This project demonstrates a simple WiFi-based client-server communication system using two ESP8266 microcontrollers. The client sends a base64-encoded message via HTTP POST to the server every 5 ...

A simple WebSocket Server & Arduino Sketch. Connects a wifi-enabled (ESP8266) Arduino-nano-like board to an Express server via WebSocket. Setup Steps --- 1. Load sketch onto ESP8266 (adding wifi info, ...

Looking for practical Arduino projects? This guide shows how to control a relay from your smartphone using an Arduino Uno — either via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with an ESP8266 ESP-01 module. With ...

Despite a wealth of tutorials for setting up and writing code for the ESP8266 WiFi module, there has not been much of anything on programming this cheap wireless module with the Arduino IDE. Finally, ...

I have a wee major project underway - a giant clock made out of seven segment LED strips. Lots of soldering: Much to my surprise, the soldering all went fine and my Arduino code to display the time ...

Design News CEC participants will learn to create wireless sensors and control devices using WiFi as the communication application channel. WiFi software setup, wiring of electronic sensors, LEDs, and ...

In August of 2014, something new started showing up in the markets of Shenzhen, the hi-tech area of China where the majority of the world’s electronics components are made. This is the ESP8266, a WiFi ...

Electronics is an expensive hobby. You often need to buy expensive hardware to complete a small hobby project. Fortunately, searching will give you a long list of cheap “retired” parts. If you’re sure ...

The maker, Rizwan's Ideas, made a video on DIY vacuum cleaner 3 years ago. A lot of people loved the original, but many wanted Wi-Fi and IoT features, so he decided to upgrade it with better tech and ...