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- ATTiny1604 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny804/1604 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny1604 – Pinout
- ESP32S3 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32S3 HomeKit – LED
- ATTiny827 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny827 – Pinout
- ESP32S2 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32S2 HomeKit – LED
- WolfSSL: A Beginner’s Guide to the Lightweight Security Libraryby Achim PietersFor those who follow my recent blogs, you might have noticed that I’ve created a new repository, ESP32-HomeKit. During the development of this… Read more: WolfSSL: A Beginner’s Guide to the Lightweight Security Library
- ATTiny826 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny826 – Pinout
- ESP32C6 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32C6 HomeKit – LED
- ATTiny824 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny824 – Pinout
- ESP32C3 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32C3 HomeKit – LED
- ATTiny817 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny417/817 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny817 – Pinout
- ESP32C2 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32C2 HomeKit – LED
- ATTiny816 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny416/816 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny816 – Pinout
- ESP32 HomeKit – LEDby Achim PietersAny good demo starts with a Hello World application. In the world of embedded devices, that’s of course typically the LED Example.… Read more: ESP32 HomeKit – LED
- ATTiny814 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny214/414/814 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny814 – Pinout
- New Era – HomeKit Development with ESP32 and IDFby Achim PietersStep into the New Era – HomeKit Development with ESP32 and IDF – integrating the powerful ESP32 module alongside the Espressif IDF… Read more: New Era – HomeKit Development with ESP32 and IDF
- ATTiny807 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny807/1607 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny807 – Pinout
- Fresh ’n Rebel Smart Finder – A Budget-Friendly AirTag Alternativeby Achim Pieters**NON-COMMERCIAL BLOG** **NOT SPONSORED** In a stroke of luck at my local Action store, I snagged the Fresh ’n Rebel Smart Finder—an… Read more: Fresh ’n Rebel Smart Finder – A Budget-Friendly AirTag Alternative
- DIY Raspberry Pi 4 Fan Control: Quick and Cheap Fix!by Achim PietersAre you a Raspberry Pi enthusiast looking for a simple yet effective solution to keep your Pi cool without breaking the bank?… Read more: DIY Raspberry Pi 4 Fan Control: Quick and Cheap Fix!
- ATTiny806 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny806/1606 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny806 – Pinout
- Automating the Garden: Out with the Old, In with the Newby Achim PietersGardens are dynamic spaces, ever-evolving canvases where creativity meets nature. Just like any project, sometimes it’s necessary to bid farewell to the… Read more: Automating the Garden: Out with the Old, In with the New
- ATTiny804 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny804/1604 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny804 – Pinout
- Unleash Your Electronics Wizardry: The Voltmeter Ampèremeterby Achim PietersIf you’re knee-deep in DIY electronics or just love tinkering with circuits, having a reliable voltmeter and Ampèremeter is like having a… Read more: Unleash Your Electronics Wizardry: The Voltmeter Ampèremeter
- ATTiny427 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny427 – Pinout
- Upgrading Your USB-C Connector: A Journey from Cheap to Smartby Achim PietersSo, picture this: you’ve just scored a bunch of those dirt-cheap USB-C connectors from your favourite online marketplace. You’re feeling pretty pleased… Read more: Upgrading Your USB-C Connector: A Journey from Cheap to Smart
- ATTiny426 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny426 – Pinout
- KiCad 8.0.0 – A Leap Forward in PCB Designby Achim PietersHey there, fellow tech aficionados and circuit enthusiasts! Today, I’m bubbling with excitement, and it’s not just because I had one too… Read more: KiCad 8.0.0 – A Leap Forward in PCB Design
- ATTiny424 – Pin outby Achim PietersThe ATtiny424/426/427 and ATtiny824/826/827 microcontrollers of the tinyAVR® 2 family are using the AVR® CPU with hardware multiplier, running at up to 20 MHz,… Read more: ATTiny424 – Pin out
- ESP32 Series Microcontrollers – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ESP32 series microcontrollers, including variants such as ESP32C2, ESP32C3, ESP32C6, ESP32S2, ESP32S3, and ESP32H2, provide a versatile array of peripherals and… Read more: ESP32 Series Microcontrollers – Pinout
- ATTiny417 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny417/817 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny417 – Pinout
- ESPC2-02 – Programmingby Achim PietersIn the world of Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, the ESPC2-02 Module stands out as a powerful and versatile tool… Read more: ESPC2-02 – Programming
- ATTiny416 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny416/816 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny416 – Pinout
- Unravelling the Mysteries of FT232RL Programmer – Pinoutby Achim PietersAre you tinkering with electronics, trying to program microcontrollers, or perhaps diving into the realm of embedded systems? If so, you might… Read more: Unravelling the Mysteries of FT232RL Programmer – Pinout
- ATTiny414 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny214/414/814 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny414 – Pinout
- Why you should (not) buy a smart plug from a Discounterby Achim PietersNowadays, even HEMA and Action (Netherlands) sell smart home stuff, but for a fraction of the price at other stores. But, is… Read more: Why you should (not) buy a smart plug from a Discounter
- ATTiny412 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny212/412 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny412 – Pinout
- 3D Print – Thread Insertsby Achim PietersBy integrating prints with screws, nuts, fasteners, and pins, we create a robust system for constructing mechanisms with capabilities surpassing what can… Read more: 3D Print – Thread Inserts
- ATTiny406 – Pin outby Achim PietersThe ATtiny406 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny406 – Pin out
- ATTiny404 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATtiny204/404 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny404 – Pinout
- ATtiny402 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny202/402 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATtiny402 – Pinout
- ATTiny214 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny214/414/814 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny214 – Pinout
- ESP32 – ESPToolby Achim PietersEsptool is a versatile and powerful utility that has gained popularity in the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and embedded systems.… Read more: ESP32 – ESPTool
- ATTiny212 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny212/412 microcontrollers are using the high-performance low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and is capable of running at up to 20MHz, with up to… Read more: ATTiny212 – Pinout
- ESP32 – HomeKit LED – Part IIby Achim PietersWe have used a legacy GNU Makefile build in the previous HomeKit LED Example. Now need to migrate to CMake. A lot… Read more: ESP32 – HomeKit LED – Part II
- ATTiny204 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny204/404 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny204 – Pinout
- KiCAD – PCBWay Pluginby Achim PietersHave you ever thought that when you complete the design on KiCad, you can place an order on PCBWay with just one… Read more: KiCAD – PCBWay Plugin
- ATTiny202 – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe ATTiny202/402 microcontrollers are using the high-performance, low-power AVR® RISC architecture, and are capable of running at up to 20 MHz, with up… Read more: ATTiny202 – Pinout
