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044 - MicroPython TechNotes: Infrared Receiver

George Bantique August 23, 2021 No Comments

In this article, I will tackle how you can use an Infrared receiver module with ESP32 using MicroPython. GorillaCell Infrared Receiver module from GorillaCell ESP32 development kits uses a VS1838 photodiode infrared receiver. It is low cost and easy to use.


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043 - MicroPython TechNotes: ESP12E WiFi | External WiFi module

George Bantique August 22, 2021 No Comments

In this article, I will demonstrate on how you can use an external WiFi module with ESP32 using MicroPython. Though ESP32 possesses a builtin Wifi device, sometimes an external module is necessary if you want to lessen the workload of the microcontroller.


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042 - MicroPython TechNotes: JDY-32 | Bluetooth Low Energy BLE

George Bantique August 6, 2021 No Comments

In this article, I will show you on how we can use a Bluetooth Low Energy module with ESP32 using MicroPython. Bluetooth modules are useful for controlling applications such as in robotics or for displaying sensor values in IOT projects. BLE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy. It provides low power consumption because it stays in sleep mode most of the time.


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