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# ![@andreasspiess Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCu7_D0o48KbfhpEohoP7YSQ.png) @andreasspiess Andreas Spiess

Andreas Spiess posts on YouTube about andreas, how to, ads, esp the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [finance](/list/finance)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [countries](/list/countries)  [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  [products](/list/products) 

**Social topic influence**
[andreas](/topic/andreas) #299, [how to](/topic/how-to), [ads](/topic/ads) #1327, [esp](/topic/esp) #175, [pi](/topic/pi) #2411, [we will](/topic/we-will) #1445, [diy](/topic/diy), [if you](/topic/if-you), [this is](/topic/this-is), [for your](/topic/for-your)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@electronoobs](/creator/undefined) [@eevblog](/creator/undefined) [@electroboom](/creator/undefined) [@greatscott](/creator/undefined) [@makersmashup](/creator/undefined) [@greatscottlab](/creator/undefined) [@curiousmarc](/creator/undefined) [@platimatinkers](/creator/undefined) [@manuelbllowcostesp32incircuitdebuggingdbbee39e508b](/creator/undefined) [@jeffgeerling](/creator/undefined) [@fluxbench](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"(483) ESP32 precision GPS receiver (incl. RTK-GPS Tutorial). How to earn money with it (DePIN) Determine your location to the centimeter around the globe For everybody not only for the military Only with an ESP32 and a decent GPS receiver module Not possible Wrong; it is possible by using real-time kinematics. You can even earn money by building a base station and connecting it to a global network (Decentralized physical infrastructure network). When I got a board from Michael a viewer of this channel I was hooked on trying to understand this relatively new technology. Are you interested too"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1LBFDj2MA)  2024-05-05T07:00Z 519K followers, 978.1K engagements


"(503) Precise Time without Internet: NTP Server from GPS Satellites Time nuts are people deeply interested in exact timekeeping. They usually use atomic clocks to get to this holy grail. In todays video we will get precise time without internet access or a personal atomic clock. Instead we will use 5-10 dollar GPS receivers. Fortunately the atomic clocks we will use are paid for by other people. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: GPS Dongle: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD7tl70 or https://amzn.to/4h2Geyn GPS receiver I used:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RKRN4p0gobk)  2025-03-02T08:00Z 519K followers, 52.6K engagements


"Why AI Agents Replaced the Arduino IDE in My ESP32 Projects (Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex) The transition from "coder" to "architect" is the biggest productivity jump Ive experienced in [--] years of electronics. Do you want to join me on my journey With my ten levels its much easier than you think. And no this is not about ChatGPT alone we are going to the next levels. We will use Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex to program embedded systems like the ESP32. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: My GitHub repo with many other projects made in the last months:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5DG0-_lseR4)  2026-01-11T08:00Z 519K followers, 210.5K engagements


"#368 How to build performing antennas for LoRa WiFi 433MHz Airplanes etc.(NanoVNA MMANA-GAL) I am often asked: Where do I get a good antenna Or: Is this a good antenna Unfortunately you do not see if an antenna is good or bad before you do some measurements. Or you build one yourself. That is what we will do today. Be it for satellite reception for LoRa weather balloons or even for Wi-Fi. Like that we know what we have. And even can save some money. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom My HAMradio channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6cVYsHCLKq8)  2021-01-17T08:00Z 519K followers, 288.7K engagements


"437 How to Use a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to Test Antennas Is this antenna good or bad and for which frequency is it useful A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter At the end of this video you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart. My HAMradio channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LiteVNA 4": https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A6jaWD or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=91ZRTFZ40rw)  2022-08-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 171.4K engagements


"Create a Wireless NTP Server with ESP32 and GNSS (Wi-Fi & Ethernet) Did you ever wish your projects had access to precise time without relying on the internet In video #503 we built a solid GPS-based time server using a Raspberry Pi. It worked but lets be honest it was bulky. Now imagine: The same functionality but packed into a tiny ESP32 Super Mini board. Today well build a precision NTP server that easily fits in your palm and along the way well uncover why some high quality GPS modules on AliExpress are suspiciously cheap. Intrigued Lets dive in. My second channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BGb2t5FT-zw)  2025-05-18T07:00Z 519K followers, 56.4K engagements


"#191 Optimizing Antennas using a cheap N1201SA VNA (Vector Impedance Analyzer) LoRa Review Knowing how your antennas work or build and optimize our antenna is very rewarding. Unfortunately it needs know-how and some costly equipment to do that. Today we will change that and I show you an affordable new tool that enables these tasks. This small device was one of my best investments I made so far. My HAM Radio channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ At the end - You know how to build and optimize a LoRa ground plane antenna - You will know How to tune a commercially"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZpKoLvqOWyc)  2018-03-25T06:00Z 519K followers, 222K engagements


"#321 [--] Sensors tested: Measuring Current with Microcontrollers (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) Measuring current is simple. Right You just take a multimeter connect it to the two cables and read the value. If you want to do the same with a Microcontroller like an Arduino or an ESP things get a little more complicated. Lets dig into it to see how it works And which is the best sensor for our projects Sensors in the video: MAX4080: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkuBwx1 INA169: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVM29Nk INA219: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dn0SeUx INA3221 (order black module):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cG8moaufmQs)  2020-04-05T07:00Z 519K followers, 421.7K engagements


"#370 Raspberry Pi Pico vs ESP32 (-S2) and STM32 Blackpill The Raspberry Pi foundation spent a lot of money to create a new chip on the Pi Pico board for makers and gives it away for cheap. If I believe all the fanboys videos it is the most important invention after sliced bread. But how does it compare with the Espressif and STM32 chips Lets have a closer look I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Getting started: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/pico/getting-started/ Pi Pico US:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cVHCllbN3bQ)  2021-01-31T08:00Z 519K followers, 418.7K engagements


"#203 Best LIDAR Sensors for Makers (Comparison and Test) Fast measurement of distances became a critical technology because it enables together with Artificial Intelligence autonomous movements of cars or planes. Today we will get an overview and compare readily available devices for makers. Links: Sharp Reflective Sensor: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b6JbDLFi TFminiLIDAR: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cth5G43q Garmin LIDAR Lite: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14032 TFmini Library: https://github.com/opensensinglab/tfmini Garmin library: On Sparkfun page StepperBot:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ddxguAzzzJE)  2018-06-10T06:00Z 519K followers, 205.9K engagements


"#171 Arduino Guide to Infrared (IR) Communication also for ESP32 and ESP8266 Everybody talks about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. But one heavily used technology is often forgotten: Infrared. Today we will remember this technology and bring it into the today's world of microcontrollers like ESP32 and ESP8266 and to technologies like MQTT and node-red. And as usual we will dig a little into the basics. Today - We will use infrared rays to detect objects - And find a way to make the detector immune against interference from daylight - We will use standard photodiodes as well as IR receivers to detect IR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gADIb1Xw8PE)  2017-11-26T05:00Z 519K followers, 284.6K engagements


"#369 Definitive Guide to Attaching Sensors to the Raspberry Pi (Tutorial) How to connect sensors to a Raspberry Pi Where to get the needed libraries Does everything just work or do we need to know some tricks The video covers: - Digital Sensors - One wire sensors - I2C sensors - SPI sensors - Analog sensors - Serial sensors I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMga Commands and Programms:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gnE4v-PcYKQ)  2021-01-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 116K engagements


"#168 ESP32 Dual Core on Arduino IDE including Data Passing and Task Synchronization The new ESP32 has three cores. Two of them are very fast; the third is ultra-low power. The Arduino IDE typically only uses one of the fast cores. Today: - We will take full advantage of the second core of the ESP32 - We will test if it really increases the capacity of our microprocessor - We will also compare its dual-core speed with the speed of an Arduino UNO - We will try to synchronize tasks even if they run on two different cores - We will also try to use the same data on both cores - These two"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k_D_Qu0cgu8)  2017-11-05T05:00Z 519K followers, 183.8K engagements


"467 Radar Sensors from $3 to over $100: Which one is Best Lately many radar sensors have become available for relatively cheap prices. In this video I will give you an overview of what is available and how they compare. And of course we will have a look into how they work and test a few of them. After viewing this video you should be able to choose the right sensor for your needs. And you should know which are overpriced. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LD2410B: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcIjqvV Base PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCLTv0X"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s-GzUTyIH9c)  2023-10-15T07:00Z 519K followers, 282.9K engagements


"#121 SPIFFS and JSON to save configurations on an ESP8266 In this video I introduce SPIFFS and JSON and store configuration data. You get an introduction of both important technologies: JSON and SPIFFS. Links: ESP8266 filesystem uploader: https://github.com/esp8266/arduino-esp8266fs-plugin Online JSON Editor: http://www.jsoneditoronline.org/ ESP8266 SPIFFS Docu: https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/doc/filesystem.md#file-system-object-spiffs Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jIOTzaeh7fs)  2017-02-19T16:20Z 519K followers, 119K engagements


"#328 ESP32 Secrets: Interrupts and Deep-Sleep under the Hood Do you need speedy reactions and simple coding Then interrupts are a good thing to use. And because interrupts have things in common with deep-sleep we will also dig into that topic. And we will find some Secrets of the ESP32. For sure we will look under its hood. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP32-Interrupts-deepsleep ESP32 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPDVNH ESP32 shield: ESP32 shield:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CJhWlfkf-5M)  2020-05-03T07:00Z 519K followers, 198.8K engagements


"(497) How to Properly Test New and Used Li-Ion Batteries (Including Cool Testers) We all use Li-Ion batteries and want to avoid being cheated or having an exploding battery. In this video well explore how to test themboth when they arrive and during usageusing do-it-yourself methods as well as affordable instruments. Well also dig deeper to understand why these tests matter. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: [-----] Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBfPWV3 DL24P: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd9IRO9 or https://amzn.to/3Onhh50 DL24MP (up tp 600W"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dwpb5N0Ov5w)  2024-11-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 55.5K engagements


"465 Rutgers University Confirmed: Meshtastic and LoRa are dangerous In [----] I was the first YouTuber to make a video about Meshtastic created by Kevin Hester. The project name was a merge between Mesh and Fantastic. Already then I loved the project. But why is it the most dangerous LoRa project Here is the proof: My video was included in a study titled NETWORK-ENABLED ANARCHY by an organization featured by the US government under the topic instructions for encrypted messaging. So stay tuned when I show you what you can do with it even if you have a normal profession. My second channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EAQI2ZSmxPU)  2023-09-17T07:00Z 519K followers, 1M engagements


"#359 How to properly use a NanoVNA V2 Vector Network Analyzer & Smith Chart (Tutorial) Is this antenna good or bad and for which frequency is it useful A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter At the end of this video you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_pjcEKQY_Tk)  2020-11-01T08:00Z 519K followers, 371.4K engagements


"36'000 km range with a simple ESP32 For sure a world record Eight years ago I decided to create a world record with a tiny LoRa transmitter. The distance [---] kilometers. Today Im trying something even more ambitious with this small ESP32 module. Its Wi-Fi range usually covers just your home or maybe [--] meters around it. But this time the goal is far more extreme. Can we send its signal [-----] kilometers Thats nearly once around the world If Im successful Im pretty sure this record will be valid for a long time. The race is on My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a5U1nnoJs6o)  2025-04-20T07:00Z 519K followers, 187.5K engagements


"Stamp-Sized ESP32 Super Mini Boards Tested: Range Programming Tips & Best Pick Are these stamp-sized ESP32 boards a clever way to shrink your project or just a small headache waiting to happen In my last video I tried to bridge [-----] km using one of these small boards and it didnt go well. So today lets test a bunch of them and see which ones are actually worth using. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: C3-2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD1YgTX C3-3 H2-2 S3-1 S3-2 C3-4: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD8nJzr C3-1 C6-2 S3-3 H2-1:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hBBORq_yHrw)  2025-05-04T07:00Z 519K followers, 124K engagements


"456 Hassle-Free ESP32 USB (ESP32-C3 ESP32-S2 ESP32-S3) The USB feature of the new ESP32 chips is handy. Unfortunately it is not easy to use because the information is hidden. This video shows how everything works and how you must set up the Arduino IDE to exploit the USB functionality. I promise it will save you a lot of frustration and time. And it is the basis for a future video about simple debugging with the new Arduino IDE [---] My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCUfbC1 ESP32-S3 Development board (TTGO):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hJSBTFsOnoA)  2023-05-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 170.3K engagements


"(502) New (better) Soil Moisture Sensors and RS485 Modbus on ESP32 Arduino Soil moisture sensors are essential for successful working with plants. In video #207 I showed some of the most common sensors. Some of them were bad and some were ok. In the meantime I discovered a new sensor type that promises accuracy and more data. These sensors are also waterproof and can be buried. So lets check them out. We will also learn about the RS485 and Modbus interface and how to connect such sensors to MQTT and Home Assistant. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: RS485 to TTL"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tDR09WTAcpA)  2025-02-16T08:00Z 519K followers, 91.5K engagements


"#286 How does Software Defined Radio (SDR) work under the Hood SDR Tutorial The whole world goes wireless. And digital. One technology is right in the center of these two megatrends: Software Defined Radio or short: SDR. Do you know how it works And how you can take advantage of it If you do not want to take the time to watch Michael Ossmann's (Great Scott Gadgets) series then this SDR tutorial is for you Software-defined radio is a relatively new technology and was extremely expensive in the past. Then came this small USB dongle for 10$ and changed all. And other more capable devices like"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xQVm-YTKR9s)  2019-09-08T07:00Z 519K followers, 536K engagements


"#193 Comparison of [--] ESP32 Battery powered Boards without display (incl. deep-sleep) This year many new ESP32 boards appeared on the market. Today I will review ten different boards which have a battery connection but no display. All results are assembled in a comparison table but maybe you watch the video for my explanations which might help you to understand the consequences of a particular choice or at least to assess if you can trust my findings. As usual I found significant differences between the boards which can influence your buying decisions. These are the contenders: WMOS /18650:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-769_YIeGmI)  2018-04-01T06:00Z 513K followers, 136.8K engagements


"#342 12V/60A power supply (PSU) for [--] dollars Unbelievable but true. And high quality. We want DC power For Neopixels for example. Or for battery charging. Or for radio stations. Our power supply has to be strong and stable. Strong means in this case: More than [--] amperes at [--] volts or so. And these days it also has to be good for the environment. But it should cost less than [--] dollars. Including shipping. Unbelievable That is what I thought too. Till I discovered second-hand server PSUs I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: My HP HSTNS-PL18"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0IX3euYOb5E)  2020-06-28T07:00Z 513K followers, 286.9K engagements


"#97 PIR Sensors: Test and comparison. Is the bigger better Comparison between two Proximity Infrared (PIR) sensors. Is the bigger really better than the smaller Big Clive's video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=evZM2_RTvTU&t=190s https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100013947273409 https://twitter.com/spiessa"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zgY5x9Zq3M)  2016-11-24T17:00Z 513K followers, 35.4K engagements


"#353 How to use STM32 boards with Arduino IDE and how fast are they (incl. surprise) In video #345 I asked the question whether the ESP32 or the STM32 Bluepill is the better choice. The video created quite some controversy mainly because I compared the weakest STM32F103 chip with the quite powerful ESP32. Some viewers thought I was unfair and suggested to do a test with more powerful chips like the blackpill. This is what we will do (incl. ESP8266). And we will learn quite a few things about the chances and the weakness of the STM32duino project. For example its capability to do inline"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=337rDuCGeYs)  2020-09-20T07:00Z 514K followers, 150K engagements


"#381 How to work with a Real Time Operating System and is it any good (FreeRTOS ESP32) Using a real operating system to simplify programming with the Arduino IDE. Is this possible and how Lets have a closer look Operating systems were invented to simplify our lives. But because they need a lot of resources they only run on reasonable computers like the Raspberry Pi or a PC. Right Wrong. Nowadays we also get operating systems running on our small MCUs. Particularly interesting in this respect is the ESP32 because it has enough power and memory to accommodate such an additional burden. And the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=684KSAvYbw4)  2021-04-25T07:00Z 515K followers, 270.8K engagements


"430 ESPnow and LoRa Network (incl. Repeaters and Gateways). A TTN replacement Today I can present you a diamond: The Farm Data Relay System. A network using LoRa and ESPnow that does not rely on infrastructure like TTN. And it is not only for farms. It is universal. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Farm Data Relay System: https://github.com/timmbogner/Farm-Data-Relay-System LoRa32 Board (SMA connector) : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ac8EZT or https://amzn.to/39WLmYb T-Beam: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AF8uqV or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6JI5wZABWmA)  2022-06-19T07:00Z 513K followers, 72.3K engagements


"#375 Is Visual Micro the better Arduino IDE Including ESP32 inline debugger Many of us want a better tool than the Arduino IDE with more functionality and still the same ease of use. As we saw in an earlier video one way to go is PlatformIO. Today we will test another tool that viewers proposed and see if it is any good: Visual Micro with its hardware debugger. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: ESP32 Dev. Board used: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANHrBc ESP32 Prog Debugger:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7SiprW-goj0)  2021-03-14T08:00Z 513K followers, 95.4K engagements


"#84 Measuring small currents (incl. building of an amplifier and the Current Gold) In this tutorial we measure small currents down to A. We also use the Arduino itself for that purpose discover and solve some of the problems associated with that. We only work on the low side and discuss also the effect of the shunt resistor and how to reduce it. Link to the current Gold from eevblog (Dave Jones): https://www.eevblog.com/projects/ucurrent/"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CdnxCIEklH4)  2016-09-29T16:00Z 513K followers, 33.2K engagements


"#300 How to measure CO2 and VOC with Arduino. Which one is better Do you sometimes feel tired during meetings Or do you sometimes have a headache after work Do you want to change that Then this video can be interesting for you because we will measure harmful gases in your environment which can trigger both. We use one ESP32 and two ESP8266. The sensors are: Winsen MH-Z19 Sensirion SGP30 and SCD30 (Measuring CO2 Tutorial) In this video: - Focus on indoor climate - Focus on gases where the primary cause is humans - Look at CO2 its influence on indoor air quality - See the relationship between"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FL0L-nic9Vw)  2019-12-01T08:00Z 514K followers, 109.9K engagements


"#22 Comparison of precision between Neo-M8N and Neo-6M Modules In this video I compare the "old" Neo-6M with the new Neo-M8N module. I am interested especially in altitude precision but compare also horizontal precision. Both modules are compared with the precision of a pressure sensor BME280 in measuring exact relative altitude. I also show how to change the Arduino TinyGPSplus library that it works with the Neo-M8N module. Links: Video about precision altitude measurment: https://youtu.be/DXGtw0zpOqY ublox configuration video: https://youtu.be/TwhCX0c8Xe0 u-center download:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FmdG66kTfsI)  2015-09-09T22:27Z 514K followers, 229.6K engagements


"#152 Additional ESP32 Serial Channels in Arduino IDE (Quickie) In video #147 I said that the Arduino IDE can only use one Serial connection of the three available on the ESP32. A viewer told me that this is wrong and pointed me to the right direction. And then I even found a third secret Serial connection. Links: ESP32 pins: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12qL3ui2BkSn91O0ISJU8QIL2mcG-r_vlX0briknA2QQ/editusp=sharing Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood use this"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GwShqW39jlE)  2017-08-10T16:00Z 514K followers, 119.9K engagements


"#79 GPRS/GSM and GPS in one cheap module: The A7 from AI-Thinker In this video I do a first test with this brand new module. It is well suited to build GPS trackers for logistics applications. Together with an ESP8266 an ESP8285 or an Arduino Pro Mini you can build such a tracker for less than [--] dollars. There is also a small introduction into antennas. Links: A7 Modules: http://bit.ly/2F4Rs4M http://bit.ly/2F3R9Hj Putty: http://www.putty.org/ Realterm: http://realterm.sourceforge.net/ GPS antenna:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H7eBurjWC0k)  2016-09-12T16:00Z 514K followers, 101.7K engagements


"#58 ESP8266 Sensor runs [--] days on a coin cell/transmits data (deep-sleep) In this episode I show how a ESP-07 or ESP-12 measures its voltage and transmits it to data.sparkfun.com and ubidots.com. If it transmits every [--] minutes it ran [--] hours on a small LIR2450 button cell. If it would transmit each hour it would last for [--] days and on [--] AA batteries [---] days. Sketch: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP8266-Longterm-Sensor-Hourly Rainer Ochs: http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.phpp=41638 Base64: https://www.base64encode.org/ HT7333 voltage regulator:http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ciskloDS"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IYuYTfO6iOs)  2016-05-05T16:00Z 514K followers, 407.1K engagements


"Mastering Smart Board Auto-Detection for Microcontrollers. including ESP32 GPS NTP server Auto-detecting hardware isnt just a neat trickit makes our projects smarter simpler and more user-friendly. Its a win for both users and developers. Lets see how we can build it. I built a GPS-driven NTP server with an ESP32. No need for a Raspberry Pi anymore. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Lilygo PoE board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFGdz3P or https://amzn.to/4bstn7z WT32-ETH01: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooW9OMz or https://amzn.to/4id0W04 My preferred"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JsCbmo9WfCM)  2025-03-16T08:00Z 519K followers, 30.4K engagements


"#141 SD Card Test with Raspberry Pi [--] (Clones and Originals) In this video I will try to find out which SD cards are best for Raspberry Pi [--]. I will try to answer the following questions: [--]. Does the size of the SD card has an implication on its speed [--]. Do better or more expensive cards from the same supplier have an advantage [--]. Is it better to buy clones or original SD cards I assume this info is valid also for other small Linux boards like the Orange Pi or Nanopi Links: Results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VD1l3yhHVl-CWYekX0NPqrQqzzF7qfCo6W9DWBbeUU/editusp=sharing SD card"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K1EBs3L1Wpc)  2017-06-11T04:00Z 513K followers, 45.9K engagements


"#176 BLE Human Presence Detector using an ESP32 (Tutorial Arduino IDE) Presence detectors/Sensors are essential for todays home automation systems In earlier videos we looked at PIR and radar sensors and we were even able to use Wi-Fi on our smartphones to sense our presence. All have advantages and disadvantages. Today we create the ultimate presence detector. And the best: It costs only a few dollars. How does this ultimate presence sensor work Of course with Bluetooth low energy and an ESP32. - In this tutorial we will build a valuable BLE application which can solve a real problem - We"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KNoFdKgvskU)  2017-12-31T05:00Z 513K followers, 229.7K engagements


"#411 Ten Fluid Level (Water Level) Sensors and how to use them (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) Measuring levels of liquids is a common problem. Where I live it is probably more the water level of the coffee machine in rural areas the level of a water tank and in the industry the level of chemical substances. There are many different ways to get this job done. If you stick around I will show you ten different sensors and as usual we will learn some new tricks. - Sensors that react on fluid level thresholds - Sensors that measure the fluid level - Sensors that have to be mounted inside and sensors that"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KawRd5evHyY)  2021-12-12T08:00Z 514K followers, 176.2K engagements


"438 Photo Voltaic (PV): Why Your Inverter Stops When the Grid Goes Down How can we protect our wallets against rising energy prices and our homes against power outages In this video I will show you things you better know before signing a contract for a new PV system. Because not everything is as it looks and your solar salesman probably will not tell you. Maybe you find ideas to improve your installation Please come with me on this journey. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: DIY PV Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PL3XBzmAj53RmwSzQ3oOhxbZJ6INWIPdgq"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rg3m-uCWZxY)  2022-09-11T07:00Z 512K followers, 58K engagements


"How to charge an EV using Solar OCPP and EVCC My problem started when I bought this car. As an electronics engineer I didnt want to leave this planet without owning an electric vehicle. With its [---] horsepower its a thrill to drive and with [---] seconds from [--] to [---] km/h or [--] mph it reminds me of my sporty motorcycle. The car is a Smart #5 BTW. I used OCPP 1.6J and EVCC to solve the problem My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: OCPP: https://openchargealliance.org/protocols/open-charge-point-protocol/ Smart #5: https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/ OCPP"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Th4H8ETVDv8)  2025-11-16T08:02Z 519K followers, 31.4K engagements


"#340 How good are the ADCs inside Arduinos ESP8266 and ESP32 And external ADCs (ADS1115) I often get questions about how to measure voltage with microcontrollers. We will look at this topic at the quality of built-in and external Analog-to-digital converters and I will show you some secrets. In this video we will: - See how ADCs work - Look at how we can determine the quality of ADCs - Compare the ADCs of different microcontrollers with external chips - Learn how to tweak the calculations to get the best out of any ADC - See how we can extend the range of ADCs - Discover some hidden things of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UAJMLTzrM9Q)  2020-06-21T07:00Z 513K followers, 222.1K engagements


"#104 Mailbag Christmas Edition Links: ESP32: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NodeMCU-32S-Lua-WiFi-Internet-of-things-development-board-serial-port-WiFi-module-is-based-on/32758732526.html [--] bin component boxhttp://bit.ly/2icEQ3l Transistor Tester:http://bit.ly/2hevTX8 Banana Plugs:http://bit.ly/2i2R4rY Heat Shrink Tubes:http://bit.ly/2hewTdD Radar Detectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/24GHz-radar-sensors-The-latest-microwave-radar-module-HW-MS03-small-size-high-performance/32706525436.html Push Buttons normal on:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UTWhKidtB8Y)  2016-12-22T17:00Z 513K followers, [----] engagements


"#102 Mailbag #8 ESP32Python LoRa AntennasBuck-Boost Converter Assortments Radar etc. In this video I unpack the parts of the last weeks and show first test of the Pycom ESP32 module and a Buck-Boost Converter Links: Antennas: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FM-Band-868MHz-waterproof-antenna-radio-receivers-antenna-RP-SMA-Male-inner-hole-3M/32711634998.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-1pcs-Rubber-Antenna-868Mhz-2dbi-SMA-Plug-male/32677477408.html"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VAUYHAeSI9A)  2016-12-11T05:00Z 513K followers, 12.7K engagements


"#407 ESP32-S2 New Arduino USB Functionality: Cool Combination with WiFi Up till now emulating a keyboard or a mouse was only possible with an Arduino Micro or a USB host shield. With the new Arduino support for the ESP32-S2 I will show you how it can be done with our darling. In addition we will add Wi-Fi to create remote logging to Excel or other PC software. If you have evil thoughts you can also use it as a wireless rubber ducky to hack other PCs or play a trick with your colleagues. As a bonus we will deepen our knowledge of how USB works. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XnqDEV21BSA)  2021-11-07T08:00Z 514K followers, 150.5K engagements


"#402 LoRaWAN V3 Mailbox Notifier (TTN) I will build a Mailbox Notifier using LoRaWAN and connect it to TTN V3. You will get a sketch that works with the new Version of TTN for your projects. And we will connect it to Node-Red InfluxDB Google Calendar and Telegram. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: LoRa board Pigtail (order frequency of your country): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ars56y or https://amzn.to/3zggEA4 LoRa board SMA (order frequency of your country): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9J12FL or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y2zJ5dqDKBk)  2021-09-19T07:00Z 514K followers, 84.3K engagements


"#41 Review: Mini NodeMCU (Wemos) Prototype Board NodeMCU (DOIT&LoLin) Arduino like Wemos Witty Update available: https://youtu.be/_8egHjES1Tc In this video I review all new ESP8266 bords from China which are based on the ESP-12E board: ESP-12E Adapter Plate: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-3pcs-lot-ESP8266-Serial-WIFI-Module-Adapter-Plate-for-ESP-07-ESP-08-ESP/32362935958.html Voltage regulator which fits this board: HT7333-1 Osh Park : https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/BREwuIR9 Official Wemos Store: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/jUzBiIq Prototype Board :"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQadLyBwz3M)  2016-01-22T21:43Z 512K followers, 61.4K engagements


"#124 Cheap LoRa Gateway: Tutorial on how to Build with one with Raspberry Pi and Dragino We build a Single Channel LoRa gateway with a Raspberry Pi and a Dragino hat. I show how to build it and also how to configure an Arduino node that everything works fine. Installing Raspbian: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ Installing LoRa Gateway: https://www.hackster.io/ChrisSamuelson/lora-raspberry-pi-single-channel-gateway-cheap-d57d36 Lora Pi Hat: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/yjEaQ7U If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood use this link to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ya-QlEaonLU)  2017-03-05T05:00Z 512K followers, 242.8K engagements


