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ESP32 PIR Motion Sensor: Detect Movement with the HC-SR501

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How to use the HC-SR501 PIR motion sensor with the ESP32 in the Arduino IDE. Step-by-step wiring, code, and motion detection project ideas!

  • Oliver Zink
  • May 11, 2025
  • ESP32

Build a Step Counter With ESP32 and MPU6050 Accelerometer

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Learn how to create a simple ESP32 Step Counter with the MP6050 Accelerometer. Full guide with wiring, code, and step-by-step explanation!

  • Oliver Zink
  • May 2, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 Telegram Bot: Send Sensor Readings To Your Phone!

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How to create an ESP32 Telegram bot that sends sensor readings to your phone! With Arduino IDE code examples and setup instructions.

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 25, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32-C3 Super Mini: Complete Pinout & Specs Guide [2025]

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Discover the pinout and technical specs of the ESP32-C3 Super Mini. Learn about its GPIOs, Specifications, and Special Features!

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 21, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 PlatformIO: How To Program Your ESP32 in VS Code!

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Program your ESP32 using PlatformIO and Visual Studio Code! Installing PlatformIO, writing your first sketch, and uploading it to your ESP32.

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 18, 2025
  • ESP32

How to Upload Files to ESP32 SPIFFS Without the Arduino IDE (2)

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Trouble uploading files to ESP32 SPIFFS in Arduino IDE 2.x.x? Learn how to upload files to ESP32 SPIFFS without the Arduino IDE!

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 13, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 Web Server: Control an LED from Your Browser! [Arduino IDE]

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How to build an ESP32 web server LED control project using the Arduino IDE. Control an LED from your browser with a simple web interface!

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 8, 2025
  • Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor with Raspberry Pi Pico [Arduino IDE]

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How to measure distance with an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor using the Raspberry Pi Pico. A simple guide with wiring and code in the Arduino IDE!

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 2, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 HTTP Requests: Trigger IFTTT Webhooks with Arduino IDE

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How to send ESP32 HTTP requests to trigger IFTTT webhooks using the Arduino IDE. A step-by-step guide to sending GET & POST requests!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 30, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 hallRead(): How to Use the Deprecated Hall Sensor Function

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How to use the deprecated ESP32 hallRead() function to read Hall sensor values in Arduino IDE. With a simple workaround and code example!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 30, 2025
  • ESP32

Power ESP32 Boards: How to Power Your ESP32 Correctly!

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Discover how to power ESP32 boards. Learn how to connect your ESP32 via USB, VIN, and 3V3 pins – with troubleshooting tips included!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 23, 2025
  • ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

ESP32 vs. Pico 2: Comparing ESP32 with Raspberry Pi’s RP2350

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ESP32 vs Pico 2: Compare the ESP32 with the Raspberry Pi Pico. All the key differences, benefits, and downsides to help you choose right!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 21, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 RTC: Using DS3231 and DS1307 Modules in Arduino IDE

ESP32 RTC: Use the DS3231 and DS1307 RTC modules with ESP32 in the Arduino IDE. Setup, wiring, code examples, and deep sleep integration

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 17, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 NTP: How to Get Date and Time Using NTP [Arduino IDE]

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Learn how to get the current date and time on your ESP32 using NTP. A step-by-step guide to setting up ESP32 NTP time synchronization!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 15, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 MAC Address: How To Read & Change It Using the Arduino IDE

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Learn how to read and temporarily change the ESP32 MAC Address in Arduino IDE with simple code examples. Works for WiFi STA/AP and Bluetooth!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 9, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 Static IP: How to Assign Fixed IP Addresses in Arduino IDE

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Assign a static IP address to your ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. Prevent changing IP addresses with this ESP32 Static IP step-by-step guide.

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 3, 2025
  • ESP32

How To Implement ESP32 Capacitive Touch Sensor in Arduino IDE

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Learn How To Implement ESP32 Capacitive Touch Sensors in the Arduino IDE. A step-by-step guide with code examples to detect touch inputs!

