RalphBacon
Keen Arduinite and Electronics enthusiast - everything that an Arduino can connect to I'm interested in, plus anything electronic from the Far East!
United Kingdom
Pinned Repositories
205-Internet-Radio
An Internet Streaming Radio using an ESP32 and a VS1053 MP3 decoder, plus an ILI6341 TFT touch screen
224-Superior-Serial.print-statements
Use this to speed up your final project and reduce code bloat
253-Arduino-Task-Scheduler-Super-Accurate
Finally a task scheduler that is super accurate - good enough for a clock!
258-ESP32-Web-Enabled-with-OTA
Web pages on your ESP32 with OTA for free!
260-ESP32-Web-Pages-Part-2
Expanding on ESP32 Web Pages, getting some values onto the screen
266-ESP32-Deep-Sleep
A Real World project that uses an ESP32 in Deep Sleep
BB11-Create-an-Arduino-Library
A Real World walkthrough in creating a simple Arduino library
BB9-Code-Organisation
Organised code is so much easier to read, debug and maintain
LGT8F328P-Arduino-Clone-Chip-ATMega328P
An improved ATMega328P with this cheap clone Logic Green LGT8F328P
nRF24L01-transceiver
Use your Arduino to transmit (and receive) data reliably with this easy to use module. See the accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphBacon
RalphBacon's Repositories
RalphBacon/Bootloader-Shield-8MHz
Easily upload a new bootloader with this shield, including the 8Mhz (no crystal) version
RalphBacon/ATTiny85_Fuse_Resetter
Want to use all SIX GPIO pins on the ATTiny85? Now you can.
RalphBacon/Arduino-Deep-Sleep
How to put your Arduino to sleep to save power (and wake up again)
RalphBacon/MP3-Player-DFPlayer
How to link the DFPlayer MP3 player to an Arduino
RalphBacon/Raspberry-Pi-UPS-Hat
Protect your Raspberry Pi from power cuts with help from this UPS (and an ATTiny85)
RalphBacon/ESP8266-Relay-Part-2-plus-Sonoff-with-Alexa
New code for the ESP8266-01 and a new phone app to control it all - plus first look at the 4-channel Sonoff using Alexa
RalphBacon/TEA5767-FM-Radio-module
Connect this module to your Arduino (or Pi) via I2C for quality FM radio - a building block for a bigger project?
RalphBacon/118-ESP8266-Deep-Sleep
We've covered the Arduino, now it's the turn of the ESP8266
RalphBacon/Secure-Gmail
Send Gmail securely (encrypted) from your Arduino, ESP8266 or other microcontroller
RalphBacon/No-Real-Time-Clock-RTC-required---use-an-NTP
Forget using a RTC module, even though they are accurate and cheap. Use an NTP server instead.
RalphBacon/ISD1820-Sound-Recording-Module
Record 10 seconds of sound for Arduino, Raspberry Pi or other microcontrollers
RalphBacon/OEP3W-MD4103-Amplifier
A tiny class D amplifier prefect for Arduino projects
RalphBacon/Workshop-Heater-Repair-Using-Arduino-Nano
I fixed my dodgy workshop heater by replacing the heater's control PCB with an Arduino Nano
RalphBacon/ArduinoEthernet_Email
How to send Email using your Arduino and an Ethernet controller plus much more
RalphBacon/Photo-Interrupter-Door-Lock-Monitor
Using a SHARP GP1A57HRJ00F photo interrupter I can now ensure the power is off in my workshop when I leave
RalphBacon/Raspberry-Pi-Analog-Inputs
Add the ability to read analog voltages on your Raspberry Pi with this simple kit
RalphBacon/Bare-Bones-Arduino
The only way to save huge amounts of (battery) power when running an Arduino
RalphBacon/K-Type-Thermocouple
Barbeque weather on the horizon? Or getting that wood burning stove ready? This is for you.
RalphBacon/Main-Opto_Coupler
A SAFE way to detect mains from your microcontroller (eg Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
RalphBacon/RaspberryPi-Auto-Restart
If your Pi lies dormant this will ensure it powers up again
RalphBacon/Touch-Switch-Arduino-ESP8266
How to implement a touch switch on the Arduino or ESP8266 (or any µController)
RalphBacon/Triacs-SSRs-AC-DC-voltages
So what's the deal with TRIACs and SSRs and why AC current?
RalphBacon/Wemos-D1-Mini-ESP8266-stackable
A tiny, stackable version of the Wemos D1 ESP8266, with many "shields" to add functionality
RalphBacon/Workshop-Automation
My new workshop needs some automation using an ESP8266, a Sonoff and other electronic parts
RalphBacon/Battery-to-USB-power-conversion
Converting my battery operated LED light to mains (USB) power
RalphBacon/CAP118-Touch-Sensor
Add reliable touch sensors to your Arduino
RalphBacon/IOT-ESP8266-Internet-of-Things
Upload data to The Cloud very easily using any ESP8266 board and my sketch
RalphBacon/MOSFET-vs-BJT
Why use a small TO92 MOSFET instead of a traditional BJT NPN transistor for small item switching?
RalphBacon/Relay-Head-to-Head
Comparison of three different relay types: electromechanical, SSR and latching
RalphBacon/Safer-12v-PSU-for-Arduino-Use
No wall wart here, this is a standalone, mains driven 12v 1A PSU with some nice features