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Setting up an Apache2 server on Raspberry Pi

Setting up an Apache2 server on Raspberry Pi

by | 27 Jan 2024 | Tutorials

The Raspberry Pi can be easily connected to a Wifi network, so it’s a good idea to set up an Apache2 server to create a web interface for managing yorr Raspberry Pi. A web server lets yor send and receive web commands, develop a local or global website, or...
Using AC MotorShield ESP32

Using AC MotorShield ESP32

by | 23 Jan 2024 | Tutorials

The ESP32 AC MotorShield is an extension board that allows an ESP32 NodeMCU to drive two DC motors or one stepper motor. We’ve seen how to drive a DC motor using an H-bridge, which can require a lot of wiring when using a simple IC. For an embedded application,...
Program ESP32/ESP8266 with MicroPython and VS Code

Program ESP32/ESP8266 with MicroPython and VS Code

by | 5 Dec 2023 | Tutorials

We’re going to take a look at how to program an ESP32 or ESP8266 board in MicroPython using Visual Studio Code, an IDE increasingly used for programming in a variety of languages. The ESP32 board can be programmed as follows Introducing Visual Studio Code Visual...
Programming Arduino with Visual Studio Code

Programming Arduino with Visual Studio Code

by | 4 Dec 2023 | Tutorials

We’re going to look at how to program an Arduino board using Visual Studio Code, a nice alternative to the Arduino IDE. Programming on the Arduino is generally started using the official IDE. It can be interesting to change code editors to gain access to a wider...
Installing Linux on an old Windows PC

Installing Linux on an old Windows PC

by | 3 Dec 2023 | Tutorials

To give your Windows PC a second lease of life, it may be enough to install Linux (Ubuntu or Debian) to keep the use of your computer. One of the main reasons for changing computers is loss of speed. Sometimes, when you upgrade your OS, hardware and software become...
Shape and color recognition with Python

Shape and color recognition with Python

by | 28 Nov 2023 | Tutorials

, The OpenCV library is used for image processing, in particular shape and color recognition. The library has acquisition functions and image processing algorithms that make image recognition fairly straightforward, without the need for artificial intelligence. This...
Creating an ESP32 network with ESP-NOW

Creating an ESP32 network with ESP-NOW

by | 24 Nov 2023 | Tutorials

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to set up a network of several ESP32s using the ESP-NOW protocol. The ESP32 is a Wifi-enabled development board. It can therefore connect and exchange data with devices connected to the same network. Hardware Computer NodeMCU...
Communication between two ESP32s with ESP-NOW

Communication between two ESP32s with ESP-NOW

by | 18 Nov 2023 | Tutorials

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to configure two ESP32s to establish communication using the ESP-NOW protocol. The ESP32 is a development board integrating Bluetooth and WiFi. It can therefore connect and exchange data with devices connected to the same...
Using a DRV8825 stepper motor controller

Using a DRV8825 stepper motor controller

by | 15 Nov 2023 | Tutorials

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to drive a bipolar stepper motor using a DRV8825 driver. This tutorial is compatible with stepper motor drivers commonly used in digital milling or 3D printer projects (DRV8825, SilentStepStick, etc.). Hardware Arduino UNO...