Recently I received a package in my mailbox. When I looked, I was surprised to see that it was sent by my friend Johann Zita. He’s added some cool features to his great OMNIFIXO – M4.2. And I would like to share this with you. There are many things in this world that are super …
PIP is among the most popular package managers for Python. This article will discuss how to Install PIP on macOS systems. Third-party libraries and packages are the main assets of the Python programming language. The standard python itself does not have many libraries and packages for the developers. As such, third-party libraries and packages give …
This blog will step you through the process of taking a finished model, generating a tool path and exporting it as g-code. Making the output compatible with GRBL controllers as in my CNC machine, the CNC 3018. Fusion 360 | For personal or hobby use First, we need AutoCAD Fusion 360. Autodesk Fusion 360 is …
Matter, previously project CHIP, is the new foundation for connected things. Guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and developed through collaboration amongst all the leaders of the IoT industry, Matter focuses on building connected devices that are secure, reliable, and importantly, seamless to use. Espressif has been a part of the Matter initiative since early days, …
Need to add a HomeKit device you build, but don’t have the QR code? HomeKit-enabled accessories come with a specific QR code and an 8-digit number for the setup process. In this blog, I will show you how to create your HomeKit QR Code and how to add extra security options. HomeKit QR Code First, …
In this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the ESP32 Wroom 32D hardware, and more specifically, the ESP32 pinout. ESP32 Wroom 32D is based on the Xtensa Dual-Core 32-bit LX6 with 600 DMIPS. The ESP32 Wroom 32D pinout consists of 39 digital pins, 18 analog inputs. The versatility of the pinout provides many …
In 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 on the Single-core Xtensa LX7 CPU, up to 240 MHz. The ESP32-CAM pinout consists of 16 pins. The versatility of the pinout provides many different options such as driving motors, LED’s, reading sensors …
This Project is Featured on instructables! I have already written several blogs about ESP HomeKit. For the more experienced makers, this is not a problem. But for starters or starting makers or hobbyists it may not be so easy. That’s why in this blog I’m going to make a LED strip using 3 “standard” modules. …
After writing quite a few blogs about ESP8266 in combination with HomeKit SDK, it is now time to look at the ESP32. The ESP32 and actually the ESP32-C3 is the upcoming replacement for the ESP8266. That’s why I’m going to show you how to migrate from the ESP8266 to the ESP32 series. We start simply …
Okay things have gotten a bit more complicated than we are used to. Since the arrival of the ESP32 module, Espressif the maker of the ESP modules has also worked hard behind the scenes. They have developed IDF. IDF is the compiler for all ESP32 XX chips. So for HomeKit Development, we have to start …
