Tag: esp32

Articles tagged "esp32".

• How to Wire an LDR Sensor to the ESP32: Diagram and Reading

  Published: 30 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:00 AM

  Sensors

  Learn how to wire an LDR photoresistor to the ESP32, read its value with the ADC and use it as the basis for an automation.

• DIY weather station to make your irrigation decisions

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  05:10 PM

  Sensors

  Build a DIY weather station for the garden: temperature, humidity, rain and wind sensors, siting and shade, evapotranspiration and AEMET weather data.

• Rain sensor for automatic irrigation systems

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  05:00 PM

  Sensors

  How to install a rain sensor for automatic irrigation: tipping bucket or capacitive probe, ESP32 readings, deep sleep, Home Assistant and mistakes.

• Soil moisture sensor: capacitive vs resistive

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  04:50 PM

  Sensors

  Soil moisture sensor for the garden: capacitive vs resistive differences, corrosion, where to bury it and how to calibrate it at two points.

• DHT11 vs DHT22: Differences, Accuracy and Which to Pick

  Updated: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  04:00 PM

  Sensors

  DHT11 vs DHT22: we compare range, accuracy, sampling rate, wiring and ESP32 readings to pick the right sensor for your project.

• ESP32: what it is, what it's for and how to start

  Updated: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  03:00 PM

  Boards

  An ESP32 beginner's guide: what it is, which board to choose, how to wire it up and how to build your first smart home device with ESPHome.