How to update esp8266 firmware

In this post, we are going to upload firmware to ESP8266 (ESP-01) . The firmware can be updated by both arduino as well as usb-ttl module.

ESP-01 is wifi SoC module and it has two GPIO pins i.e. GPIO0 AND GPIO2

For using ESP8266, we can use either AT commands using any terminal software/ esplorer ide (it supports lua programmming and AT commands) or we can use arduino library.

ESP8266 is a 8-pin SoC having two GPIO pins, it requires 3.3 volt and the current consumed by wifi module can't be attained through arduino. Therefore, if we are using arduino we need external 3.3 volt power supply.

Esp8266 wifi module can act as STA as well as AP or both

How to make a simple IR remote tester using TSOP 1838

In this post, we will make a simple IR remote tester. Since infra red rays are invisible to light we can't check it using naked eyes. Therefore, we need some device/ instrument for testing it.

One simple method to check IR remote is by using mobile or digital camera. However, it's not handy.
We will make a simple circuit using TSOP1838

We simply need a Tsop1838, one led (RED 5mm) and a 220 ohm resistor.

Arduino knight rider circuit using led bargraph

In this post, we are going to make knight rider circuit using led bargraph. Led graph, it consists of 10 leds.

Stuff required:

1. Arduino uno
2. LED bargraph
3. 220 ohm resistor
4. connecting wires

Connections:

First of all, make connections as given in the diagram below:

Serial communication with arduino

In this post, we will learn how to serial communicate other device or arduino suing serial communication.

Introduction:

Serial communication (RS-232) is widely used communication for data transfer. It just uses three wires: Rx, Tx and GND

  In serial communication, 8/9 -bit is transferred through a single wire. The data frame is like this:

Start bit > Data fields (8 or 9 bit data) > Stop bit

Arduino based DC Voltmeter (0-50 volts)

In this post, we are going to make digital voltmeter using arduino uno. It's a DC voltmeter and it's range is 0 to 50 volt. As we know, arduino is an open source hardware prototyping platform used worldwide by the hobbyists, educators and students across the globe.
This is a handy voltmeter.

Stuff required:

1. Arduino uno
2. 16*2 lcd
3. 10k pot
4. voltage source