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 1, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 OTA Update: How to Program The ESP32 Wirelessly in Arduino IDE

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How to perform an ESP32 OTA Update using the Arduino IDE. Upload Firmware to your ESP32 Over The Air following this step-by-step guide!

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 24, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 Buying Guide: Find the Best ESP32 Board for Your Projects

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Looking for the best ESP32 board for your project? Comparing the top development boards, features, and prices to help you choose right!

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 21, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP32 vs ESP8266: Which Microcontroller is Best for Your Project

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ESP32 vs ESP8266: Which microcontroller is better? Compare features, performance, power consumption, and use cases to make the right choice

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 19, 2025
  • ESP32

Install USB Drivers for ESP32: Fix Connection & COM Port Issues [Windows]

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Learn how to install USB drivers for ESP32 devices and fix common issues like "Failed to connect" errors and missing COM ports - Step-by-Step

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 12, 2025
  • ESP32

ESP-NOW vs Bluetooth: Which Protocol is Best for Your Projects?

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Discover the key differences between ESP-NOW and Bluetooth. Learn which protocol is best suited for your ESP32 (IoT) Projects!

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 7, 2025
  • ESP32

How To Install ESP32 in Arduino IDE [2025]

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Learn how to install ESP32 in Arduino IDE. Suited for beginners, this tutorial includes setup instructions, troubleshooting tips, and more!

  • Oliver Zink
  • February 5, 2025
  • ESP32

How to Encrypt ESP-NOW for Secure Wireless Communication!

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Learn how to encrypt ESP-NOW communication on ESP32 devices to secure wireless data transmission. A step-by-step guide with code examples!

  • Oliver Zink
  • January 31, 2025
  • Electronics Basics

I2C vs. SPI: Which Communication Protocol Should You Use?

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I2C vs. SPI: Learn the differences, how the protocols work, and when to use each in your Raspberry Pi or microcontroller projects.

  • Oliver Zink
  • January 15, 2025
  • ESP32

FreeRTOS Explained: What It Is and How to Use It on ESP32 and Arduino

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Learn what FreeRTOS is, how it works, and how to use it on Arduino and ESP32. Get started with the Real-Time-Operating system FReeRTOS!

  • Oliver Zink
  • December 19, 2024
  • ESP32

Getting Started With ESP-NOW in the Arduino IDE

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Learn how to use ESP-NOW with ESP32 and the Arduino IDE. What is ESP-NOW, how does it work, and how to implement it in the Arduino IDE!

  • Oliver Zink
  • December 7, 2024
  • Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2: What’s New in The Pico 2 ?

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Discover everything new about the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 compared to the original Pico. ✔ All The Important Technical Details In One Guide ✔

  • Oliver Zink
  • November 24, 2024
  • ESP32

AI on Edge: How to Use Tensorflow Lite on ESP32

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Implement Machine Learning on Microcontrollers with TFLite. This guide teaches you how to train a model and port it to a Microcontroller

  • Oliver Zink
  • October 25, 2024
  • Raspberry Pi

Arduino vs. Raspberry Pi: What’s the Difference?

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Arduino vs. Raspberry Pi: Explore the Differences between these Boards and make sure to use the right one for your next DIY Project!

  • Oliver Zink
  • October 1, 2024
  • Computer, Programming

Dijkstra’s Algorithm in Java: How To Find The Shortest Path [CODE]

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Learn how to implement Dijkstra's Algorithm in Java to find the shortest path in a graph. How Dijkstra works ✓ Java Code ✓ Explanation ✓

  • Oliver Zink
  • July 19, 2024
  • Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

The 18 Best Raspberry Pi Projects in 2025 to Try Out!

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From home automation to retro gaming, explore the top 18 best Raspberry Pi projects to make use of your tiny single-board computer.

  • Oliver Zink
  • June 25, 2024
  • Embedded / Electronics, Programming

Virtual Arduino: Can You Program for Arduino Without Having a Real Board?

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No hardware? No worries! Here's how to virtually program for Arduino. Learn to code and develop without the need for a physical board.

