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Make a BLE Temperature Sensor with the nRF51

Make a BLE Temperature Sensor with the nRF51

This article demonstrates how to use the built-in die temperature sensor on the nRF51. The die temperature is not the same as ambient temperature, but can be calibrated to ambient temperature by using a correction factor.


How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

How to Build a Web-based Garage Door Controller

Use your Android device to open and close your garage door! Much better than that clunky remote you've been using.


The New Wireless Thread Network Protocol

The New Wireless Thread Network Protocol

Thread, a network protocol released July 2015, is optimized for the connected home network. It is IPv6 based, uses IEEE Standard 802.15.4 and runs on existing hardware.


BLE using nRF51: Creating a BLE Peripheral

BLE using nRF51: Creating a BLE Peripheral

How to create a custom BLE GATT peripheral using the nRF51 by creating a service and characteristics.


How to Communicate with a Custom BLE using an Android App

How to Communicate with a Custom BLE using an Android App

Learn how to communicate with a custom BLE peripheral using an Android device.


Introduction to the MQTT Protocol on NodeMCU

Introduction to the MQTT Protocol on NodeMCU

MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) is a popular low-overhead messaging protocol used by many IoT devices to communicate. This tutorial will show the user how to to set up a basic MQTT network using Python on his or her computer and an ESP8266 running the NodeMCU firmware.


Projects Sep 15, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd
BLE using nRF51: ARM-GCC Build Environment

BLE using nRF51: ARM-GCC Build Environment

How to set up the build environment for the nRF51 system-on-chip using makefiles and ARM-GCC.


Guts of the IoT: Building NodeMCU from Source for the ESP8266

Guts of the IoT: Building NodeMCU from Source for the ESP8266

Compile and install NodeMCU on the ESP8266 IoT chip using Linux tools and the ESP Open Source SDK


Projects Jul 18, 2015 by Patrick Lloyd