The Challenge In keeping with my tendency to prefer to build/develop a solution instead of just buying something off the shelf, I’ve completed a super quick and satisfying solution for my new Kobalt tool chest.… DIY Automatic LED Lighting for Tool Chest Using MOSFET Switch
I seem to be on a roll lately with these ESP8266 based projects, but they are so fun and useful, it’s not difficult to identify new uses. This project originated from another project I just… DIY Dual MQTT Button for Home Assistant Automation
Automating my home has been a journey I’ve been on for several years now and at no point in that journey did I feel the necessity for a $200USD doorbell. Not that I don’t see… Build a Smart Doorbell with ESP8266 and MQTT (No Cloud Required)
Why This Project Matters Not all projects are incredibly complex builds, technically challenging, or innovative in their outcomes. This is one of those projects, however, it’s probably one of the few projects that I’ll remember… Building an Interactive Valentine’s Box with LEDs and Sound – A Father-Son Maker Project
The Problem I finally finished what I’d call a satisfactory version of my filament sensors. I’ve wanted an affordable, accurate, and geeky way to monitor the humidity inside the storage boxes I use to store… Build a Battery-Powered Filament Humidity Monitor with ESP8266 Deep Sleep
My Home Automation Journey Several years back, I got into the home automation game, sadly for me, at the time I was trying to automate “all the things”, it was just too chaotic lacking any… Build a $14 WiFi Temperature & Humidity Sensor with ESP8266 and Home Assistant