- Halloween – Jack O’ Lanternby Achim PietersThis Project is featured on instructables! The jack-o’-lantern has a long history with Halloween, although our favourite demonic faces haven’t always been carved… Read more: Halloween – Jack O’ Lantern
- macOS Sonoma – On older Mac-modelsby Achim PietersIf you have an older Mac that is not suitable for macOS Sonoma, you can still take the plunge with a special… Read more: macOS Sonoma – On older Mac-models
- ATTINY 0/1/2 Series – Pinoutby Achim PietersWe start this blog series with the reviewed of the ATTiny 0-series then 1-series en at least the 2 series range of… Read more: ATTINY 0/1/2 Series – Pinout
- DIY – ReflowMateby Achim PietersMaybe you want to make a PCB with SMD components. To do this, you need a so-called reflow oven. Various projects can… Read more: DIY – ReflowMate
- UPDI Programmerby Achim PietersUPDI? Never heard of it? You may be familiar with the ATtiny series of microprocessors from Microchip, such as the ATtiny85 or… Read more: UPDI Programmer
- Published – Make Magazineby Achim PietersOn August the 24th, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Make magazine Germany (Peter König) send me a mail. They are in the process… Read more: Published – Make Magazine
- macOS – serial terminalby Achim PietersFor those who read my blogs regularly, know that I program a lot on ESP modules. To see what happens on such… Read more: macOS – serial terminal
- ESP32 – Auto Program & Resetby Achim PietersThe upload procedure for ESP32 boards is a little different from a standard Arduino procedure. Most Arduino’s will automatically reset when a… Read more: ESP32 – Auto Program & Reset
- Website – Hackedby Achim PietersFor whom that visit my site frequently, saw that they were some strange things going on. A redirect to a .gg domain… Read more: Website – Hacked
- KiCAD 6 – Track widthby Achim PietersTrack width is one of the most critical factors of any printed circuit board (PCB) design. Anyone who has a good knowledge… Read more: KiCAD 6 – Track width
- ESP32 – LDO Voltage Regulatorsby Achim PietersWhen we think about IoT and home automation, we look at modular and compact devices, sensors, microcontrollers, etc. Recently, the ESP32 microcontrollers… Read more: ESP32 – LDO Voltage Regulators
- PCB Manufacturing – SeeedStudioby Achim PietersSeeedStudio is a China-based PCB Prototype (Printed Circuit Board), PCB Assembly, SMD Stencil and Flexible PCB Manufacturer. They ship to over 170… Read more: PCB Manufacturing – SeeedStudio
- Arduino – Artificial Candleby Achim PietersI wanted to see if I could make a more realistic (LED) candle that you can buy in all kind of stores… Read more: Arduino – Artificial Candle
- The future – USB-Cby Achim PietersNot all European legislation for the standardization of USB-C for mobile devices, but also the switch of all kinds of electronics to… Read more: The future – USB-C
- ESP32-S2 – WEMOS S2 miniby Achim PietersThe Wemos ESP32-S2 is a small Wi-Fi module based on the ESP32-S2FN4R2. The S2 is a new version of the well-known Wemos… Read more: ESP32-S2 – WEMOS S2 mini
- macOS – Set the PATH by Achim PietersRunning programs through the terminal is a fast and efficient way to perform operations on your Mac. It provides comprehensive functionality and… Read more: macOS – Set the PATH
- ESP32 – Motor controllerby Achim PietersWhile developing the ESP – HomeKit blinds, it became clear that stronger motors are needed. In this blog, we look at a… Read more: ESP32 – Motor controller
- Atom – Pulsarby Achim PietersSoftware tools play a pivotal role in the lives of developers, providing them with powerful features and an intuitive user interface to… Read more: Atom – Pulsar
- Diode – Zenerby Achim PietersZener diodes are a special type of semiconductor diode devices that allow current to flow in only one direction and also allow… Read more: Diode – Zener
- ESP8684 – Pinoutby Achim PietersSince Espressif Systems arrived in our collective consciousness, they have expanded their range from the ESP8266 to the ESP32, and going beyond… Read more: ESP8684 – Pinout
- Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcasting Hotspotby Achim PietersWelcome back to another blog article. In my previous blog, I have set up a Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcasting system.… Read more: Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcasting Hotspot
- ESP32 – Capacitive touchby Achim PietersIn this blog, we will discuss how to use the ESP32 touch sensors and how to use the esp32 touch sensors as… Read more: ESP32 – Capacitive touch
- Raspberry – Screenly troubleshootingby Achim PietersIn my previous blog I set up a Raspberry Pi with Screenly OSE a free Digital Signage / Narrowcasting package. Although the… Read more: Raspberry – Screenly troubleshooting
- ESP32 – S3 WROOM Pinoutby Achim PietersSince Espressif Systems arrived in our collective consciousness, they have expanded their range from the ESP8266 to the ESP32, and going beyond… Read more: ESP32 – S3 WROOM Pinout
- Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcastingby Achim PietersFor my work, I have been asked to look into a Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcasting tool. In this blog we… Read more: Raspberry – Digital Signage / Narrowcasting
- ESP32 – S3 MINI Pinoutby Achim PietersSince Espressif Systems arrived in our collective consciousness, they have expanded their range from the ESP8266 to the ESP32, and going beyond… Read more: ESP32 – S3 MINI Pinout
- OctoPrint® Multiple Printers Vby Achim PietersAs my Octoprint® Project extends, It’s time to give my Raspberry Pi®, that’s functioning as OctoPrint server with PSU control, a proper Enclosure. The goal is… Read more: OctoPrint® Multiple Printers V
- OctoPrint® Multiple Printers IIIby Achim PietersOctoprint® is quickly becoming the best way to drive many types of machines. Including CNC and lasers mills that use the common… Read more: OctoPrint® Multiple Printers III
- ESP8684 – ESPC2-02 Pinoutby Achim PietersESPC2-02 Wi-Fi and BLE coexistence Module is a highly integrated single-chip low power 802.11bgn Wireless LAN (WLAN) network controller. It combines a… Read more: ESP8684 – ESPC2-02 Pinout
- OctoPrint® Multiple Printers IIby Achim PietersOctoPrint® is a great solution for controlling your 3D printer. However, it’s missing one key function. You can’t turn the 3D printer… Read more: OctoPrint® Multiple Printers II
- ESP32-S2 – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the ESP32-S2 hardware, and more specifically, the ESP32-S2 Mini pinout. The ESP32-S2… Read more: ESP32-S2 – Pinout
- Octoprint® – Multiple Printersby Achim PietersAs great as Octoprint® is, there are some limitations. Plus, while Raspberry Pi’s are cheap, they quickly add up in cost —… Read more: Octoprint® – Multiple Printers
- ESP32 – Auto Program & Resetby Achim PietersThe upload procedure for ESP32 boards is a little different from a standard Arduino procedure. Most Arduino’s will automatically reset when a… Read more: ESP32 – Auto Program & Reset
- OMNIFIXO – M4.2by Achim PietersRecently I received a package in my mailbox. When I looked, I was surprised to see that it was sent by my… Read more: OMNIFIXO – M4.2
- How to Install PIP on macOSby Achim PietersPIP is among the most popular package managers for Python. This article will discuss how to Install PIP on macOS systems. Third-party… Read more: How to Install PIP on macOS
- Thermocoupleby Achim PietersA thermocouple is a device for measuring temperature. It comprises two dissimilar metallic wires joined together to form a junction. When the… Read more: Thermocouple
- PID controllerby Achim PietersA PID controller or controller is a very advanced electronic thermostat that ensures that the temperature, for example of an oven or… Read more: PID controller
- CNC – Autodesk Fusion 360by Achim PietersThis blog will step you through the process of taking a finished model, generating a tool path and exporting it as g-code.… Read more: CNC – Autodesk Fusion 360
- PCB – Solder Paste Stencilsby Achim PietersSince I started my ESP8266 – HomeKit Blinds project, I’ve tried all different kind of soldering techniques to improve my production speed… Read more: PCB – Solder Paste Stencils
