MQTT topic naming convention
Naming stuff is one of the core decisions one has to take while designing an architecture. It might not look as important as utilising the right pattern in the right place or defining your database...
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Now that I have started to monitor some magnitudes at home, like power consumption or the front door opening, I have to do something with this information. The sensor information can be useful for two...
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Decoding 433MHz RF data from wireless switches
[Update 2013-03-01] I have added more documentation on the codes these remotes use in a different post. I’m starting to move towards not only gathering information but also acting. My first project in...
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ITead’s Evolution
I was not the first to arrive at the party but since I discovered the ESP8266 I’ve been enjoying it. Then I stumbled upon the Sonoff and dude was I amazed. They are cheap and so very hackable you...
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S20 Smart Socket
Since I discovered the Sonoff I’ve been thinking about embedding it inside a switch. I started looking for old power meters, timers,… I had at home but the Sonoff is a bit too long. Why didn’t they...
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New firmware for the Slampher
Some weeks ago I received a parcel from Itead. Previously, I had written about the Sonoff and they were kind enough to send me two more of their home automation products for me to review: the S20 Smart...
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Manage and persist settings with Embedis
For months I’ve been searching for a settings manager for my Arduino and ESP8266 projects. There are basically two issues to take care of: On memory settings or how do you access to the configuration...
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4Duino-24 upside down
A few weeks ago the 4D Systems announced one of its latest products: the 4Duino-24, an Arduino compatible display module with built in 240×320 resolution TFT LCD Display with Resistive Touch and an...
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Sonoff TH10 & TH16: sensors, displays, actuators,…
Itead Studio keep on creating interesting products for the hacker community. A few weeks ago a new version of the already classic Sonoff TH came to life. This new version comes in two flavours: the...
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