At Hardware Pioneers Max 2026, it was great to bump into Arduino's Field Engineering Evangelist, Julián Caro Linares, who ...

So you want to control some mains electrical (or lower voltage) item using your phone, perhaps? This single ESP8266 plug-in controls a relay that is built in to the module. An Android app (.apk) ...

Looking for practical Arduino projects? This guide shows how to control a relay from your smartphone using an Arduino Uno — either via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with an ESP8266 ESP-01 module. With ...

1 School of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China. 2 School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China. 3 ...

Abstract: In today's world, energy efficiency and smart technologies are becoming increasingly important. Lighting is a significant contributor to energy consumption, and traditional lighting systems ...

Radio Frequency Identification is widely used in contactless payment cards, National Highway Tollgate systems, and in security passes. By integrating an RFID reader with an Arduino, you will be able ...

Abstract: Traditional key-based locking systems are progressively being replaced by more effective and cutting-edge technological solutions in the security and access control domain. The design and ...

The Arduino Opta micro programmable logic controller (PLC) provides a unique entry point into the automation field. Automation fields like smart homes, process controls, and robotics are project areas ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

In this post we are reviewing the ESP-01 Wi-Fi Relay Module. It is one of the cheapest smart switches you can purchase currently for making smart home, internet of things, and other wireless do it ...

We all know how fireworks are lit. It is simple, hold the flame of a lighter close to its wick and the gunpowder does the rest of the magic. However, in this post, I am going to explain how to do the ...