GitHub is an open source version management and collaboration platform for software developers. It is based on Git, an open source versioning tool. It provides a chronology of lossless developments, which can easily be multi-user by specifying the author, date and...
Raspberry Pi Zero microcontroller overview
The Raspberry Pi Zero microcomputer is very compact, with an integrated Bluetooth and WiFi module. Very easy to use, it is smaller but less powerful than the Raspberry Pi3. Microcontroller features The Raspberry Pi Zero microcontroller uses the ARM11 single-core...
Configuring a Raspberry Pi as a Wifi Access Point
The Raspberry Pi can be configured as a Wi-Fi Access Point. This is useful when the Raspberry Pi doesn't have access to a wifi network and you want to connect to it locally. In this tutorial, we'll look at how to configure the Raspberry Pi to generate its own WiFi...
Wemos D1 Mini microcontroller overview
The Wemos D1 Mini is a smaller version of the NodeMU ESP8266. It's a microcontroller with an integrated Wifi module. Very easy to use, it's small and has a memory and calculation capacity superior to that of the Arduino. Ideal for your connected and embedded projects....
Setting up an MQTT server with Mosquitto
To test and use the MQTT protocol, you can install an MQTT server with Mosquitto on a Windows or Linux computer. A common application is to install Mosquittoon a Raspberry Pi and use it as an MQTT server for IoT and home automation. MQTT protocol description MQTT...
Draw curves on your Web App with Chart.js
It's possible to plot curves in real time on a web app using Chart.js. When you create a web app, you're bound to want to display data. The Chart.js library integrates with your html files and JavaScript scripts to plot data from sensors, files or databases. To test...
Essential maker tools
Whether you're doing electronics, mechanics or any other kind of tinkering, you need a number of essential tools. Whether for safety, speed or precision. Notebook and pencil Yes, yes, I swear! We couldn't think of a better way to lay down ideas, record measurements,...
Arduino Due microcontroller overview
The Arduino Due is the first Arduino board based on a 32-Bit ARM microcontroller. It is therefore more powerful than the Arduino Mega. It has a high computing and memory capacity, and a large number of inputs. Microcontroller features The Arduino Due microcontroller...
BLE communication with ESP32
In this tutorial, we'll learn how to activate and manage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on an ESP32 using the Arduino programming language. Bluetooth Low Energy is a low-energy version of Bluetooth that sends small packets of data at regular intervals. Equipment ESP32...
Using CAN HAT with Raspberry Pi
It is possible to work with the CAN protocol used in the automotive industry on Raspberry Pi using a CAN HAT. This allows yorto plug in and decode messages from the on-board computer, retrieving information such as fuel consumption, speed or engine rpm. Installing...