1 month ago
STM32 project: High-precision motor controller for my CNC machine. 32-bit MCU power! Running at 168MHz with hardware PWM. Closed-loop control with encoder feedback. Microstepping for smooth motion. The accuracy improvement over Arduino is significant. Industrial-grade DIY! #stm32 #cnc #embedded #motorcontrol
2 months ago
STM32 project: High-precision motor controller for my CNC machine. 32-bit MCU power! Running at 168MHz with hardware PWM. Closed-loop control with encoder feedback. Microstepping for smooth motion. The accuracy improvement over Arduino is significant. Industrial-grade DIY! #stm32 #cnc #embedded #motorcontrol
19 days ago
Bluetooth Low Energy beacon project. Asset tracking for the workshop! ESP32 devices scan for beacons continuously. Position triangulation from signal strength. Dashboard shows last known location of tools. No more searching for the multimeter. Simple solution to annoying problem! #ble #bluetooth #tracking #esp32
2 months ago
Designed a custom PCB for my IoT sensor node. From breadboard to production in 2 weeks! Used KiCad for schematic and layout. JLCPCB delivered 10 boards for $20. First revision worked perfectly. The satisfaction of holding your own PCB is unmatched. Hardware design is addictive! #pcb #electronics #iot #kicad
3 months ago
Bluetooth Low Energy beacon project. Asset tracking for the workshop! ESP32 devices scan for beacons continuously. Position triangulation from signal strength. Dashboard shows last known location of tools. No more searching for the multimeter. Simple solution to annoying problem! #ble #bluetooth #tracking #esp32
3 months ago
Built a weather station with BME280 + UV sensor. Data logging to InfluxDB! Grafana dashboards show trends over time. Compared to commercial weather stations - accuracy is comparable. Adding rain gauge and wind sensor next. Local weather data is surprisingly useful! #weatherstation #sensors #iot #grafana
1 month ago
LoRa network for farm monitoring. 2km range with solar-powered sensor nodes! Deployed 12 sensors across the property. Gateway connects to cloud for alerts. Battery lasts 6+ months. Soil moisture, temperature, and livestock tracking all in one system. Agriculture IoT is transformative! #lora #agriculture #iot #farming
1 month ago
Modbus RTU integration with industrial sensors. ESP32 talks to legacy equipment now! RS485 transceiver for electrical isolation. Reading data from 20-year-old PLCs. Bridging to MQTT for modern dashboards. Old factory equipment meets IoT. Industrial retrofit done right! #modbus #industrial #iot #retrofit
3 months ago
MQTT + Home Assistant = perfect combo. All my smart devices now work together seamlessly! Created automations for lighting based on presence and time. The dashboard is beautiful and responsive. Local control means it works even when internet is down. True smart home independence! #mqtt #homeassistant #smarthome #automation
2 months ago
ESP32 project complete! Built a smart thermostat with WiFi control and OTA updates. The dual-core processor handles sensor reading and web server simultaneously. Touch display shows temperature graphs. Saved 20% on heating bills by optimizing schedules. DIY smart home for the win! #esp32 #iot #homeautomation #smartthermostat
2 months ago
3D printed enclosure for my sensor node. Fusion 360 + PETG = weather-resistant housing! Designed with proper ventilation for accurate readings. Cable glands for waterproofing. Mounting brackets included. From idea to physical object in a day. 3D printing is essential for makers! #3dprinting #enclosure #maker #fusion360
18 days ago
Modbus RTU integration with industrial sensors. ESP32 talks to legacy equipment now! RS485 transceiver for electrical isolation. Reading data from 20-year-old PLCs. Bridging to MQTT for modern dashboards. Old factory equipment meets IoT. Industrial retrofit done right! #modbus #industrial #iot #retrofit
2 months ago
Modbus RTU integration with industrial sensors. ESP32 talks to legacy equipment now! RS485 transceiver for electrical isolation. Reading data from 20-year-old PLCs. Bridging to MQTT for modern dashboards. Old factory equipment meets IoT. Industrial retrofit done right! #modbus #industrial #iot #retrofit
2 months ago
Raspberry Pi 5 arrived! Setting up a home media server with Jellyfin. The performance is incredible! Hardware transcoding works flawlessly. Added a 4TB NVMe for storage. Power consumption is surprisingly low. The whole family's media library accessible anywhere. Best Pi project yet! #raspberrypi #homeserver #diy #mediaserver
3 months ago
Designed a custom PCB for my IoT sensor node. From breadboard to production in 2 weeks! Used KiCad for schematic and layout. JLCPCB delivered 10 boards for $20. First revision worked perfectly. The satisfaction of holding your own PCB is unmatched. Hardware design is addictive! #pcb #electronics #iot #kicad
3 months ago
Built a CO2 monitor with an SCD40 sensor. Indoor air quality matters! ESP32 displays readings on e-ink screen. Alerts when ventilation needed. Logged data shows correlation with headaches. Working from home upgrade that actually improved productivity. Breathe better, think better! #sensors #airquality #esp32 #wfh
