How to setup 16x2 lcd on Arduino? Its not big issue ,read full blog and watch video at the end of content. It is hard to display data using serial monitor. So if you want to display data of Arduino or given text to 16x2 Char LCD .This tutorial will help you. Required component :Arduino Uno Board x 1 IIC LCD /I2C LCD . or I2C Display Module + 16x2 Char LCD x 1 M to F Jumper Wire x...
PIR modules have a 3-pin connection at the side or bottom. The pinout may vary between modules so triple-check the pinout! It's often silkscreened on right next to the connection (at least, ours is!) One pin will be ground, another will be signal and the final one will be power. Power is usually 3-5VDC input. When object comes in detecting area it will return 1 from output pin otherwise it return 0. The IR sensor itself is housed in a hermetically sealed metal can to improve...
23-07-2025📌 What is a Rotary Encoder?A rotary encoder is an electro-mechanical sensor that converts the angular position or motion of a rotating shaft into digital signals. Unlike a potentiometer, it can rotate infinitely in either direction and is commonly used in digital volume knobs, step selection, or menu navigation.There are two main types:Incremental (most common)AbsoluteThe most widely used type with ESP32 is the incremental rotary encoder with a push-button switch.🧠 Key Features of Rotary EncoderFeatureDetailsRotationContinuous 360° (no end stops)Signal OutputDigital (Quadrature: A and B)Additional ButtonBuilt-in push button (optional)ResolutionTypically 20 pulses...
🎵 What is DFPlayer Mini?The DFPlayer Mini is a tiny, standalone MP3 audio player module. It can play audio files (MP3/WAV) stored on a microSD card. You can control it through:Serial communication (UART with ESP32 or Arduino)Built-in IO pins (for button-triggered audio)Library-based commands to control volume, play/pause, next, loop, etc.📦 DFPlayer Mini PinoutPinFunctionVCCPower (3.2V–5V)GNDGroundTXSerial Transmit (connect to ESP32 RX)RXSerial Receive (connect to ESP32 TX)SPK1, SPK2Speaker output (mono, 3W)DAC_L/RStereo line out (for headphones/amp)IO1/IO2Button controlBUSYLOW when playing🔌 Wiring DFPlayer Mini with ESP32🔧 ESP32 to DFPlayer Mini (Serial Connection):DFPlayer PinESP32...
🎨 What is the TCS34725?The TCS34725 is a color sensor made by AMS (now part of Renesas).It detects Red, Green, Blue, and Clear light (ambient).🧠 Key Features:Detects RGB colorsI2C interface (perfect for ESP32)Built-in IR filter for accurate color detectionBuilt-in white LED for illuminationMeasures light intensity (lux) and color temperature (K)🧰 What You NeedComponentDescriptionESP32 boardAny variant (e.g., DevKit V1)TCS34725 sensor moduleUsually via I2CJumper wiresFemale-to-male if neededLibraryAdafruit_TCS34725📌 TCS34725 PinoutTCS34725 PinConnect To ESP32VIN3.3V or 5VGNDGNDSDAGPIO 21 (I2C SDA)SCLGPIO 22 (I2C SCL)You can change SDA/SCL in software if needed, but 21/22 are default.📚 Step 1: Install Libraries in Arduino IDEGo to Sketch...
📘 What is an I2C LCD?An I2C LCD is a Liquid Crystal Display that uses the I2C communication protocol to show text data. It's widely used in embedded and IoT projects to display information such as temperature, sensor values, time, and status messages.✅ Key Features:Displays text only (not graphics)Usually 16x2 (16 characters x 2 lines) or 20x4Has an I2C backpack (PCF8574 chip) that allows communication using just 2 pins: SDA (data) and SCL (clock)Saves GPIO pins, compared to traditional 6- or 8-pin LCD control🧰 Components UsedComponentDescriptionESP32 Dev BoardMicrocontroller (WiFi + BLE)I2C LCD 16x2Text display with I2C backpackJumper WiresMale-to-female...
How Soil Moisture Sensor Works and Interface it with Esp32When you hear the term “smart garden,” one of the first things that might come to mind is a setup that automatically keeps your plants healthy—measuring how dry the soil is and watering plants only when they need it. No more guessing, no more soggy roots, and no more thirsty plants!With the help of a simple Soil Moisture Sensor, you can build a system that knows exactly when your garden needs...