- Creality Ender – Calibrate E-Stepsby Achim PietersIn this blog, I’ll show you how to tune your E-steps on your Creality Ender 3 V2 or other 3D printer to… Read more: Creality Ender – Calibrate E-Steps
- PCB – Solder Pasteby Achim PietersWhat is PCB solder paste? PCB solder paste is a powdered mixture of flux and solder. It is used to attach thousands of tiny… Read more: PCB – Solder Paste
- HomeKit – Threadby Achim PietersThread is a new, energy-efficient networking technology found on the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K (2021). Products from Nanoleaf, Eve and… Read more: HomeKit – Thread
- Matter | Developmentby Achim PietersWe are on the eve of a lot of changes in the field of Home Smart accessories. Despite the fact that a… Read more: Matter | Development
- Arduino® Nano – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Arduino® Nano hardware, and more specifically, the Arduino® Nano pinout. Arduino®… Read more: Arduino® Nano – Pinout
- KiCAD 6 – Generate Gerber file for SeeedStudioby Achim PietersHow to make your KiCad 6 files ready for production isn’t that complicated, but you have to know the requirements your supplier… Read more: KiCAD 6 – Generate Gerber file for SeeedStudio
- HomeKit – Matterby Achim PietersMatter, previously project CHIP, is the new foundation for connected things. Guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and developed through collaboration amongst all… Read more: HomeKit – Matter
- ESP32 – HomeKit QR-codeby Achim PietersNeed to add a HomeKit device you build, but don’t have the QR code? HomeKit-enabled accessories come with a specific QR code… Read more: ESP32 – HomeKit QR-code
- DIY – Get Rid of Fruit Fliesby Achim PietersBugs are something you not want in your software, but surly not in your house—period. And fruit flies are especially unwanted houseguests.… Read more: DIY – Get Rid of Fruit Flies
- ESP32 – Battery chargerby Achim PietersIn this blog, I’ll show you how to add a battery and charger to any microcontroller based project based on an Arduino,… Read more: ESP32 – Battery charger
- Fritzing – New Partsby Achim PietersAs you are used to, I always illustrate my projects with a scheme made in Fritzing. The standard components are usually present in the… Read more: Fritzing – New Parts
- 3D – Star Wars TIE Fighterby Achim PietersAs a little boy, I saw Star Wars. I was completely absorbed in the futuristic world. The VHS tapes were completely destroyed… Read more: 3D – Star Wars TIE Fighter
- ESP32 – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the ESP32 Wroom 32D hardware, and more specifically, the ESP32 pinout. ESP32… Read more: ESP32 – Pinout
- 3D – Star Wars R2-D2by Achim PietersAs a little boy, I saw Star Wars. I was completely absorbed in the futuristic world. The VHS tapes were completely destroyed… Read more: 3D – Star Wars R2-D2
- ESP32 CAM – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the ESP32-CAM hardware, and more specifically, the ESP32-CAM pinout. ESP32-CAM is based… Read more: ESP32 CAM – Pinout
- ESP-C3-12F – RGB LEDby Achim PietersThe ESP-C3-12F NodeMCU Kit is an extremely powerful board for all kind of applications. Powered by the ESP32-C3FN4 chip, this low-power, low-cost,… Read more: ESP-C3-12F – RGB LED
- ESP32 Dual Core with Arduino IDEby Achim PietersThe ESP32 comes with 2 Xtensa 32-bit LX6 microprocessors. So, it is dual core. When we run code on the Arduino app, by default,… Read more: ESP32 Dual Core with Arduino IDE
- 3D – Star Wars AT-ATby Achim PietersAs a little boy, I saw Star Wars. I was completely absorbed in the futuristic world. The VHS tapes were completely destroyed… Read more: 3D – Star Wars AT-AT
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Essentials Lightstripby Achim PietersThis Project is Featured on instructables! I have already written several blogs about ESP HomeKit. For the more experienced makers, this is… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Essentials Lightstrip
- 3D – Star Wars X-Wingby Achim PietersAs a little boy, I saw Star Wars. I was completely absorbed in the futuristic world. The VHS tapes were completely destroyed… Read more: 3D – Star Wars X-Wing
- ESP8266 – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the ESP8266-12S hardware, and more specifically, the ESP8266 pinout. The ESP8266 is… Read more: ESP8266 – Pinout
- 3D – Star Wars Millenium Falconby Achim PietersAs a little boy, I saw Star Wars. I was completely absorbed in the futuristic world. The VHS tapes were completely destroyed… Read more: 3D – Star Wars Millenium Falcon
- ESP32-C3 – Your New ESP8266by Achim PietersMany have been eagerly awaiting the ESP32C3 from Espressif. It has only one computing core instead of the usual two processor cores… Read more: ESP32-C3 – Your New ESP8266
- Raspberry Pi® 4 Model B – Pinoutby Achim PietersIn this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Raspbrry Pi® hardware, and more specifically, the Raspbrry Pi® 4 Model… Read more: Raspberry Pi® 4 Model B – Pinout
- CNC – Mills for Your CNC Machineby Achim PietersNow that I have a CNC machine, I need tooling. But I can’t go sticking any old drill bit into the chuck.… Read more: CNC – Mills for Your CNC Machine
- ESP32 – HomeKit LEDby Achim PietersAfter writing quite a few blogs about ESP8266 in combination with HomeKit SDK, it is now time to look at the ESP32.… Read more: ESP32 – HomeKit LED
- 3D – Star Wars AT-ATby Achim PietersFor those who know me a little better, know that I’am a huge fan of Star Wars. When I was browsing the… Read more: 3D – Star Wars AT-AT
- ESP32 – Developing With ESP-IDFby Achim PietersOkay things have gotten a bit more complicated than we are used to. Since the arrival of the ESP32 module, Espressif the… Read more: ESP32 – Developing With ESP-IDF
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Blinds Contact Sensorby Achim PietersKnow the status of your blinds. Simple and easy to install with no tools required, The ESP8266 – HomeKit blinds Contact Sensor… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Blinds Contact Sensor
- DIY – BREADBOARDby Achim PietersIf you’ve worked on electronic projects in the past, you’ve probably heard of breadboards before, and maybe even used them. But what… Read more: DIY – BREADBOARD
- CNC – 3018 Pro Assemblyby Achim PietersFinally It’s here my CNC 3018 Pro Router! I came really fast within one week. Time to see what is in the… Read more: CNC – 3018 Pro Assembly
- KiCAD – Release 6by Achim PietersThe developers behind KiCad have released a new version! KiCad 6 is a collection of open source programs for designing electronic schematics… Read more: KiCAD – Release 6
- BME680 – Gas Sensorby Achim PietersIn this blog we look at the BME680 Integrated Environmental Sensor with Arduino Nano microcontroller. The BME680 is a gas sensor that… Read more: BME680 – Gas Sensor
- CNC – 3018 Proby Achim PietersYes!, today I ordered my first CNC Machine. I had searched the internet for a affordable CNC router. An I found the… Read more: CNC – 3018 Pro
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Garage Door Contact Sensorby Achim PietersKnow the status of your Garage door. Simple and easy to install with no tools required, The ESP8266 – HomeKit Garage door.… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Garage Door Contact Sensor
- RTOS servo motor Libraryby Achim PietersFor an upcoming project I need a Library for a Tower Pro™ servo motor 9G (SG90). Since this is a project for… Read more: RTOS servo motor Library
- ESP32-C3 – Pinoutby Achim PietersESP32-C3 is a single-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) microcontroller SoC, based on the open-source RISC-V architecture. It strikes the right balance… Read more: ESP32-C3 – Pinout
- SG90 Servo – Pinoutby Achim PietersThe Tower Pro™ Micro servo S9 (SG90) motor is one of the most popular servo motors at the moment. This servo motor… Read more: SG90 Servo – Pinout
- SHT3x – Temperature and Humidity Sensorby Achim PietersIn this blog we look at the Sensirion SHT3x Temperature/Humidity sensors are some of the finest & highest-accuracy devices you can get.… Read more: SHT3x – Temperature and Humidity Sensor
