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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.
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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.
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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 Missing documentation, an outdated RS-232 interface or ancient Pascal code were not the only challenges
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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Nov 13, 2022, 10:51 AM
This article shows how to install a Logitech Media Server on a Raspberry Pi 4. Follow the steps in this guide to set up your own Squeezebox server and enjoy a smooth streaming experience.
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May 16, 2022, 8:21 PM
How can a headless device be connected to a WLAN network? One possibility is SmartConfig, which makes provisioning very easy via smartphone. With this library for the ESP32, you only need a few lines of code to connect the device to the network.
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Apr 19, 2022, 8:31 PM
The TMC2208 stepper motor driver from Trinamic is considered the reference as far as noise is concerned. Therefore I have developed a component for the ESP32, with which the TMC2208 can be controlled very easily via the UART interface.