"#115 How to build a LoRa / LoraWAN Gateway and connect it to TTN Using an IC880a Board In this video we build our first Sub-GHz LoRa gateway (step by step) and connect it to The Things Network (TTN). This gateway can be used to connect nodes with Arduino or ESP8266 and a Hope RFM95 board to the internet. This is what we will do in a later episode. Links: IC880a Concentrator: http://webshop.imst.de/ic880a-spi-lorawan-concentrator-868mhz.html Newer gateway: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtdHN0 (needs different software) Raspberry Pi 3: http://bit.ly/2kezAfZ Simple PCB:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZFVA6cQyheY)  2017-01-29T07:00Z 513K followers, 284.6K engagements


"(489) Simple Trick to protect your Raspberry SD card from Crashing This is a replay of the video [---] (during my summer break) SD cards in Raspberry Pi computers wear out and die after a while because they are not made for computer usage and many write cycles. In addition the SD cards can become corrupted if the Pi loses power without a proper shutdown. We have several possibilities to avoid this disaster. Only one is simple and cheap. But unfortunately it has its caveats. So lets get an overview and use a nearly unknown Raspbian feature to help us solve the problem. My second channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3IaRCalu0)  2024-07-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 56.1K engagements


"#257 Sigfox vs. LoRaWAN (TTN): Which one is better (Arduino MKR Fox 1200) If you are interested in Lora / LoRaWAN technology you probably have heard of its competitor called Sigfox. Today we will compare the two. Which one is better To find out we have to look at all levels: From the transceiver and the physical protocol via the firmware the gateways and the network up to the application. And of course we will do some tests. Links: Sigfox Protocol and security: https://youtu.be/-l3cw_S-KiE RFM95 LoRa Module: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bWyd5iOM or https://amzn.to/2Ep0kDY Arduino MKR Fox"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Pj0nGPgN3s)  2019-02-24T08:00Z 513K followers, 62.9K engagements


"451 Which Processor can kill the ESP32 Over the years the ESP32 became everybodys darling because of its unique features low price and availability also in Corona times. It was introduced six years ago. So it is pretty old in electronic terms. Therefore the question: Do we have to change And for which processor My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: T-Display-S3: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De4pLMp Official Espressif Devkit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCPjjnJ "Standard" S3 Dev-Kit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004617322170.html S3 Modules:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_sgC7d1XvGE)  2023-03-19T08:00Z 513K followers, 382.5K engagements


"#295 Raspberry Pi Server based on Docker with VPN Dropbox backup Influx Grafana etc: IOTstack If you ever dreamed of a Raspberry IOT server with backup to Dropbox and secure remote access from everywhere through your own VPN all based on Docker containers you have to watch this video about IOTstack. We will: - Install Docker with many containers like Mosquitto Node-Red Grafana influxDB Postgres Portainer and Adminer - Increase the live expectancy of your SD card by disabling swapping and by installing log2ram - Automatically backup all valuable data to the cloud in our case to Dropbox - Setup"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a6mjt8tWUws)  2019-10-27T08:00Z 513K followers, 940K engagements


"#419 ESP32 Audio Tutorial with lots of examples A well-kept secret of the ESP32 is its extended audio capabilities because it is hard to use. Luckily I found a library and a toolset enabling us to easily use these capabilities. We can now connect microphones loudspeakers Bluetooth loudspeakers SD cards and even browsers to an ESP32 to record and play sound. Very handy for all sorts of projects. And we will build an internet radio with a single line of code in the loop(). I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. Links: Phil's Library:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a936wNgtcRA)  2022-03-06T08:00Z 515K followers, 344.6K engagements


"#120 LoRa / LoRaWAN Range World Record Attempt. Will I succeed I want to get two range world records: [--]. Longest connection to a TTN gateway [--]. Longest Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) ground to ground connection Come with me on an interesting journey. Documentation of World Record: http://ttnmapper.org/special.phpnode=03ffeebb&allnodes=on&date=2017-02-14&gateways=on Weissenstein Gateway: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/Bern/post/hello-switzerland [---] km LPWAN connection: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=wgqtEu5PfAw Coverage Software: https://www.ve2dbe.com/rmonline_s.asp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=adhWIo-7gr4)  2017-02-16T17:00Z 512K followers, 273.7K engagements


"#374 Long-Range Walkie-Talkies using a Raspberry Pi Zero (including Clubhouse Clone) Today we will build Walkie-Talkies with an enormous range using a Raspberry Pi Zero. Cool stuff Lets start and build one or two of them. BTW: They can also connect to smartphones and PCs. If you stick around till the end we will create our own Clubhouse clone using this technology. Only on invitation and only for the first row of course I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: ReSpeaker 2-Mic Pi HAT:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b9qIMWn8uyY)  2021-02-28T08:00Z 514K followers, 154.9K engagements


"#345 ESP32 vs STM32: Which one is better (Bluepill) Many commenters tell me that the STM32 MCUs are great. The last time they were used on this channel was in video #11 on Jul [--] [----]. High time for a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Bluepill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWHh6MN or or https://bit.ly/2WugLYj or https://amzn.to/30cVrHC Maple Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXgvuDd ESP32 Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYE1yg3 or https://amzn.to/3jePfrh STLink V2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d67rgrT or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=boF4cX338k4)  2020-07-19T07:00Z 514K followers, 270.4K engagements


"#126 Cheap MQTT Broker on Raspberry Zero W / DietPi / MQTT Message Logger SQlite / PHPliteAdmin In this video I use Peter Scargill's script to build a cheap Mosquitto MQTT broker for less than 20$ and in less than [--] minutes. In addition I implement an MQTT message / data logger using SQlite and PHPliteadmin. The whole thing is based on DietPi Links: http://www.sensorsiot.org/diet-pi-supporting-material-videos-126-and-128/ Peter Scargill: https://tech.scargill.net/the-script/ Node-Red Flow based on: http://flows.nodered.org/flow/36f2de38ed4bb62cf3a5e8fdc76d779e Pi Zero W Image File:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bpg6RSHS4Zc)  2017-03-19T05:19Z 513K followers, 156.7K engagements


"#224 Are these boards ok New LoRa boards tested (mainly TTGO ESP32) Keeping promises is very important. So lets check if the suppliers of our newer LoRa boards keep their promises. The first ESP32 boards were disappointing as I showed in video #182. In todays contest are: - TTGO LoRa32 board Version [---] - TTGO LoRa32 board Version [---] - TTGO LoRa32 T-beam board - LoRa32u4 II I will measure the maximal output power and assume that the receiving channel behaves similarly to the transmitting circuit. Not really true but good for an approximation. Links: TTGO LoRa32 board Version 2.0:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cjVwTf8iDFY)  2018-09-13T16:05Z 514K followers, 103.7K engagements


"439 24GHz Radar Presence Detector that Works (LD2410) Detecting humans is one of the biggest challenges in Home Automation. Most of us use PIR sensors for that purpose. Unfortunately they do not detect presence without movement and switch off. Who wants that the TV switches off when you quietly watch a video Recently new radar sensors appeared that solve this problem. But they have a slow reaction when you enter the room. Some YouTubers suggest combining such a sensor with a PIR. An expensive workaround. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LD2410 Sensor:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dAzHXpP3FcI)  2022-09-25T07:00Z 514K followers, 348.2K engagements


"#215 Can Makers collaborate The story of an Adventure (ESP32 Arduino IDE Discord) A few weeks ago I started a summer project together with my viewers. I proposed to build a Robo Tank. Many people commented and more than [---] joined the project when the infrastructure was ready. Are you interested in what happened afterward You will also learn about using Discord for project management. Links: Discord: https://discord.gg/wpN6Uss Github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/RoboTank Google Docs: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1kyE0lTHJltUxwlJrEisewf1MkYsreueS Tank: http://bit.ly/2pkRKAt or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dxRlihA1Yas)  2018-08-12T07:00Z 514K followers, 18.3K engagements


"#235 RFID Hacking and Cloning with Magic Cards Proxmark3 and Arduino (T5577) In video #223 I promised you we would hack and clone these cards. This is what we will do today. And we will not break any laws. If you just do what I show you. Grezi YouTubers. Here is the guy with the Swiss accent. With a new episode and fresh ideas around sensors and microcontrollers. RFID Tags are widely used for access control and many other applications. Today we will focus on access systems because many of them still are very primitive and I show you how we can clone cards in seconds using a cheap copier or an"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVIq3--O8bM)  2018-10-28T07:00Z 513K followers, 400K engagements


"#408 Are LiFePO Batteries better How to Use them For Small Projects For years we have used rechargeable Li-Ion batteries for our projects. They are widely available but are they still the best solution Lets have a closer look at the newer kid in the block the LiFePo4 batteries. How do they compare and more importantly how are they used Links: TP5000 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AcPT7s or https://amzn.to/3CccjPY TP5000 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ab8LsK CN3058 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5Jh4i Li-Ion protectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9A4JiW"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eiyBavjQ1Rk)  2021-11-14T08:00Z 515K followers, 102.2K engagements


"(501) 5GHz from Espressif: The ESP32-C5 The ESP32-C5 is the first dual-band chip with [---] and [--] GHz WiFi. I got one of the first engineering samples to show to you. Because it is based on the C6 we first have a look at this chip. Then we try the new board on [--] GHz. And finally we use the Zigbee test functionality with Home Assistant. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32-C6: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF9adnL ESP32-C6 Supermini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovbaRR ESP32-C5 Reference page: https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-c5"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=glEvHRHdboA)  2025-01-26T08:00Z 519K followers, 87.9K engagements


"#312 Boot a Raspberry Pi4 with an SSD to make it reliable and fast New: Raspberry OS now natively supports USB/SSD boot Enough is enough I waited for more than half a year to boot my new Raspberry Pi [--] from SSD to increase its speed and reduce the chance of losing my valuable data. Today we will change that. Without the help of the Raspberry project team. All we need is know-how a little bit of time and an old SD card. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMgaG"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gp6XW-fGVjo)  2020-02-16T07:59Z 513K followers, 622K engagements


"#112 LoRa / LoRaWAN De-Mystified / Tutorial In this video I show you the basic principles of LoRa and LoRaWAN its plusses and minuses and also show you my own LoRa gateway and a LoRa client and send the first message to the things network. Link budget and bandwidth are introduced. This technology can be used for Arduino and other microcontrollers like the ESP8266 or the ESP32. It is LPWAN technology. You find many more videos on how to build gateways and nodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL3XBzmAj53Rkkogh-lti58h_GkhzU1n7U Links: TTN Homepage: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hMOwbNUpDQA)  2017-01-19T17:00Z 518K followers, 1.1M engagements


"#82 Wireless Serial for ESP8266 using Telnet enhanced IOTappstore using MD5 tags In this video we continue with making the invisible visible. I needed a wireless serial connection to the ESP8266 and used telnet for it. Unfortunately Telnet and normal OTA does not work together. So I changed the OTA to webupdates and created an IOTappstore. Relevant other episodes are: #78 for the IOTappstore #72 and #76 for the project #32 for Standard OTA #30 for the ESP-12E programmer In the meanwhile IOTappStory.com infrastructure uses UDP instead of Telnet. See videos #105 and #109. It is faster and you"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j9yW10OcahI)  2016-09-22T23:30Z 517K followers, 24K engagements


"#103 ESP32 Tutorial / Arduino IDE / Tests / Comparison with ESP8266 Topics covered in this tutorial: Compare the ESP8266 with the ESP32 Set-up the programming environment for the new ESP32 boards Show some examples What works What does not work yet How to write sketches which compile with the ESP8266 and the ESP32 Newer video: https://youtu.be/SBG7ccW5gpA Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/IoT-Basel/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/IoT-Zurich/ If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood: https://bit.ly/2jAQEf4 (no additional charges for you)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhjZZkKupk8)  2016-12-18T05:00Z 514K followers, 245.2K engagements


"#376 How to receive and track LoRa Satellites (TinyGS). Incl. innovative ideas for your projects Satellites are fascinating but costly and therefore only available to governments the military and recently also billionaires like Elon Musk (SpaceX) or Jeff Bezos (Amazon). Undiscovered for most there is another trend: Universities and small companies can build and launch satellites. Because most of these satellites use open transmission standards everybody can listen to them. Today we will look at a hobby project which enables us to do so. In addition the project uses some innovative concepts"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ltJQjqm5bKA)  2021-03-21T08:00Z 514K followers, 105.1K engagements


"#226 Midweek Mailbag (SAMD21 EL-wire MOC3063 RAK LoRa antennas) Midweek Mailbag with the following things: 00:16 ESP32 with antenna connector: https://ebay.to/2Nrtxo5 Info: https://ezsbc.com/ 02:24 ELM327 OBD II Bluetooth Adapter: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bnFJlaeG 03:17 SAMD21 mini: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/QAvEm4C 03:53 Adafruit Feather M0: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2772 05:40 El-Wire: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/FUnKh7E 09:43 ULN2003A: http://bit.ly/2DcNryb 11:52 MOC3063 Opto Triac w. zero crossing: 12:40 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/FMc101S MOC3052 Opto Triac"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m4O5juxnLAQ)  2018-09-27T16:00Z 514K followers, 18.3K engagements


"#354 Tasmota vs ESPhome: Who wins (DIY Sensors ESP32 Deep-Sleep etc.) Tasmota and ESPHome together with Home Assistant (Hassio) are covered in many videos for Home Automation. Most of them concentrate on flashing and integrating readily available devices and sensors. But which framework is better also for our do-it-yourself sensors for ESP32 boards and for deep-sleep Tasmota or ESPhome Or none You will know the answer at the end of the video I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @Electroboom @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others Links: ESPhome: https://esphome.io/ Tasmota:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nHaFM0tKOvY)  2020-09-27T07:00Z 513K followers, 237.8K engagements


"#242 How to Build a Cheap [---] - MQTT Gateway (RFLink Arduino ESP8266 Node-Red Weather Station) [---] MHz devices are used everywhere because they are cheap and easy to use. In this video I will build an affordable gateway which transfers 433MHz messages via Wi-Fi to out MQTT broker. The device uses RFLink firmware on an Arduino Mega and an old ESP8266 (ESP-01) module. Then I connect my new Chinese Weather Station to this gateway and through some Node-Red porn get the data neatly on a browser screen. It also can be used to steer all sorts of other devices. Links: Sketch Diagram:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oYfbEyzT-Gs)  2018-11-25T07:00Z 513K followers, 116.1K engagements


"#274 Free Inline Debugging for ESP32 and Arduino Sketches My Maker world changed last week when I started my first inline debugging tool for an Arduino sketch. Free of charge nota bene. You do not know what I am talking about Then you must watch at least the beginning of the video. If you know what I am talking about I am sure; you also want to have it. PlatformIO announced it will go open source because of an investment of Western Digital. Links: PlatformIO: https://platformio.org/ Zadig https://zadig.akeo.ie/ JTAG debugger: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nheTjRa or http://bit.ly/2KxvblY"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=psMqilqlrRQ)  2019-06-23T07:00Z 514K followers, 171.1K engagements


"#322 [--] Light Sensors Tested: Measuring Light with Microcontrollers (Arduino or ESP8266 ESP32) Browsing through my collection of sensors I found quite a few which deal with measuring of light. Today we will have a look at these sensors bring them in some order and test them. In the end you should be able to decide which sensor is best to use for your project. Todays selection covers the following areas: - RGB sensors - Lux sensors - UV sensors - IR Sensors - Proximity/gesture sensors I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Color Sensors: TCS3200:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r6mof_5w0rU)  2020-04-12T07:00Z 513K followers, 123.6K engagements


"#149 ESP32 Deep Sleep RTC Memory "Secret" LoLin Pins In this video we look into the deep-sleep functionality if the ESP32 and we are interested if and how the deep sleep works especially because the ESP32 has a so-called ultra-low power coprocessor. This fact promises new possibilities. - We will deep-sleep the ESP32 to save lots of power for our battery-operated devices - We will use three out of four sources for wake-up: o The timer o Two possibilities of external wake-ups o Touch pads - We have a look at the available (and sometimes strangely named) ESP-32 pins of the WROOM-32 module - We"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r75MrWIVIw4)  2017-07-30T01:53Z 513K followers, 156.5K engagements


"443 I found an Excellent Raspberry Pi Replacement for Home Assistant / IOTstack (incl. Proxmox) Raspberry Pi boards are hard to get but probably also next year. So we have to have a strategy to survive without new Raspberry boards. Sometimes a problem can be a chance. This is what we will see today. Stay tuned if you want to get a cheaper faster and prettier Raspberry replacement. Spoiler alert: It will be Back to the Future. Links: Fujitsu: https://ebay.us/VyIeAz I5 Lenovo: https://ebay.us/ZtXI7G or https://amzn.to/3gj6MlH I7 Lenovo: https://ebay.us/j0R7sl i3 Lenovo: https://amzn.to/3Aoae5p"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rXc_zGRYhLo)  2022-11-20T08:00Z 512K followers, 1.1M engagements


"#269 Infrared Light: Raspberry IR Camera and cheap Spectrometer (i-Phos) We Makers often use infrared light for their projects. Its main advantage also makes it sometimes hard to work with: It is not visible. This is what we will change today. We will measure its spectrum with a do-it-yourself spectrometer and build a wireless IR camera using a Raspberry Pi. Links: i-Phos Spectrometer: http://chriswesley.org/spectrometer.htm IR-Camera: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9QzO8l Diffraction Grating Slide: https://ebay.to/2DLhGdg Raspberry Pi: https://amzn.to/2Y971Bf 3W IR diodes:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sttQAL4r4TQ)  2019-05-19T07:00Z 512K followers, 111K engagements


"#175 Christmas Mailbag with Motors Google voice Sensors and other Stuff This is very selfish of me: I bought me my own Christmas Mailbag: Products shown: 00:15 Isolated USB-Serial Adapters http://bit.ly/2BDX4ES 05:07 Colored USB cables http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UJYZzvr 05:51 Wemos DHT11 shield http://bit.ly/2DEKNh0 05:51 Wemos Dual Base Shield http://bit.ly/2DCcc2U 05:51 Wemos Button Shield http://bit.ly/2pgWNSy 05:51 Oled Shield http://bit.ly/2pmfO68 06:59 Wemos D1 Mini http://bit.ly/2zAFJbD 07:18 Single Phase Power Meter Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/im6uzRz 08:26 TTGO ESP32"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tuac4rJeBPs)  2017-12-24T05:00Z 512K followers, 26.9K engagements


"#231 [--] Tricks on how to wire your Project (e.g. Arduino ESP8266 ESP32) Dupont wires As you know microcontroller boards have many pins and wiring them to other components or keeping track of the different wires sometimes is not easy. Today I show you how I do it. Most of the tricks work for all microprocessor boards like the Arduino the ESP8266 or the ESP32. And with a unique feature of the ESP32 we can optimize a little more. In this video we will cover the following tips and tricks: [--]. Use colors [--]. Connect ground first [--]. Pre-fabricated wires [--]. Use empty Dupont shells [--]. Use the right pin"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uYf7vFREV98)  2018-10-04T16:00Z 514K followers, 150.2K engagements


"#207 Why most Arduino Soil Moisture Sensors suck (incl. solution) Unfortunately most soil moisture sensors used in our Arduino ESP8266 or ESP32 projects destroy themselves after a short while. We need a better solution. Today we will test different sensors and I will show you how they work and why most sensors from China destroy themselves. And of course we will find a solution to the problem. Links: Good (capacitive) moisture sensors: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/btMv8UQy http://bit.ly/2t4xd1Q (Mostly) bad moisture sensors: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vsZUpze Supporting Material and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=udmJyncDvw0)  2018-06-17T06:00Z 513K followers, 495.8K engagements


"(492) How to Protect Your Devices Against Reverse Polarity Using Ideal Diodes We all know that ideal parts do not exist. But what if they seem to exist and are used in cars and consumer electronics And if they solve the common problem of efficient reverse polarity protection Enough reasons to look at ideal diodes and check them out. I am sure you will consider using them in one of your future projects if you only know they exist and how they are used My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Ideal diode with TI chip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCc4uyn Ideal diode"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1tQHjUYKQwI)  2024-09-08T07:00Z 519K followers, 82.1K engagements


"#282 Crimpers: IWISS IWS-2820M against Engineer PA-09 Cheap or expensive Which is better The cheaper IWISS IWS-2820M crimper or the defacto-standard for good crimps the Engineer PA-09 Links: IWISS IWS-2820M: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bmMjIppA or https://amzn.to/331KREP Engineer PA-09: https://amzn.to/33kqstY or https://amzn.to/33myNNJ Silicone wires: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DduoKvf or https://amzn.to/3uMQBE8 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot Good link on crimping:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=25qObkSUHng)  2019-08-11T07:00Z 518K followers, 99.5K engagements


"#173 ESP32 Bluetooth BLE with Arduino IDE (Tutorial) and Polar H7 So far we had to use Espressifs tools to use Bluetooth on the ESP32. Today I will try it with the Arduino IDE. I am curious how it will work. Maybe you come with me on this discovery tour For sure we will learn a lot about how Bluetooth low energy or BLE works. In this video we will cover: - The basics of Bluetooth Low energy - The different roles of devices - How we debug BLE connections using our Smartphone - We will build a notifier and a client - We will try to fake a Polar H7 Heart Rate monitor (at least the BLE part - If"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2mePPqiocUE)  2017-12-10T05:00Z 518K followers, 180.6K engagements


"(482) Start PCs from remote (Wake on LAN WOL) for Windows and Linux Switching your Windows or Linux PCs on and off automatically or from a remote location can be important. In this video you will learn how to do this from Home Assistant Node-Red and the Linux shell. As an example I will save about 99% of the energy used by my Proxmox Backup server because it only runs a few minutes a day. I will also start a Windows PC in our remote radio stationall free of charge of course. Wake-on-LAN is the magic word. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: PCIE card big:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Jf2T45tfEU)  2024-04-21T07:00Z 519K followers, 50.8K engagements


"(495) Let's build a Lora Mailbox Notifier incl. Tips and Tricks for Your Projects from an Engineer Today we will build the LoRa-based mailbox notifier shown in video #493 from the ground up including a gateway. The process will take us through designing a custom PCB hardware assembly functional testing 3D printing enclosures and configuring automatic discovery within Home Assistant. Throughout the project Ill share insights and tips from an engineers perspective covering techniques that can be easily adapted for a range of other IoT projects. Well work with a modern ATtiny an ESP32 and LoRa"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=69hB-pi9mkA)  2024-10-27T08:00Z 519K followers, 40.8K engagements


"(480) How does NB-IOT and CAT-M1 / LTE-M compare to LoRaWAN (Tutorial) Smartphones connect nearly everywhere to the Internet. What if we could use all their towers to connect our sensors and other gadgets to the Internet Would LoRaWAN or Sigfox be obsolete If you are brave you will follow my journey and learn much about cellular IOT technology and how to survive the minefield it is built on. Then you can decide what to do with LoRaWAN. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Walter: https://www.crowdsupply.com/dptechnics/walter SIM7080 ESP32-S3 board:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6PLnpPH8_Ic)  2024-03-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 76.1K engagements


"472 Simulate Arduino ESP32 Pi Pico STM32 And ATtiny with Wokwi When I listened to The Amp Hour episode #599 I was astonished by the project and its creator Uri. He built a simulator for all kinds of MCUs and electronic parts. This project is so cutting-edge that I cannot believe only one young guy was able to create it. And because it is useful and fun I invite you to follow me. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Wokwi: https://wokwi.com/ The Amp Hour #599: https://theamphour.com/599-an-interview-with-uri-shaked-wokwi-com/ Arduino Uno:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6l9DWqb77KI)  2023-11-26T08:00Z 519K followers, 103.4K engagements


"#362 Wireguard and NextCloud on a Raspberry Pi = Marvelous (Docker IOTstack) Synchronizing saving and sharing data emails and contacts under our control based on open-source software Securely accessing our home network from everywhere in the world based on the most modern Virtual private Network technology With just a Raspberry Pi Yes we want it Today we will install NextCloud and Wireguard on our Raspberry Pi and make it work together. You will save a lot of time using the tricks presented in the next few minutes. And we will use IOTstack. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Pe-Cv0tnLs)  2020-11-22T08:00Z 518K followers, 112.5K engagements


"#135 Radar Sensors / Switches: Comparison and Tests The invention of radar influenced the way World War two went because it was possible to detect planes of the enemy and shoot them down. And since then this technology made civil aviation as we know it possible because it can detect the movement of metallic surfaces over distance. Of course technology can also be used against us for example if we are trapped while speeding Links: HW-MS03: http://bit.ly/2qffo0R RCWL-0516 (Works also with [---] volts):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9WiJJgIi3W0)  2017-05-07T04:00Z 519K followers, 613.2K engagements


"(494) Tips and Tricks to Deal with Project Information for your Hobby Managing information efficiently is a game-changer especially if you want to save time and enjoy your hobby. As a YouTuber Ive developed some simple routines that make it easier to find what you need without constantly searching for things youve already come across. These tips arent just for the hobbythey can also help streamline your day job. Sound interesting Lets get into it My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Brother Printer: https://amzn.to/3U5cWGC Compatible tapes:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9pl1tvPCBE0)  2024-10-13T07:00Z 519K followers, 29.6K engagements


"#372 How to use the two Cores of the Pi Pico And how fast are Interrupts The new Pi Pico has two cores. How can we use both And: If you want to play with the Pico this video can save you a lot of time because we will discover the main differences between programming an Arduino and a Pi Pico. After this video you will know more than 99% of all Pi Pico users. And you know how to avoid some quirks. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Pi Pico: https://amzn.to/2ZyCwao or https://amzn.to/3k2PNSd Book:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vvobRfFOwk)  2021-02-21T08:00Z 518K followers, 204.9K engagements


"460 Seven Sensors tested: Measuring Current with Microcontrollers (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) During my summer break I reupload successful videos of the past (for your rainy Sundays). This one aired on April 5th [----]. Measuring current is simple. Right You just take a multimeter connect it to the two cables and read the value. If you want to do the same with a Microcontroller like an Arduino or an ESP things get a little more complicated. Lets dig into it to see how it works And which is the best sensor for our projects Video about AC sensors: https://youtu.be/Vb9-pbLdsfQ Sensors in the video:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-4GjLeeAI)  2023-07-23T07:00Z 519K followers, 114.5K engagements


"(487) Remote control of PC and Smartphones with DIY HID devices (incl. Rubber Ducky / Bad USB) This is a replay of video [---] (during my summer break) Human interfaces to computers are essential. This video will focus on our hands inputting data. And a Microcontroller replacing hands for automatic data logging. I will show you five very different projects and maybe you find a project idea for this summer. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Jog Wheel: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7RLvJE or https://amzn.to/2VJmJEo Arduino Pro Micro:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H9qAW8IvYNM)  2024-06-30T10:19Z 519K followers, 48.5K engagements


"(499) The next Level of Node-Red is n8n. Useful for You Most of us know Node-Red. Today I will show you Node-Red on steroids. It is called n8n is the new kid on the block and has much potential. Because it is also fun to play with we have to have a closer look at it. It is a direct competitor to Zapier but open source and free to use if you know how. Join me if you want to get an introduction to this new tech and learn where it can work for you and what hurdles you must pass if you want to use it. It will save you some detours. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J_ciNKXosiY)  2024-12-22T08:00Z 519K followers, 64.6K engagements


"471 Well timed Mailbag to save your money Part [--] My year-end mailbag video contains devices and parts around our hobby particularly around power and power delivery. It is divided into two parts. The first airs on 11/11 and the second part airs one day later. Both in time to grab the singles day discounts. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Power Meter WM150: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE6dyl5 or https://amzn.to/467yqWB RCNUN DC converters: https://bit.ly/46beEJX XT60BE Connectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeJhfHZ or https://amzn.to/3Qsz0IM"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KVcJhz7aFjE)  2023-11-12T08:00Z 519K followers, 28.7K engagements


"(491) GitHub Tutorial without using the Command Line This is a replay of video [---] (During my summer break) Today working with GitHub is a fundamental skill. Most libraries and projects reside on GitHub and we must know how to use them. GitHub can also enhance our work procedure and a lot of employers will ask you for your GitHub account or will check it out before they invite you for an interview. So GitHub seems at least as crucial as LinkedIn for a professional developers career. This video will teach you the basics of using GitHub for your Arduino projects. And I promise: We will avoid"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LtA7GQYQzjI)  2024-08-25T07:00Z 519K followers, 26.6K engagements


"#325 [--] PIR Sensors tested: PIR sensors incl. some new from Panasonic and an ESP32 shield PIR or Passive Infrared Sensors have many applications especially in motion detection. They are a cornerstone of home automation systems. And recently I got a few promising new detectors to comparetime for a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: AM312: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUGryJX HC-SR501: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ8KpcV HC-SR505: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Hqtgl EKMC1603111:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M4q85neFwjE)  2020-04-26T07:00Z 518K followers, 130.6K engagements


