electronics

Sign up to build your own battle robot!

Our next class series will be building, programming, testing, and fighting mini sumo robots!  Mini sumo bots are fully autonomous with no remote controls!  We have worked tirelessly putting together kits full of parts to bring the cost way down so almost anyone can get started for $26!  We laser cut and 3D printed as […]

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Turn ESP8266 wifi module into fake WeMo switch for Amazon Echo

Do you want to do home automation on a dime?  Sure we all do!  So instead of paying $40-50 per outlet, how about $10-15 (or less!)?  Here’s what you’ll need: ESP8266 module = http://goo.gl/eXgLSy = Ebay $1.92 with free shipping. 5V – AC Relay Switch = http://goo.gl/tQ1Q8F = Ebay $3.75 free shipping. 3.3v/5v Breadboard Power Supply = http://goo.gl/XlqIyq

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ESP8266

ESP8266 Wifi Experience class 2015-07-11

Video of class will be posted on the Melbourne Makerspace YouTube channel. ESP8266 Wifi Experience class 2015-07-11 10:00 AM. This is not your usual class. I have made 10 adapter boards to connect the ESP8266 wifi module to a USB FTDI adapter, providing required pull-ups, reset button, programming jumper and controllable LED. I have the

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