  • Oliver Zink
  • January 15, 2024
  • Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

Raspberry Pi Pico Guide: Everything You Need to Know! [2025]

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Dive into insights, tutorials, and tips covering everything you need to know about this powerful microcontroller - the Raspberry Pi Pico!

  • Oliver Zink
  • January 1, 2024
  • Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico

How To Program the Raspberry Pi Pico (2) with the Arduino IDE [2025]

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Raspberry Pi Pico with Arduino IDE: The guide to programming the Raspberry Pi Pico using the Arduino IDE. Instructions ✓ Tips ✓

  • Oliver Zink
  • December 24, 2023
  • Programming

A Beginner’s Guide to Web Scraping with Python [2025]

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Unlock the Power of Web Scraping with Python: This beginner guide will teach you everything you need to know to start scraping the web!

  • Oliver Zink
  • August 25, 2023
  • Programming

Python to Executable: Easily Convert a Python File to an Executable

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Python to Executable ✓ Learn how to easily convert Python script files into executables for Windows and Linux. PyInstaller & auto-py-to-exe ✓

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 23, 2023
  • Computer, Networking

SSH Server on Windows: How to set up OpenSSH on Windows

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Find out how to set up an SSH server on your Windows computer using OpenSSH! Get Remote Shell Access to your Windows computer.

  • Oliver Zink
  • April 9, 2023
  • Programming

Coding on Mobile: Is it Possible to Write Code on Your Phone?

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Coding on mobile - Is it really possible? We all know that code is written on computers but does it also work with a regular phone?

  • Oliver Zink
  • March 1, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Programming

10 Reasons Why Programming is Fun!

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Here's why programming is fun! Click to read more and find out what keeps programmers motivated and why the hobby is actually fun.

  • Oliver Zink
  • October 23, 2022
  • Computer, Programming

Programming: How Are Programming Languages Made? [2025]

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How are programming languages made? How was the first programming language created? Can you really program a programming language?

  • Oliver Zink
  • October 3, 2022
  • Programming

Java JDK: How to Install the Java JDK on Windows & Linux [2025]

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The JDK (Java Development Kit) is necessary for every Java programmer. Read this guide right now if you want to be a Java programmer yourself

  • Oliver Zink
  • September 29, 2022
  • Networking, Programming

Flask Requests: How To Handle HTTP Requests with Flask [Code]

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How to handle HTTP requests, like GET and POST, using flask. Flask offers a request object that we're going to make use of. Read More!

  • Oliver Zink
  • August 6, 2022
  • Programming

Get and Post Requests: How To Send Them Using Python! [2025]

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Making Get and Post Requests is crucial when dealing with APIs and the web. Therefore, keep reading to find out how to send them using Python.

  • Oliver Zink
  • August 2, 2022
  • Programming

Which Programming Language Should I Learn First? [2025]

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Nowadays, there are thousands of programming languages out there. Many people ask: "Which programming language should I learn first?"

  • Oliver Zink
  • July 29, 2022
  • Networking

TCP/IP Model Explained: What Is The TCP/IP Model & How Does It Work?

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When getting into computer networking, you will be confronted with the TCP/IP model sooner or later. Therefore, you should know about it!

  • Oliver Zink
  • July 21, 2022
  • Networking

TCP and UDP: What are the Differences between TCP and UDP?

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Have you ever heard about the TCP and UDP network protocols and wondered what the differences are? Read this article right now to find out!

  • Oliver Zink
  • July 12, 2022
  • Programming

Interpreted vs. Compiled Languages: What’s the Difference?

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Have you ever wondered what the difference between interpreted and compiled programming languages is? If so, read this article now to find out

  • Oliver Zink
  • July 3, 2022
  • 1 Comment
  • Programming

Top 10 Machine Learning Project Ideas for Beginners in 2025

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Whether you're a just beginner or a pro, here are the top 10 machine learning project ideas! Practice is the only way to get good at ML!

  • Oliver Zink
  • June 28, 2022
  • Programming

C++: How to Check Whether a Number is a Prime Number (Source Code)

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Read this article now to find out how to check whether a given number is a prime number using a self-written C++ program. (With Source Code)

  • Oliver Zink
  • June 20, 2022
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