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Guides The Complete Guide to the HLK-LD2410 24GHz Human Presence Radar Module A 24 GHz FMCW radar that detects stationary presence, breathing and micro-motion, not just movement, which is exactly where a standard PIR sensor fails. This guide covers the UART/OUT-pin pinout, ESP32 wiring, configurable distance gates, and ESPHome integration. Read more

Projects Halloween Jack O’ Lantern V2 After the success of my previous project, the Halloween, Jack O’ Lantern – many of you asked for something even more dynamic, with smoother flame transitions and more LED action. Read more

Projects ESP32 Lifecycle Manager ESP32-Lifecycle-Manager (LCM) is a smart “control tower” for your ESP32 device. At startup, LCM takes charge first: it handles network setup, update management, recovery procedures, and more, so your application can focus on its… Read more

Projects Nest Protect Ceiling Mounting Ring Sometimes the biggest challenges come from the smallest details. The Nest Protect (2nd Generation) is a beautiful piece of hardware, a combined smoke and CO alarm, that comes in two versions: battery powered and 220V wired. Read more

Projects Fruit Fly Trap Not every 3D printing project needs to be about high-tech gadgets or smart home accessories. Sometimes, it’s the simplest household annoyances that inspire the most clever solutions. Read more

Projects Apple TV Wall Mount Some projects are born out of necessity. The Apple TV is a sleek and compact streaming device, but once again, Apple didn’t think about how you actually place it in your setup. Read more

HomeKit ESP32 WiFi Bootstrap: Wi-Fi Provisioning with HomeKit Integration A lightweight Wi-Fi provisioning component for the ESP32: a captive portal for onboarding, credentials persisted in NVS, and a SoftAP fallback, paired here with the HomeKit LED example to show the full provisioning-to-pairing flow. Read more