- SG90 Servo – Modificationby Achim PietersServo motors can be found in robotic arms, cameras, lathes, CNC machines, printing presses and other engineering applications where precision and repetitive… Read more: SG90 Servo – Modification
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Door Contact Sensorby Achim PietersKnow the status of your door. Simple and easy to install with no tools required, The ESP8266 – HomeKit Door Contact Sensor… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Door Contact Sensor
- Creality Ender 3 – V2by Achim PietersNumber one on my DIY wish list was the replacement of my 3d printer. Santa was good to me this year and… Read more: Creality Ender 3 – V2
- SMD – Sizes and Packagesby Achim PietersLook into any commercially made electronic device these days, and it is filled with tiny components (SMD). Rather than using traditional components… Read more: SMD – Sizes and Packages
- OMNIFIXO – M4.2by Achim PietersWhat’s up fellow makers, today we do another little product review. I ordered and received a package from Omnifixo, and I’m quite… Read more: OMNIFIXO – M4.2
- Happy New Year 2022by Achim PietersYear 2021 will go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. It has been pretty eventful, to put… Read more: Happy New Year 2022
- ESP8266 – NodeMCU PinOutby Achim PietersFor those that starting with the Node MCU ESP modules, I have made some pinout diagrams, their functions and how to use… Read more: ESP8266 – NodeMCU PinOut
- BH1750 – Light Sensor Moduleby Achim PietersIn this blog we look at the BH1750 light intensity sensor breakout board with a 16 bit AD converter built-in which can… Read more: BH1750 – Light Sensor Module
- CNC – Serverby Achim PietersFor my CNC 3018 I want to be able to control it it wireless. So I need somekind of CNC Server. After… Read more: CNC – Server
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Window Contact Sensorby Achim PietersKnow the status of your window. Simple and easy to install with no tools required, The ESP8266 – HomeKit Window Contact Sensor… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Window Contact Sensor
- 3D Models – PMSA003iby Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – PMSA003i
- PMSA003 – Optical Particles Sensorby Achim PietersSince the corona virus I have become increasingly aware of my environment. I also started to delve deeper into my living environment… Read more: PMSA003 – Optical Particles Sensor
- DIY – Wishlistby Achim PietersHe’s making a list, He’s checking it twice, He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to town… Read more: DIY – Wishlist
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Contact Sensorby Achim PietersKnow the status of something you can open or close. Simple and easy to install with no tools required, The ESP8266 –… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Contact Sensor
- 3144 – Hall effect Sensorby Achim PietersHave you ever wanted to create a project that involved non-contact detection, such as detecting the closing of a door, counting the… Read more: 3144 – Hall effect Sensor
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Air Quality Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Air Quality Sensor
- ESP8266 – Voltage Dividerby Achim PietersSay if you have a sensor that is supplying a voltage that is much higher than you may need for a particular… Read more: ESP8266 – Voltage Divider
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Accessory Pairingby Achim PietersAfter making a lot of ESP8266 HomeKit samples, it might be time to explain how to add more than one accessory to… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Accessory Pairing
- SMD – HDI Connectorby Achim PietersAs you know I made some PDB’s in the past for some projects. From “Normal” components I switched over to SMD. But… Read more: SMD – HDI Connector
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Thermostatby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Thermostat
- MQ135 – Gas Sensor Moduleby Achim PietersMQ135 sensor is a SNO2 with a lower conductivity of clean air. The MQ series of gas sensors uses a small heater… Read more: MQ135 – Gas Sensor Module
- DSO 138 – Digital Oscilloscopeby Achim PietersA few weeks ago I was looking for a small oscilloscope module. While searching the web I came across the type DSO138… Read more: DSO 138 – Digital Oscilloscope
- DRV8825 – Pinoutby Achim PietersIf you want to control a Stepper you can do this using a micro-controller, this will take up a lot of the… Read more: DRV8825 – Pinout
- 3D Models – 28BYJ-48by Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – 28BYJ-48
- ESP8266 – Auto Program & Resetby Achim PietersThe upload procedure for ESP8266 boards is a little different from a standard Arduino procedure. Most Arduino’s will automatically reset when a… Read more: ESP8266 – Auto Program & Reset
- 3D Models – Cable Clampsby Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. they also know I am thinking up and creating… Read more: 3D Models – Cable Clamps
- CNC – Mini Laser Engraverby Achim PietersThis is one of my bucket list the CNC – Mini Laser Engraver. You probably have seen one come by at one… Read more: CNC – Mini Laser Engraver
- Stepper Motor – 28BYJ-48by Achim PietersThe 28BYJ-48 is one of the cheapest stepper motors you can find. Although it is not super accurate but yet powerful, it is… Read more: Stepper Motor – 28BYJ-48
- KiCAD – Custom Library Part IVby Achim PietersFor anyone out there who has ever struggled finding a part for KiCAD, there are some who would say you’re doing it… Read more: KiCAD – Custom Library Part IV
- Crash – Backup Strategiesby Achim PietersThe most valuable part of a computer is also its most fragile: Data are the wealth of a digital lifestyle, a currency of… Read more: Crash – Backup Strategies
- KiCAD – Custom Library Part Vby Achim PietersFor anyone out there who has ever struggled finding a part for KiCAD, there are some who would say you’re doing it… Read more: KiCAD – Custom Library Part V
- macOS – Big Sur Bootable USBby Achim PietersmacOS Big Sur is now available for free download from the Mac App Store. With the help of this guide we will… Read more: macOS – Big Sur Bootable USB
- KiCAD – Custom Library Part IIIby Achim PietersFor anyone out there who has ever struggled finding a part for KiCad, there are some who would say you’re doing it… Read more: KiCAD – Custom Library Part III
- ESP8266 HomeKit – Battery Statusby Achim PietersSlowly but surely I am looking at the extensions of the “standard” ESP HomeKit accessories, how to implement them. Now I am… Read more: ESP8266 HomeKit – Battery Status
- KiCAD – Custom Library Part IIby Achim PietersFor anyone out there who has ever struggled finding a part for KiCAD, there are some who would say you’re doing it… Read more: KiCAD – Custom Library Part II
- KiCAD – Custom Library Part Iby Achim PietersFor anyone out there who has ever struggled finding a part for KiCAD, there are some who would say you’re doing it… Read more: KiCAD – Custom Library Part I
- ESP8266 – ESP-WROOM-02 with 18650 batteryby Achim PietersThe “WEMOS D1 Esp-Wroom-02” that I got from Ali express is another micro controller development board with an ESP8266 WiFi chip. The board has an… Read more: ESP8266 – ESP-WROOM-02 with 18650 battery
- iMac – SSD Upgradeby Achim PietersThe iMac is an iconic piece of hardware that I love to use. What to do when you want to increase it… Read more: iMac – SSD Upgrade
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror² SD Cloneby Achim PietersNow that I have my MagicMirror² up and running on my Raspberry Pi Zero W. You probably want to clone your SD… Read more: Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror² SD Clone
- ESP HomeKit SDK – On a Raspberry Pi Zero Wby Achim PietersThe first question that probably comes to your mind is “What?, Why?” when you read this headline: ESP HomeKit SDK – On… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – On a Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Your own website online, quickly and easily arranged!by Achim PietersStudioPieters® may give a 35% discount on the entire webhosting order from Oni, unfortunately the provider is of a Dutch nature. The… Read more: Your own website online, quickly and easily arranged!