"476 Is the Raspberry Pi5 the better Proxmox Server When I proposed to leave the Raspberry Pi for home server applications many viewers wrote that Proxmox is now also available on the Pi. The Raspberry Pi [--] is much faster than the Pi4 it comes with 8GB of RAM and with its low power consumption should be a perfect fit for a Proxmox server. So lets check if this is true. And during this process you will learn a few tricks for the new Pi5. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Link to an interesting Job offering of one of the channel's most important Patreons:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qit-3upR6iA)  2024-02-04T08:00Z 519K followers, 72.7K engagements


"477 Use the very attractive new ATTINY chips for your projects Frequent viewers know that I like GreatScott's channel because he greatly develops peoples interest in electronics. When he showed a trigger board to keep a USB power bank on for small projects I thought: Great idea but this could be done better And it is a perfect excuse to tinker with the new ATtiny chips. He used a 50-year-old [---] timer IC and I want to use the same size and a similar price modern chip because this chip lets us put some artificial intelligence into the project. During this journey we will learn about a very"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SgV6_Y_sg4k)  2024-02-18T08:00Z 519K followers, 243K engagements


"478 Which LoRaWAN Gateway Is Best For Me (Comparison) Part [--] LoraWAN is a widely used low-power long-range network that consists of sensors and gateways. I will provide you with an overview and a comparison of the currently available LoRaWAN gateways as well as how to select them. Because most gateways use the same chips and should have similar ranges I will not test it. Still you will see big differences in capabilities software and price. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Comparison chart: https://bit.ly/3P2zLsf Mikrotik: KNOT LR9 (915):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WQ5XDgleQdY)  2024-03-03T08:00Z 519K followers, 66.3K engagements


"#418 AI on the edge vs. Traditional Engineering. Water Meter with ESP32-CAM Artificial Intelligence on the edge Sounds modern and cool. Reading numbers or dials with an ESP32-CAM for a few dollars Even cooler. But does it work And how does it compare with the traditional barefoot approach Lets have a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. Links: ESP32-CAM: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ap3E7l ESP32 with battery support: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AEEa8B CNY70: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A0k6fl AI water meter project:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d_u8c3bu-zg)  2022-02-20T08:00Z 518K followers, 88.9K engagements


"#117 DIY LoRa Node with Arduino and Dragino Shield connected to TTN LoRaWAN In this video we will build a Lora Node and connect it to the TTN LoRaWAN network. I will show you also some tricks to save you time and explain a little about modulation. Links: Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/LoRa Library: https://github.com/matthijskooijman/arduino-lmic Fair access policy: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/limitations-data-rate-packet-size-30-seconds-uplink-and-10-messages-downlink-per-day-fair-access-policy/1300 If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=duwUwXt-hs8)  2017-02-05T05:00Z 519K followers, 173.1K engagements


"(486) New Tools That Can Make Your Life Easier In the last months I have acquired a few interesting tools that ease my work in the lab. Most of them are not expensive. Today I will show you some of them. Maybe they will help you too My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Desoldering Iron YIHUA 30W 929D-V: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEcGl4L or https://amzn.to/4aCRyxO IWISS SN-2549 crimper: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEtlFFD or https://amzn.to/3KhZ72j Ejectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De8QRxp or https://amzn.to/3KhZ72j Scissors with a hole:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gY0ULXsIKnY)  2024-06-16T07:00Z 519K followers, 78.5K engagements


"463 Why most Arduino Soil Moisture Sensors suck (incl. solution) Unfortunately most soil moisture sensors used in our Arduino ESP8266 or ESP32 projects destroy themselves after a short while. We need a better solution. Today we will test different sensors and I will show you how they work and why most sensors from China destroy themselves. And of course we will find a solution to the problem. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Good (capacitive) moisture sensors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlKIBKJ or https://amzn.to/3YDFBUu (use 5V for power) Another type:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m0mcCtcViTY)  2023-08-20T07:05Z 519K followers, 83.7K engagements


"#404 How to Build or Migrate Sensors and Gateways on TTN LoRaWAN V3 LoRa and LoRaWAN are remarkable technologies they have a long-range and low power consumption and therefore are ideal for our sensor projects. Today I will show you how to build a LoRaWAN sensor and connect it to the open The Things Network in the new version [--]. I will also show how you can migrate your infrastructure if you are already a user of the V2 network where the deadline is this December. In the end you even will get a surprise. A lot of exciting stuff I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mFprG2UuHrA)  2021-10-10T07:00Z 519K followers, 80.1K engagements


"(488) Is Power over Ethernet (POE) on the ESP32 any good (New TTGO and Olimex boards available) This is a replay of the video [---] (during my summer break) How should we connect devices to our home network Wireless or wired via Ethernet Do these new POE boards from TTGO and Olimex change anything Interesting questions. Lets have a closer look. We all know: Wireless IOT devices are cool. But they have some drawbacks. This is why we want to look at the alternative: Wired IOT devices My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: TTGO POE Board:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mcey-Dzbzzw)  2024-07-14T07:00Z 519K followers, 51.8K engagements


"#384 LoraWAN + Cryptocurrency Miner = Helium. A good idea Do you want to get rich in a short time The Helium Peoples network currently is growing like hell and creates a lot of wealth. It combines LoRaWAN technology with cryptocurrency miner hotspots. How does it work and should you join it Lets have a closer look. And please watch the video till the end. This time it is vital I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Rak LoRa Concentrator:https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A8sVq5 Raspberry Pi 4:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nerQCrOam5U)  2021-05-23T07:00Z 518K followers, 89.3K engagements


"475 USB-C Tutorial for Everybody (Connector Cable PD Data Transfer Devices) Charging and transferring data over USB cables has become much faster over the past years. With the standardization of USB-C connectors it also became easier right Wrong. Because without precautions you still will encounter low transfer speeds and slow or even no charging at all. Because the topic is complex I will divide it into two parts. Today we will start with Power Delivery. After the two videos you will understand this new technology and will be able to avoid pitfalls. My second channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qV03FfdPHOw)  2024-01-21T08:00Z 519K followers, 330.1K engagements


"#299 Tricks to get NTP time for the ESP32 and the ESP8266 incl. Summer- and Daylight Saving time In many projects (Arduino IDE) we need accurate local time. With our ESP chips we have some libraries to get NTP time as I showed in video #67. Most of these libraries do not adjust for daylight-saving or summertime. Today we will change that by using standard ESP functionality. And we will see if Hippies were involved in this matter. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NTP-time-for-ESP8266-and-ESP32"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r2UAmBLBBRM)  2019-11-24T08:00Z 518K followers, 89.9K engagements


"(484) WiFi on LoRaWAN bands (HaLow) offers good penetration and long range (802.11ah) When I made my videos about LoRaWAN some viewers asked if it would replace conventional Wi-Fi with a much bigger range. Unfortunately this was not the case because LoRa has a huge range but a minimal throughput. It seems somebody listened to them and invented Wi-Fi on the same frequency band as LoRaWAN using Wi-Fi protocols. Cool. In this video we will check it out to see if it can keep its promises like going through walls and having a more than 1-kilometer range. We will compare it to standard Wi-Fi and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rj9GZQtFs8k)  2024-05-19T07:00Z 519K followers, 103.3K engagements


"470 Well timed Mailbag to save your money Part [--] My year-end mailbag video contains devices and parts around our hobby particularly around power and power delivery. It is divided into two parts. The first airs on 11/11 and the second part airs one day later. Both in time to grab the singles day discounts. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Curve Tracer HW-210K: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dcgyd3d or https://amzn.to/470qzeN T-Deck ESP32 with keyboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFFVjCn or https://amzn.to/466dvTL T-Echo NRF52840 LoRa tracker:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sh-jhdCU0B4)  2023-11-11T08:07Z 519K followers, 34.6K engagements


"#223 RFID How-To: Not only for Arduino (only legal Stuff) Today we will start to understand how RFID cards work and how they can be used with your Arduino. You will see which cards and readers are available and how they compare we read RFID cards from a hotel and a trade show and we will do some experiments to protect your cards against attacks. And maybe we even clone cards All legal or at least sort of. Links: RDM6300 Sketch: http://www.mschoeffler.de/2018/01/05/arduino-tutorial-how-to-use-the-rdm630-rdm6300-rfid-reader/ MFRC-522 Library: https://github.com/miguelbalboa/rfid Wiegand"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vEkfa3OMvec)  2018-09-09T06:00Z 518K followers, 158.5K engagements


"429 NRF52 Bluetooth (BLE) Tutorial. Does it consume less than the ESP32 (Feather XIAO ItsyBitsy) The NRF52 chips from Nordic should be much better for Bluetooth Low Energy projects than the ESP32. Is this true Can we use them with the Arduino IDE And which boards are available Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Example code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NRF52-video Adafruit BLE introduction: https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-the-adafruit-nrf52840-featherview=all XIAO BLE: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AsR6JV"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vrcPGeYinVQ)  2022-06-05T11:44Z 518K followers, 114K engagements


"466 Upgrade your Raspberry Pi to a Homelab (instead of a Raspberry Pi 5) The Raspberry Pi [--] was recently announced. It is faster than the old one and you can add an SSD with a special adapter. The price went up and now it needs a beefy power supply. Is it worth ordering one for our home automation server Maybe you watch this video before you order. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Thin client (second hand): Lenovo: https://ebay.us/GHrTWf or https://amzn.to/46896kj Mini PC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddya8iL or https://amzn.to/3PyA39H My Demo VM:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xVq_5f0aFlw)  2023-10-01T07:00Z 519K followers, 281K engagements


"#236 Introduction into UHF RFID (How-to) UHF RFID chips promise a lot and should overcome the two main shortcomings of standard RFID tags: A reader should be able to read a lot of tags in parallel and it should be able to read them over long distances. Where do you think this technology would be useful for you Links: UHF RFID reader: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeQq5n9 Yagi Antenna (bad): http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/roYK5Yy Strange Parts video: https://youtu.be/PWzyPZAPbt0 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xaLSkyGTh2k)  2018-11-04T07:00Z 519K followers, 172.8K engagements


"461 The Tools and Organizers I Use (with some tricks) This is a re-run of a video made on May [--] [----]. Of course some of the tools are replaced. But many stayed. I will pin a comment with the changed tools. Which are the essential tools in a lab Which one do I use and how am I organized A video for all who are curious about how it looks behind the camera. Maybe you will discover something you can use for your own work This is also one of my few "real" appearances on YouTube. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Wire Strippers:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yB0aJpIGy5w)  2023-08-06T07:00Z 519K followers, 92.5K engagements


"(496) Enable Bluetooth Sensors for Home Automation: Bluetooth Proxy and Home Assistant Bluetooth devices are all around us yet theyve been challenging to integrate into home automationone reason Zigbee has been the go-to for so long. But things are changing and in this video youll discover how. Ill walk you through a breakthrough that makes Bluetooth a good alternative for your smart home and unlocks a powerful side effect that can take your automation to the next level. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Big Thermometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFxPG0H"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yX_VqZ1NUa8)  2024-11-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 81.3K engagements


"(498) Arduino IDE or ESPhome for our Projects Using Arduino IDE or ESPhome for my future projects is the question. I know how to program in C++ and initially I was rejected by YAML the programming language of ESPhome because it looked very strange. It took me some time to understand the difference. Time you can save if you stick with me to the end. One thing I can promise: It is a lot of fun if you get the hang of it. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: [---] and 5V LEDs: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB85Ebf I2C PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlPfTgd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zD2ByKUZHcE)  2024-12-08T08:00Z 519K followers, 61.8K engagements


"479 Which LoRaWAN Gateway Is Best For Me (Comparison) Part [--] LoraWAN is a widely used low-power long-range network that consists of sensors and gateways. I will provide you with an overview and a comparison of the currently available LoRaWAN gateways as well as how to select them. Because most gateways use the same chips and should have similar ranges I will not test it. Still you will see big differences in capabilities software and price. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Comparison chart: https://bit.ly/3P2zLsf Mikrotik: KNOT LR9 (915):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zbvW_fYK4Ys)  2024-03-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 27.6K engagements


"#252 ESP32 Ultra Low Power (ULP) core made easy in the Arduino IDE including 100$ challenge We can save energy by deep-sleeping the ESP32. During this time the chips do not consume a lot of energy but also are not responsive. This is why Espressif included a mysterious Ultra Low Power core (ULP) which is active when the main processor sleeps. People say it has to be programmed in Assembler and nearly nobody was able to program it in the Arduino environment. Until now. Links: Arduino IDE ULP repository: https://github.com/duff2013/ulptool Sketch:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QIcUTBB7Ww)  2019-01-20T07:00Z 508K followers, 118.8K engagements


"#351 [--] Battery Power Boards for Raspberries and ESPs. Start of SuperPower project Which battery operated power supply is best for our project In this video I have ten boards for the Raspberry Pi as well as for Arduino ESP and STM32 boards. We will compare their features find out the differences and test them. Because of the test results we will not stop there. We will design our own SuperPower branded battery power supply. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker Microsoft Teams Zoom Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/dCr86Hk Google"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-SJbdPvgQnE)  2020-08-30T07:00Z 512K followers, 158.5K engagements


"#194 IKEA Saltviken Scale Hack: Create a 150kg Scale Connected to Google Firebase (ESP32 ESP8266) Today we will hack an IKEA SALTVIKEN bathroom scale and create a connected weight sensor for up to [---] kg. We will use Googles free No- SQL Firebase cloud service as a data storage. To do that we have to tear this nice scale apart and have a look inside. We will: - Re-use the load cells of the IKEA scale to measure heavy loads up to [---] kg or another scale maybe even old an defective one - Replace the original PCB with an HX711 and an ESP32 (should also work on ESP8266) - Learn from IKEA how to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=14YmiEycup4)  2018-04-08T06:00Z 498K followers, 62.6K engagements


"#98 Mailbag #8: LoRa ESP8285 ESP32 in a WiPy Python board A6C with camera In this video I introduce LoRa technology show a LoPy sensor node and a IC880A concentrator board. I also show a better voltage regulator (RT9013) for the ESP8266 and in addition the new ESP8285 Board. At the end I got a small board to test your IPhone batteries before you use them in your device. Links: ESP8285 (PSF-A85) Module: https://www.itead.cc/psf-a85.html LDO Voltage Regulator RT9013: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-40pcs-lot-RT9013-33PB-SOT23-5-SMD-500MA-3-3V-new-original/32641840012.html LoRa"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Y6F6nELt50)  2016-11-27T09:04Z 510K followers, 15.5K engagements


"#266 Mailbag with LoRa special PIR Sigrok Harvester Ethernet Cable Tester Mailbag with interesting Products: 00:22:00 433MHz LoRa Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bOw1GUrW 00:22:00 868MHz LoRa Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/zwJsDSY 00:02:07 Cheap Logic analyzer FPGA http://bit.ly/2OApAe5 00:05:08 PIR Sensor [--] http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/caQojCRA 00:05:08 PIR Sensor [--] http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ck2OFgIM 00:06:28 CR123 battery holders http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cV6ilLiu 00:07:37 Energy Harvester BQ25570 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bcWDNDFa 00:08:45 [---] nm 3W IR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=30G5ZsTCCZ8)  2019-04-28T07:00Z 510K followers, 39.6K engagements


"#383 Cheap and simple Solar Power for our small Projects (ESP32 ESP8266 Arduino) Adding cheap and simple solar power to our small outdoor projects (e.g. ESP32 ESP8266 Arduino Pro Mini) removes the need to save energy or recharge batteries. Today we will enhance a simple [--] cents Li-Ion charger board to do exactly that. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: TP4056 boards: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATFwwH or https://amzn.to/2RqelKK or https://bit.ly/3eMmZw5 ESP32 WROOM :"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=37kGva3NW8w)  2021-05-16T07:00Z 498K followers, 303.6K engagements


"474 Understanding Abstraction is Very Helpful in Electronics and Computing Around the beginning of a new year I usually choose a topic that is related to the channel and universal enough to be interesting for everybodys life. Today it is the topic of abstraction and its influence on our electronics projects. Understanding this topic also helps you decide on the next steps in your career. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: CuriousMarc's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousMarc TinyGS satellite project: https://youtu.be/ltJQjqm5bKA IOTstack video:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5_Tf6aN50TI)  2024-01-07T08:00Z 519K followers, 44.1K engagements


"#302 We build a [--] Dollars LoRa Satellite Ground Station and we follow the FossaSat-1 launch Ordinary Satellite Ground Stations cost millions. We will build one for [--] dollars for the newly launched LoRa satellite. Lets build it in parallel to the launch of the Electron spacecraft from Rocket Lab. Will it be successful In my last video I announced that the 16-year old Julian Fernandez and a small team built FossaSat-1. We will accompany the launch and in parallel we will build a Ground Station and test it with the real satellite. Will it work I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5k0aM-PJzo8)  2019-12-08T08:00Z 510K followers, 174K engagements


"#37 Advanced Tutorial for NRF24L01 and Arduino #1 NRF24L01 chips use the 2.4GHz band. This band is used by many other devices like Access Points or Smartphones. In this video I show how to find empty channels and discuss all the prerequisites for a successful communication between two NRF24L01 modules. In the next video I will continue with the software part: defining data structures establish a protected to-way communication and give you some hints for increasing the range of the devices. This communication system is used in my robot to transfer commands in one direction and telemetry data"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=61kWj6zu4Uw)  2016-01-02T21:59Z 512K followers, 83.7K engagements


"#172 Hidden: ESP32 and ESP8266 point-to-point (ESP-Now): Fast and efficient. Comparison with LoRa Today we will discover a hidden feature to connect two or more ESP32s or ESP8266s directly to each other: ESP-now. It is much faster and more energy efficient. And we will compare it to LoRa (RFM95 and Arduino Pro Mini. Espressif gave us this possibility and because it is so fast they called it ESPnow. And it also works in the Arduino IDE. In this video we will - Try to understand the difference between the standard ESP mode and ESPnow - Build a working ESPnow connection for two ESP8266 -"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6NsBN42B80Q)  2017-12-03T05:00Z 485K followers, 257.8K engagements


"(490) Unknown ESP32 saving: Light Sleep Clock Reduction Modem Sleep Hibernation and a few tricks This is a replay of video [---] (during my summer break) We all know we send our ESP32s to deep sleep to save energy. But do you know other energy-saving possibilities like light sleep and clock reduction And what about modem sleep or hibernation My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32 Adapter board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1zQa8 Power Profiler Kit II: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Power-Profiler-Kit-2 USB-Serial Adapter 3.3V:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7bBDMW_m5vc)  2024-08-11T07:00Z 519K followers, 42.6K engagements


"#296 Lora Propagation Range Antennas and Link Budget (incl. LoRaWAN) In this video I will appear on stage and will talk about LoRa propagation antennas range and other interesting stuff. I also will show how you can simulate the range of your LoRaWAN gateway. This session was taped in Hyderabad India where the Asian LoRa conference with [---] attendees took place. Links: Conference Link: https://www.thethingsconference.in/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1iXHXdRbMYH2x0EFwDwzA Propagation forecasts: https://www.ve2dbe.com/rmonline_s.asp #CommissionsEarned: The links above"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BOc3N3Yl38o)  2019-11-03T08:00Z 498K followers, 52.5K engagements


"436 How to use Voltage Supervisors to protect ESP32 Raspberry Pi and Batteries Computers crash if they do not have enough voltage. Li-Ion batteries could explode during charging if they were deeply discharged. How can we prevent such events We need so-called voltage supervisors. Cheap parts with a big effect which usually do their job in the dark. Lets tear them to the light and protect your ESP32 or Arduino from not booting correctly and your Raspberry from a crash. We will use KA75330 KA75450 and TPS3839 for our experiments. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BqwUNOHiZ9k)  2022-08-21T07:00Z 512K followers, 66.1K engagements


"#182 ESP32 Lora Boards: What you need to know before you buy (incl. Antenna knowledge) LoRa and ESP32 are everybodys darlings and when a combination in the form of these small boards appeared on our platforms it seemed they are a perfect combination. Is this true Lets test them. - A [---] MHz Heltec - An 868-915MHz Heltec - An 868-915 TTGO - And as a reference the Hope RFM95 [---] MHz These boards can be used as LoRa nodes and as TTN gateways. In this video we have a closer look at these features: - The ESP32 - The LoRa transceiver - The antennas - And the power management part Links: TTN Forum:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CJNq2I_PDHQ)  2018-02-04T07:00Z 512K followers, 219.5K engagements


"469 The new Wi-Fi on 60GHz: 1Gbit/s throughput in each direction. How far will it go We all know Wi-Fi. But do you know WiGig Can you imagine what it is Invented by Elon Musk where everything is called Giga No not really. Still we will talk about Gigahertz and Gigabit per second. After the video you will know the next frontier of Wi-Fi. As a bonus I will tell you the story about why we do not need a license to use Wi-Fi. Spoiler: It is because of microwave ovens. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Link setup video: https://youtu.be/Wa_mAT-yRawsi=b6cZodlwmnUafB9U"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CQdN06VR5nk)  2023-10-29T08:00Z 519K followers, 152.6K engagements


"473 Battery Protection for Smartphones and Tablets using Home Assistant (charges only from 20-80%) Rechargeable batteries last way longer if we do not charge them up to 100% or fully discharge them. This is particularly important for batteries in expensive devices like smartphones or tablets because repairing a defective battery is expensive. It took Apple many years till finally the iPhone [--] can automatically stop charging at 80% and so extend the lifetime of your battery considerably. Maybe Android phones were faster. This is the best solution but today we will solve the problem for all"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Czw5NnNCW10)  2023-12-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 34.5K engagements


"#214 New: Easier ESP32 installation in Arduino IDE (How to) The ESP32 definitively is the better chip if we compare it to the ESP8266. Unfortunately the installation process into the Arduino IDE was cumbersome. Until now. In this video I show you how easy it became. Links: ESP32 for Arduino IDE: https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32 URLs: Stable release link: https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json Development release link: https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_dev_index.json ESP32 dev board (With big USB connector): http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/6ubMA9i or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DgaKlh081tU)  2018-08-05T07:00Z 497K followers, 46.7K engagements


"441 Are PV Optimizers Worth the Money (e.g. SolarEdge) Do I need optimizers or microinverters for my PV system Solar Edge and Enphase the two most prominent companies in this field say yes and sell many of these little devices. They also explain why they are absolutely needed. But is this true or are these optimizers only needed to fill the pockets of the manufacturers Lets do some tests compare it with my Huawei Sun2000 string inverter and learn about modern solar panels. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: DIY PV plant playlist:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E9NVLB_OYSU)  2022-10-23T07:00Z 497K followers, 153.7K engagements


"An adventure: Reading a Smartmeter in a Bunker (MQTT message extender) Yes here in Switzerland we actually have atomic bunkersbut you know we're practical folks. Why waste a perfectly good underground fortress waiting for nuclear doom when it can double as a car parking And as the home for our Smart Meters. A nod to Batmans secret lair if you will. Today's engineering challenge is clear: Can I successfully capture the Smart Meter signals buried deep beneath layers of reinforced concrete and stream that data to my Grafana dashboard Will I impress you with Swiss ingenuity or will I end up"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMUxSV9rrCg)  2025-03-30T07:00Z 519K followers, 34.2K engagements


"#276 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tutorial Our connected devices usually have two connections: One for data and the other for power. If we use an Ethernet cable we can combine data and power on the same cable. Very convenient. Do you know how this Power over Ethernet or PoE works and what we have to do to take advantage Lets have a closer look. Links: Wall injector: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cDqM7dUU Long injector: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bEVSo9u4 Small injector: http://bit.ly/2L4o057 PoE hat large: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cEa27HTa PoE hat small:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EUMIdhZXRWY)  2019-07-07T07:00Z 485K followers, 171.5K engagements


"#422 A new Dual Antenna ESP32 Module: The WROOM-DA Do you think: This is an April fools day hoax No it is not. Instead it is the ugliest ESP32 I ever saw. It looks like a T-shirt. So what is it and how is it useful Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Breadboard-friendly board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AbwhCD Prototyping board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANOABj PCB for ESP32: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AV6LA9 ESP32-S3 Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtA4Y9 Mouser: https://bit.ly/3Lw6GRB"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F0u5qIwwY1k)  2022-04-03T07:00Z 510K followers, 80.5K engagements


"#318 BLE Oximeter Hack with ESP32 for COVID-19 Projects The Covid-19 pandemic motivated a lot of people to start movements to help. Especially makers began to build open-source respirators and other useful tools. I was asked by a viewer to contribute too. So this is my first little contribution. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Oximeters-BLE-Hack-ESP32 Hackable Jumper Oximeters: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYkNJAy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32957867898.html Upcoming Hackathons and other"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FIVIPHrAuAI)  2020-03-23T14:21Z 497K followers, 73K engagements


"#271 Let's build a TTN Tracker which creates long distance records (if possible) Reaching long distances with LoRa devices can be an exciting hobby. Today we will build a simple robot to automate the task and so increase our chance to post the next record Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/TTN-World-Record-Robot TTGO LoRa Module: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c6BnozrE or http://bit.ly/2OHUwYw or https://amzn.to/2V7i77K JPmeijers Github: https://github.com/jpmeijers Radiowave propagation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation#Tropospheric_modes Supporting Material and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fei3WYAJglE)  2019-06-02T07:00Z 498K followers, 38.1K engagements


"440 Let's build the Rubik Cube Bot who knows God's Number When I saw the CUBOTinoI knew: I wanted to build one First it can do something I am not capable of. Second it involves computer vision mechanics some sort of artificial intelligence and 3D printing. And third: Its so cool that I can show it to friends and brag about it. What do you want more I know: It should be easy to build and not be too expensive. So lets build one. I cant wait. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32 Board (take 30-pin version): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBrbsqR 25kG servos:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5Ii6ENUXEs)  2022-10-09T07:00Z 485K followers, 51.9K engagements


"The Last Regular Video on this Channel Todays episode is different. After [--] years and more than [---] videos its time to look back extract what Ive learned and explain why this is the last regular video on this channel. If that interests you stick with me. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Patreon supporter companies: https://www.welectron.com/ The links above are usually affiliate links that support the channel (at no additional cost to you). Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org GitHub: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My Patreon Page:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GTerwIniB24)  2025-06-22T07:00Z 519K followers, 220.4K engagements


"#245 Deep-Sleep Current: Which is better Current or Current Ranger (ESP32 ESP8266) During Deep Sleep microcontrollers consume very low currents and batteries live longer. Unfortunately is not easy to measure these small currents. Today we will check out two small boxes which promise to make this possible. And we will use the 10000$ professional Keysight N6705C Power Analyzer to establish the reference. The first contender is the well known Current Gold which is made by Dave Jones from EEVblog. It is the mother of this device category and costs around 80$. The other is called Current Ranger"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HmXfyLyN38c)  2018-12-09T07:00Z 509K followers, 84.9K engagements


"#188 Antenna Tutorial incl. cheap DIY Antenna Tester (LoRa ESP32) Everything goes wireless these days. This is why we have a close look at the black magic of antennas how they work what is essential and how to test them. Based on this knowledge we will build a cheap antenna tester for LoRa antennas. A similar device can be built to test Wi-Fi antennas. It uses an ESP32 TTGO board on one side and a Wemos D1 mini with a Hope RFM95 module on the other side. Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Antenna-Tester Stuart's Page: http://www.loratracker.uk/ and his results:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J3PBL9oLPX8)  2018-03-11T07:00Z 498K followers, 251.3K engagements


"#410 Unknown ESP32 saving: Light Sleep Clock Reduction Modem Sleep Hibernation and a few tricks We all know we send our ESP32s to deep sleep to save energy. But do you know other energy-saving possibilities like light sleep and clock reduction And what about modem sleep or hibernation Links: ESP32 Adapter board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1zQa8 Power Profiler Kit II: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Power-Profiler-Kit-2 USB-Serial Adapter 3.3V: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANS7Wg or https://amzn.to/3lBqSqD The links above are usually affiliate links that"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JFDiqPHw3Vc)  2021-12-05T08:00Z 500K followers, 84K engagements


"#323 Connected Light Sensor with [--] 4GHz LoRa: How is its range (SX1280 Arduino ESP32) We all know: LoRa works very well for long distances. The traditional boards work on frequencies below 1GHz and we were able to get connections to of up to [---] km to a balloon and a satellite in orbit [---] km awaycool stuff and highly successful. Last year Semtech announced a new LoRa chip which works on the standard 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. Expectations were high and when I started to build my connected light sensor I thought I could use these new boards. Do they fulfill the expectations I will try to use it for"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JYThKZCflJc)  2020-04-19T07:00Z 512K followers, 72.3K engagements


