sensors and actuators via commands. Especially in combination with appropriate rules, this results […]
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HowTo: ESPEasy – Compile firmware, flash and configure WiFi access data
Each project consists not only of many important hardware components but also of the appropriate software. It is often less work to assemble the project than to write the appropriate […]
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HowTo: Build a retro-smart home display via analog displays
The other day I found an old control panel with old analogue displays when mucking out the cellar. It came to me the idea that somehow it must be possible […]
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