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Set up: Manual for new usersby Achim PietersHave you just created your first HomeKit accessory? Then we help you set up all the functions that HomeKit offers, such as… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Set up: Manual for new users
- HC-SR501 – Motion Sensor adding LDRby Achim PietersSecurity lighting is widely used as a preventive measure against intrusions on a physical piece of property. Since adequate lighting around a… Read more: HC-SR501 – Motion Sensor adding LDR
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Securityby Achim PietersOne of the most important features of the ESP HomeKit project is security. Because it is open source, you can see that… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Security
- ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel RGBW Light Stripby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP 8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip. I am so enthusiastic about this Software… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel RGBW Light Strip
- ATTiny13 – Core Programmingby Achim PietersThrough some researches I did online on how to minimize components use, I stumbled with using an ATTiny13A chip to be used… Read more: ATTiny13 – Core Programming
- ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager 2.1.2by Achim PietersWhile LifeCycle manager has seen several issues in the past and last week (first week of February 2021), these are now all… Read more: ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager 2.1.2
- ESP HomeKit SDK – Revised Installationby Achim PietersAfter a while all software will be updated or there will be some bug fix releases. So does the software that is… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – Revised Installation
- ESP32 CAM – Troubleshootingby Achim PietersAfter releasing my project the ESP32 – Homekit Camera, some readers reported issues when trying to use the ESP32-CAM. This blog is… Read more: ESP32 CAM – Troubleshooting
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Blindsby Achim PietersI have been working on my HomeKit projects for quite some time now, but this project has given me some restless nights.… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Blinds
- NASA – Clean Airby Achim PietersDue to the corona virus, I was thinking about a study I did a few years back. It was a study from… Read more: NASA – Clean Air
- Octoprint – Krakenby Achim PietersThere are a few different ways to access OctoPrintTM. Of course, the most common, and feature rich method is through the web… Read more: Octoprint – Kraken
- 2021 – Happy New Year Storyby Achim PietersOkay this wasn’t the best year but I don’t see my self like Ebenezer Scrooge. The story tale of his redemption by… Read more: 2021 – Happy New Year Story
- Octoprint – Cameraby Achim PietersNow that you’re set up with OctoPrintTM , you’re ready to start printing. Turn off your Raspberry Pi®, then plug it into your… Read more: Octoprint – Camera
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Firmware Update with EVEby Achim PietersWhen you have created your first HomeKit accessory. Then you probably want to debug your code or change something, but then you… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Firmware Update with EVE
- OctoPrint – Enclosureby Achim PietersAs my OctoPrintTM Project extends, It’s time to give my Raspberry Pi®, that’s functioning as OctoPrint server with PSU control, a proper Enclosure.… Read more: OctoPrint – Enclosure
- ESP8266 – Programmerby Achim PietersFor an upcoming project I need a “clean” ESP8266, and by clean I mean no tin lead on the connectors. I saw… Read more: ESP8266 – Programmer
- ESP8266 – I²C busby Achim PietersThe I²C bus communication is one out of three possible communication protocols, the ESP8266 is able to communicate with other devices like… Read more: ESP8266 – I²C bus
- Software – Rubber duck debuggingby Achim PietersWhen I started my blog I needed to learn a lot. I basically started from scratch! Because I have autodidact ability I… Read more: Software – Rubber duck debugging
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror² LCDby Achim PietersNow that I have my MagicMirror² up and running on my Raspberry Pi Zero W. It’s time to look at the MagicMirror²… Read more: Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror² LCD
- KiCAD – Create a new Symbolby Achim PietersIn this blog, I will learn you how to Create a new symbol (or component as it is also known). You use… Read more: KiCAD – Create a new Symbol
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Dual Lampsby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Dual Lamps
- Raspberry Pi – Super Nintendoby Achim PietersDad I want a Nintendo! that’s what I hear for days from my little princess. Ever since Mario is popular again, even… Read more: Raspberry Pi – Super Nintendo
- HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specificationby Achim PietersWhen I’m coding a new ESP-HomeKit accessory I use the free HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification (Non-Commercial Version) form Apple. To see how… Read more: HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification
- Docker – Docker Imagesby Achim PietersIf you read my HomeKit articles, you will have seen that I use Docker to compile my code. Docker is operating-system-level virtualisation… Read more: Docker – Docker Images
- ESP HomeKit SDK – Reset HomeKit Deviceby Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have been working with ESP HomeKit for a while. To make new accessories… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – Reset HomeKit Device
- MacOS Catalina – Python 3by Achim PietersWhen I reinstalled my iMac with macOS Catalina in January 2020 I stubbled upon a error that I had seen before but… Read more: MacOS Catalina – Python 3
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror²by Achim PietersThis is a Project, that’s for a really long time on my bucket list! The MagicMirror², so time to realize this one.… Read more: Raspberry Pi Zero W – MagicMirror²
- ESP32 – Homekit Cameraby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP32 – Homekit Camera
- ATTINY – Micro-Controller Programmingby Achim PietersI’m currently working on a project that requires a cheap, low-power micro-controller that’s programmable through Arduino and has a few more pins… Read more: ATTINY – Micro-Controller Programming
- Arduino – OLED (I2C)by Achim PietersI have only started electronics as a hobby and it has been a great learning resource for me so I am far… Read more: Arduino – OLED (I2C)
- ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip EXby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip EX
- Octoprint – PSU Controlby Achim PietersOctoPrint TM is a great solution for controlling your 3D printer. However, it’s missing one key function. You can’t turn the 3D… Read more: Octoprint – PSU Control
- 3D – OctoPrintby Achim PietersSome time back I ran into OctoPrint TM. I immediately wanted to know more as I saw the potential of this software.… Read more: 3D – OctoPrint
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Light Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Light Sensor
- ESP32 – PinOutby Achim PietersThe ESP32 chip comes with 48 pins with multiple functions. Not all pins are exposed in all ESP32 development boards, and there… Read more: ESP32 – PinOut
- ESP8285 – Power Plugby Achim PietersRecently I walked through the Action and saw an assortment of smart home products here. My attention was drawn to the wifi… Read more: ESP8285 – Power Plug
- ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager 2by Achim PietersIn the past I introduced you to LifeCycle manager to manage you Firmware you made for your ESP8266 HomeKit accessories. Then I encountered… Read more: ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager 2
- ESP8285 – MicroControllerby Achim PietersEspressif announced ESP8285 WiFi SoC was entering production last March 2020. The new processor is based on ESP8266, but the company added… Read more: ESP8285 – MicroController
- ESP8266 HomeKit – Garden Lightby Achim PietersIn my previous blog I made a ESP8266 – HomeKit Fountain light. Now it’s time to expand this with some Garden lights.… Read more: ESP8266 HomeKit – Garden Light
- Corona Virus – back to “Normal”by Achim PietersSocial distancing is here to stay for much more than a few weeks. It will upend our way of life, in some… Read more: Corona Virus – back to “Normal”