"#255 Node-Red InfluxDB and Grafana Tutorial on a Raspberry Pi Grafana InfluxDB and Node-Red on a Raspberry Pi form a dream team for visualization of IOT data. The setup is not easy but this is what we will do together. Today - We will install everything necessary on a Raspberry Pi using Peter Scargill's newest script - We will compare time-series databases like InfluxDB with SQL databases and see their advantages for IOT - We will create an influxDB database and connect it to a Node-Red flow to read data of my weather station - We will create a Grafana data source to get access to the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JdV4x925au0)  2019-02-10T08:00Z 502K followers, 267.6K engagements


"#352 Raspberry Pi4 Home Automation Server (incl. Docker OpenHAB HASSIO NextCloud) The Raspberry Pi is grown up now to be a perfect Home Automation Server. Today I show you why and how to set it up conveniently. In the end you should be able to make an educated decision for your own project. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMgaG Raspberry Pi4 : https://ebay.to/3n1sPef KingSpec SSD: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYiVTu7 Orico USB3 Disk case (not yet tested"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KJRMjUzlHI8)  2020-09-13T07:00Z 518K followers, 533.7K engagements


"#403 Simple Trick to protect your Raspberry SD card from Crashing SD cards in Raspberry Pi computers wear out and die after a while because they are not made for computer usage and many write cycles. In addition the SD cards can become corrupted if the Pi loses power without a proper shutdown. We have several possibilities to avoid this disaster. Only one is simple and cheap. But unfortunately it has its caveats. So lets get an overview and use a nearly unknown Raspbian feature to help us solve the problem. Links: Raspberry Pi 4: https://amzn.to/3kBF5nv Barefoot method 1:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LKDC-Wjukk0)  2021-10-03T07:00Z 506K followers, 132.2K engagements


"#363 Which ESP32 pins are safe to use The ESP32 is a beast with some secrets. Today we will look at its pins and create a Priority pin list which saves you a lot of time and hassle. In this video: - We will get an overview of all pins of the ESP32 - Learn which pins have particular purposes and therefore have to be treated with care - Learn the real universally usable pins - Create a strategy on how to use the many pins for our projects - And do some programming examples I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom no"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LY-1DHTxRAk)  2020-11-29T08:00Z 510K followers, 150.1K engagements


"#139 Is there a simple and cheap way to protect your super caps How In this video we will: - Build a cheap / small Super Capacitor protector - Test a bigger and more expensive commercial protector - Avoid one which does not work properly - Clarify why we need such protection - And learn how these protectors work ATTENTION: The diagram of the protection board in the video is wrong. Have a look at: http://www.sensorsiot.org/simple-and-cheap-way-to-protect-your-super-caps-video-139/ Links: TL431:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NsTAyD2i3rc)  2017-05-28T04:00Z 512K followers, 60.3K engagements


"#313 Useful Cheap Spectrum Analyzer LTDZ 35-4400M Spectrum Analyzers are very useful if you work with radios. Unfortunately they are very expensive. Until recently when I saw this small device for around 50$. Unbelievable. But is it any good In this video we will: - See what such a spectrum analyzer does and how it works - Have a close look at this cheap device and compare its readings with a more expensive one - See the difference between spectrum analyzers (SSA3032X) Vector Network analyzers (N1201SA) and SDR radios I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PRsaGEk-EsQ)  2020-02-23T08:00Z 485K followers, 206.6K engagements


"#292 Wi-Fi Antennas with Gain and ESP32 Long-Range Mode (part2) Everybody talks about LoRa to bridge long distances. Today we will have a look into how we can extend the range of a normal ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. You will also learn how to do that and stay legal. And maybe we even can reduce the power consumption of the chip if we do not need the extended range. And what we learn we can also be used for our ordinary Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately it does not work with the ESP8266. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs and others. This is part [--]. Maybe you want to watch"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PUppoaePi3A)  2019-10-13T07:00Z 498K followers, 98.1K engagements


"#87 LABREP #3: Often overseen tools in my lab In this video I present some not so well known tools which I use in my lab. Links: Ferrule Terminal connectors: http://bit.ly/2dgoZ05 Prying Tools: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best-6pcs-Dual-Ends-Metal-Spudger-Set-For-iPhone-iPad-Tablet-Mobile-Phone-Prying-Opening-Scraper/32618321470.html Step Drill: http://bit.ly/2elsUu7 Cheap tweezer set: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-high-qualit-VETUS-BGA-Precision-ESD-Tweezers-8pcs-set-ESD-10-17-stainless-steel/32272706365.html Self closing tweezers:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QnNqlC5CydE)  2016-10-10T16:00Z 509K followers, 65.7K engagements


"464 Better than GreatScott's Coil Gun A true story how-to not do it This is the last re-run of a video (from 2018). In two weeks I will be back with a new video. I should have been warned: Some viewers on our summer project were against a gun on the tank. But I did not listen. This video shows what happened and how I was punished. In Switzerland every adult man is in the army and has his weapon at home. Maybe this is the physiological reason for my choice. I am not a psychologist; I am an engineer. So let's start with the story about How-to build a rail gun or a coil gun. Or how to not do it."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ReFUr3KuK40)  2023-09-03T07:00Z 519K followers, 42.5K engagements


"(485) $8 MilkV Duo: Arduino on one core and Linux on the other Imagine a chip that runs Arduino on one core Linux on the other and is built on RISC-V architecture all for around ten dollars. Sounds like science fiction Well its not. This might just be the next big leap after Arduino Espressif and Raspberry Pi. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: MilkV Duo and IO board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBtX3mX MiklV Duo 256MB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB9b1aJ MilkV Camera: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXoPBp LuckFox Pico Pro (ARM & Linux only):"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SeExddxWdNs)  2024-06-02T07:00Z 519K followers, 98K engagements


"#337 LoRa Off-Grid Mesh Communication: Meshtastic (ESP32 BLE GPS) Cool projects are rare. Here I found one I want to show to you. An off-grid personal communicator. It includes a lot of new technologies: ESP32 Smartphones LoRa BLE GPS Mesh and as you see 3D printing. And it solves a problem that could be seen as a human right: Personal SMS style communication everywhere in the world without the need for any infrastructure and without mass surveillance. In addition it shows the location of all your friends in your group on a map on your Smartphone. Everything open source of course. How cool is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TY6m6fS8bxU)  2020-06-07T07:00Z 498K followers, 953K engagements


"#371 RISC-V: How much is open source Featuring the new ESP32-C3 When I got these new RISC-V ESP32 boards in my mail I asked myself: Is this new technology revolutionary as written everywhere What are the advantages for a typical Maker Time for a closer look. But pay attention: It will be a rough ride and not for the fainthearted because we will talk about stacks IP ecosystems and a lot about standardization. If you hang on till the end you should have enough knowledge to impress your boss. But maybe you will not be happy. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdPsJW6AHqc)  2021-02-14T08:00Z 510K followers, 231.3K engagements


"#169 LoRa one-to-one Connection for a Mailbox Notifier with an Arduino and a Wemos Shield You might have heard about LoRaWAN a network of connected nodes with gateways brokers and more. If this is too complicated for you you do not have an internet connection or if you do not want to depend on others infrastructure this video is for you: Today we will build a point-to-point connection using two plain LoRa modules. And of course we will check out the range of this connection. In the end I will know when the postman put the nice packets from China into my mailbox. Without going into the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WV_VumvI-0A)  2017-11-12T05:00Z 510K followers, 156.6K engagements


"#232 How to secure our devices using SSL (ESP8266 ESP32 Tutorial) Most of our IOT devices are insecure and vulnerable. Its high time to learn how to make them more secure also because unsecured devices will no more be able to use valuable services without using the HTTPS protocol. Already now Google services for example do no more accept unsecured connections. But is it complicated Lets find out Our ESP8266 and ESP32s support such secure connections. In this video I will show you how to change your unsecured sketches it in a few simple steps. And you will learn some basics about encryption"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wm1xKj4bKsY)  2018-10-14T06:13Z 488K followers, 120K engagements


"(500) Why Microcontrollers are a good AI companion Artificial Intelligence offers a lot of chances for microcontrollers As always around this time of the year I will look at this topic from a broader angle to see the implications of this technology on our hobby and professional lives. It extends the video on rules and shows how they are interwoven with Artificial Intelligence. As usual I will stick to the implications on sensors and microcontrollers and I hope you will get some useful insights for your decisions in [----]. And the project I will build will be for the cat as we say in German. My"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Scr5Ago9g)  2025-01-12T08:00Z 519K followers, 49.6K engagements


"#303 Zigbee Meshes with IKEA XIAOMI Philips and zigbee2MQTT tested and explained Wireless mesh networks are fascinating because they adapt to changing situations and can bridge longer distances than point-to-point connections. Today we will have a look into the standard Zigbee mesh technology learn its pros and cons and compare it with Wi-Fi and LoraWAN networks. Mesh networks are a little anarchic and maybe this is why they are fascinating for many free-thinking Makers. But is this true To find this out we will: - Compare mesh networks with star or hub-n-spoke networks - Look at the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YEtyuDxon7A)  2019-12-15T08:00Z 510K followers, 90K engagements


"(481) Are Fuses from AliExpress and Amazon really dangerous How to test yours When I saw this video from Louis Rossmann or this one by Tom a fellow HAM radio operator I said to myself: Holy shit I use these car fuses a lot and I always expected that they protect my circuits from overcurrent and possible burning but I never checked if they work. Particularly since I started to work with Lithium batteries capable of delivering huge currents and even burning if you are unlucky the danger increased dramatically. Do I also have bad Chinese stuff I am sure you want to know the truth too. So lets"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YwjSZ-g1qa0)  2024-04-07T07:00Z 519K followers, 96.5K engagements


"#134 15$ LoRa Gateway with ESP8266 and a RFM95 (Tutorial) In this video - We will build a very small LoRa gateway using a RFM95 / RFM95W - It even supports downlink and OTAA - And all parts together do not cost more than about 15$ - Because it works with a ESP8266 we even have a wireless connection to the internet - It is only single channel. But because it is so cheap why not build two or three on different frequencies - The build is very easy because we can use a ready-made PCB which is compatible with the Wemos shields. - The optional Neopixels and the OLED display show us the traffic"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZV_ZY-0Q1lo)  2017-04-30T04:00Z 512K followers, 165.3K engagements


"#284 Mailbag: MEMS Microphone RISC V CPU Maker Phat & Uno Tesla/Gauss Meter e-ink Sparkfun The second part of the Danube River Mailbag: 00:00:15 MEMS microphones http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b8109Xba 00:02:09 Sipeed Maix Risk V https://www.seeedstudio.com/Sipeed-M1w-dock-suit-M1w-dock-2-4-inch-LCD-OV2640-K210-Dev-Board-1st-RV64-AI-board-for-Edge-Computing-p-3207.html 00:02:09 LicheePi Nano https://www.seeedstudio.com/LicheePi-Nano-ARM926EJS-SoC-Development-Board-16M-Flash-p-2892.html 00:06:25 Maker Phat https://www.cytron.io/p-maker-phat-simplifying-raspberry-pi-for-education 00:06:25"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_LlZ3NOFheA)  2019-08-18T07:00Z 512K followers, 36.3K engagements


"#40 Ultrasonic Distance Sensors Arduino Tutorial and Comparison for HC-SR04 HY-SRF05 US-015 In this video I test three ultrasonic sensors for distance accuracy and opening angle. I also show how to use them in one pin and two pin configurations and I introduce a three sensor set-up for autonomous robots. I use an Arduino Leonardo to transfer the results to Excel. The video how to transfer data from Arduino to Excel: https://youtu.be/AgJegJ30Pj4"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aLkkAsrSibo)  2016-01-21T16:39Z 512K followers, 122.3K engagements


"#237 Singles "Discount" Day Mailbag (QC [---] CurrentRanger Pi cases Soldering Irons Dupont Wires) Product Links: 00:01:00 QC3.0 Charger http://bit.ly/2DzqAwi 00:02:43 Dupont Wires [--] cm http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bAKPYhWs 00:03:37 TPL5111 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/IUfzYRq 00:04:25 Pi Zero Case http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/sAGLOha 00:05:48 Dupont Wires [--] cm http://bit.ly/2AZFx8p 00:06:18 Pi [--] Case http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bMqTXsH2 00:08:20 Pan/Tilt for Pixy2 http://bit.ly/2qVAgZy 00:09:28 CurrentRanger"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bSxryGPROQY)  2018-11-11T07:00Z 511K followers, 18.4K engagements


"455 Matter and Thread: The New Home Automation World (Tutorial) We have all heard of Wi-Fi and Zigbee. And Alexa Google home or Apple Homekit. And Home Assistant IOBroker or Node-Red. And maybe Matter or Thread. But how do they relate Today and in the future And how does this affect us Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Zigbee (not Matter) PIR: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC9h0ct or https://amzn.to/4572Itx Zigbee (Not Matter) Window Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DljEixX or https://amzn.to/3VZiZwj Integrated Border"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bh-kg3fVbf8)  2023-05-14T07:00Z 511K followers, 94.3K engagements


"#154 Solar Charger for Microcontrollers In video #142 we started a journey to power or small devices with solar power. Today we continue this journey. We will - Have a look at the available boards and chips to connect solar panels to batteries Have a look at the available chips for solar panels chargers - We will try to classify them according the technology used - We will have a look at the theory of these chargers - We will build a setup to compare two devices -We will do measurements in full sun and with cloudy skies -We will check if chargers will not discharge the battery The"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dBx-g1dkdDQ)  2017-08-20T04:00Z 497K followers, 111.1K engagements


"#413 Your PC Soundcard is an Oscilloscope a Signal Generator and a Spectrum Analyzer (Arta REW) Oscilloscopes and signal generators are handy tools in our labs. Unfortunately they are not cheap. What if you had such devices already and did not know All newer PCs have loudspeakers and a microphone. So they can create sound as well as record it. And usually in decent quality. Like oscilloscopes and signal generators We only need a connection and software to create the desired waveforms and visualize the measured voltages. Fortunately such software is available. And the best: We can use it free"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dX0QkL8xMmE)  2022-01-16T08:00Z 476K followers, 250.5K engagements


"#244 QC3.0 Hacking and Tutorial incl. QC2.0 (Mobile Power Supply) Quick charge with Arduino QC3.0 is the new standard for charger used by many companies and therefore we get lots of compatible power banks and wall chargers. They deliver up to [--] volts and later up to [--] volts. And the voltage can be adjusted. Sounds like ideal for a Lab or a Mobile power supply. But unfortunately the standard is proprietary. So lets hack it using an Arduino Mini or an ATtiny. The old USB chargers were able to deliver [--] volts and around 2-amperes max. The new QC quick charger chargers provide up to [--] volts"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dw3MehLAyWU)  2018-12-02T07:00Z 512K followers, 53.3K engagements


"#12 Five Tricks for working with Dupont wires I often use cheap prefabricated Dupont wires in my Arduino ESP8266 STM32 or Raspbery Pi projects. This enables "professional" looks without crimping the wires myself. Here I show five tricks to increase the quality of your projects as well as gain time in cabelling the parts together. I use only simple aids like Super Glue tweezers and empty Dupont housings or shells. Please watch my update before you purchase a crimping tool: https://youtu.be/3Cw9YFLDZeo Empty shell assortment: http://bit.ly/2lFJXb6"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eI3fxTH6f6I)  2015-08-01T14:43Z 509K followers, 210.1K engagements


"#64 What is the Ideal Battery Technology to Power 3.3V Devices like the ESP8266 In this video I compare [--] different technologies and show how they compare if you power [---] volt devices like the ESP8266 or the Arduino Pro Mine [---] volt. Technologies used: Reference: Alkaline non-rechargeable battery Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Nickel Metal Hybrid (NiMH) Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) I compare their capacities compared to their volume and also how we connect them to our [---] volt devices. Battery life calculator: http://battery-life.of-things.de/battery-life-calculator.php"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=heD1zw3bMhw)  2016-07-01T15:18Z 512K followers, 264.4K engagements


"#195 DIY Internet Radio using an ESP32 (Arduino IDE) These days they tell us that they will close down our FM radio stations here in Switzerland. Time to start a new venture: Digitalize our radios without spending too much money. I already some time ago started this venture with an ESP8266 but was not successful. I still have a box with a label ESP radio on my shelf. Today we will open it up and try to finalize this project with the ESP32 and in the Arduino IDE Links: Project: https://github.com/Edzelf/ESP32-Radio VS1053 board: http://bit.ly/2HBz0lU and http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qByvzzf"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hz65vfvbXMs)  2018-04-15T06:00Z 511K followers, 345.1K engagements


"#129 Thank you Mailbag: Orange Pi Zero Housings Solar panels etc. This Mailbag is entirely sponsored by my viewers.This is why it is called "Thank You". Links: 0:51 Orico DCH-4U-V1 4-Port USB Charger: http://bit.ly/2oN3bg7 2:11 Orico CSA-6U 6-Port USB Charger: http://bit.ly/2nOn0Tj 2:55 30W 12V Mono Semi-Flexible Solar Panel: http://bit.ly/2ngntl5 3:35 MC4 Solar Modules Cable: http://bit.ly/2oEFKJ4 4:26 Pi Zero Case http://bit.ly/2oI2W8U 6:50 SD card Samsung EVO 16G http://bit.ly/2pcBtZD 6:50 SD Card Netac P500 16GB http://bit.ly/2nNt9OP 6:50 SD Card MIXZA 16GB http://bit.ly/2oMub2H 8:03"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ijBiaSZKZ5A)  2017-04-09T04:00Z 512K followers, 14.6K engagements


"#199 How to improve your Maker Lab Which are the essential tools in a lab Which one do I use and how am I organized A video for all which are curious about how it looks behind the camera. Maybe you discover something you can use for your own work This is also my first "real" appearance on YouTube. I thought it is time after [---] videos. Links: Wire Strippers: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/aQb2rNv Equipment in my lab: http://www.sensorsiot.org/my-lab/ Empty Dupont shells: http://bit.ly/2jy35HY or http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/IuvNrFq Crimper: https://ebay.to/2HT0F0T Breadboards:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=inW57njiq1A)  2018-05-06T05:59Z 496K followers, 256.2K engagements


"(493) "Transaction Proof" Mailbox Notifier using an unknown E32 LoRa board and an ATTINY1614 LoRa modulation is used in many applications like LoRaWAN or Meshtastic. Another application a LoRa 1:1 link can be beneficial because it inherits all the good properties like long distance and low power. It is simple does not need an infrastructure and can be used bi-directionally. Because I want to build a long-range bidirectional mailbox notifier I will evaluate a few LoRa boards connect them to an ESP32 and an ATTINY1614 and finally integrate them via MQTT into Home Assistant. My second channel:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jXi5lgOuPNc)  2024-09-29T07:00Z 519K followers, 87.9K engagements


"#250 Universal Power Source (UPS) for only 2$. Is this possible (Raspberry Pi Arduino ESP32) Uninterruptable power sources or UPS for your Raspberry Pi Arduino or ESP microcontroller usually are quite expensive and also do not always work. When I found these small [--] dollar modules I asked myself: Can we use them as a UPS Or are they just junk and false promises Time for a closer look From time to time viewers ask how they should power their projects especially with batteries. Today we will take a look at this small module and find out if it is any good how it compares with Power Banks and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=joAkJ9QA2bw)  2019-01-06T07:00Z 497K followers, 213.8K engagements


"#240 Time to Say Goodbye to Arduino and Go On to Micropython/ Adafruit Circuitpython Python seems to be the fastest growing programming language. It is also widely used to program Raspberry Pis and it is on the verge to become available on our small microcontrollers. Has the time come to leave the Arduino IDE and go on Time for a closer look. Topics covered: - Language (Micropython/ Adafruit CircuitPython vs C++ - Parts of the Hardware and programming interface (SAMD21/SAMD51) - Libraries - Documentation and Community If you want to stay but comfortable: https://youtu.be/0poh_2rBq7E"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m1miwCJtxeM)  2018-11-18T07:00Z 510K followers, 946.2K engagements


"#187 Mailbag with LoRa Antennas ESP32 Pi Cameras HM-10 Bluetooth sniffer etc. Part two of Mailbag. Again you can choose which products I will use for my next project. Links: 01:24 Antennas http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/aAqVRvV 03:13 ESP32 LoLin32 Pro http://bit.ly/2FsYEuk 04:27 Ultrasonic distance sensor http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/AEQjAQb 04:27 US-100 with Serial http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/rJeIAqj 06:08 Bluetooth modules HM-10 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eQbEYz3 07:04 Pi zero camera http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bAY7qFQ 08:23 OV7670 with Fifo"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m4tsKbWiYcA)  2018-03-08T18:00Z 510K followers, 17.6K engagements


"#379 The All-New Arduino IDE 2.0: Introduction and Test Ten years of waiting has an end. During the Arduino day last week Arduino officially released the beta version of its all-new IDE which should give us all the features of a modern development environment. Without the hassle of a modern development environment. Too good to be true Lets have a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Download: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software Wikipedia IDE:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nlI_5vxm3bk)  2021-04-11T07:00Z 498K followers, 254.8K engagements


"#179 Was it worth waiting for Bluetooth How Much Current Needs the ESP32 Bluetooth in BLE Is ESP32 BLE really power efficient How does it compare with Wi-Fi And with a dedicated BLE beacon Power is a precious good in battery powered devices. Today we will investigate how much power a ESP32 burns in normal mode using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in deep-sleep and in mixed scenarios where it sleeps and sends data every few seconds. The beacon I used contains an N51822 chip Links: BLE Beacon Sketch: https://github.com/ibm-watson-iot/device-arduino/tree/master/samples/ESP32BleBeacon Breakout board:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nyWMaAF4dRQ)  2018-01-21T07:00Z 497K followers, 73.1K engagements


"#174 Bluetooth BLE on ESP32 works Tutorial for Arduino IDE Good news My fake Polar H7 Bluetooth heart Rate sensor works on my ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. I will show you what I had to do. And much more Today I can show you - How you can build a sensor which sends data via BLE to a client - A client which can receive these values and display them in Serial Monitor - The mysterious BLE2902 client characteristic configuration and how it works - The details of the protocol used by the heart rate measurement characteristics. This will help you to build other sensors based on different"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=osneajf7Xkg)  2017-12-17T05:00Z 510K followers, 102.8K engagements


"#251 Mailbag (Power Supply Monitor Radar nice Buttons Animal RFID PD Charger etc.) Links: 00:14:00 Power Supply Monitor TPS3839G http://bit.ly/2QJyzsu 00:02:47 LED Buttons http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/crhqje2y 00:03:50 Radar http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bqloP8Jm 00:04:25 "Cheap" Animal RFID Reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/o47haza 00:04:25 "Expensive" Animal RFID Reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/csBuS0FQ 00:04:25 Animal RFID Implants http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cUr83omk 00:05:27 LDO MIC29302 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b7MZddLi 00:06:11 PD Module"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pxx7itTUcEg)  2019-01-13T07:00Z 498K followers, 42.6K engagements


"#67 Exact Time without RTC Module for the ESP8266: NTP Time In this video I will: - Replace an RTC module including backup battery entry keys and display with a small piece of software - Use the globally available NTP services - Enhance reliability by using server pools instead of individual servers - Present a small library which can be easily used in your own sketches NTPtimeESP Library: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NTPtimeESP Other NTP library: https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient (without summer time) Unix time conversion: http://www.unixtimestamp.com/ Other video:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzkNXhubWLg)  2016-07-25T16:00Z 497K followers, 99K engagements


"#60 How to use the RTC Memory in ESP8266 and reduce power consumption by factor of [--] (Tutorial) In episode #58 we built a sensor which uses deep sleep mode. In this video I show you how to use RTC memory which survives deep sleep mode to reduce power consumption even further. Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP8266-RTC-Memory SDK Documentation: https://espressif.com/en/support/download/documentskeys=&field_technology_tid=All&field_type_tid%5B%5D=14 Calculator to calculate running time: http://battery-life.of-things.de/battery-life-calculator.php Supporting Material and Blog Page:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r-hEOL007nw)  2016-05-26T16:00Z 508K followers, 78.6K engagements


"#324 Wemos D1 Mini: Long Range and Low Power Modification (ESP8266 LiFePo4) The Wemos D1 Mini is my favorite ESP8266 board. It is small cheap easy to use and you get many compatible shields. The prototype shield I like most. Unfortunately these Wemos are not perfect when it comes to power consumption during deep sleep and they do not offer an external antenna. That is what we will change in todays lockdown quickie. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: WEMOS D1 mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXtsuZ4 or https://amzn.to/2yH3uSU or"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rfPwOtoGO4E)  2020-04-23T16:15Z 508K followers, 138.8K engagements


"#217 Mailbag Part 1: RFID Low power & Energy Harvesting new LoRa boards Mailbag in two Parts: Content Part1: 00:40 125kHz RFID tags http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cdeh3hDW 00:40 125kHz RFID reader small round http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eHe9MnW 01:55 13.56MHz RFID tag http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bTy0lfLi 02:26 125kHz RFID stickers http://bit.ly/2PgM2c0 03:05 13.56MHZ/125KHZ RFID reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bHqARHEY 03:38 125kHz RFID reader (cheap) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bVY4FZfS 03:59 Voice Module (ISD1820) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/iXnyESy 04:53 UV sensor"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tu0I5LFVsgM)  2018-08-19T07:00Z 498K followers, 18.5K engagements


"#229 Mailbag (incl Kevin Darrah's Trigboard) Part [--] (Shelly Sonoff RFID Raspberry) Links: 00:41 TrigBoard http://bit.ly/2NJKIkR 05:30 Sonoff [---] stuff http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cOYfHeCs 05:30 Sonoff 433MHz bridge http://bit.ly/2NGClq2 07:28 UHF RFID Tags wearable http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cYhNOuZ6 08:33 UHF RFID reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/kyMabJ6 09:04 Flexible cable for TS100 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bjPwfnEC 09:58 UHF RFID Tags (Tatoos) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bGUEYrZm 10:25 Shelly [--] http://bit.ly/2NMhCkD 12:33 Raspberry IR camera"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=usyaBK4z5CA)  2018-10-07T06:13Z 490K followers, 22.8K engagements


"#66 New Killer Module from AI-Thinkers The A6 GSM M2M Module In this video you get first impressions about the new A6 GSM module from the Makers of the ESP-12E module. I call a phone send an SMS and use M2M to post measured battery voltage to the cloud (data.sparkfun.com) Links: Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/A6-GSM-Module Evaluation board: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Smart-Electronics-GPRS-module-GSM-module-A6-SMS-Speech-board-wireless-data-transmission-test-board/32655695434.html Module:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w-I-_V7L4dg)  2016-07-14T16:00Z 497K followers, 118K engagements


"#355 Let's try to build a Vacuum Tube Radio Vacuum tubes are an old but fascinating technology that was used before transistors were invented. We can learn how simple circuits were back then if we build a kit like this three-tube receiver. Join me on my discovery journey. I have no clue about what I am doing. But after the video we will know more I am sure. Whether the receiver will work or not. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Three Tube Receivers: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002664663309.html"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wuK_Fl88sPU)  2020-10-04T07:00Z 498K followers, 107.6K engagements


"#247 Do-it-Yourself Thermal Imaging Cameras (AMG8833 MLX90640 M5Stack Arduino IDE) and Flir one Is this a cool thing A self-made thermal imaging camera For only a few bucks Sounds marvelous. Because recently lower cost sensors appeared on the market this seems to be possible. Today we will see where we can use them and if they are worth the money. We will compare the following sensors: - We will start with the ordinary PIR sensor with [--] pixel - And continue with the AMG8833 which has 8x8 pixels - The next is the MLX90640 with 32x24 pixels - And the last is a Flir One 160x120 pixels camera"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xre5y_jYn8c)  2018-12-23T07:00Z 497K followers, 174.6K engagements


"#406 Enocean: Energy Harvesting Switches and Sensors Switches or sensors without wires No problem if you use batteries. But without batteries The Enocean alliance created a standard for such devices. So lets have a closer look at switches and sensors that do not need a battery change. And here I have a cheaper Chinese clone. How does it compare And how do these devices compare with Zigbee or BLE switches and sensors A lot of questions I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Raspberry Pi4"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydNg0nbUJeQ)  2021-10-31T08:00Z 512K followers, 83.4K engagements


