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The objective of this post is to explain how to access the MySQL database of a free Pythonanywhere account and perform some simple tests. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to access the MySQL database of a free Pythonanywhere account and perform some simple tests. Fortunately, MySQL is almost ready to …
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The objective of this post is to explain how to handle external interrupts with the ESP8266. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to handle external interrupts with the ESP8266, which will be a very useful tool when working with sensors. In a more formal definition, interrupts are events or conditions that …
The objective of this post is to explain how to interface with the Linkit Smart Duo hardware from Python to blink the LED of the board. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to interface with the Linkit Smart Duo hardware from Python to blink the LED of the board. To do …
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The objective of this post is to explain how to use Python in the Linkit Smart Duo Operating System. Introduction As explained in a previous post, we can use the Python programming language to develop applications for the Linkit Smart Duo board. This tutorial will focus on explaining the basics of using Python in the …
The objective of this post is to explain how to connect to the Linkit Smart Duo for the first time. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how to connect to the Linkit Smart duo for the first time. We will first explain how to access its web UI do to some basic …
The objective of this post is to explain how to control the LEDs of a LED matrix using 2 74HC595 ICs and a ESP8266 microcontroller. Introduction The objective of this post is to explain how we can control a LED matrix using 2 74HC595 ICs and a ESP8266. With this method, we will only …
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How to control a DC motor, including its speed, using an ESP8266 and an ULN2803A integrated circuit.
The objective of this post is to explain how to control a motor, including its speed, using an ESP8266 and an ULN2803A integrated circuit. Hardware Since the digital pins of a microcontroller can only source a limited amount of current (in the case of the ESP8266, 12 mA maximum [1]), we can't directly use them …
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How to use the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique with the ESP8266
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