- Corona Virusby Achim PietersDear readers of my blog, hardly anyone can have missed that we are currently dealing with a pandemic regarding the Corona virus.… Read more: Corona Virus
- macOS – Installing Pythonby Achim PietersI have done a fresh installation. I am not in favor of updating an OS. When updating the OS, traces are always… Read more: macOS – Installing Python
- ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager Trouble Updateby Achim PietersAs a week has passed a lot has happened. (HacK a.k.a. HomeACcessoryKid) maker of LifeCycle Manager has done a lot of work… Read more: ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager Trouble Update
- ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager Troubleby Achim PietersAs of this weekend I encountered some trouble with LCM (LifeCycle Manager). After contacting the the maker (HacK a.k.a. HomeACcessoryKid) of LifeCycle… Read more: ESP8266 – LifeCycle Manager Trouble
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Code Analysisby Achim PietersNow that I made a few examples of the HomeKit accessories, It’s time for some in depth HomeKit Code Analysis. For this… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Code Analysis
- Arduino – nRF24L01+ Interfacingby Achim PietersI need a remote that I can program and that will work on batteries for a long time. So I was thinking… Read more: Arduino – nRF24L01+ Interfacing
- Arduino – 433MHz RF Interfacingby Achim PietersI need a remote that I can program and that will work on batteries for a long time. So I was thinking… Read more: Arduino – 433MHz RF Interfacing
- Fritzing – New Partsby Achim PietersAs you are used to, I always illustrate my projects with a scheme made in Fritzing. The standard components are usually present… Read more: Fritzing – New Parts
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Fountain lightby Achim PietersMy wife has always wanted to have a water ornament in the garden. To her pleasure my father-in-law wanted to remove his… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Fountain light
- Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® – Part IIIby Achim PietersIn my previous blogs I started a new project Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® with a follow up about the software here. Hereafter… Read more: Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® – Part III
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Blind Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Blind Sensor
- KiCAD – Add a Logoby Achim PietersWe can make plenty of PCB designs using KiCAD, a powerful open source CAD tool. What makes them unique is customized Logo… Read more: KiCAD – Add a Logo
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Garage Door Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Garage Door Sensor
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Window Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Window Sensor
- SMD – Reference Sheetsby Achim PietersHere are the first versions of the Reference Sheets, sometimes the are also called cheatsheets, These Reference Sheets are a concise set… Read more: SMD – Reference Sheets
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Door Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Door Sensor
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Contact Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Contact Sensor
- Advertorial – Raspberry Pi Zero Wby Achim PietersFor those who read my blog regularly, I know that I always order my PCB’s from SeeedStudio. Recently SeeedStudio contacted me if… Read more: Advertorial – Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Webhosting – 15% continuous discountby Achim PietersThe holidays are coming again. So it’s time for a great offer! You can pass on this discount code to friends /… Read more: Webhosting – 15% continuous discount
- ESP HomeKit SDK – Ubuntu On Virtualboxby Achim PietersAs I’m working on the ESP HomeKit project’s I needed a machine that was running Linux. Because my MacBook Pro did not… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – Ubuntu On Virtualbox
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Motion Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here, I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Motion Sensor
- HC-SR501 – Motion Sensorby Achim PietersFor a new ESP HomeKit project I need a Motion Sensor. There are Serveral options out there, but the most common ist… Read more: HC-SR501 – Motion Sensor
- KiCAD – Assembly Filesby Achim PietersWhen you are creating a PCB first you start with the scheme when this is done you will design the PCB, generate… Read more: KiCAD – Assembly Files
- SMD – Component Packagesby Achim PietersSMT / SMD Component Packages: sizes, dimensions, details it’s a whole world on itself. When you are looking for the right component… Read more: SMD – Component Packages
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Power Outletby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Power Outlet
- macOS – Catalina Bootable USBby Achim PietersIf a new version of macOS becomes available, there are a lot of people who are considering a clean installation, a so-called… Read more: macOS – Catalina Bootable USB
- ESP8266 – PinOutby Achim PietersFor those that starting with the ESP modules, I have made some pinout diagrams, their functions and how to use them. The… Read more: ESP8266 – PinOut
- ESP8266 – Homekit Lockby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – Homekit Lock
- ESP32 – Program a ESP32by Achim PietersIn this blog I will show you how to program a ESP32S and a ESP32 + CAM as I use these the… Read more: ESP32 – Program a ESP32
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Fan Switchby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Fan Switch
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Light Switchby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Light Switch
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Switchby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Switch
- 3D Models – Worm Gearby Achim PietersIf you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom worm wheel at some point. This… Read more: 3D Models – Worm Gear
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Temperature & Humidity Sensorby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Temperature & Humidity Sensor
- ESP32 – Toolchain Installationby Achim PietersThe last time I installed the ESP SDK for the “standard” ESP8266 modules. Now I need to install the toolchain for the… Read more: ESP32 – Toolchain Installation
- 3D Models – Apple iPhone Standby Achim PietersSince I have my iPhone XR, I have been extremely pleased with face ID. However, my iPhone is always flat on the… Read more: 3D Models – Apple iPhone Stand
- ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Stripby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip
- 3D Models – Snap Fitby Achim PietersIf you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom enclosure at some point. This might… Read more: 3D Models – Snap Fit
- ESP8266 – HomeKit Buttonby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit,… Read more: ESP8266 – HomeKit Button
- ESP HomeKit SDK – QR Codeby Achim PietersNow that I have the ESP HomeKit SDK up and running its time to add a cool feature. A QR Code Just… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – QR Code
- macOS – Ubuntu On Virtualboxby Achim PietersAs I’m working on the ESP HomeKit project’s I needed a machine that was running Linux. Because my MacBook Pro did not… Read more: macOS – Ubuntu On Virtualbox
- Software – LifeCycle Managerby Achim PietersIn my previous blog I wrote about the ESP HomeKit SDK and then I realize I needed some distribution system of some… Read more: Software – LifeCycle Manager
- Github – Submodulesby Achim PietersIt often happens that while working on one project, you need to use another project from within it. Perhaps it’s a library… Read more: Github – Submodules
- ESP HomeKit SDK – Full Installationby Achim PietersOkay this was also next level for me! I had absolutely no experience with compiling c code to binary files. But that… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – Full Installation
- Github – Beginners Crash Courseby Achim PietersMaybe you think why a Github Crash Course…because I also started from scratch and had to learn everything from the bottom up.… Read more: Github – Beginners Crash Course