"#30 Internet of Things with ESP8266 #2: Physically Programming ESP-12 How do you program an ESP-7 or ESP-12 module if it is soldered onto a PCB in your "Thing" In this video I show my proposal using pogo pins. I also show how I create the timing to set the ESP8266 automatically into programming mode if the Arduino IDE starts to upload. For this solution I use an Attiny85. The code is on github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Internet-of-Things-with-ESP8266 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zrznL0urzaI)  2015-11-11T02:50Z 506K followers, 38.2K engagements


"Why AI Agents Replaced the Arduino IDE in My ESP32 Projects (Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex) The transition from "coder" to "architect" is the biggest productivity jump Ive experienced in [--] years of electronics. Do you want to join me on my journey With my ten levels its much easier than you think. And no this is not about ChatGPT alone we are going to the next levels. We will use Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex to program embedded systems like the ESP32. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: My GitHub repo with many other projects made in the last months:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5DG0-_lseR4)  2026-01-11T08:00Z 519K followers, 210.5K engagements


"How to charge an EV using Solar OCPP and EVCC My problem started when I bought this car. As an electronics engineer I didnt want to leave this planet without owning an electric vehicle. With its [---] horsepower its a thrill to drive and with [---] seconds from [--] to [---] km/h or [--] mph it reminds me of my sporty motorcycle. The car is a Smart #5 BTW. I used OCPP 1.6J and EVCC to solve the problem My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: OCPP: https://openchargealliance.org/protocols/open-charge-point-protocol/ Smart #5: https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/ OCPP"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Th4H8ETVDv8)  2025-11-16T08:02Z 519K followers, 31.4K engagements

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"(483) ESP32 precision GPS receiver (incl. RTK-GPS Tutorial). How to earn money with it (DePIN) Determine your location to the centimeter around the globe For everybody not only for the military Only with an ESP32 and a decent GPS receiver module Not possible Wrong; it is possible by using real-time kinematics. You can even earn money by building a base station and connecting it to a global network (Decentralized physical infrastructure network). When I got a board from Michael a viewer of this channel I was hooked on trying to understand this relatively new technology. Are you interested too"
YouTube Link 2024-05-05T07:00Z 519K followers, 978.1K engagements

"(503) Precise Time without Internet: NTP Server from GPS Satellites Time nuts are people deeply interested in exact timekeeping. They usually use atomic clocks to get to this holy grail. In todays video we will get precise time without internet access or a personal atomic clock. Instead we will use 5-10 dollar GPS receivers. Fortunately the atomic clocks we will use are paid for by other people. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: GPS Dongle: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD7tl70 or https://amzn.to/4h2Geyn GPS receiver I used:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-02T08:00Z 519K followers, 52.6K engagements

"Why AI Agents Replaced the Arduino IDE in My ESP32 Projects (Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex) The transition from "coder" to "architect" is the biggest productivity jump Ive experienced in [--] years of electronics. Do you want to join me on my journey With my ten levels its much easier than you think. And no this is not about ChatGPT alone we are going to the next levels. We will use Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex to program embedded systems like the ESP32. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: My GitHub repo with many other projects made in the last months:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T08:00Z 519K followers, 210.5K engagements

"#368 How to build performing antennas for LoRa WiFi 433MHz Airplanes etc.(NanoVNA MMANA-GAL) I am often asked: Where do I get a good antenna Or: Is this a good antenna Unfortunately you do not see if an antenna is good or bad before you do some measurements. Or you build one yourself. That is what we will do today. Be it for satellite reception for LoRa weather balloons or even for Wi-Fi. Like that we know what we have. And even can save some money. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom My HAMradio channel:"
YouTube Link 2021-01-17T08:00Z 519K followers, 288.7K engagements

"437 How to Use a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to Test Antennas Is this antenna good or bad and for which frequency is it useful A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter At the end of this video you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart. My HAMradio channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LiteVNA 4": https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A6jaWD or"
YouTube Link 2022-08-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 171.4K engagements

"Create a Wireless NTP Server with ESP32 and GNSS (Wi-Fi & Ethernet) Did you ever wish your projects had access to precise time without relying on the internet In video #503 we built a solid GPS-based time server using a Raspberry Pi. It worked but lets be honest it was bulky. Now imagine: The same functionality but packed into a tiny ESP32 Super Mini board. Today well build a precision NTP server that easily fits in your palm and along the way well uncover why some high quality GPS modules on AliExpress are suspiciously cheap. Intrigued Lets dive in. My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-18T07:00Z 519K followers, 56.4K engagements

"#191 Optimizing Antennas using a cheap N1201SA VNA (Vector Impedance Analyzer) LoRa Review Knowing how your antennas work or build and optimize our antenna is very rewarding. Unfortunately it needs know-how and some costly equipment to do that. Today we will change that and I show you an affordable new tool that enables these tasks. This small device was one of my best investments I made so far. My HAM Radio channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ At the end - You know how to build and optimize a LoRa ground plane antenna - You will know How to tune a commercially"
YouTube Link 2018-03-25T06:00Z 519K followers, 222K engagements

"#321 [--] Sensors tested: Measuring Current with Microcontrollers (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) Measuring current is simple. Right You just take a multimeter connect it to the two cables and read the value. If you want to do the same with a Microcontroller like an Arduino or an ESP things get a little more complicated. Lets dig into it to see how it works And which is the best sensor for our projects Sensors in the video: MAX4080: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkuBwx1 INA169: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVM29Nk INA219: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dn0SeUx INA3221 (order black module):"
YouTube Link 2020-04-05T07:00Z 519K followers, 421.7K engagements

"#370 Raspberry Pi Pico vs ESP32 (-S2) and STM32 Blackpill The Raspberry Pi foundation spent a lot of money to create a new chip on the Pi Pico board for makers and gives it away for cheap. If I believe all the fanboys videos it is the most important invention after sliced bread. But how does it compare with the Espressif and STM32 chips Lets have a closer look I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Getting started: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/pico/getting-started/ Pi Pico US:"
YouTube Link 2021-01-31T08:00Z 519K followers, 418.7K engagements

"#203 Best LIDAR Sensors for Makers (Comparison and Test) Fast measurement of distances became a critical technology because it enables together with Artificial Intelligence autonomous movements of cars or planes. Today we will get an overview and compare readily available devices for makers. Links: Sharp Reflective Sensor: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b6JbDLFi TFminiLIDAR: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cth5G43q Garmin LIDAR Lite: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14032 TFmini Library: https://github.com/opensensinglab/tfmini Garmin library: On Sparkfun page StepperBot:"
YouTube Link 2018-06-10T06:00Z 519K followers, 205.9K engagements

"#171 Arduino Guide to Infrared (IR) Communication also for ESP32 and ESP8266 Everybody talks about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. But one heavily used technology is often forgotten: Infrared. Today we will remember this technology and bring it into the today's world of microcontrollers like ESP32 and ESP8266 and to technologies like MQTT and node-red. And as usual we will dig a little into the basics. Today - We will use infrared rays to detect objects - And find a way to make the detector immune against interference from daylight - We will use standard photodiodes as well as IR receivers to detect IR"
YouTube Link 2017-11-26T05:00Z 519K followers, 284.6K engagements

"#369 Definitive Guide to Attaching Sensors to the Raspberry Pi (Tutorial) How to connect sensors to a Raspberry Pi Where to get the needed libraries Does everything just work or do we need to know some tricks The video covers: - Digital Sensors - One wire sensors - I2C sensors - SPI sensors - Analog sensors - Serial sensors I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMga Commands and Programms:"
YouTube Link 2021-01-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 116K engagements

"#168 ESP32 Dual Core on Arduino IDE including Data Passing and Task Synchronization The new ESP32 has three cores. Two of them are very fast; the third is ultra-low power. The Arduino IDE typically only uses one of the fast cores. Today: - We will take full advantage of the second core of the ESP32 - We will test if it really increases the capacity of our microprocessor - We will also compare its dual-core speed with the speed of an Arduino UNO - We will try to synchronize tasks even if they run on two different cores - We will also try to use the same data on both cores - These two"
YouTube Link 2017-11-05T05:00Z 519K followers, 183.8K engagements

"467 Radar Sensors from $3 to over $100: Which one is Best Lately many radar sensors have become available for relatively cheap prices. In this video I will give you an overview of what is available and how they compare. And of course we will have a look into how they work and test a few of them. After viewing this video you should be able to choose the right sensor for your needs. And you should know which are overpriced. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LD2410B: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcIjqvV Base PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCLTv0X"
YouTube Link 2023-10-15T07:00Z 519K followers, 282.9K engagements

"#121 SPIFFS and JSON to save configurations on an ESP8266 In this video I introduce SPIFFS and JSON and store configuration data. You get an introduction of both important technologies: JSON and SPIFFS. Links: ESP8266 filesystem uploader: https://github.com/esp8266/arduino-esp8266fs-plugin Online JSON Editor: http://www.jsoneditoronline.org/ ESP8266 SPIFFS Docu: https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/master/doc/filesystem.md#file-system-object-spiffs Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel and"
YouTube Link 2017-02-19T16:20Z 519K followers, 119K engagements

"#328 ESP32 Secrets: Interrupts and Deep-Sleep under the Hood Do you need speedy reactions and simple coding Then interrupts are a good thing to use. And because interrupts have things in common with deep-sleep we will also dig into that topic. And we will find some Secrets of the ESP32. For sure we will look under its hood. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP32-Interrupts-deepsleep ESP32 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPDVNH ESP32 shield: ESP32 shield:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-03T07:00Z 519K followers, 198.8K engagements

"(497) How to Properly Test New and Used Li-Ion Batteries (Including Cool Testers) We all use Li-Ion batteries and want to avoid being cheated or having an exploding battery. In this video well explore how to test themboth when they arrive and during usageusing do-it-yourself methods as well as affordable instruments. Well also dig deeper to understand why these tests matter. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: [-----] Tester: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBfPWV3 DL24P: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd9IRO9 or https://amzn.to/3Onhh50 DL24MP (up tp 600W"
YouTube Link 2024-11-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 55.5K engagements

"465 Rutgers University Confirmed: Meshtastic and LoRa are dangerous In [----] I was the first YouTuber to make a video about Meshtastic created by Kevin Hester. The project name was a merge between Mesh and Fantastic. Already then I loved the project. But why is it the most dangerous LoRa project Here is the proof: My video was included in a study titled NETWORK-ENABLED ANARCHY by an organization featured by the US government under the topic instructions for encrypted messaging. So stay tuned when I show you what you can do with it even if you have a normal profession. My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2023-09-17T07:00Z 519K followers, 1M engagements

"#359 How to properly use a NanoVNA V2 Vector Network Analyzer & Smith Chart (Tutorial) Is this antenna good or bad and for which frequency is it useful A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter At the end of this video you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No"
YouTube Link 2020-11-01T08:00Z 519K followers, 371.4K engagements

"36'000 km range with a simple ESP32 For sure a world record Eight years ago I decided to create a world record with a tiny LoRa transmitter. The distance [---] kilometers. Today Im trying something even more ambitious with this small ESP32 module. Its Wi-Fi range usually covers just your home or maybe [--] meters around it. But this time the goal is far more extreme. Can we send its signal [-----] kilometers Thats nearly once around the world If Im successful Im pretty sure this record will be valid for a long time. The race is on My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-20T07:00Z 519K followers, 187.5K engagements

"Stamp-Sized ESP32 Super Mini Boards Tested: Range Programming Tips & Best Pick Are these stamp-sized ESP32 boards a clever way to shrink your project or just a small headache waiting to happen In my last video I tried to bridge [-----] km using one of these small boards and it didnt go well. So today lets test a bunch of them and see which ones are actually worth using. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: C3-2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD1YgTX C3-3 H2-2 S3-1 S3-2 C3-4: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD8nJzr C3-1 C6-2 S3-3 H2-1:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T07:00Z 519K followers, 124K engagements

"456 Hassle-Free ESP32 USB (ESP32-C3 ESP32-S2 ESP32-S3) The USB feature of the new ESP32 chips is handy. Unfortunately it is not easy to use because the information is hidden. This video shows how everything works and how you must set up the Arduino IDE to exploit the USB functionality. I promise it will save you a lot of frustration and time. And it is the basis for a future video about simple debugging with the new Arduino IDE [---] My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCUfbC1 ESP32-S3 Development board (TTGO):"
YouTube Link 2023-05-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 170.3K engagements

"(502) New (better) Soil Moisture Sensors and RS485 Modbus on ESP32 Arduino Soil moisture sensors are essential for successful working with plants. In video #207 I showed some of the most common sensors. Some of them were bad and some were ok. In the meantime I discovered a new sensor type that promises accuracy and more data. These sensors are also waterproof and can be buried. So lets check them out. We will also learn about the RS485 and Modbus interface and how to connect such sensors to MQTT and Home Assistant. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: RS485 to TTL"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T08:00Z 519K followers, 91.5K engagements

"#286 How does Software Defined Radio (SDR) work under the Hood SDR Tutorial The whole world goes wireless. And digital. One technology is right in the center of these two megatrends: Software Defined Radio or short: SDR. Do you know how it works And how you can take advantage of it If you do not want to take the time to watch Michael Ossmann's (Great Scott Gadgets) series then this SDR tutorial is for you Software-defined radio is a relatively new technology and was extremely expensive in the past. Then came this small USB dongle for 10$ and changed all. And other more capable devices like"
YouTube Link 2019-09-08T07:00Z 519K followers, 536K engagements

"#193 Comparison of [--] ESP32 Battery powered Boards without display (incl. deep-sleep) This year many new ESP32 boards appeared on the market. Today I will review ten different boards which have a battery connection but no display. All results are assembled in a comparison table but maybe you watch the video for my explanations which might help you to understand the consequences of a particular choice or at least to assess if you can trust my findings. As usual I found significant differences between the boards which can influence your buying decisions. These are the contenders: WMOS /18650:"
YouTube Link 2018-04-01T06:00Z 513K followers, 136.8K engagements

"#342 12V/60A power supply (PSU) for [--] dollars Unbelievable but true. And high quality. We want DC power For Neopixels for example. Or for battery charging. Or for radio stations. Our power supply has to be strong and stable. Strong means in this case: More than [--] amperes at [--] volts or so. And these days it also has to be good for the environment. But it should cost less than [--] dollars. Including shipping. Unbelievable That is what I thought too. Till I discovered second-hand server PSUs I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: My HP HSTNS-PL18"
YouTube Link 2020-06-28T07:00Z 513K followers, 286.9K engagements

"#97 PIR Sensors: Test and comparison. Is the bigger better Comparison between two Proximity Infrared (PIR) sensors. Is the bigger really better than the smaller Big Clive's video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=evZM2_RTvTU&t=190s https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100013947273409 https://twitter.com/spiessa"
YouTube Link 2016-11-24T17:00Z 513K followers, 35.4K engagements

"#353 How to use STM32 boards with Arduino IDE and how fast are they (incl. surprise) In video #345 I asked the question whether the ESP32 or the STM32 Bluepill is the better choice. The video created quite some controversy mainly because I compared the weakest STM32F103 chip with the quite powerful ESP32. Some viewers thought I was unfair and suggested to do a test with more powerful chips like the blackpill. This is what we will do (incl. ESP8266). And we will learn quite a few things about the chances and the weakness of the STM32duino project. For example its capability to do inline"
YouTube Link 2020-09-20T07:00Z 514K followers, 150K engagements

"#381 How to work with a Real Time Operating System and is it any good (FreeRTOS ESP32) Using a real operating system to simplify programming with the Arduino IDE. Is this possible and how Lets have a closer look Operating systems were invented to simplify our lives. But because they need a lot of resources they only run on reasonable computers like the Raspberry Pi or a PC. Right Wrong. Nowadays we also get operating systems running on our small MCUs. Particularly interesting in this respect is the ESP32 because it has enough power and memory to accommodate such an additional burden. And the"
YouTube Link 2021-04-25T07:00Z 515K followers, 270.8K engagements

"430 ESPnow and LoRa Network (incl. Repeaters and Gateways). A TTN replacement Today I can present you a diamond: The Farm Data Relay System. A network using LoRa and ESPnow that does not rely on infrastructure like TTN. And it is not only for farms. It is universal. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Farm Data Relay System: https://github.com/timmbogner/Farm-Data-Relay-System LoRa32 Board (SMA connector) : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ac8EZT or https://amzn.to/39WLmYb T-Beam: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AF8uqV or"
YouTube Link 2022-06-19T07:00Z 513K followers, 72.3K engagements

"#375 Is Visual Micro the better Arduino IDE Including ESP32 inline debugger Many of us want a better tool than the Arduino IDE with more functionality and still the same ease of use. As we saw in an earlier video one way to go is PlatformIO. Today we will test another tool that viewers proposed and see if it is any good: Visual Micro with its hardware debugger. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: ESP32 Dev. Board used: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANHrBc ESP32 Prog Debugger:"
YouTube Link 2021-03-14T08:00Z 513K followers, 95.4K engagements

"#84 Measuring small currents (incl. building of an amplifier and the Current Gold) In this tutorial we measure small currents down to A. We also use the Arduino itself for that purpose discover and solve some of the problems associated with that. We only work on the low side and discuss also the effect of the shunt resistor and how to reduce it. Link to the current Gold from eevblog (Dave Jones): https://www.eevblog.com/projects/ucurrent/"
YouTube Link 2016-09-29T16:00Z 513K followers, 33.2K engagements

"#300 How to measure CO2 and VOC with Arduino. Which one is better Do you sometimes feel tired during meetings Or do you sometimes have a headache after work Do you want to change that Then this video can be interesting for you because we will measure harmful gases in your environment which can trigger both. We use one ESP32 and two ESP8266. The sensors are: Winsen MH-Z19 Sensirion SGP30 and SCD30 (Measuring CO2 Tutorial) In this video: - Focus on indoor climate - Focus on gases where the primary cause is humans - Look at CO2 its influence on indoor air quality - See the relationship between"
YouTube Link 2019-12-01T08:00Z 514K followers, 109.9K engagements

"#22 Comparison of precision between Neo-M8N and Neo-6M Modules In this video I compare the "old" Neo-6M with the new Neo-M8N module. I am interested especially in altitude precision but compare also horizontal precision. Both modules are compared with the precision of a pressure sensor BME280 in measuring exact relative altitude. I also show how to change the Arduino TinyGPSplus library that it works with the Neo-M8N module. Links: Video about precision altitude measurment: https://youtu.be/DXGtw0zpOqY ublox configuration video: https://youtu.be/TwhCX0c8Xe0 u-center download:"
YouTube Link 2015-09-09T22:27Z 514K followers, 229.6K engagements

"#152 Additional ESP32 Serial Channels in Arduino IDE (Quickie) In video #147 I said that the Arduino IDE can only use one Serial connection of the three available on the ESP32. A viewer told me that this is wrong and pointed me to the right direction. And then I even found a third secret Serial connection. Links: ESP32 pins: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12qL3ui2BkSn91O0ISJU8QIL2mcG-r_vlX0briknA2QQ/editusp=sharing Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood use this"
YouTube Link 2017-08-10T16:00Z 514K followers, 119.9K engagements

"#79 GPRS/GSM and GPS in one cheap module: The A7 from AI-Thinker In this video I do a first test with this brand new module. It is well suited to build GPS trackers for logistics applications. Together with an ESP8266 an ESP8285 or an Arduino Pro Mini you can build such a tracker for less than [--] dollars. There is also a small introduction into antennas. Links: A7 Modules: http://bit.ly/2F4Rs4M http://bit.ly/2F3R9Hj Putty: http://www.putty.org/ Realterm: http://realterm.sourceforge.net/ GPS antenna:"
YouTube Link 2016-09-12T16:00Z 514K followers, 101.7K engagements

"#58 ESP8266 Sensor runs [--] days on a coin cell/transmits data (deep-sleep) In this episode I show how a ESP-07 or ESP-12 measures its voltage and transmits it to data.sparkfun.com and ubidots.com. If it transmits every [--] minutes it ran [--] hours on a small LIR2450 button cell. If it would transmit each hour it would last for [--] days and on [--] AA batteries [---] days. Sketch: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP8266-Longterm-Sensor-Hourly Rainer Ochs: http://www.esp8266.com/viewtopic.phpp=41638 Base64: https://www.base64encode.org/ HT7333 voltage regulator:http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ciskloDS"
YouTube Link 2016-05-05T16:00Z 514K followers, 407.1K engagements

"Mastering Smart Board Auto-Detection for Microcontrollers. including ESP32 GPS NTP server Auto-detecting hardware isnt just a neat trickit makes our projects smarter simpler and more user-friendly. Its a win for both users and developers. Lets see how we can build it. I built a GPS-driven NTP server with an ESP32. No need for a Raspberry Pi anymore. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Lilygo PoE board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFGdz3P or https://amzn.to/4bstn7z WT32-ETH01: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooW9OMz or https://amzn.to/4id0W04 My preferred"
YouTube Link 2025-03-16T08:00Z 519K followers, 30.4K engagements

"#141 SD Card Test with Raspberry Pi [--] (Clones and Originals) In this video I will try to find out which SD cards are best for Raspberry Pi [--]. I will try to answer the following questions: [--]. Does the size of the SD card has an implication on its speed [--]. Do better or more expensive cards from the same supplier have an advantage [--]. Is it better to buy clones or original SD cards I assume this info is valid also for other small Linux boards like the Orange Pi or Nanopi Links: Results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VD1l3yhHVl-CWYekX0NPqrQqzzF7qfCo6W9DWBbeUU/editusp=sharing SD card"
YouTube Link 2017-06-11T04:00Z 513K followers, 45.9K engagements

"#176 BLE Human Presence Detector using an ESP32 (Tutorial Arduino IDE) Presence detectors/Sensors are essential for todays home automation systems In earlier videos we looked at PIR and radar sensors and we were even able to use Wi-Fi on our smartphones to sense our presence. All have advantages and disadvantages. Today we create the ultimate presence detector. And the best: It costs only a few dollars. How does this ultimate presence sensor work Of course with Bluetooth low energy and an ESP32. - In this tutorial we will build a valuable BLE application which can solve a real problem - We"
YouTube Link 2017-12-31T05:00Z 513K followers, 229.7K engagements

"#411 Ten Fluid Level (Water Level) Sensors and how to use them (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) Measuring levels of liquids is a common problem. Where I live it is probably more the water level of the coffee machine in rural areas the level of a water tank and in the industry the level of chemical substances. There are many different ways to get this job done. If you stick around I will show you ten different sensors and as usual we will learn some new tricks. - Sensors that react on fluid level thresholds - Sensors that measure the fluid level - Sensors that have to be mounted inside and sensors that"
YouTube Link 2021-12-12T08:00Z 514K followers, 176.2K engagements

"438 Photo Voltaic (PV): Why Your Inverter Stops When the Grid Goes Down How can we protect our wallets against rising energy prices and our homes against power outages In this video I will show you things you better know before signing a contract for a new PV system. Because not everything is as it looks and your solar salesman probably will not tell you. Maybe you find ideas to improve your installation Please come with me on this journey. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: DIY PV Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PL3XBzmAj53RmwSzQ3oOhxbZJ6INWIPdgq"
YouTube Link 2022-09-11T07:00Z 512K followers, 58K engagements

"How to charge an EV using Solar OCPP and EVCC My problem started when I bought this car. As an electronics engineer I didnt want to leave this planet without owning an electric vehicle. With its [---] horsepower its a thrill to drive and with [---] seconds from [--] to [---] km/h or [--] mph it reminds me of my sporty motorcycle. The car is a Smart #5 BTW. I used OCPP 1.6J and EVCC to solve the problem My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: OCPP: https://openchargealliance.org/protocols/open-charge-point-protocol/ Smart #5: https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/ OCPP"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T08:02Z 519K followers, 31.4K engagements

"#340 How good are the ADCs inside Arduinos ESP8266 and ESP32 And external ADCs (ADS1115) I often get questions about how to measure voltage with microcontrollers. We will look at this topic at the quality of built-in and external Analog-to-digital converters and I will show you some secrets. In this video we will: - See how ADCs work - Look at how we can determine the quality of ADCs - Compare the ADCs of different microcontrollers with external chips - Learn how to tweak the calculations to get the best out of any ADC - See how we can extend the range of ADCs - Discover some hidden things of"
YouTube Link 2020-06-21T07:00Z 513K followers, 222.1K engagements

"#104 Mailbag Christmas Edition Links: ESP32: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NodeMCU-32S-Lua-WiFi-Internet-of-things-development-board-serial-port-WiFi-module-is-based-on/32758732526.html [--] bin component boxhttp://bit.ly/2icEQ3l Transistor Tester:http://bit.ly/2hevTX8 Banana Plugs:http://bit.ly/2i2R4rY Heat Shrink Tubes:http://bit.ly/2hewTdD Radar Detectors: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/24GHz-radar-sensors-The-latest-microwave-radar-module-HW-MS03-small-size-high-performance/32706525436.html Push Buttons normal on:"
YouTube Link 2016-12-22T17:00Z 513K followers, [----] engagements

"#102 Mailbag #8 ESP32Python LoRa AntennasBuck-Boost Converter Assortments Radar etc. In this video I unpack the parts of the last weeks and show first test of the Pycom ESP32 module and a Buck-Boost Converter Links: Antennas: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FM-Band-868MHz-waterproof-antenna-radio-receivers-antenna-RP-SMA-Male-inner-hole-3M/32711634998.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-1pcs-Rubber-Antenna-868Mhz-2dbi-SMA-Plug-male/32677477408.html"
YouTube Link 2016-12-11T05:00Z 513K followers, 12.7K engagements

"#407 ESP32-S2 New Arduino USB Functionality: Cool Combination with WiFi Up till now emulating a keyboard or a mouse was only possible with an Arduino Micro or a USB host shield. With the new Arduino support for the ESP32-S2 I will show you how it can be done with our darling. In addition we will add Wi-Fi to create remote logging to Excel or other PC software. If you have evil thoughts you can also use it as a wireless rubber ducky to hack other PCs or play a trick with your colleagues. As a bonus we will deepen our knowledge of how USB works. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM"
YouTube Link 2021-11-07T08:00Z 514K followers, 150.5K engagements

"#402 LoRaWAN V3 Mailbox Notifier (TTN) I will build a Mailbox Notifier using LoRaWAN and connect it to TTN V3. You will get a sketch that works with the new Version of TTN for your projects. And we will connect it to Node-Red InfluxDB Google Calendar and Telegram. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: LoRa board Pigtail (order frequency of your country): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ars56y or https://amzn.to/3zggEA4 LoRa board SMA (order frequency of your country): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9J12FL or"
YouTube Link 2021-09-19T07:00Z 514K followers, 84.3K engagements

"#41 Review: Mini NodeMCU (Wemos) Prototype Board NodeMCU (DOIT&LoLin) Arduino like Wemos Witty Update available: https://youtu.be/_8egHjES1Tc In this video I review all new ESP8266 bords from China which are based on the ESP-12E board: ESP-12E Adapter Plate: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-3pcs-lot-ESP8266-Serial-WIFI-Module-Adapter-Plate-for-ESP-07-ESP-08-ESP/32362935958.html Voltage regulator which fits this board: HT7333-1 Osh Park : https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/BREwuIR9 Official Wemos Store: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/jUzBiIq Prototype Board :"
YouTube Link 2016-01-22T21:43Z 512K followers, 61.4K engagements

"#124 Cheap LoRa Gateway: Tutorial on how to Build with one with Raspberry Pi and Dragino We build a Single Channel LoRa gateway with a Raspberry Pi and a Dragino hat. I show how to build it and also how to configure an Arduino node that everything works fine. Installing Raspbian: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ Installing LoRa Gateway: https://www.hackster.io/ChrisSamuelson/lora-raspberry-pi-single-channel-gateway-cheap-d57d36 Lora Pi Hat: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/yjEaQ7U If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood use this link to"
YouTube Link 2017-03-05T05:00Z 512K followers, 242.8K engagements

"#115 How to build a LoRa / LoraWAN Gateway and connect it to TTN Using an IC880a Board In this video we build our first Sub-GHz LoRa gateway (step by step) and connect it to The Things Network (TTN). This gateway can be used to connect nodes with Arduino or ESP8266 and a Hope RFM95 board to the internet. This is what we will do in a later episode. Links: IC880a Concentrator: http://webshop.imst.de/ic880a-spi-lorawan-concentrator-868mhz.html Newer gateway: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtdHN0 (needs different software) Raspberry Pi 3: http://bit.ly/2kezAfZ Simple PCB:"
YouTube Link 2017-01-29T07:00Z 513K followers, 284.6K engagements

