Feb 28, 2024, 2:29 PM
This article illustrates the functionality of parallel LCDs, their integration with the ESP-IDF framework and the LVGL graphics library using the example of Makerfabs and Sunton Displays.
Feb 26, 2024, 4:04 PM
Makerfabs offers two new 7-inch displays with IPS panel and ESP32-S3 microcontroller. After my review, I realised that only one version actually has an IPS panel. The lower resolution display uses a TN panel and is similar to the Sunton 7-inch display.
Jan 31, 2024, 10:21 AM
This article is about an 80535 microcontroller board that I put back into operation after 30 years. Missing documentation, an outdated RS-232 interface or ancient Pascal code were not the only challenges
Jan 30, 2024, 7:33 PM
The Power Profiler Kit II from Nordic Semiconductor enables precise measurement of the power consumption of a microcontroller, even with strongly fluctuating values between milliamperes and microamperes.
Dec 3, 2023, 9:49 AM
So far I have used SquareLine Studio to create the weather station GUI. Unfortunately, SquareLine has now quadrupled its prices. So this company is no longer an option for future projects.
Oct 11, 2023, 10:58 PM
In this article I would like to show you a small project on how I built an LED aquarium light from various leftovers. The brightness is automatically controlled by an ESP32 microcontroller.
Oct 10, 2023, 10:57 PM
How can you control a higher load such as an LED strip with the ESP32? In this article I would like to show you which transistors are best suited for this.
Jun 29, 2023, 4:36 PM
A tutorial for a weather station that can display the weather forecast, air quality and, using wireless sensors, the temperature, humidity and air pressure in several rooms.
Jun 16, 2023, 10:02 PM
The ESP32-S3 7 inch display from Sunton is one of the few boards that combines a modern microcontroller with a comparatively large display. I will show you how to get it up and running with just a few steps.
Jun 4, 2023, 4:35 PM
This weekend, an event took place in Vienna that I've been looking forward to for months. Here are some of my personal highlights from the Maker Faire Vienna 2023.