- ESP32 – ESP-WROOM-32by Achim PietersIn my previous blog ESP HomeKit SDK – Flash I showed you How to Use a ESP as a HomeKit device. Now… Read more: ESP32 – ESP-WROOM-32
- KiCAD – Symbols & Footprintsby Achim PietersWhen you are starting with KiCad you will soon be searching if there is a option to add custom parts. KiCad has… Read more: KiCAD – Symbols & Footprints
- ESP HomeKit SDK – Flashby Achim PietersIn the past I wrote about HomeBridge and Homekit2MQTT. In the past wrote several blogs about sensors, lamps, etc. for both home-bridges.… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK – Flash
- ESP8266 – Troubleshootingby Achim PietersRemember the movie “Edge of Tomorrow“? (also known by its marketing tagline Live. Die. Repeat.) Cage is killed in combat, he finds… Read more: ESP8266 – Troubleshooting
- ESP HomeKit SDKby Achim PietersI have been fascinated by Domotica all my life. As a small child I visited all the house of the future (The… Read more: ESP HomeKit SDK
- 3D Printer – G-Codesby Achim PietersAs the ones who are following me for a while know that a own a TEVO Tarantula – Prusa i3 3D printer.… Read more: 3D Printer – G-Codes
- SMD – Surface Mounted Deviceby Achim PietersHand soldering Surface Mount Devices (SMD) scares a lot of Makers, but it is easier than what it looks like. Even sometimes,… Read more: SMD – Surface Mounted Device
- Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® PCB Designby Achim PietersIn my previous blog I covered the hardware and software and part II here for my Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® project. Now… Read more: Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® PCB Design
- Raspberry Pi – MicroSD card performanceby Achim PietersBecause I’m currently busy with several Raspberry Pi® projects. I found that some of my older MicroSD cards where not preforming as… Read more: Raspberry Pi – MicroSD card performance
- Github – Executable fileby Achim PietersI was well on my way with my Powerunit© project until I stumbled upon a problem. I had created my GitHub repository,… Read more: Github – Executable file
- Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® – Part IIby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here, I have figured out the basic hardware & software setup for my Powerunit® project. Now Its time… Read more: Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit® – Part II
- ATTiny – SOP programming socketby Achim PietersHow to program a ATTiny I discussed in my previous blog here. But I want to go even smaller! In stead of… Read more: ATTiny – SOP programming socket
- Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit ®by Achim PietersOne thing that was still missing for me on the Raspberry Pi®, was the inclusion of some kind of power switch or… Read more: Raspberry Pi® – Powerunit ®
- KiCAD – Controlling the track widthby Achim PietersFor an upcoming project I need to improve the electrical characteristics of the PCB by increasing the width of the Ground and… Read more: KiCAD – Controlling the track width
- Raspberry Pi – RAID Storageby Achim PietersI want to extend my storage but it also has to be redundant, so I don’t loss any data that’s why I’m… Read more: Raspberry Pi – RAID Storage
- KICAD – Raspberry Pi Zero W Templateby Achim PietersFor a new project, I was, once again playing around with Kicad, the new version has received a lot of changes, improvements… Read more: KICAD – Raspberry Pi Zero W Template
- ATTiny85 – OLED (I2C)by Achim PietersIn one of my previous posts (ATTiny85), I detailed an ATTiny85, or in my case the ATTiny85 SMD chip. These chips are… Read more: ATTiny85 – OLED (I2C)
- Raspberry Pi – NAS Storageby Achim PietersIn my previous blog here I wanted to extend my storage but it also has to be redundant, so I don’t loss… Read more: Raspberry Pi – NAS Storage
- ESP8266 – Philips® hue Switchby Achim PietersI have some Philips® hue lightning bulbs in my home. To operate these lights they need permanent power, wall switches have to… Read more: ESP8266 – Philips® hue Switch
- Arduino – bootloader Upgradeby Achim PietersRecently I was working on a new project here. For this project I need an Arduino Nano V3.0 Clone. After I had… Read more: Arduino – bootloader Upgrade
- Raspberry Pi – Apache Web Server – Part IIby Achim PietersIn my previous blog I installed Apache 2 on a raspberry Pi. To display more than simple HTML pages, you need to… Read more: Raspberry Pi – Apache Web Server – Part II
- ATTiny85 – Core Programmingby Achim PietersThrough some researches I did online on how to minimize components use, I stumbled with using an ATTiny85 chip to be used… Read more: ATTiny85 – Core Programming
- Raspberry Pi – Apache Web Serverby Achim PietersHandy, such a ready-to-use hosting package, but to have complete control over your web server, it’s best to roll up your sleeves… Read more: Raspberry Pi – Apache Web Server
- Arduino – attiny85by Achim PietersFor an upcoming project I need and Arduino. Arduino is awesome. The boards are solid, the programming language and IDE are easy,… Read more: Arduino – attiny85
- Apple AirPort Extreme 6th generation – Wall Mountby Achim PietersI recently managed to get hold of an Apple AirPort Extreme 6th generation. Now I can replace one of my Apple AirPort… Read more: Apple AirPort Extreme 6th generation – Wall Mount
- 3D Models – Philips hue Bridge Version 3by Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – Philips hue Bridge Version 3
- 3D Models – Apple TV 4K A1625by Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – Apple TV 4K A1625
- 3D Models -Apple AirPort Extreme A1521by Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models -Apple AirPort Extreme A1521
- macOS – Mojave Bootable USBby Achim PietersIf a new version of macOS becomes available, there are a lot of people who are considering a clean installation, a so-called… Read more: macOS – Mojave Bootable USB
- 3D Models – Apple AirPort Extreme A1408by Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – Apple AirPort Extreme A1408
- 3D Models – iPhone XSby Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – iPhone XS
- 3D Models – Apple iPhone XRby Achim PietersFor those who follow my blog know that I have a 3D printer. Besides thinking up and creating everyday solutions with my… Read more: 3D Models – Apple iPhone XR
- Apple – Teacherby Achim PietersAs part of Apple’s new education initiative, Apple has refreshed a new e-learning tool for teachers to quickly get up to speed… Read more: Apple – Teacher
- macOS – High Sierra Bootable USBby Achim PietersIf a new version of macOS becomes available, there are a lot of people who are considering a clean installation, a so-called… Read more: macOS – High Sierra Bootable USB
- Arduino – Air Quality Monitorby Achim PietersThis is one of my “shelf” projects that I want to make . I use a Arduino Nano to connect all the… Read more: Arduino – Air Quality Monitor
- macOS – Sierra Bootable USBby Achim PietersIf a new version of macOS becomes available, there are a lot of people who are considering a clean installation, a so-called… Read more: macOS – Sierra Bootable USB
- Philips Hue Bridge – Wall Mount V2.0by Achim PietersIn my previous blog you could read how I made a proper wall mount for my Philips hue Bridge. The goal was… Read more: Philips Hue Bridge – Wall Mount V2.0
- DS3231 – Precision Real Time Clockby Achim PietersTo Keep track of the current time you need a seperate module, because the arduino can’t do this for you. Therfore I… Read more: DS3231 – Precision Real Time Clock
- Philips Hue Bridge – Wall Mountby Achim PietersLast Sunday we celibrated my fathersday, my kids have crafted there present for me whith the traditional poem. But the had another… Read more: Philips Hue Bridge – Wall Mount
- Arduino – AT 09 BLE moduleby Achim PietersI always wanted to connect something over Bluetooth if found this module the AT 09 BLE module. But first I need to know… Read more: Arduino – AT 09 BLE module
- GP2Y1010AU0F – PM2.5 Optical Particle Sensorby Achim PietersIn the past I used different Sensors like the DHT11, DHT22 and MQ135. Now for one of my ongoing projects I’m going… Read more: GP2Y1010AU0F – PM2.5 Optical Particle Sensor
- Homebridge – Updates & Securityby Achim PietersKeeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Raspberry Pi and… Read more: Homebridge – Updates & Security
- KiCad – PCB Manufacturingby Achim PietersIn my previous Blog I made a ESP XXXX XX Programmer PCB in the KiCAd programme. Manufacturing of these PCB is the… Read more: KiCad – PCB Manufacturing
