Some projects just keep coming back. My original Philips Hue Bridge Wall Mount has been one of the most downloaded designs on my site for years, and honestly… I totally get why. It’s one of those “small fix, big improvement” kind of projects. But this time, it was time for an update. A New Upgrade: Hue Bridge […]
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For years, the Dutch retailer Action has offered affordable smart-home devices under the brand LSC Smart Connect. These products are extremely popular because of their low price—but under the hood, they often use hardware that is surprisingly capable. In earlier generations, many LSC products were based on ESP8266 chips that could easily be reprogrammed. However, newer revisions increasingly
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Smart plugs are everywhere these days — even budget stores like HEMA and Action have jumped on the smart home bandwagon. You can now pick up a WiFi-enabled plug for a fraction of what you’d pay at other retailers. But are they actually worth buying? Let’s take a closer look. The Budget Smart Plug Craze Both Action and HEMA now sell their own
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The ESP32 WROOM 32E is a versatile, powerful microcontroller ideal for smart LED projects. Want to control an LED using Apple’s Home app or Siri? No additional hub required! Just a compact board, a simple LED, and a USB cable. With my ESP32 HomeKit demo, you’ll have it running smoothly in no time. This guide
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Whether you’re building an automated greenhouse, a smart irrigation system, or simply want to detect the first drops of rain on your weather station — the Raindrop Detection Module (MH-RD) is your go-to sensor. In this guide, you’ll learn everything about this sensor, its pinout, applications, and how to use it in real-world IoT projects.
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The HC-05 Bluetooth module is one of the most widely used serial communication modules for microcontroller-based projects. Designed for versatility, it supports both master and slave modes, making it a reliable and flexible choice for wireless communication. Whether you’re building a remote control, a wireless sensor network, or a Bluetooth interface for your Arduino, the
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