This article introduces a smart security project based on the ESP32-CAM module, developed using Arduino IDE, which transforms a low-cost camera module into a smart security device that supports motion detection. It triggers alarms by analyzing changes in consecutive frames and supports storing or remotely sending images. Applicable Scenarios Home Security: Monitoring entrances, balconies, and … Read more
Drones, once a staple of science fiction movies, have now entered our daily lives. Do you want to own your own drone and embark on a journey through the skies? In fact, with some basic skills, even a technology novice can easily build a drone. Let me guide you step by step on how to … Read more
Want to create your own stress ball? With 3D printing technology, you can achieve this in just a few simple steps! First, sketch the design of the stress ball on paper, considering its size, shape, and surface texture. Next, open a 3D modeling software to convert the sketch into a three-dimensional model, adjusting the details … Read more
This is a story about spending a bowl of vinegar for a pot of dumplings. Previously, to test whether AI could write microcontroller code, I used Manus for testing. You can check out the process in this article: Can AI Programming Be Used in Embedded Development? Experience Manus Writing ESP32 Firmware, to put it simply: … Read more
Follow and star our public account for exciting content TRMNL is a 7.5-inch wireless black-and-white e-paper display based on the ESP32-C3 RISC-V WiFi and Bluetooth SoC. It features a customizable design that allows users to disassemble the device, modify (open-source) firmware, and obtain API keys. The default 1,800 mAh battery lasts over 3 months on … Read more
Have you ever stared at the idle buttons in your drawer, wondering how they could be given new life? Today, we will unlock a super cool way to transform a small button into your very own smart device! Even if you are a programming novice or not very handy, you can easily grasp this black … Read more
In response to the Dalian Education Bureau’s “Dalian Education Digital Classroom” initiatives during the pandemic, our school developed related courses for high school and middle school students during the extended school closure. Since the launch on February 27, the entire school has worked together, with all teachers actively overcoming the numerous challenges posed by the … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Arduino Breathing Light! A Romantic Project for Beginnersđź’ˇ đź’ˇ Let’s make a little night light that “breathes”! When the LED light flickers gently like a cat’s breath, it instantly heals the fatigue of the day~ Today, with the simplest Arduino tutorial, I will unlock the magic of “making the light … Read more
Today, I would like to share a comprehensive DIY tutorial: A multifunctional dot matrix clock based on ESP8266. Introduction I have known about the ESP8266 for a long time, and I have used it to create some small demos, but I never thought about making something practical, perhaps because I consider myself a novice! Recently, … Read more
Reported by Machine Heart Machine Heart Editorial Team Is a “turning point” in the smart speaker field about to arrive with the support of large language models? During the years when smart speakers were all the rage, many people hoped to have deep conversations with their speakers.Unfortunately, the reality fell short, as the conversational abilities … Read more