- HomeBridge – Homekit 2 MQTT revised Installationby Achim PietersBecause I’m always testing I also need several times a clean install to exclude any errors. This time I found my self… Read more: HomeBridge – Homekit 2 MQTT revised Installation
- HomeBridge – MQTT Buttonby Achim PietersThe next project is to create a MQTT button, So we can control other MQTT devices or start a homekit scene without… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT Button
- KiCad – electronic designby Achim PietersIf you’re like me and you’ve decided to take the plunge to learn KiCad – electronic design it can be real challenge.… Read more: KiCad – electronic design
- HomeBridge – MQTT Blinds – Part IIby Achim PietersAfter a good first start in my previous blog, I had to find another motor with more torque or some other kind… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT Blinds – Part II
- ESP8266 – Program a 01 & 12Fby Achim PietersFor whom already visit my blog before know that after my website crashed, I could save a lot of posts, but unfortunately… Read more: ESP8266 – Program a 01 & 12F
- NodeMcu v3 – L293D Motor Shieldby Achim PietersIn the past I used different motor shields like the A4988, DVR8825 and ULN2003A. Now for one of my ongoing projects i’m… Read more: NodeMcu v3 – L293D Motor Shield
- HomeBridge – MQTT Blindsby Achim PietersAfter several questions about automating blinds, I found the solution. In this blog I show you how to automate your blinds. Homebridge… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT Blinds
- HomeBridge – MQTT NeoPixelby Achim PietersAfter the basics of sending and receiving data packages over MQTT it’s to combine these in a more complex project. Lets see… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT NeoPixel
- NodeMcu v3 – ESP-12E Development Boardby Achim PietersIn the past I have worked a lot with separate ESP-8266-12E modules, it was necessary to add several components to keep the… Read more: NodeMcu v3 – ESP-12E Development Board
- HomeBridge – MQTT Temperature & Humidity Sensorby Achim PietersNow that I’ve made at MQTT LED setup in my previous blog, It’s time to make a MQTT Sensor that Sends information… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT Temperature & Humidity Sensor
- HomeBridge – MQTT controlling a Ledby Achim PietersSo now that I have installed and configured my Apple Homebridge based on MQTT. Its time to test if it works with… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT controlling a Led
- Apple TV 5 4K – Siri Remote Wall Mountby Achim PietersIn my previous Blog I made a Apple TV 5 4K – Wall Mount. But I also want a wall mount for… Read more: Apple TV 5 4K – Siri Remote Wall Mount
- HomeBridge – MQTT Auto Startby Achim PietersAs I’m testing my new build Homekit accesoires I need to manually start my Apple Homebridge based on MQTT every time I… Read more: HomeBridge – MQTT Auto Start
- HomeBridge – Enclosure V2.0by Achim PietersIn my previous blog you could read how I made a proper enclosure for my Homebridge project. The goal should be to… Read more: HomeBridge – Enclosure V2.0
- HomeBridge – Homekit 2 MQTTby Achim PietersI have been fascinated by Domotica all my life. As a small child I visited all the house of the future (The… Read more: HomeBridge – Homekit 2 MQTT
- HomeBridge – Door Lockby Achim PietersIt has been a while sins I made a module for my HomeBridge, now I wanted to see if I could make… Read more: HomeBridge – Door Lock
- HomeBridge – NEOPixel Lightby Achim PietersA few weeks back I made a RGB Light for my HomeBridge, now I wanted to see if I could make a… Read more: HomeBridge – NEOPixel Light
- Apple TV 5 4K – Wall Mountby Achim PietersApple lanced the new Apple TV 5 4K, Fortunately it has the same dimensions as the previous Apple TV 4. so I… Read more: Apple TV 5 4K – Wall Mount
- HomeBridge – Wirelessby Achim PietersBefore you can install HomeBridge on a Raspberry Pi Zero W, you must first provide it with Raspbian OS. How to install… Read more: HomeBridge – Wireless
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – Static IP Addressby Achim PietersAfter installing my Raspberry Pi Zero W in my previous blog here. All I have to do is configure a static IP… Read more: Raspberry Pi Zero W – Static IP Address
- Apple AirPort Extreme 5th generation – Wall Mountby Achim PietersAfter we moved to our new house, I decided not to put a wired network through the house. That is, it is… Read more: Apple AirPort Extreme 5th generation – Wall Mount
- Raspberry Pi Zero W – Headless setupby Achim PietersIn the past I use the ApplePi-Baker as application to prepare an SD-Card for use with Raspberry Pi’s and to “Flash” and… Read more: Raspberry Pi Zero W – Headless setup
- HomeBridge – Enclosureby Achim PietersAs my Homebridge Project extends, It’s time to give my Raspberry Pi, that’s functioning as HomeBridge server, a proper Enclosure. The goal… Read more: HomeBridge – Enclosure
- HomeBridge – RGB Lightby Achim PietersWell after my last successes to make a accessory for my HomeBridge, I want to see if I can make a controllable… Read more: HomeBridge – RGB Light
- Nest – Protect (second generation)by Achim PietersIn a addition to my Nest thermostat, I bought three Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detector’s. For each floor one… Read more: Nest – Protect (second generation)
- HomeBridge – Temperature & Humidityby Achim PietersWell after my last successes to make a accessory for my HomeBridge, I want to see if I can make a Temperature… Read more: HomeBridge – Temperature & Humidity
- HomeBridge – Relays & Lightsby Achim PietersWell after a long time I’ve picked up where I left my HomeBridge project. Its time to go to the next level;… Read more: HomeBridge – Relays & Lights
- Apple TV 4 – Wall Mountby Achim PietersAfter a long search on the internet for a wall mount for my Apple TV 4, I have decided to 3D print… Read more: Apple TV 4 – Wall Mount
- HomeBridge – Homebridge Serverby Achim PietersAs I where searching for new plugin’s for my Homebridge I stumbled upon Homebridge Server. The purpose of this plugin is to change… Read more: HomeBridge – Homebridge Server
- HomeBridge – Network Securityby Achim PietersEveryone with an Internet connection can use Google to find the default username and password of your Raspberry Pi. This is, as… Read more: HomeBridge – Network Security
- Raspberry Pi – SSH Troubleby Achim PietersThis weekend I reinstalled my Raspberry Pi with the Raspbian Jessie Lite image. Then I ran into some connections problems. Because I… Read more: Raspberry Pi – SSH Trouble
- macOS – Arduino Nano Troubleby Achim PietersAfter a update to macOS and plugging in an Arduino Nano clone suddenly caused a kernel dump on my Apple MacBook Air. I’m… Read more: macOS – Arduino Nano Trouble
- HomeBridge – Installationby Achim PietersI have been fascinated by Domotica all my life. As a small child I visited all the house of the future (The… Read more: HomeBridge – Installation
- WebDesign – JQuery Swipeby Achim PietersAdd Finger-Swipe Support to Webpages. One of the more interesting and fun aspects of iPad usage is the ability to effect change… Read more: WebDesign – JQuery Swipe
- Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper – Part IIIby Achim PietersAs you already could read in one of my previous DIY – First Order Storm Trooper blog. I finished my Pepakura Storm… Read more: Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper – Part III
- Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper – Part IIby Achim PietersMy pepakura build of the new Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper helmet has begun, and I already know — this… Read more: Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper – Part II
- Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooperby Achim PietersDIY – First Order Storm trooper As always when I surfing the internet, I stumbled on new things I want to make or… Read more: Star Wars – First Order Storm Trooper
- WebDesign – Custom Fontby Achim PietersHow to add custom font to your webpage. In order to give your site your own identity, frequently webdesigners use there own… Read more: WebDesign – Custom Font
- WebDesign – The Gridby Achim PietersWhen I begin a new project, half the battle is starting on the right foot. I imagine others feel the same, as… Read more: WebDesign – The Grid
- Websites Crashby Achim PietersBecause my website is being down for almost a month, I decided to take a moment and talk about website outages and… Read more: Websites Crash