What is Node MCU

NodeMCU is an open-source hardware and software development environment built around the inexpensive ESP8266 Wi-Fi System-on-a-Chip (SoC). It's a popular choice for Internet of Things (IoT) projects due to its low cost and ease of use.Key features of NodeMCU:ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip: This provides built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless communication.Lua scripting language: NodeMCU uses Lua for programming, which is a lightweight and easy-to-learn language.Open-source firmware: The firmware is freely available, allowing for customization and development.GPIO pins: These pins can be used...

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Safe Off Switch to Power Down Your Raspberry Pi

Some time it is hard to find solution for raspberry pi.This time we are solving issue : how to Power Down Your Raspberry Pi using GPIO.Step1:copy script from power_hold.pyStep2: sudo apt install python3-gpiozero#connect button GPIO 21 and GND#run below command to testpython3 power_hold.py# hold button(gpio21 and GND) for 2 second . your pi will be shutdown.If it is ok then power on your pi3 againStep3:Now execute your script ,when raspberry pi power on every time. sudo nano /etc/rc.local in rc.local file at...

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Adding GPS tracking to your Raspberry Pi-based projects

Hi geeks some time it is hard to manage gps connection to Raspberry PI.dont worry we need following item needs for connectivityRaspberry pi 3 USB to TTL adapter (Prolific PL2303) Neo 6M-0-001 Ublox GPS ModuleStep:1Connect your GPS module to USB to TTL adapter(Tx and Rx cross connection Required dont get confused)GPS Module USB to TTL adapter5v 5vVCC 5vRx TxTx TxStep:2connect USB to TTL adaptor to raspberry pi and login to raspberry pi using putty or terminal.Step:3Now run following command to detect...

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How to Install Ubuntu

UBUNTU

Ubuntu is an open source operating system for computers. It is a Linux distribution based on the Debian architecture. It is usually run on personal computers, and is also popular on network servers, usually running the Ubuntu Server variant, with enterprise-class features. Ubuntu runs on the most popular architectures.

Things That Ubuntu Does Better Than Windows

1- Ubuntu is different. Everything is done via repositories and it uses a dedicated update manager to update both the operating system and all of the applications installed. So you only...

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