"(489) Simple Trick to protect your Raspberry SD card from Crashing This is a replay of the video [---] (during my summer break) SD cards in Raspberry Pi computers wear out and die after a while because they are not made for computer usage and many write cycles. In addition the SD cards can become corrupted if the Pi loses power without a proper shutdown. We have several possibilities to avoid this disaster. Only one is simple and cheap. But unfortunately it has its caveats. So lets get an overview and use a nearly unknown Raspbian feature to help us solve the problem. My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-28T07:00Z 519K followers, 56.1K engagements

"#257 Sigfox vs. LoRaWAN (TTN): Which one is better (Arduino MKR Fox 1200) If you are interested in Lora / LoRaWAN technology you probably have heard of its competitor called Sigfox. Today we will compare the two. Which one is better To find out we have to look at all levels: From the transceiver and the physical protocol via the firmware the gateways and the network up to the application. And of course we will do some tests. Links: Sigfox Protocol and security: https://youtu.be/-l3cw_S-KiE RFM95 LoRa Module: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bWyd5iOM or https://amzn.to/2Ep0kDY Arduino MKR Fox"
YouTube Link 2019-02-24T08:00Z 513K followers, 62.9K engagements

"451 Which Processor can kill the ESP32 Over the years the ESP32 became everybodys darling because of its unique features low price and availability also in Corona times. It was introduced six years ago. So it is pretty old in electronic terms. Therefore the question: Do we have to change And for which processor My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: T-Display-S3: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De4pLMp Official Espressif Devkit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCPjjnJ "Standard" S3 Dev-Kit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004617322170.html S3 Modules:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-19T08:00Z 513K followers, 382.5K engagements

"#295 Raspberry Pi Server based on Docker with VPN Dropbox backup Influx Grafana etc: IOTstack If you ever dreamed of a Raspberry IOT server with backup to Dropbox and secure remote access from everywhere through your own VPN all based on Docker containers you have to watch this video about IOTstack. We will: - Install Docker with many containers like Mosquitto Node-Red Grafana influxDB Postgres Portainer and Adminer - Increase the live expectancy of your SD card by disabling swapping and by installing log2ram - Automatically backup all valuable data to the cloud in our case to Dropbox - Setup"
YouTube Link 2019-10-27T08:00Z 513K followers, 940K engagements

"#419 ESP32 Audio Tutorial with lots of examples A well-kept secret of the ESP32 is its extended audio capabilities because it is hard to use. Luckily I found a library and a toolset enabling us to easily use these capabilities. We can now connect microphones loudspeakers Bluetooth loudspeakers SD cards and even browsers to an ESP32 to record and play sound. Very handy for all sorts of projects. And we will build an internet radio with a single line of code in the loop(). I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. Links: Phil's Library:"
YouTube Link 2022-03-06T08:00Z 515K followers, 344.6K engagements

"#120 LoRa / LoRaWAN Range World Record Attempt. Will I succeed I want to get two range world records: [--]. Longest connection to a TTN gateway [--]. Longest Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) ground to ground connection Come with me on an interesting journey. Documentation of World Record: http://ttnmapper.org/special.phpnode=03ffeebb&allnodes=on&date=2017-02-14&gateways=on Weissenstein Gateway: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/Bern/post/hello-switzerland [---] km LPWAN connection: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=wgqtEu5PfAw Coverage Software: https://www.ve2dbe.com/rmonline_s.asp"
YouTube Link 2017-02-16T17:00Z 512K followers, 273.7K engagements

"#374 Long-Range Walkie-Talkies using a Raspberry Pi Zero (including Clubhouse Clone) Today we will build Walkie-Talkies with an enormous range using a Raspberry Pi Zero. Cool stuff Lets start and build one or two of them. BTW: They can also connect to smartphones and PCs. If you stick around till the end we will create our own Clubhouse clone using this technology. Only on invitation and only for the first row of course I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: ReSpeaker 2-Mic Pi HAT:"
YouTube Link 2021-02-28T08:00Z 514K followers, 154.9K engagements

"#345 ESP32 vs STM32: Which one is better (Bluepill) Many commenters tell me that the STM32 MCUs are great. The last time they were used on this channel was in video #11 on Jul [--] [----]. High time for a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Bluepill: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWHh6MN or or https://bit.ly/2WugLYj or https://amzn.to/30cVrHC Maple Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXgvuDd ESP32 Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYE1yg3 or https://amzn.to/3jePfrh STLink V2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d67rgrT or"
YouTube Link 2020-07-19T07:00Z 514K followers, 270.4K engagements

"#126 Cheap MQTT Broker on Raspberry Zero W / DietPi / MQTT Message Logger SQlite / PHPliteAdmin In this video I use Peter Scargill's script to build a cheap Mosquitto MQTT broker for less than 20$ and in less than [--] minutes. In addition I implement an MQTT message / data logger using SQlite and PHPliteadmin. The whole thing is based on DietPi Links: http://www.sensorsiot.org/diet-pi-supporting-material-videos-126-and-128/ Peter Scargill: https://tech.scargill.net/the-script/ Node-Red Flow based on: http://flows.nodered.org/flow/36f2de38ed4bb62cf3a5e8fdc76d779e Pi Zero W Image File:"
YouTube Link 2017-03-19T05:19Z 513K followers, 156.7K engagements

"#224 Are these boards ok New LoRa boards tested (mainly TTGO ESP32) Keeping promises is very important. So lets check if the suppliers of our newer LoRa boards keep their promises. The first ESP32 boards were disappointing as I showed in video #182. In todays contest are: - TTGO LoRa32 board Version [---] - TTGO LoRa32 board Version [---] - TTGO LoRa32 T-beam board - LoRa32u4 II I will measure the maximal output power and assume that the receiving channel behaves similarly to the transmitting circuit. Not really true but good for an approximation. Links: TTGO LoRa32 board Version 2.0:"
YouTube Link 2018-09-13T16:05Z 514K followers, 103.7K engagements

"439 24GHz Radar Presence Detector that Works (LD2410) Detecting humans is one of the biggest challenges in Home Automation. Most of us use PIR sensors for that purpose. Unfortunately they do not detect presence without movement and switch off. Who wants that the TV switches off when you quietly watch a video Recently new radar sensors appeared that solve this problem. But they have a slow reaction when you enter the room. Some YouTubers suggest combining such a sensor with a PIR. An expensive workaround. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: LD2410 Sensor:"
YouTube Link 2022-09-25T07:00Z 514K followers, 348.2K engagements

"#215 Can Makers collaborate The story of an Adventure (ESP32 Arduino IDE Discord) A few weeks ago I started a summer project together with my viewers. I proposed to build a Robo Tank. Many people commented and more than [---] joined the project when the infrastructure was ready. Are you interested in what happened afterward You will also learn about using Discord for project management. Links: Discord: https://discord.gg/wpN6Uss Github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/RoboTank Google Docs: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1kyE0lTHJltUxwlJrEisewf1MkYsreueS Tank: http://bit.ly/2pkRKAt or"
YouTube Link 2018-08-12T07:00Z 514K followers, 18.3K engagements

"#235 RFID Hacking and Cloning with Magic Cards Proxmark3 and Arduino (T5577) In video #223 I promised you we would hack and clone these cards. This is what we will do today. And we will not break any laws. If you just do what I show you. Grezi YouTubers. Here is the guy with the Swiss accent. With a new episode and fresh ideas around sensors and microcontrollers. RFID Tags are widely used for access control and many other applications. Today we will focus on access systems because many of them still are very primitive and I show you how we can clone cards in seconds using a cheap copier or an"
YouTube Link 2018-10-28T07:00Z 513K followers, 400K engagements

"#408 Are LiFePO Batteries better How to Use them For Small Projects For years we have used rechargeable Li-Ion batteries for our projects. They are widely available but are they still the best solution Lets have a closer look at the newer kid in the block the LiFePo4 batteries. How do they compare and more importantly how are they used Links: TP5000 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AcPT7s or https://amzn.to/3CccjPY TP5000 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ab8LsK CN3058 board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5Jh4i Li-Ion protectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9A4JiW"
YouTube Link 2021-11-14T08:00Z 515K followers, 102.2K engagements

"(501) 5GHz from Espressif: The ESP32-C5 The ESP32-C5 is the first dual-band chip with [---] and [--] GHz WiFi. I got one of the first engineering samples to show to you. Because it is based on the C6 we first have a look at this chip. Then we try the new board on [--] GHz. And finally we use the Zigbee test functionality with Home Assistant. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32-C6: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oF9adnL ESP32-C6 Supermini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oovbaRR ESP32-C5 Reference page: https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-c5"
YouTube Link 2025-01-26T08:00Z 519K followers, 87.9K engagements

"#312 Boot a Raspberry Pi4 with an SSD to make it reliable and fast New: Raspberry OS now natively supports USB/SSD boot Enough is enough I waited for more than half a year to boot my new Raspberry Pi [--] from SSD to increase its speed and reduce the chance of losing my valuable data. Today we will change that. Without the help of the Raspberry project team. All we need is know-how a little bit of time and an old SD card. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMgaG"
YouTube Link 2020-02-16T07:59Z 513K followers, 622K engagements

"#112 LoRa / LoRaWAN De-Mystified / Tutorial In this video I show you the basic principles of LoRa and LoRaWAN its plusses and minuses and also show you my own LoRa gateway and a LoRa client and send the first message to the things network. Link budget and bandwidth are introduced. This technology can be used for Arduino and other microcontrollers like the ESP8266 or the ESP32. It is LPWAN technology. You find many more videos on how to build gateways and nodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL3XBzmAj53Rkkogh-lti58h_GkhzU1n7U Links: TTN Homepage: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/"
YouTube Link 2017-01-19T17:00Z 518K followers, 1.1M engagements

"#82 Wireless Serial for ESP8266 using Telnet enhanced IOTappstore using MD5 tags In this video we continue with making the invisible visible. I needed a wireless serial connection to the ESP8266 and used telnet for it. Unfortunately Telnet and normal OTA does not work together. So I changed the OTA to webupdates and created an IOTappstore. Relevant other episodes are: #78 for the IOTappstore #72 and #76 for the project #32 for Standard OTA #30 for the ESP-12E programmer In the meanwhile IOTappStory.com infrastructure uses UDP instead of Telnet. See videos #105 and #109. It is faster and you"
YouTube Link 2016-09-22T23:30Z 517K followers, 24K engagements

"#103 ESP32 Tutorial / Arduino IDE / Tests / Comparison with ESP8266 Topics covered in this tutorial: Compare the ESP8266 with the ESP32 Set-up the programming environment for the new ESP32 boards Show some examples What works What does not work yet How to write sketches which compile with the ESP8266 and the ESP32 Newer video: https://youtu.be/SBG7ccW5gpA Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/IoT-Basel/ https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/IoT-Zurich/ If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood: https://bit.ly/2jAQEf4 (no additional charges for you)"
YouTube Link 2016-12-18T05:00Z 514K followers, 245.2K engagements

"#376 How to receive and track LoRa Satellites (TinyGS). Incl. innovative ideas for your projects Satellites are fascinating but costly and therefore only available to governments the military and recently also billionaires like Elon Musk (SpaceX) or Jeff Bezos (Amazon). Undiscovered for most there is another trend: Universities and small companies can build and launch satellites. Because most of these satellites use open transmission standards everybody can listen to them. Today we will look at a hobby project which enables us to do so. In addition the project uses some innovative concepts"
YouTube Link 2021-03-21T08:00Z 514K followers, 105.1K engagements

"#226 Midweek Mailbag (SAMD21 EL-wire MOC3063 RAK LoRa antennas) Midweek Mailbag with the following things: 00:16 ESP32 with antenna connector: https://ebay.to/2Nrtxo5 Info: https://ezsbc.com/ 02:24 ELM327 OBD II Bluetooth Adapter: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bnFJlaeG 03:17 SAMD21 mini: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/QAvEm4C 03:53 Adafruit Feather M0: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2772 05:40 El-Wire: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/FUnKh7E 09:43 ULN2003A: http://bit.ly/2DcNryb 11:52 MOC3063 Opto Triac w. zero crossing: 12:40 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/FMc101S MOC3052 Opto Triac"
YouTube Link 2018-09-27T16:00Z 514K followers, 18.3K engagements

"#354 Tasmota vs ESPhome: Who wins (DIY Sensors ESP32 Deep-Sleep etc.) Tasmota and ESPHome together with Home Assistant (Hassio) are covered in many videos for Home Automation. Most of them concentrate on flashing and integrating readily available devices and sensors. But which framework is better also for our do-it-yourself sensors for ESP32 boards and for deep-sleep Tasmota or ESPhome Or none You will know the answer at the end of the video I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @Electroboom @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others Links: ESPhome: https://esphome.io/ Tasmota:"
YouTube Link 2020-09-27T07:00Z 513K followers, 237.8K engagements

"#242 How to Build a Cheap [---] - MQTT Gateway (RFLink Arduino ESP8266 Node-Red Weather Station) [---] MHz devices are used everywhere because they are cheap and easy to use. In this video I will build an affordable gateway which transfers 433MHz messages via Wi-Fi to out MQTT broker. The device uses RFLink firmware on an Arduino Mega and an old ESP8266 (ESP-01) module. Then I connect my new Chinese Weather Station to this gateway and through some Node-Red porn get the data neatly on a browser screen. It also can be used to steer all sorts of other devices. Links: Sketch Diagram:"
YouTube Link 2018-11-25T07:00Z 513K followers, 116.1K engagements

"#274 Free Inline Debugging for ESP32 and Arduino Sketches My Maker world changed last week when I started my first inline debugging tool for an Arduino sketch. Free of charge nota bene. You do not know what I am talking about Then you must watch at least the beginning of the video. If you know what I am talking about I am sure; you also want to have it. PlatformIO announced it will go open source because of an investment of Western Digital. Links: PlatformIO: https://platformio.org/ Zadig https://zadig.akeo.ie/ JTAG debugger: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nheTjRa or http://bit.ly/2KxvblY"
YouTube Link 2019-06-23T07:00Z 514K followers, 171.1K engagements

"#322 [--] Light Sensors Tested: Measuring Light with Microcontrollers (Arduino or ESP8266 ESP32) Browsing through my collection of sensors I found quite a few which deal with measuring of light. Today we will have a look at these sensors bring them in some order and test them. In the end you should be able to decide which sensor is best to use for your project. Todays selection covers the following areas: - RGB sensors - Lux sensors - UV sensors - IR Sensors - Proximity/gesture sensors I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Color Sensors: TCS3200:"
YouTube Link 2020-04-12T07:00Z 513K followers, 123.6K engagements

"#149 ESP32 Deep Sleep RTC Memory "Secret" LoLin Pins In this video we look into the deep-sleep functionality if the ESP32 and we are interested if and how the deep sleep works especially because the ESP32 has a so-called ultra-low power coprocessor. This fact promises new possibilities. - We will deep-sleep the ESP32 to save lots of power for our battery-operated devices - We will use three out of four sources for wake-up: o The timer o Two possibilities of external wake-ups o Touch pads - We have a look at the available (and sometimes strangely named) ESP-32 pins of the WROOM-32 module - We"
YouTube Link 2017-07-30T01:53Z 513K followers, 156.5K engagements

"443 I found an Excellent Raspberry Pi Replacement for Home Assistant / IOTstack (incl. Proxmox) Raspberry Pi boards are hard to get but probably also next year. So we have to have a strategy to survive without new Raspberry boards. Sometimes a problem can be a chance. This is what we will see today. Stay tuned if you want to get a cheaper faster and prettier Raspberry replacement. Spoiler alert: It will be Back to the Future. Links: Fujitsu: https://ebay.us/VyIeAz I5 Lenovo: https://ebay.us/ZtXI7G or https://amzn.to/3gj6MlH I7 Lenovo: https://ebay.us/j0R7sl i3 Lenovo: https://amzn.to/3Aoae5p"
YouTube Link 2022-11-20T08:00Z 512K followers, 1.1M engagements

"#269 Infrared Light: Raspberry IR Camera and cheap Spectrometer (i-Phos) We Makers often use infrared light for their projects. Its main advantage also makes it sometimes hard to work with: It is not visible. This is what we will change today. We will measure its spectrum with a do-it-yourself spectrometer and build a wireless IR camera using a Raspberry Pi. Links: i-Phos Spectrometer: http://chriswesley.org/spectrometer.htm IR-Camera: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9QzO8l Diffraction Grating Slide: https://ebay.to/2DLhGdg Raspberry Pi: https://amzn.to/2Y971Bf 3W IR diodes:"
YouTube Link 2019-05-19T07:00Z 512K followers, 111K engagements

"#175 Christmas Mailbag with Motors Google voice Sensors and other Stuff This is very selfish of me: I bought me my own Christmas Mailbag: Products shown: 00:15 Isolated USB-Serial Adapters http://bit.ly/2BDX4ES 05:07 Colored USB cables http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UJYZzvr 05:51 Wemos DHT11 shield http://bit.ly/2DEKNh0 05:51 Wemos Dual Base Shield http://bit.ly/2DCcc2U 05:51 Wemos Button Shield http://bit.ly/2pgWNSy 05:51 Oled Shield http://bit.ly/2pmfO68 06:59 Wemos D1 Mini http://bit.ly/2zAFJbD 07:18 Single Phase Power Meter Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/im6uzRz 08:26 TTGO ESP32"
YouTube Link 2017-12-24T05:00Z 512K followers, 26.9K engagements

"#231 [--] Tricks on how to wire your Project (e.g. Arduino ESP8266 ESP32) Dupont wires As you know microcontroller boards have many pins and wiring them to other components or keeping track of the different wires sometimes is not easy. Today I show you how I do it. Most of the tricks work for all microprocessor boards like the Arduino the ESP8266 or the ESP32. And with a unique feature of the ESP32 we can optimize a little more. In this video we will cover the following tips and tricks: [--]. Use colors [--]. Connect ground first [--]. Pre-fabricated wires [--]. Use empty Dupont shells [--]. Use the right pin"
YouTube Link 2018-10-04T16:00Z 514K followers, 150.2K engagements

"#207 Why most Arduino Soil Moisture Sensors suck (incl. solution) Unfortunately most soil moisture sensors used in our Arduino ESP8266 or ESP32 projects destroy themselves after a short while. We need a better solution. Today we will test different sensors and I will show you how they work and why most sensors from China destroy themselves. And of course we will find a solution to the problem. Links: Good (capacitive) moisture sensors: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/btMv8UQy http://bit.ly/2t4xd1Q (Mostly) bad moisture sensors: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vsZUpze Supporting Material and"
YouTube Link 2018-06-17T06:00Z 513K followers, 495.8K engagements

"(492) How to Protect Your Devices Against Reverse Polarity Using Ideal Diodes We all know that ideal parts do not exist. But what if they seem to exist and are used in cars and consumer electronics And if they solve the common problem of efficient reverse polarity protection Enough reasons to look at ideal diodes and check them out. I am sure you will consider using them in one of your future projects if you only know they exist and how they are used My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Ideal diode with TI chip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCc4uyn Ideal diode"
YouTube Link 2024-09-08T07:00Z 519K followers, 82.1K engagements

"#282 Crimpers: IWISS IWS-2820M against Engineer PA-09 Cheap or expensive Which is better The cheaper IWISS IWS-2820M crimper or the defacto-standard for good crimps the Engineer PA-09 Links: IWISS IWS-2820M: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bmMjIppA or https://amzn.to/331KREP Engineer PA-09: https://amzn.to/33kqstY or https://amzn.to/33myNNJ Silicone wires: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DduoKvf or https://amzn.to/3uMQBE8 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot Good link on crimping:"
YouTube Link 2019-08-11T07:00Z 518K followers, 99.5K engagements

"#173 ESP32 Bluetooth BLE with Arduino IDE (Tutorial) and Polar H7 So far we had to use Espressifs tools to use Bluetooth on the ESP32. Today I will try it with the Arduino IDE. I am curious how it will work. Maybe you come with me on this discovery tour For sure we will learn a lot about how Bluetooth low energy or BLE works. In this video we will cover: - The basics of Bluetooth Low energy - The different roles of devices - How we debug BLE connections using our Smartphone - We will build a notifier and a client - We will try to fake a Polar H7 Heart Rate monitor (at least the BLE part - If"
YouTube Link 2017-12-10T05:00Z 518K followers, 180.6K engagements

"(482) Start PCs from remote (Wake on LAN WOL) for Windows and Linux Switching your Windows or Linux PCs on and off automatically or from a remote location can be important. In this video you will learn how to do this from Home Assistant Node-Red and the Linux shell. As an example I will save about 99% of the energy used by my Proxmox Backup server because it only runs a few minutes a day. I will also start a Windows PC in our remote radio stationall free of charge of course. Wake-on-LAN is the magic word. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: PCIE card big:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-21T07:00Z 519K followers, 50.8K engagements

"(495) Let's build a Lora Mailbox Notifier incl. Tips and Tricks for Your Projects from an Engineer Today we will build the LoRa-based mailbox notifier shown in video #493 from the ground up including a gateway. The process will take us through designing a custom PCB hardware assembly functional testing 3D printing enclosures and configuring automatic discovery within Home Assistant. Throughout the project Ill share insights and tips from an engineers perspective covering techniques that can be easily adapted for a range of other IoT projects. Well work with a modern ATtiny an ESP32 and LoRa"
YouTube Link 2024-10-27T08:00Z 519K followers, 40.8K engagements

"(480) How does NB-IOT and CAT-M1 / LTE-M compare to LoRaWAN (Tutorial) Smartphones connect nearly everywhere to the Internet. What if we could use all their towers to connect our sensors and other gadgets to the Internet Would LoRaWAN or Sigfox be obsolete If you are brave you will follow my journey and learn much about cellular IOT technology and how to survive the minefield it is built on. Then you can decide what to do with LoRaWAN. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Walter: https://www.crowdsupply.com/dptechnics/walter SIM7080 ESP32-S3 board:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-24T08:00Z 519K followers, 76.1K engagements

"472 Simulate Arduino ESP32 Pi Pico STM32 And ATtiny with Wokwi When I listened to The Amp Hour episode #599 I was astonished by the project and its creator Uri. He built a simulator for all kinds of MCUs and electronic parts. This project is so cutting-edge that I cannot believe only one young guy was able to create it. And because it is useful and fun I invite you to follow me. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Wokwi: https://wokwi.com/ The Amp Hour #599: https://theamphour.com/599-an-interview-with-uri-shaked-wokwi-com/ Arduino Uno:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-26T08:00Z 519K followers, 103.4K engagements

"#362 Wireguard and NextCloud on a Raspberry Pi = Marvelous (Docker IOTstack) Synchronizing saving and sharing data emails and contacts under our control based on open-source software Securely accessing our home network from everywhere in the world based on the most modern Virtual private Network technology With just a Raspberry Pi Yes we want it Today we will install NextCloud and Wireguard on our Raspberry Pi and make it work together. You will save a lot of time using the tricks presented in the next few minutes. And we will use IOTstack. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM"
YouTube Link 2020-11-22T08:00Z 518K followers, 112.5K engagements

"#135 Radar Sensors / Switches: Comparison and Tests The invention of radar influenced the way World War two went because it was possible to detect planes of the enemy and shoot them down. And since then this technology made civil aviation as we know it possible because it can detect the movement of metallic surfaces over distance. Of course technology can also be used against us for example if we are trapped while speeding Links: HW-MS03: http://bit.ly/2qffo0R RCWL-0516 (Works also with [---] volts):"
YouTube Link 2017-05-07T04:00Z 519K followers, 613.2K engagements

"(494) Tips and Tricks to Deal with Project Information for your Hobby Managing information efficiently is a game-changer especially if you want to save time and enjoy your hobby. As a YouTuber Ive developed some simple routines that make it easier to find what you need without constantly searching for things youve already come across. These tips arent just for the hobbythey can also help streamline your day job. Sound interesting Lets get into it My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Brother Printer: https://amzn.to/3U5cWGC Compatible tapes:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-13T07:00Z 519K followers, 29.6K engagements

"#372 How to use the two Cores of the Pi Pico And how fast are Interrupts The new Pi Pico has two cores. How can we use both And: If you want to play with the Pico this video can save you a lot of time because we will discover the main differences between programming an Arduino and a Pi Pico. After this video you will know more than 99% of all Pi Pico users. And you know how to avoid some quirks. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Pi Pico: https://amzn.to/2ZyCwao or https://amzn.to/3k2PNSd Book:"
YouTube Link 2021-02-21T08:00Z 518K followers, 204.9K engagements

"460 Seven Sensors tested: Measuring Current with Microcontrollers (Arduino ESP32 ESP8266) During my summer break I reupload successful videos of the past (for your rainy Sundays). This one aired on April 5th [----]. Measuring current is simple. Right You just take a multimeter connect it to the two cables and read the value. If you want to do the same with a Microcontroller like an Arduino or an ESP things get a little more complicated. Lets dig into it to see how it works And which is the best sensor for our projects Video about AC sensors: https://youtu.be/Vb9-pbLdsfQ Sensors in the video:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-23T07:00Z 519K followers, 114.5K engagements

"(487) Remote control of PC and Smartphones with DIY HID devices (incl. Rubber Ducky / Bad USB) This is a replay of video [---] (during my summer break) Human interfaces to computers are essential. This video will focus on our hands inputting data. And a Microcontroller replacing hands for automatic data logging. I will show you five very different projects and maybe you find a project idea for this summer. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Jog Wheel: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7RLvJE or https://amzn.to/2VJmJEo Arduino Pro Micro:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-30T10:19Z 519K followers, 48.5K engagements

"(499) The next Level of Node-Red is n8n. Useful for You Most of us know Node-Red. Today I will show you Node-Red on steroids. It is called n8n is the new kid on the block and has much potential. Because it is also fun to play with we have to have a closer look at it. It is a direct competitor to Zapier but open source and free to use if you know how. Join me if you want to get an introduction to this new tech and learn where it can work for you and what hurdles you must pass if you want to use it. It will save you some detours. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-22T08:00Z 519K followers, 64.6K engagements

"471 Well timed Mailbag to save your money Part [--] My year-end mailbag video contains devices and parts around our hobby particularly around power and power delivery. It is divided into two parts. The first airs on 11/11 and the second part airs one day later. Both in time to grab the singles day discounts. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Power Meter WM150: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DE6dyl5 or https://amzn.to/467yqWB RCNUN DC converters: https://bit.ly/46beEJX XT60BE Connectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeJhfHZ or https://amzn.to/3Qsz0IM"
YouTube Link 2023-11-12T08:00Z 519K followers, 28.7K engagements

"(491) GitHub Tutorial without using the Command Line This is a replay of video [---] (During my summer break) Today working with GitHub is a fundamental skill. Most libraries and projects reside on GitHub and we must know how to use them. GitHub can also enhance our work procedure and a lot of employers will ask you for your GitHub account or will check it out before they invite you for an interview. So GitHub seems at least as crucial as LinkedIn for a professional developers career. This video will teach you the basics of using GitHub for your Arduino projects. And I promise: We will avoid"
YouTube Link 2024-08-25T07:00Z 519K followers, 26.6K engagements

"#325 [--] PIR Sensors tested: PIR sensors incl. some new from Panasonic and an ESP32 shield PIR or Passive Infrared Sensors have many applications especially in motion detection. They are a cornerstone of home automation systems. And recently I got a few promising new detectors to comparetime for a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: AM312: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUGryJX HC-SR501: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ8KpcV HC-SR505: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6Hqtgl EKMC1603111:"
YouTube Link 2020-04-26T07:00Z 518K followers, 130.6K engagements

"476 Is the Raspberry Pi5 the better Proxmox Server When I proposed to leave the Raspberry Pi for home server applications many viewers wrote that Proxmox is now also available on the Pi. The Raspberry Pi [--] is much faster than the Pi4 it comes with 8GB of RAM and with its low power consumption should be a perfect fit for a Proxmox server. So lets check if this is true. And during this process you will learn a few tricks for the new Pi5. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Link to an interesting Job offering of one of the channel's most important Patreons:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-04T08:00Z 519K followers, 72.7K engagements

"477 Use the very attractive new ATTINY chips for your projects Frequent viewers know that I like GreatScott's channel because he greatly develops peoples interest in electronics. When he showed a trigger board to keep a USB power bank on for small projects I thought: Great idea but this could be done better And it is a perfect excuse to tinker with the new ATtiny chips. He used a 50-year-old [---] timer IC and I want to use the same size and a similar price modern chip because this chip lets us put some artificial intelligence into the project. During this journey we will learn about a very"
YouTube Link 2024-02-18T08:00Z 519K followers, 243K engagements

