The hardware setup shown below includes the Arduino Uno R4, a DHT11 sensor, and the built-in Wi-Fi for email alerts. The DHT11 is connected with VCC to 5V, GND to ground, and the data pin to Digital ...

This section defines the network credentials and server details required for sending the email. The ESP32-CAM connects to WiFi using the SSID and password. The host address, HTTPS port (443), and API ...

Arduino has just announced the Arduino Matter Discovery Bundle (AKX00081), an all-in-one development kit designed to help ...

Panasonic Industry unveils a new generation of passive infrared (PIR) motion sensing arriving with a clear message: performance no longer needs to come at the cost of design. A recently introduced ...

Panasonic Industry has announced its latest PIR (passive infrared) motion detector, a Flat Wide Detection Type (12 lens) sensor. It includes PaPIRs+ (Panasonic Passive Infrared Sensors+), the ...

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The top leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

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While sensors and low power actuators occupy the lowliest level of an automation system, they often require a disproportionate amount of time and attention. Historically, each sensor added entailed ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...