Want to know why the ESP8266 is such a raging success in the maker and IoT enthusiast domain? The ESP8266 is made by fabless semiconductor company Espressif and it contains…
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Beginners Guide to Micropython: Analog & Digital Pins
One of the key benefits to using microcontrollers is that they offer a series of input and output pins that can be used for a whole variety of different things.…
Beginners Guide To MicroPython on the ESP8266
MicroPython is the perfect choice for beginners who are looking to get into programming the ESP8266 and it makes a great alternative to Arduino. MicroPython is quick and easy for…
Getting Started With C++ on MacOS (Beginner Friendly Guide)
Apple computers and MacOS are a fantastic choice for developers, despite the misconception that most developers use Windows based systems. MacOS is an evolution of UNIX and therefore provides a…
How To Install Home Assistant On Ubuntu In Just 5 Steps
This article explains how to install Home Assistant on Ubuntu, probably the most commonly used version of Linux for desktop computers. This installation method is best for those who specifically…
How To Run Python on ESP8266: MicroPython In 5 EASY Steps
Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages that is accessible on a whole host of different platforms. The ESP8266 is also an incredibly versatile microcontroller originally…
How To Save A MacOS Terminal Command as a Shortcut
In this article you can choose from two different ways to turn any series of MacOS Terminal commands into a neat and tidy shortcut icon on the desktop, dock or…
Home Assistant Shell Integration: Local & SSH Linux Control
Looking to automatically execute commands on a Raspberry Pi or Linux machine from within Home Assistant? This step-by-step guide will teach you how to send shell commands to any other…
How To Install Home Assistant On Raspberry Pi OS
Did you know that there are several ways to install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi? For most people it makes sense to use the image supplied by Home Assistant,…
Control Home Assistant Using Siri and the Apple Home App
For those of you who are passionate about Apple devices, I completely understand. I made the transition to Apple well over a decade ago and never looked back. Apple Home…