"478 Which LoRaWAN Gateway Is Best For Me (Comparison) Part [--] LoraWAN is a widely used low-power long-range network that consists of sensors and gateways. I will provide you with an overview and a comparison of the currently available LoRaWAN gateways as well as how to select them. Because most gateways use the same chips and should have similar ranges I will not test it. Still you will see big differences in capabilities software and price. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Comparison chart: https://bit.ly/3P2zLsf Mikrotik: KNOT LR9 (915):"
YouTube Link 2024-03-03T08:00Z 519K followers, 66.3K engagements

"#418 AI on the edge vs. Traditional Engineering. Water Meter with ESP32-CAM Artificial Intelligence on the edge Sounds modern and cool. Reading numbers or dials with an ESP32-CAM for a few dollars Even cooler. But does it work And how does it compare with the traditional barefoot approach Lets have a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. Links: ESP32-CAM: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ap3E7l ESP32 with battery support: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AEEa8B CNY70: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A0k6fl AI water meter project:"
YouTube Link 2022-02-20T08:00Z 518K followers, 88.9K engagements

"#117 DIY LoRa Node with Arduino and Dragino Shield connected to TTN LoRaWAN In this video we will build a Lora Node and connect it to the TTN LoRaWAN network. I will show you also some tricks to save you time and explain a little about modulation. Links: Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/LoRa Library: https://github.com/matthijskooijman/arduino-lmic Fair access policy: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/limitations-data-rate-packet-size-30-seconds-uplink-and-10-messages-downlink-per-day-fair-access-policy/1300 If you want to support the channel and buy from Banggood:"
YouTube Link 2017-02-05T05:00Z 519K followers, 173.1K engagements

"(486) New Tools That Can Make Your Life Easier In the last months I have acquired a few interesting tools that ease my work in the lab. Most of them are not expensive. Today I will show you some of them. Maybe they will help you too My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Desoldering Iron YIHUA 30W 929D-V: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEcGl4L or https://amzn.to/4aCRyxO IWISS SN-2549 crimper: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEtlFFD or https://amzn.to/3KhZ72j Ejectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De8QRxp or https://amzn.to/3KhZ72j Scissors with a hole:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-16T07:00Z 519K followers, 78.5K engagements

"463 Why most Arduino Soil Moisture Sensors suck (incl. solution) Unfortunately most soil moisture sensors used in our Arduino ESP8266 or ESP32 projects destroy themselves after a short while. We need a better solution. Today we will test different sensors and I will show you how they work and why most sensors from China destroy themselves. And of course we will find a solution to the problem. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Good (capacitive) moisture sensors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlKIBKJ or https://amzn.to/3YDFBUu (use 5V for power) Another type:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-20T07:05Z 519K followers, 83.7K engagements

"#404 How to Build or Migrate Sensors and Gateways on TTN LoRaWAN V3 LoRa and LoRaWAN are remarkable technologies they have a long-range and low power consumption and therefore are ideal for our sensor projects. Today I will show you how to build a LoRaWAN sensor and connect it to the open The Things Network in the new version [--]. I will also show how you can migrate your infrastructure if you are already a user of the V2 network where the deadline is this December. In the end you even will get a surprise. A lot of exciting stuff I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs"
YouTube Link 2021-10-10T07:00Z 519K followers, 80.1K engagements

"(488) Is Power over Ethernet (POE) on the ESP32 any good (New TTGO and Olimex boards available) This is a replay of the video [---] (during my summer break) How should we connect devices to our home network Wireless or wired via Ethernet Do these new POE boards from TTGO and Olimex change anything Interesting questions. Lets have a closer look. We all know: Wireless IOT devices are cool. But they have some drawbacks. This is why we want to look at the alternative: Wired IOT devices My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: TTGO POE Board:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-14T07:00Z 519K followers, 51.8K engagements

"#384 LoraWAN + Cryptocurrency Miner = Helium. A good idea Do you want to get rich in a short time The Helium Peoples network currently is growing like hell and creates a lot of wealth. It combines LoRaWAN technology with cryptocurrency miner hotspots. How does it work and should you join it Lets have a closer look. And please watch the video till the end. This time it is vital I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Rak LoRa Concentrator:https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A8sVq5 Raspberry Pi 4:"
YouTube Link 2021-05-23T07:00Z 518K followers, 89.3K engagements

"475 USB-C Tutorial for Everybody (Connector Cable PD Data Transfer Devices) Charging and transferring data over USB cables has become much faster over the past years. With the standardization of USB-C connectors it also became easier right Wrong. Because without precautions you still will encounter low transfer speeds and slow or even no charging at all. Because the topic is complex I will divide it into two parts. Today we will start with Power Delivery. After the two videos you will understand this new technology and will be able to avoid pitfalls. My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2024-01-21T08:00Z 519K followers, 330.1K engagements

"#299 Tricks to get NTP time for the ESP32 and the ESP8266 incl. Summer- and Daylight Saving time In many projects (Arduino IDE) we need accurate local time. With our ESP chips we have some libraries to get NTP time as I showed in video #67. Most of these libraries do not adjust for daylight-saving or summertime. Today we will change that by using standard ESP functionality. And we will see if Hippies were involved in this matter. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NTP-time-for-ESP8266-and-ESP32"
YouTube Link 2019-11-24T08:00Z 518K followers, 89.9K engagements

"(484) WiFi on LoRaWAN bands (HaLow) offers good penetration and long range (802.11ah) When I made my videos about LoRaWAN some viewers asked if it would replace conventional Wi-Fi with a much bigger range. Unfortunately this was not the case because LoRa has a huge range but a minimal throughput. It seems somebody listened to them and invented Wi-Fi on the same frequency band as LoRaWAN using Wi-Fi protocols. Cool. In this video we will check it out to see if it can keep its promises like going through walls and having a more than 1-kilometer range. We will compare it to standard Wi-Fi and"
YouTube Link 2024-05-19T07:00Z 519K followers, 103.3K engagements

"470 Well timed Mailbag to save your money Part [--] My year-end mailbag video contains devices and parts around our hobby particularly around power and power delivery. It is divided into two parts. The first airs on 11/11 and the second part airs one day later. Both in time to grab the singles day discounts. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Curve Tracer HW-210K: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dcgyd3d or https://amzn.to/470qzeN T-Deck ESP32 with keyboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFFVjCn or https://amzn.to/466dvTL T-Echo NRF52840 LoRa tracker:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-11T08:07Z 519K followers, 34.6K engagements

"#223 RFID How-To: Not only for Arduino (only legal Stuff) Today we will start to understand how RFID cards work and how they can be used with your Arduino. You will see which cards and readers are available and how they compare we read RFID cards from a hotel and a trade show and we will do some experiments to protect your cards against attacks. And maybe we even clone cards All legal or at least sort of. Links: RDM6300 Sketch: http://www.mschoeffler.de/2018/01/05/arduino-tutorial-how-to-use-the-rdm630-rdm6300-rfid-reader/ MFRC-522 Library: https://github.com/miguelbalboa/rfid Wiegand"
YouTube Link 2018-09-09T06:00Z 518K followers, 158.5K engagements

"429 NRF52 Bluetooth (BLE) Tutorial. Does it consume less than the ESP32 (Feather XIAO ItsyBitsy) The NRF52 chips from Nordic should be much better for Bluetooth Low Energy projects than the ESP32. Is this true Can we use them with the Arduino IDE And which boards are available Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Example code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NRF52-video Adafruit BLE introduction: https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-the-adafruit-nrf52840-featherview=all XIAO BLE: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AsR6JV"
YouTube Link 2022-06-05T11:44Z 518K followers, 114K engagements

"466 Upgrade your Raspberry Pi to a Homelab (instead of a Raspberry Pi 5) The Raspberry Pi [--] was recently announced. It is faster than the old one and you can add an SSD with a special adapter. The price went up and now it needs a beefy power supply. Is it worth ordering one for our home automation server Maybe you watch this video before you order. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Thin client (second hand): Lenovo: https://ebay.us/GHrTWf or https://amzn.to/46896kj Mini PC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddya8iL or https://amzn.to/3PyA39H My Demo VM:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-01T07:00Z 519K followers, 281K engagements

"#236 Introduction into UHF RFID (How-to) UHF RFID chips promise a lot and should overcome the two main shortcomings of standard RFID tags: A reader should be able to read a lot of tags in parallel and it should be able to read them over long distances. Where do you think this technology would be useful for you Links: UHF RFID reader: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeQq5n9 Yagi Antenna (bad): http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/roYK5Yy Strange Parts video: https://youtu.be/PWzyPZAPbt0 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My"
YouTube Link 2018-11-04T07:00Z 519K followers, 172.8K engagements

"461 The Tools and Organizers I Use (with some tricks) This is a re-run of a video made on May [--] [----]. Of course some of the tools are replaced. But many stayed. I will pin a comment with the changed tools. Which are the essential tools in a lab Which one do I use and how am I organized A video for all who are curious about how it looks behind the camera. Maybe you will discover something you can use for your own work This is also one of my few "real" appearances on YouTube. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Wire Strippers:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-06T07:00Z 519K followers, 92.5K engagements

"(496) Enable Bluetooth Sensors for Home Automation: Bluetooth Proxy and Home Assistant Bluetooth devices are all around us yet theyve been challenging to integrate into home automationone reason Zigbee has been the go-to for so long. But things are changing and in this video youll discover how. Ill walk you through a breakthrough that makes Bluetooth a good alternative for your smart home and unlocks a powerful side effect that can take your automation to the next level. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Big Thermometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFxPG0H"
YouTube Link 2024-11-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 81.3K engagements

"(498) Arduino IDE or ESPhome for our Projects Using Arduino IDE or ESPhome for my future projects is the question. I know how to program in C++ and initially I was rejected by YAML the programming language of ESPhome because it looked very strange. It took me some time to understand the difference. Time you can save if you stick with me to the end. One thing I can promise: It is a lot of fun if you get the hang of it. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: [---] and 5V LEDs: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB85Ebf I2C PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlPfTgd"
YouTube Link 2024-12-08T08:00Z 519K followers, 61.8K engagements

"479 Which LoRaWAN Gateway Is Best For Me (Comparison) Part [--] LoraWAN is a widely used low-power long-range network that consists of sensors and gateways. I will provide you with an overview and a comparison of the currently available LoRaWAN gateways as well as how to select them. Because most gateways use the same chips and should have similar ranges I will not test it. Still you will see big differences in capabilities software and price. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Comparison chart: https://bit.ly/3P2zLsf Mikrotik: KNOT LR9 (915):"
YouTube Link 2024-03-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 27.6K engagements

"#252 ESP32 Ultra Low Power (ULP) core made easy in the Arduino IDE including 100$ challenge We can save energy by deep-sleeping the ESP32. During this time the chips do not consume a lot of energy but also are not responsive. This is why Espressif included a mysterious Ultra Low Power core (ULP) which is active when the main processor sleeps. People say it has to be programmed in Assembler and nearly nobody was able to program it in the Arduino environment. Until now. Links: Arduino IDE ULP repository: https://github.com/duff2013/ulptool Sketch:"
YouTube Link 2019-01-20T07:00Z 508K followers, 118.8K engagements

"#351 [--] Battery Power Boards for Raspberries and ESPs. Start of SuperPower project Which battery operated power supply is best for our project In this video I have ten boards for the Raspberry Pi as well as for Arduino ESP and STM32 boards. We will compare their features find out the differences and test them. Because of the test results we will not stop there. We will design our own SuperPower branded battery power supply. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker Microsoft Teams Zoom Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/dCr86Hk Google"
YouTube Link 2020-08-30T07:00Z 512K followers, 158.5K engagements

"#194 IKEA Saltviken Scale Hack: Create a 150kg Scale Connected to Google Firebase (ESP32 ESP8266) Today we will hack an IKEA SALTVIKEN bathroom scale and create a connected weight sensor for up to [---] kg. We will use Googles free No- SQL Firebase cloud service as a data storage. To do that we have to tear this nice scale apart and have a look inside. We will: - Re-use the load cells of the IKEA scale to measure heavy loads up to [---] kg or another scale maybe even old an defective one - Replace the original PCB with an HX711 and an ESP32 (should also work on ESP8266) - Learn from IKEA how to"
YouTube Link 2018-04-08T06:00Z 498K followers, 62.6K engagements

"#98 Mailbag #8: LoRa ESP8285 ESP32 in a WiPy Python board A6C with camera In this video I introduce LoRa technology show a LoPy sensor node and a IC880A concentrator board. I also show a better voltage regulator (RT9013) for the ESP8266 and in addition the new ESP8285 Board. At the end I got a small board to test your IPhone batteries before you use them in your device. Links: ESP8285 (PSF-A85) Module: https://www.itead.cc/psf-a85.html LDO Voltage Regulator RT9013: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-40pcs-lot-RT9013-33PB-SOT23-5-SMD-500MA-3-3V-new-original/32641840012.html LoRa"
YouTube Link 2016-11-27T09:04Z 510K followers, 15.5K engagements

"#266 Mailbag with LoRa special PIR Sigrok Harvester Ethernet Cable Tester Mailbag with interesting Products: 00:22:00 433MHz LoRa Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bOw1GUrW 00:22:00 868MHz LoRa Module http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/zwJsDSY 00:02:07 Cheap Logic analyzer FPGA http://bit.ly/2OApAe5 00:05:08 PIR Sensor [--] http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/caQojCRA 00:05:08 PIR Sensor [--] http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ck2OFgIM 00:06:28 CR123 battery holders http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cV6ilLiu 00:07:37 Energy Harvester BQ25570 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bcWDNDFa 00:08:45 [---] nm 3W IR"
YouTube Link 2019-04-28T07:00Z 510K followers, 39.6K engagements

"#383 Cheap and simple Solar Power for our small Projects (ESP32 ESP8266 Arduino) Adding cheap and simple solar power to our small outdoor projects (e.g. ESP32 ESP8266 Arduino Pro Mini) removes the need to save energy or recharge batteries. Today we will enhance a simple [--] cents Li-Ion charger board to do exactly that. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: TP4056 boards: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATFwwH or https://amzn.to/2RqelKK or https://bit.ly/3eMmZw5 ESP32 WROOM :"
YouTube Link 2021-05-16T07:00Z 498K followers, 303.6K engagements

"474 Understanding Abstraction is Very Helpful in Electronics and Computing Around the beginning of a new year I usually choose a topic that is related to the channel and universal enough to be interesting for everybodys life. Today it is the topic of abstraction and its influence on our electronics projects. Understanding this topic also helps you decide on the next steps in your career. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: CuriousMarc's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousMarc TinyGS satellite project: https://youtu.be/ltJQjqm5bKA IOTstack video:"
YouTube Link 2024-01-07T08:00Z 519K followers, 44.1K engagements

"#302 We build a [--] Dollars LoRa Satellite Ground Station and we follow the FossaSat-1 launch Ordinary Satellite Ground Stations cost millions. We will build one for [--] dollars for the newly launched LoRa satellite. Lets build it in parallel to the launch of the Electron spacecraft from Rocket Lab. Will it be successful In my last video I announced that the 16-year old Julian Fernandez and a small team built FossaSat-1. We will accompany the launch and in parallel we will build a Ground Station and test it with the real satellite. Will it work I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom"
YouTube Link 2019-12-08T08:00Z 510K followers, 174K engagements

"#37 Advanced Tutorial for NRF24L01 and Arduino #1 NRF24L01 chips use the 2.4GHz band. This band is used by many other devices like Access Points or Smartphones. In this video I show how to find empty channels and discuss all the prerequisites for a successful communication between two NRF24L01 modules. In the next video I will continue with the software part: defining data structures establish a protected to-way communication and give you some hints for increasing the range of the devices. This communication system is used in my robot to transfer commands in one direction and telemetry data"
YouTube Link 2016-01-02T21:59Z 512K followers, 83.7K engagements

"#172 Hidden: ESP32 and ESP8266 point-to-point (ESP-Now): Fast and efficient. Comparison with LoRa Today we will discover a hidden feature to connect two or more ESP32s or ESP8266s directly to each other: ESP-now. It is much faster and more energy efficient. And we will compare it to LoRa (RFM95 and Arduino Pro Mini. Espressif gave us this possibility and because it is so fast they called it ESPnow. And it also works in the Arduino IDE. In this video we will - Try to understand the difference between the standard ESP mode and ESPnow - Build a working ESPnow connection for two ESP8266 -"
YouTube Link 2017-12-03T05:00Z 485K followers, 257.8K engagements

"(490) Unknown ESP32 saving: Light Sleep Clock Reduction Modem Sleep Hibernation and a few tricks This is a replay of video [---] (during my summer break) We all know we send our ESP32s to deep sleep to save energy. But do you know other energy-saving possibilities like light sleep and clock reduction And what about modem sleep or hibernation My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32 Adapter board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1zQa8 Power Profiler Kit II: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Power-Profiler-Kit-2 USB-Serial Adapter 3.3V:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-11T07:00Z 519K followers, 42.6K engagements

"#296 Lora Propagation Range Antennas and Link Budget (incl. LoRaWAN) In this video I will appear on stage and will talk about LoRa propagation antennas range and other interesting stuff. I also will show how you can simulate the range of your LoRaWAN gateway. This session was taped in Hyderabad India where the Asian LoRa conference with [---] attendees took place. Links: Conference Link: https://www.thethingsconference.in/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1iXHXdRbMYH2x0EFwDwzA Propagation forecasts: https://www.ve2dbe.com/rmonline_s.asp #CommissionsEarned: The links above"
YouTube Link 2019-11-03T08:00Z 498K followers, 52.5K engagements

"436 How to use Voltage Supervisors to protect ESP32 Raspberry Pi and Batteries Computers crash if they do not have enough voltage. Li-Ion batteries could explode during charging if they were deeply discharged. How can we prevent such events We need so-called voltage supervisors. Cheap parts with a big effect which usually do their job in the dark. Lets tear them to the light and protect your ESP32 or Arduino from not booting correctly and your Raspberry from a crash. We will use KA75330 KA75450 and TPS3839 for our experiments. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links:"
YouTube Link 2022-08-21T07:00Z 512K followers, 66.1K engagements

"#182 ESP32 Lora Boards: What you need to know before you buy (incl. Antenna knowledge) LoRa and ESP32 are everybodys darlings and when a combination in the form of these small boards appeared on our platforms it seemed they are a perfect combination. Is this true Lets test them. - A [---] MHz Heltec - An 868-915MHz Heltec - An 868-915 TTGO - And as a reference the Hope RFM95 [---] MHz These boards can be used as LoRa nodes and as TTN gateways. In this video we have a closer look at these features: - The ESP32 - The LoRa transceiver - The antennas - And the power management part Links: TTN Forum:"
YouTube Link 2018-02-04T07:00Z 512K followers, 219.5K engagements

"469 The new Wi-Fi on 60GHz: 1Gbit/s throughput in each direction. How far will it go We all know Wi-Fi. But do you know WiGig Can you imagine what it is Invented by Elon Musk where everything is called Giga No not really. Still we will talk about Gigahertz and Gigabit per second. After the video you will know the next frontier of Wi-Fi. As a bonus I will tell you the story about why we do not need a license to use Wi-Fi. Spoiler: It is because of microwave ovens. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Link setup video: https://youtu.be/Wa_mAT-yRawsi=b6cZodlwmnUafB9U"
YouTube Link 2023-10-29T08:00Z 519K followers, 152.6K engagements

"473 Battery Protection for Smartphones and Tablets using Home Assistant (charges only from 20-80%) Rechargeable batteries last way longer if we do not charge them up to 100% or fully discharge them. This is particularly important for batteries in expensive devices like smartphones or tablets because repairing a defective battery is expensive. It took Apple many years till finally the iPhone [--] can automatically stop charging at 80% and so extend the lifetime of your battery considerably. Maybe Android phones were faster. This is the best solution but today we will solve the problem for all"
YouTube Link 2023-12-10T08:00Z 519K followers, 34.5K engagements

"#214 New: Easier ESP32 installation in Arduino IDE (How to) The ESP32 definitively is the better chip if we compare it to the ESP8266. Unfortunately the installation process into the Arduino IDE was cumbersome. Until now. In this video I show you how easy it became. Links: ESP32 for Arduino IDE: https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32 URLs: Stable release link: https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json Development release link: https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_dev_index.json ESP32 dev board (With big USB connector): http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/6ubMA9i or"
YouTube Link 2018-08-05T07:00Z 497K followers, 46.7K engagements

"441 Are PV Optimizers Worth the Money (e.g. SolarEdge) Do I need optimizers or microinverters for my PV system Solar Edge and Enphase the two most prominent companies in this field say yes and sell many of these little devices. They also explain why they are absolutely needed. But is this true or are these optimizers only needed to fill the pockets of the manufacturers Lets do some tests compare it with my Huawei Sun2000 string inverter and learn about modern solar panels. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: DIY PV plant playlist:"
YouTube Link 2022-10-23T07:00Z 497K followers, 153.7K engagements

"An adventure: Reading a Smartmeter in a Bunker (MQTT message extender) Yes here in Switzerland we actually have atomic bunkersbut you know we're practical folks. Why waste a perfectly good underground fortress waiting for nuclear doom when it can double as a car parking And as the home for our Smart Meters. A nod to Batmans secret lair if you will. Today's engineering challenge is clear: Can I successfully capture the Smart Meter signals buried deep beneath layers of reinforced concrete and stream that data to my Grafana dashboard Will I impress you with Swiss ingenuity or will I end up"
YouTube Link 2025-03-30T07:00Z 519K followers, 34.2K engagements

"#276 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tutorial Our connected devices usually have two connections: One for data and the other for power. If we use an Ethernet cable we can combine data and power on the same cable. Very convenient. Do you know how this Power over Ethernet or PoE works and what we have to do to take advantage Lets have a closer look. Links: Wall injector: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cDqM7dUU Long injector: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bEVSo9u4 Small injector: http://bit.ly/2L4o057 PoE hat large: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cEa27HTa PoE hat small:"
YouTube Link 2019-07-07T07:00Z 485K followers, 171.5K engagements

"#422 A new Dual Antenna ESP32 Module: The WROOM-DA Do you think: This is an April fools day hoax No it is not. Instead it is the ugliest ESP32 I ever saw. It looks like a T-shirt. So what is it and how is it useful Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwyP4Yd0-O49e05kMUJgQQ Links: Breadboard-friendly board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AbwhCD Prototyping board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANOABj PCB for ESP32: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AV6LA9 ESP32-S3 Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtA4Y9 Mouser: https://bit.ly/3Lw6GRB"
YouTube Link 2022-04-03T07:00Z 510K followers, 80.5K engagements

"#318 BLE Oximeter Hack with ESP32 for COVID-19 Projects The Covid-19 pandemic motivated a lot of people to start movements to help. Especially makers began to build open-source respirators and other useful tools. I was asked by a viewer to contribute too. So this is my first little contribution. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others. Links: Github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Oximeters-BLE-Hack-ESP32 Hackable Jumper Oximeters: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYkNJAy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32957867898.html Upcoming Hackathons and other"
YouTube Link 2020-03-23T14:21Z 497K followers, 73K engagements

"#271 Let's build a TTN Tracker which creates long distance records (if possible) Reaching long distances with LoRa devices can be an exciting hobby. Today we will build a simple robot to automate the task and so increase our chance to post the next record Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/TTN-World-Record-Robot TTGO LoRa Module: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c6BnozrE or http://bit.ly/2OHUwYw or https://amzn.to/2V7i77K JPmeijers Github: https://github.com/jpmeijers Radiowave propagation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation#Tropospheric_modes Supporting Material and"
YouTube Link 2019-06-02T07:00Z 498K followers, 38.1K engagements

"440 Let's build the Rubik Cube Bot who knows God's Number When I saw the CUBOTinoI knew: I wanted to build one First it can do something I am not capable of. Second it involves computer vision mechanics some sort of artificial intelligence and 3D printing. And third: Its so cool that I can show it to friends and brag about it. What do you want more I know: It should be easy to build and not be too expensive. So lets build one. I cant wait. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: ESP32 Board (take 30-pin version): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBrbsqR 25kG servos:"
YouTube Link 2022-10-09T07:00Z 485K followers, 51.9K engagements

"The Last Regular Video on this Channel Todays episode is different. After [--] years and more than [---] videos its time to look back extract what Ive learned and explain why this is the last regular video on this channel. If that interests you stick with me. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Patreon supporter companies: https://www.welectron.com/ The links above are usually affiliate links that support the channel (at no additional cost to you). Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org GitHub: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My Patreon Page:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-22T07:00Z 519K followers, 220.4K engagements

"#245 Deep-Sleep Current: Which is better Current or Current Ranger (ESP32 ESP8266) During Deep Sleep microcontrollers consume very low currents and batteries live longer. Unfortunately is not easy to measure these small currents. Today we will check out two small boxes which promise to make this possible. And we will use the 10000$ professional Keysight N6705C Power Analyzer to establish the reference. The first contender is the well known Current Gold which is made by Dave Jones from EEVblog. It is the mother of this device category and costs around 80$. The other is called Current Ranger"
YouTube Link 2018-12-09T07:00Z 509K followers, 84.9K engagements

"#188 Antenna Tutorial incl. cheap DIY Antenna Tester (LoRa ESP32) Everything goes wireless these days. This is why we have a close look at the black magic of antennas how they work what is essential and how to test them. Based on this knowledge we will build a cheap antenna tester for LoRa antennas. A similar device can be built to test Wi-Fi antennas. It uses an ESP32 TTGO board on one side and a Wemos D1 mini with a Hope RFM95 module on the other side. Links: Sketches: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Antenna-Tester Stuart's Page: http://www.loratracker.uk/ and his results:"
YouTube Link 2018-03-11T07:00Z 498K followers, 251.3K engagements

"#410 Unknown ESP32 saving: Light Sleep Clock Reduction Modem Sleep Hibernation and a few tricks We all know we send our ESP32s to deep sleep to save energy. But do you know other energy-saving possibilities like light sleep and clock reduction And what about modem sleep or hibernation Links: ESP32 Adapter board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1zQa8 Power Profiler Kit II: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/Power-Profiler-Kit-2 USB-Serial Adapter 3.3V: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANS7Wg or https://amzn.to/3lBqSqD The links above are usually affiliate links that"
YouTube Link 2021-12-05T08:00Z 500K followers, 84K engagements

"#323 Connected Light Sensor with [--] 4GHz LoRa: How is its range (SX1280 Arduino ESP32) We all know: LoRa works very well for long distances. The traditional boards work on frequencies below 1GHz and we were able to get connections to of up to [---] km to a balloon and a satellite in orbit [---] km awaycool stuff and highly successful. Last year Semtech announced a new LoRa chip which works on the standard 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band. Expectations were high and when I started to build my connected light sensor I thought I could use these new boards. Do they fulfill the expectations I will try to use it for"
YouTube Link 2020-04-19T07:00Z 512K followers, 72.3K engagements

"#255 Node-Red InfluxDB and Grafana Tutorial on a Raspberry Pi Grafana InfluxDB and Node-Red on a Raspberry Pi form a dream team for visualization of IOT data. The setup is not easy but this is what we will do together. Today - We will install everything necessary on a Raspberry Pi using Peter Scargill's newest script - We will compare time-series databases like InfluxDB with SQL databases and see their advantages for IOT - We will create an influxDB database and connect it to a Node-Red flow to read data of my weather station - We will create a Grafana data source to get access to the"
YouTube Link 2019-02-10T08:00Z 502K followers, 267.6K engagements

"#352 Raspberry Pi4 Home Automation Server (incl. Docker OpenHAB HASSIO NextCloud) The Raspberry Pi is grown up now to be a perfect Home Automation Server. Today I show you why and how to set it up conveniently. In the end you should be able to make an educated decision for your own project. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others. Links: Raspberry Pi4 US: https://amzn.to/3pP32HZ Raspberry Pi4 DE: https://amzn.to/3avMgaG Raspberry Pi4 : https://ebay.to/3n1sPef KingSpec SSD: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYiVTu7 Orico USB3 Disk case (not yet tested"
YouTube Link 2020-09-13T07:00Z 518K followers, 533.7K engagements

