Getting Started with ESP32 and Arduino (Part 2): Connecting an OLED Display

Getting Started with ESP32 and Arduino (Part 2): Connecting an OLED Display

Wiring Let’s first take a look at the wiring. I am using a 0.91-inch 4-pin OLED display. OLED Pin ESP32-S3 Pin GND GND VCC 3.3V SCL 0 SDA 1 After completing the wiring, it looks like this: Installing the Library The library used to connect the OLED display is: image-20250409152629407 GitHub link: https://github.com/ThingPulse/esp8266-oled-ssd1306 Description This … Read more

Getting Started with ESP32 and Arduino (Part 4): Random Display of Classical Poetry on OLED Screen

Getting Started with ESP32 and Arduino (Part 4): Random Display of Classical Poetry on OLED Screen

Introduction I believe that working on some simple and fun projects is a great way to get started. During the practical process, you will encounter many requirements and issues, and solving these requirements and problems is part of the learning process. Today, I will share a project that randomly displays classical poetry. If you are … Read more

ESP32: Practical Tutorial for Beginners on Embedded WiFi Control – Smart Home Monitoring System

ESP32: Practical Tutorial for Beginners on Embedded WiFi Control - Smart Home Monitoring System

Do you want to create your own smart home system? Don’t worry, you don’t need a professional background! With an ESP32 development board, a few sensors, and a little programming knowledge, you can create a practical home monitoring system. Today, we will implement this small project step by step, allowing you to master the basic … Read more

Analysis of the Automatic Download Principle of ESP32

Analysis of the Automatic Download Principle of ESP32

Recently, I came across an open-source project called meshtastic. It primarily builds a decentralized network using LoRa spread spectrum communication. In China, it is likely more suitable for mountainous areas and rescue communication scenarios, as we can make phone calls as long as we are not deep in the mountains. This project mainly uses the … Read more

Which is More Suitable for Beginners: ESP32 or STM32?

Which is More Suitable for Beginners: ESP32 or STM32?

Click the blue text above to follow us Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to expand your technical stack, the learning curve is definitely an important consideration when choosing a primary MCU. The ESP32 has rapidly gained popularity 🔥 due to its powerful Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities and active community, … Read more

Espressif’s ESP32 Bluetooth MCU Exposed for Hidden Instructions

Espressif's ESP32 Bluetooth MCU Exposed for Hidden Instructions

On March 10, according to EEnews Europe, researchers in Spain discovered hidden instructions in a low-cost microcontroller from Espressif, making it vulnerable to attacks. This microcontroller has been widely used in the Internet of Things (IoT). The team from Tarlogic Innovation in Madrid demonstrated a study showing that the Espressif ESP32 integrated Bluetooth microcontroller (MCU) … Read more

DeepSeek Clarifies Why NanoFramework Runs Less Efficiently Than MicroPython on ESP32

DeepSeek Clarifies Why NanoFramework Runs Less Efficiently Than MicroPython on ESP32

Some time ago, I was considering using nanoFramework to develop industrial control boards or IO boards suitable for .NET developers, which led to the following article: Can C# nanoFramework be used to develop industrial controllers? A performance comparison between C language and C# on ESP32! I always thought that C# would run more efficiently than … Read more

Transform Your Device into a Cute Companion! Creating Adorable Eyes with ESP32 and LCD

Transform Your Device into a Cute Companion! Creating Adorable Eyes with ESP32 and LCD

【Click the above「blue text」 to follow the DF Maker Community and become a tech enthusiast】 This project utilizes the Waveshare 0.71-inch dual-eye LCD module and the ESP32-C3-Zero development board. By combining hardware and programming, it achieves dynamic animations that simulate human expressions. Whether for robots, interactive devices, or artistic installations, this project can add a … Read more

Building a Smart Farm with Arduino and ESP32: A Comprehensive Guide from Temperature and Humidity Monitoring to Automated Irrigation

Building a Smart Farm with Arduino and ESP32: A Comprehensive Guide from Temperature and Humidity Monitoring to Automated Irrigation

🛠️ Low-Cost Agricultural IoT Solution | 💡 A Greenhouse Control System for Beginners 🌟 I. Project Background and System Value 🌱 Pain Points in Traditional Agriculture: Manual inspections are time-consuming and labor-intensive Difficulty in responding to fluctuations in environmental parameters Severe waste of water resources 🚀 Core Functions of the Smart System: Real-time monitoring of … Read more

Arduino vs ESP32: Which IoT Development Tool is Right for You?

Arduino vs ESP32: Which IoT Development Tool is Right for You?

🔍 A Guide for Makers and Engineers | 💡 A Comprehensive Analysis from Basics to Advanced 🌟 I. Core Positioning Comparison “Arduino is a rapid prototyping tool, while ESP32 is an all-in-one IoT platform” Dimension Arduino ESP32 Core Value Quickly validate ideas Implement complete IoT systems Hardware Features 8-bit processor / Low power consumption Dual-core … Read more