home-automation

8 Nov 2024

Connecting ESP32 with DS18B20 Sensor and Publishing Data using MQTT Protocol

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we interact with devices and gather data. One of the most popular microcontrollers for IoT projects is the ESP32, thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. In this article, we’ll explore how to connect an ESP32 to a DS18B20 temperature sensor and publish the temperature data using the MQTT protocol. Components Required ESP32 Development Board: A powerful microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

8 Nov 2024

Using Node-RED to Display Data from ESP32 and DS18B20 Sensor

Node-RED is an open-source flow-based development tool for visual programming, originally developed by IBM for wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services as part of the Internet of Things. In this article, we will explore how to use Node-RED to display temperature data from an ESP32 microcontroller connected to a DS18B20 temperature sensor. Prerequisites Before we start, ensure you have the following: ESP32 Development Board: A microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

24 Oct 2024

Building a Smart Sensor with ESP32 and DS18B20 for Data Storage

In the world of IoT, creating a smart sensor can be a fun and rewarding project. Today, we will build a temperature sensor using the ESP32 microcontroller and the DS18B20 temperature sensor. We will then explore how to send the collected data to an online service for storage and analysis. This setup is not only great for home automation but can also be adapted for industrial monitoring. Components Required ESP32 Development Board - The main microcontroller that will read temperature data and send it to the cloud.