"#403 Simple Trick to protect your Raspberry SD card from Crashing SD cards in Raspberry Pi computers wear out and die after a while because they are not made for computer usage and many write cycles. In addition the SD cards can become corrupted if the Pi loses power without a proper shutdown. We have several possibilities to avoid this disaster. Only one is simple and cheap. But unfortunately it has its caveats. So lets get an overview and use a nearly unknown Raspbian feature to help us solve the problem. Links: Raspberry Pi 4: https://amzn.to/3kBF5nv Barefoot method 1:"
YouTube Link 2021-10-03T07:00Z 506K followers, 132.2K engagements

"#363 Which ESP32 pins are safe to use The ESP32 is a beast with some secrets. Today we will look at its pins and create a Priority pin list which saves you a lot of time and hassle. In this video: - We will get an overview of all pins of the ESP32 - Learn which pins have particular purposes and therefore have to be treated with care - Learn the real universally usable pins - Create a strategy on how to use the many pins for our projects - And do some programming examples I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom no"
YouTube Link 2020-11-29T08:00Z 510K followers, 150.1K engagements

"#139 Is there a simple and cheap way to protect your super caps How In this video we will: - Build a cheap / small Super Capacitor protector - Test a bigger and more expensive commercial protector - Avoid one which does not work properly - Clarify why we need such protection - And learn how these protectors work ATTENTION: The diagram of the protection board in the video is wrong. Have a look at: http://www.sensorsiot.org/simple-and-cheap-way-to-protect-your-super-caps-video-139/ Links: TL431:"
YouTube Link 2017-05-28T04:00Z 512K followers, 60.3K engagements

"#313 Useful Cheap Spectrum Analyzer LTDZ 35-4400M Spectrum Analyzers are very useful if you work with radios. Unfortunately they are very expensive. Until recently when I saw this small device for around 50$. Unbelievable. But is it any good In this video we will: - See what such a spectrum analyzer does and how it works - Have a close look at this cheap device and compare its readings with a more expensive one - See the difference between spectrum analyzers (SSA3032X) Vector Network analyzers (N1201SA) and SDR radios I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and"
YouTube Link 2020-02-23T08:00Z 485K followers, 206.6K engagements

"#292 Wi-Fi Antennas with Gain and ESP32 Long-Range Mode (part2) Everybody talks about LoRa to bridge long distances. Today we will have a look into how we can extend the range of a normal ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. You will also learn how to do that and stay legal. And maybe we even can reduce the power consumption of the chip if we do not need the extended range. And what we learn we can also be used for our ordinary Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately it does not work with the ESP8266. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs and others. This is part [--]. Maybe you want to watch"
YouTube Link 2019-10-13T07:00Z 498K followers, 98.1K engagements

"#87 LABREP #3: Often overseen tools in my lab In this video I present some not so well known tools which I use in my lab. Links: Ferrule Terminal connectors: http://bit.ly/2dgoZ05 Prying Tools: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best-6pcs-Dual-Ends-Metal-Spudger-Set-For-iPhone-iPad-Tablet-Mobile-Phone-Prying-Opening-Scraper/32618321470.html Step Drill: http://bit.ly/2elsUu7 Cheap tweezer set: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-high-qualit-VETUS-BGA-Precision-ESD-Tweezers-8pcs-set-ESD-10-17-stainless-steel/32272706365.html Self closing tweezers:"
YouTube Link 2016-10-10T16:00Z 509K followers, 65.7K engagements

"464 Better than GreatScott's Coil Gun A true story how-to not do it This is the last re-run of a video (from 2018). In two weeks I will be back with a new video. I should have been warned: Some viewers on our summer project were against a gun on the tank. But I did not listen. This video shows what happened and how I was punished. In Switzerland every adult man is in the army and has his weapon at home. Maybe this is the physiological reason for my choice. I am not a psychologist; I am an engineer. So let's start with the story about How-to build a rail gun or a coil gun. Or how to not do it."
YouTube Link 2023-09-03T07:00Z 519K followers, 42.5K engagements

"(485) $8 MilkV Duo: Arduino on one core and Linux on the other Imagine a chip that runs Arduino on one core Linux on the other and is built on RISC-V architecture all for around ten dollars. Sounds like science fiction Well its not. This might just be the next big leap after Arduino Espressif and Raspberry Pi. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: MilkV Duo and IO board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBtX3mX MiklV Duo 256MB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DB9b1aJ MilkV Camera: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXoPBp LuckFox Pico Pro (ARM & Linux only):"
YouTube Link 2024-06-02T07:00Z 519K followers, 98K engagements

"#337 LoRa Off-Grid Mesh Communication: Meshtastic (ESP32 BLE GPS) Cool projects are rare. Here I found one I want to show to you. An off-grid personal communicator. It includes a lot of new technologies: ESP32 Smartphones LoRa BLE GPS Mesh and as you see 3D printing. And it solves a problem that could be seen as a human right: Personal SMS style communication everywhere in the world without the need for any infrastructure and without mass surveillance. In addition it shows the location of all your friends in your group on a map on your Smartphone. Everything open source of course. How cool is"
YouTube Link 2020-06-07T07:00Z 498K followers, 953K engagements

"#371 RISC-V: How much is open source Featuring the new ESP32-C3 When I got these new RISC-V ESP32 boards in my mail I asked myself: Is this new technology revolutionary as written everywhere What are the advantages for a typical Maker Time for a closer look. But pay attention: It will be a rough ride and not for the fainthearted because we will talk about stacks IP ecosystems and a lot about standardization. If you hang on till the end you should have enough knowledge to impress your boss. But maybe you will not be happy. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog"
YouTube Link 2021-02-14T08:00Z 510K followers, 231.3K engagements

"#169 LoRa one-to-one Connection for a Mailbox Notifier with an Arduino and a Wemos Shield You might have heard about LoRaWAN a network of connected nodes with gateways brokers and more. If this is too complicated for you you do not have an internet connection or if you do not want to depend on others infrastructure this video is for you: Today we will build a point-to-point connection using two plain LoRa modules. And of course we will check out the range of this connection. In the end I will know when the postman put the nice packets from China into my mailbox. Without going into the"
YouTube Link 2017-11-12T05:00Z 510K followers, 156.6K engagements

"#232 How to secure our devices using SSL (ESP8266 ESP32 Tutorial) Most of our IOT devices are insecure and vulnerable. Its high time to learn how to make them more secure also because unsecured devices will no more be able to use valuable services without using the HTTPS protocol. Already now Google services for example do no more accept unsecured connections. But is it complicated Lets find out Our ESP8266 and ESP32s support such secure connections. In this video I will show you how to change your unsecured sketches it in a few simple steps. And you will learn some basics about encryption"
YouTube Link 2018-10-14T06:13Z 488K followers, 120K engagements

"(500) Why Microcontrollers are a good AI companion Artificial Intelligence offers a lot of chances for microcontrollers As always around this time of the year I will look at this topic from a broader angle to see the implications of this technology on our hobby and professional lives. It extends the video on rules and shows how they are interwoven with Artificial Intelligence. As usual I will stick to the implications on sensors and microcontrollers and I hope you will get some useful insights for your decisions in [----]. And the project I will build will be for the cat as we say in German. My"
YouTube Link 2025-01-12T08:00Z 519K followers, 49.6K engagements

"#303 Zigbee Meshes with IKEA XIAOMI Philips and zigbee2MQTT tested and explained Wireless mesh networks are fascinating because they adapt to changing situations and can bridge longer distances than point-to-point connections. Today we will have a look into the standard Zigbee mesh technology learn its pros and cons and compare it with Wi-Fi and LoraWAN networks. Mesh networks are a little anarchic and maybe this is why they are fascinating for many free-thinking Makers. But is this true To find this out we will: - Compare mesh networks with star or hub-n-spoke networks - Look at the"
YouTube Link 2019-12-15T08:00Z 510K followers, 90K engagements

"(481) Are Fuses from AliExpress and Amazon really dangerous How to test yours When I saw this video from Louis Rossmann or this one by Tom a fellow HAM radio operator I said to myself: Holy shit I use these car fuses a lot and I always expected that they protect my circuits from overcurrent and possible burning but I never checked if they work. Particularly since I started to work with Lithium batteries capable of delivering huge currents and even burning if you are unlucky the danger increased dramatically. Do I also have bad Chinese stuff I am sure you want to know the truth too. So lets"
YouTube Link 2024-04-07T07:00Z 519K followers, 96.5K engagements

"#134 15$ LoRa Gateway with ESP8266 and a RFM95 (Tutorial) In this video - We will build a very small LoRa gateway using a RFM95 / RFM95W - It even supports downlink and OTAA - And all parts together do not cost more than about 15$ - Because it works with a ESP8266 we even have a wireless connection to the internet - It is only single channel. But because it is so cheap why not build two or three on different frequencies - The build is very easy because we can use a ready-made PCB which is compatible with the Wemos shields. - The optional Neopixels and the OLED display show us the traffic"
YouTube Link 2017-04-30T04:00Z 512K followers, 165.3K engagements

"#284 Mailbag: MEMS Microphone RISC V CPU Maker Phat & Uno Tesla/Gauss Meter e-ink Sparkfun The second part of the Danube River Mailbag: 00:00:15 MEMS microphones http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b8109Xba 00:02:09 Sipeed Maix Risk V https://www.seeedstudio.com/Sipeed-M1w-dock-suit-M1w-dock-2-4-inch-LCD-OV2640-K210-Dev-Board-1st-RV64-AI-board-for-Edge-Computing-p-3207.html 00:02:09 LicheePi Nano https://www.seeedstudio.com/LicheePi-Nano-ARM926EJS-SoC-Development-Board-16M-Flash-p-2892.html 00:06:25 Maker Phat https://www.cytron.io/p-maker-phat-simplifying-raspberry-pi-for-education 00:06:25"
YouTube Link 2019-08-18T07:00Z 512K followers, 36.3K engagements

"#40 Ultrasonic Distance Sensors Arduino Tutorial and Comparison for HC-SR04 HY-SRF05 US-015 In this video I test three ultrasonic sensors for distance accuracy and opening angle. I also show how to use them in one pin and two pin configurations and I introduce a three sensor set-up for autonomous robots. I use an Arduino Leonardo to transfer the results to Excel. The video how to transfer data from Arduino to Excel: https://youtu.be/AgJegJ30Pj4"
YouTube Link 2016-01-21T16:39Z 512K followers, 122.3K engagements

"#237 Singles "Discount" Day Mailbag (QC [---] CurrentRanger Pi cases Soldering Irons Dupont Wires) Product Links: 00:01:00 QC3.0 Charger http://bit.ly/2DzqAwi 00:02:43 Dupont Wires [--] cm http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bAKPYhWs 00:03:37 TPL5111 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/IUfzYRq 00:04:25 Pi Zero Case http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/sAGLOha 00:05:48 Dupont Wires [--] cm http://bit.ly/2AZFx8p 00:06:18 Pi [--] Case http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bMqTXsH2 00:08:20 Pan/Tilt for Pixy2 http://bit.ly/2qVAgZy 00:09:28 CurrentRanger"
YouTube Link 2018-11-11T07:00Z 511K followers, 18.4K engagements

"455 Matter and Thread: The New Home Automation World (Tutorial) We have all heard of Wi-Fi and Zigbee. And Alexa Google home or Apple Homekit. And Home Assistant IOBroker or Node-Red. And maybe Matter or Thread. But how do they relate Today and in the future And how does this affect us Lets have a closer look. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: Zigbee (not Matter) PIR: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC9h0ct or https://amzn.to/4572Itx Zigbee (Not Matter) Window Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DljEixX or https://amzn.to/3VZiZwj Integrated Border"
YouTube Link 2023-05-14T07:00Z 511K followers, 94.3K engagements

"#154 Solar Charger for Microcontrollers In video #142 we started a journey to power or small devices with solar power. Today we continue this journey. We will - Have a look at the available boards and chips to connect solar panels to batteries Have a look at the available chips for solar panels chargers - We will try to classify them according the technology used - We will have a look at the theory of these chargers - We will build a setup to compare two devices -We will do measurements in full sun and with cloudy skies -We will check if chargers will not discharge the battery The"
YouTube Link 2017-08-20T04:00Z 497K followers, 111.1K engagements

"#413 Your PC Soundcard is an Oscilloscope a Signal Generator and a Spectrum Analyzer (Arta REW) Oscilloscopes and signal generators are handy tools in our labs. Unfortunately they are not cheap. What if you had such devices already and did not know All newer PCs have loudspeakers and a microphone. So they can create sound as well as record it. And usually in decent quality. Like oscilloscopes and signal generators We only need a connection and software to create the desired waveforms and visualize the measured voltages. Fortunately such software is available. And the best: We can use it free"
YouTube Link 2022-01-16T08:00Z 476K followers, 250.5K engagements

"#244 QC3.0 Hacking and Tutorial incl. QC2.0 (Mobile Power Supply) Quick charge with Arduino QC3.0 is the new standard for charger used by many companies and therefore we get lots of compatible power banks and wall chargers. They deliver up to [--] volts and later up to [--] volts. And the voltage can be adjusted. Sounds like ideal for a Lab or a Mobile power supply. But unfortunately the standard is proprietary. So lets hack it using an Arduino Mini or an ATtiny. The old USB chargers were able to deliver [--] volts and around 2-amperes max. The new QC quick charger chargers provide up to [--] volts"
YouTube Link 2018-12-02T07:00Z 512K followers, 53.3K engagements

"#12 Five Tricks for working with Dupont wires I often use cheap prefabricated Dupont wires in my Arduino ESP8266 STM32 or Raspbery Pi projects. This enables "professional" looks without crimping the wires myself. Here I show five tricks to increase the quality of your projects as well as gain time in cabelling the parts together. I use only simple aids like Super Glue tweezers and empty Dupont housings or shells. Please watch my update before you purchase a crimping tool: https://youtu.be/3Cw9YFLDZeo Empty shell assortment: http://bit.ly/2lFJXb6"
YouTube Link 2015-08-01T14:43Z 509K followers, 210.1K engagements

"#64 What is the Ideal Battery Technology to Power 3.3V Devices like the ESP8266 In this video I compare [--] different technologies and show how they compare if you power [---] volt devices like the ESP8266 or the Arduino Pro Mine [---] volt. Technologies used: Reference: Alkaline non-rechargeable battery Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Nickel Metal Hybrid (NiMH) Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) I compare their capacities compared to their volume and also how we connect them to our [---] volt devices. Battery life calculator: http://battery-life.of-things.de/battery-life-calculator.php"
YouTube Link 2016-07-01T15:18Z 512K followers, 264.4K engagements

"#195 DIY Internet Radio using an ESP32 (Arduino IDE) These days they tell us that they will close down our FM radio stations here in Switzerland. Time to start a new venture: Digitalize our radios without spending too much money. I already some time ago started this venture with an ESP8266 but was not successful. I still have a box with a label ESP radio on my shelf. Today we will open it up and try to finalize this project with the ESP32 and in the Arduino IDE Links: Project: https://github.com/Edzelf/ESP32-Radio VS1053 board: http://bit.ly/2HBz0lU and http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qByvzzf"
YouTube Link 2018-04-15T06:00Z 511K followers, 345.1K engagements

"#129 Thank you Mailbag: Orange Pi Zero Housings Solar panels etc. This Mailbag is entirely sponsored by my viewers.This is why it is called "Thank You". Links: 0:51 Orico DCH-4U-V1 4-Port USB Charger: http://bit.ly/2oN3bg7 2:11 Orico CSA-6U 6-Port USB Charger: http://bit.ly/2nOn0Tj 2:55 30W 12V Mono Semi-Flexible Solar Panel: http://bit.ly/2ngntl5 3:35 MC4 Solar Modules Cable: http://bit.ly/2oEFKJ4 4:26 Pi Zero Case http://bit.ly/2oI2W8U 6:50 SD card Samsung EVO 16G http://bit.ly/2pcBtZD 6:50 SD Card Netac P500 16GB http://bit.ly/2nNt9OP 6:50 SD Card MIXZA 16GB http://bit.ly/2oMub2H 8:03"
YouTube Link 2017-04-09T04:00Z 512K followers, 14.6K engagements

"#199 How to improve your Maker Lab Which are the essential tools in a lab Which one do I use and how am I organized A video for all which are curious about how it looks behind the camera. Maybe you discover something you can use for your own work This is also my first "real" appearance on YouTube. I thought it is time after [---] videos. Links: Wire Strippers: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/aQb2rNv Equipment in my lab: http://www.sensorsiot.org/my-lab/ Empty Dupont shells: http://bit.ly/2jy35HY or http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/IuvNrFq Crimper: https://ebay.to/2HT0F0T Breadboards:"
YouTube Link 2018-05-06T05:59Z 496K followers, 256.2K engagements

"(493) "Transaction Proof" Mailbox Notifier using an unknown E32 LoRa board and an ATTINY1614 LoRa modulation is used in many applications like LoRaWAN or Meshtastic. Another application a LoRa 1:1 link can be beneficial because it inherits all the good properties like long distance and low power. It is simple does not need an infrastructure and can be used bi-directionally. Because I want to build a long-range bidirectional mailbox notifier I will evaluate a few LoRa boards connect them to an ESP32 and an ATTINY1614 and finally integrate them via MQTT into Home Assistant. My second channel:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-29T07:00Z 519K followers, 87.9K engagements

"#250 Universal Power Source (UPS) for only 2$. Is this possible (Raspberry Pi Arduino ESP32) Uninterruptable power sources or UPS for your Raspberry Pi Arduino or ESP microcontroller usually are quite expensive and also do not always work. When I found these small [--] dollar modules I asked myself: Can we use them as a UPS Or are they just junk and false promises Time for a closer look From time to time viewers ask how they should power their projects especially with batteries. Today we will take a look at this small module and find out if it is any good how it compares with Power Banks and"
YouTube Link 2019-01-06T07:00Z 497K followers, 213.8K engagements

"#240 Time to Say Goodbye to Arduino and Go On to Micropython/ Adafruit Circuitpython Python seems to be the fastest growing programming language. It is also widely used to program Raspberry Pis and it is on the verge to become available on our small microcontrollers. Has the time come to leave the Arduino IDE and go on Time for a closer look. Topics covered: - Language (Micropython/ Adafruit CircuitPython vs C++ - Parts of the Hardware and programming interface (SAMD21/SAMD51) - Libraries - Documentation and Community If you want to stay but comfortable: https://youtu.be/0poh_2rBq7E"
YouTube Link 2018-11-18T07:00Z 510K followers, 946.2K engagements

"#187 Mailbag with LoRa Antennas ESP32 Pi Cameras HM-10 Bluetooth sniffer etc. Part two of Mailbag. Again you can choose which products I will use for my next project. Links: 01:24 Antennas http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/aAqVRvV 03:13 ESP32 LoLin32 Pro http://bit.ly/2FsYEuk 04:27 Ultrasonic distance sensor http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/AEQjAQb 04:27 US-100 with Serial http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/rJeIAqj 06:08 Bluetooth modules HM-10 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eQbEYz3 07:04 Pi zero camera http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bAY7qFQ 08:23 OV7670 with Fifo"
YouTube Link 2018-03-08T18:00Z 510K followers, 17.6K engagements

"#379 The All-New Arduino IDE 2.0: Introduction and Test Ten years of waiting has an end. During the Arduino day last week Arduino officially released the beta version of its all-new IDE which should give us all the features of a modern development environment. Without the hassle of a modern development environment. Too good to be true Lets have a closer look. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Download: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software Wikipedia IDE:"
YouTube Link 2021-04-11T07:00Z 498K followers, 254.8K engagements

"#179 Was it worth waiting for Bluetooth How Much Current Needs the ESP32 Bluetooth in BLE Is ESP32 BLE really power efficient How does it compare with Wi-Fi And with a dedicated BLE beacon Power is a precious good in battery powered devices. Today we will investigate how much power a ESP32 burns in normal mode using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in deep-sleep and in mixed scenarios where it sleeps and sends data every few seconds. The beacon I used contains an N51822 chip Links: BLE Beacon Sketch: https://github.com/ibm-watson-iot/device-arduino/tree/master/samples/ESP32BleBeacon Breakout board:"
YouTube Link 2018-01-21T07:00Z 497K followers, 73.1K engagements

"#174 Bluetooth BLE on ESP32 works Tutorial for Arduino IDE Good news My fake Polar H7 Bluetooth heart Rate sensor works on my ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. I will show you what I had to do. And much more Today I can show you - How you can build a sensor which sends data via BLE to a client - A client which can receive these values and display them in Serial Monitor - The mysterious BLE2902 client characteristic configuration and how it works - The details of the protocol used by the heart rate measurement characteristics. This will help you to build other sensors based on different"
YouTube Link 2017-12-17T05:00Z 510K followers, 102.8K engagements

"#251 Mailbag (Power Supply Monitor Radar nice Buttons Animal RFID PD Charger etc.) Links: 00:14:00 Power Supply Monitor TPS3839G http://bit.ly/2QJyzsu 00:02:47 LED Buttons http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/crhqje2y 00:03:50 Radar http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bqloP8Jm 00:04:25 "Cheap" Animal RFID Reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/o47haza 00:04:25 "Expensive" Animal RFID Reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/csBuS0FQ 00:04:25 Animal RFID Implants http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cUr83omk 00:05:27 LDO MIC29302 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b7MZddLi 00:06:11 PD Module"
YouTube Link 2019-01-13T07:00Z 498K followers, 42.6K engagements

"#67 Exact Time without RTC Module for the ESP8266: NTP Time In this video I will: - Replace an RTC module including backup battery entry keys and display with a small piece of software - Use the globally available NTP services - Enhance reliability by using server pools instead of individual servers - Present a small library which can be easily used in your own sketches NTPtimeESP Library: https://github.com/SensorsIot/NTPtimeESP Other NTP library: https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient (without summer time) Unix time conversion: http://www.unixtimestamp.com/ Other video:"
YouTube Link 2016-07-25T16:00Z 497K followers, 99K engagements

"#60 How to use the RTC Memory in ESP8266 and reduce power consumption by factor of [--] (Tutorial) In episode #58 we built a sensor which uses deep sleep mode. In this video I show you how to use RTC memory which survives deep sleep mode to reduce power consumption even further. Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/ESP8266-RTC-Memory SDK Documentation: https://espressif.com/en/support/download/documentskeys=&field_technology_tid=All&field_type_tid%5B%5D=14 Calculator to calculate running time: http://battery-life.of-things.de/battery-life-calculator.php Supporting Material and Blog Page:"
YouTube Link 2016-05-26T16:00Z 508K followers, 78.6K engagements

"#324 Wemos D1 Mini: Long Range and Low Power Modification (ESP8266 LiFePo4) The Wemos D1 Mini is my favorite ESP8266 board. It is small cheap easy to use and you get many compatible shields. The prototype shield I like most. Unfortunately these Wemos are not perfect when it comes to power consumption during deep sleep and they do not offer an external antenna. That is what we will change in todays lockdown quickie. I am a proud Patreon of GreatScott Electroboom Electronoobs EEVblog and others Links: WEMOS D1 mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXtsuZ4 or https://amzn.to/2yH3uSU or"
YouTube Link 2020-04-23T16:15Z 508K followers, 138.8K engagements

"#217 Mailbag Part 1: RFID Low power & Energy Harvesting new LoRa boards Mailbag in two Parts: Content Part1: 00:40 125kHz RFID tags http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cdeh3hDW 00:40 125kHz RFID reader small round http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eHe9MnW 01:55 13.56MHz RFID tag http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bTy0lfLi 02:26 125kHz RFID stickers http://bit.ly/2PgM2c0 03:05 13.56MHZ/125KHZ RFID reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bHqARHEY 03:38 125kHz RFID reader (cheap) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bVY4FZfS 03:59 Voice Module (ISD1820) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/iXnyESy 04:53 UV sensor"
YouTube Link 2018-08-19T07:00Z 498K followers, 18.5K engagements

"#229 Mailbag (incl Kevin Darrah's Trigboard) Part [--] (Shelly Sonoff RFID Raspberry) Links: 00:41 TrigBoard http://bit.ly/2NJKIkR 05:30 Sonoff [---] stuff http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cOYfHeCs 05:30 Sonoff 433MHz bridge http://bit.ly/2NGClq2 07:28 UHF RFID Tags wearable http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cYhNOuZ6 08:33 UHF RFID reader http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/kyMabJ6 09:04 Flexible cable for TS100 http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bjPwfnEC 09:58 UHF RFID Tags (Tatoos) http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bGUEYrZm 10:25 Shelly [--] http://bit.ly/2NMhCkD 12:33 Raspberry IR camera"
YouTube Link 2018-10-07T06:13Z 490K followers, 22.8K engagements

"#66 New Killer Module from AI-Thinkers The A6 GSM M2M Module In this video you get first impressions about the new A6 GSM module from the Makers of the ESP-12E module. I call a phone send an SMS and use M2M to post measured battery voltage to the cloud (data.sparkfun.com) Links: Code: https://github.com/SensorsIot/A6-GSM-Module Evaluation board: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Smart-Electronics-GPRS-module-GSM-module-A6-SMS-Speech-board-wireless-data-transmission-test-board/32655695434.html Module:"
YouTube Link 2016-07-14T16:00Z 497K followers, 118K engagements

"#355 Let's try to build a Vacuum Tube Radio Vacuum tubes are an old but fascinating technology that was used before transistors were invented. We can learn how simple circuits were back then if we build a kit like this three-tube receiver. Join me on my discovery journey. I have no clue about what I am doing. But after the video we will know more I am sure. Whether the receiver will work or not. I am a proud Patreon of @greatscottlab @ElectroBOOM @ELECTRONOOBS @EEVblog and others No Docker Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Three Tube Receivers: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002664663309.html"
YouTube Link 2020-10-04T07:00Z 498K followers, 107.6K engagements

"#247 Do-it-Yourself Thermal Imaging Cameras (AMG8833 MLX90640 M5Stack Arduino IDE) and Flir one Is this a cool thing A self-made thermal imaging camera For only a few bucks Sounds marvelous. Because recently lower cost sensors appeared on the market this seems to be possible. Today we will see where we can use them and if they are worth the money. We will compare the following sensors: - We will start with the ordinary PIR sensor with [--] pixel - And continue with the AMG8833 which has 8x8 pixels - The next is the MLX90640 with 32x24 pixels - And the last is a Flir One 160x120 pixels camera"
YouTube Link 2018-12-23T07:00Z 497K followers, 174.6K engagements

"#406 Enocean: Energy Harvesting Switches and Sensors Switches or sensors without wires No problem if you use batteries. But without batteries The Enocean alliance created a standard for such devices. So lets have a closer look at switches and sensors that do not need a battery change. And here I have a cheaper Chinese clone. How does it compare And how do these devices compare with Zigbee or BLE switches and sensors A lot of questions I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott @ElectroBOOM @Electronoobs @EEVblog and others. No Docker No Microsoft Teams Zoom Links: Raspberry Pi4"
YouTube Link 2021-10-31T08:00Z 512K followers, 83.4K engagements

"#30 Internet of Things with ESP8266 #2: Physically Programming ESP-12 How do you program an ESP-7 or ESP-12 module if it is soldered onto a PCB in your "Thing" In this video I show my proposal using pogo pins. I also show how I create the timing to set the ESP8266 automatically into programming mode if the Arduino IDE starts to upload. For this solution I use an Attiny85. The code is on github: https://github.com/SensorsIot/Internet-of-Things-with-ESP8266 Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot If you want to support the channel"
YouTube Link 2015-11-11T02:50Z 506K followers, 38.2K engagements

"Why AI Agents Replaced the Arduino IDE in My ESP32 Projects (Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex) The transition from "coder" to "architect" is the biggest productivity jump Ive experienced in [--] years of electronics. Do you want to join me on my journey With my ten levels its much easier than you think. And no this is not about ChatGPT alone we are going to the next levels. We will use Claude Code Gemini CLI Codex to program embedded systems like the ESP32. My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: My GitHub repo with many other projects made in the last months:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T08:00Z 519K followers, 210.5K engagements

"How to charge an EV using Solar OCPP and EVCC My problem started when I bought this car. As an electronics engineer I didnt want to leave this planet without owning an electric vehicle. With its [---] horsepower its a thrill to drive and with [---] seconds from [--] to [---] km/h or [--] mph it reminds me of my sporty motorcycle. The car is a Smart #5 BTW. I used OCPP 1.6J and EVCC to solve the problem My second channel: https://www.youtube.com/HB9BLAWireless Links: OCPP: https://openchargealliance.org/protocols/open-charge-point-protocol/ Smart #5: https://uk.smart.com/en/models/hashtag-five/ OCPP"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T08:02Z 519K followers, 31.4K engagements

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