Maker Cast is a new monthly live show featuring a bunch of YouTube makers. Join us as we talk about making stuff, new trends, and our latest projects. The show will be hosted on a different Maker’s channel each month.
Join me as I build an alarm clock out of a ESP8266 and a 7 segment display.
Part 3 of this build we will finally give ourselves a way of turning the alarm off and make the alarm sound properly (I would like to use it in the morning!)
Part 1 can be seen here: https://youtu.be/JD9WV7nucKQ
In part 2 can be found here: https://youtu.be/IK5rSgytsxA
Code from the stream is here: https://github.com/witnessmenow/arduino-alarm-clock
Some features ideas for the clock:
- Get the time from the internet (NTP server) (Part 1)
- Set the alarms remotely
- Check Google maps for travel time to work and adjust the alarm if needed
Would love to hear any other suggestions you have!
Parts:
Wemos D1 Mini*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/uzr7uVr
7 Segment Display Module*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qfM3Jei
Good Breadboard*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/fufyjMv
My Tools & Kit*:
Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O41-VAFYv9U
I'm not even sure about uploading this thing! Live stream from Monday July 9th on Twitch.
Lets talk about printers, youtube channels and all sorts of things
Other Platforms:
Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Twtich: BrianLough - https://twitch.tv/brianlough
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
My Tools & Kit*:
Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnteIzOIRHI
Attiny is a tiny Arduino compatible micro controller that costs about $1 and is perfect for running off batteries. In this video we look at how to program the attiny and also how to build a DIY shield for programming it.
Boards Manager URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/damellis/attiny/ide-1.6.x-boards-manager/package_damellis_attiny_index.json
Parts (I buy all my stuff from Aliexpress):
Attiny85* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/6uRbQ7u
Protoboard (10 pieces)* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/YZvrzFE
Male Header Pins* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ZNzzj6I
120 Piece Capacitor Set (has a 10uF)* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/jUfAUBY
IC socket (20 pack)* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Rj6aqvV
Basic starter kit (has LED and resistor)* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Imm6euB
Mega board I used (any Mega or Uno will work though)* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/fmQVbEy
My Tools & Kit*:
Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ntQDCIqioU
In this video we will look at using ArduinoJSON to parse data that we get back from APIs. Arduino JSON is a really great piece of software but there are a few caveats that are important to know when you are using it.
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Links:
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Original API request video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUjFMVOpXBM
ArduinoJSON: https://arduinojson.org/
ArduinoJSON Assistant: https://arduinojson.org/v6/assistant/
ArduinoJSON Book (help support the author!): https://arduinojson.org/book/
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Code:
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Sample API code (both original and new one with JSON): https://github.com/witnessmenow/arduino-sample-api-request
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My Discord:
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Come hang out and talk about this video or any project you are working on!
https://discord.gg/nnezpvq
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Github Sponsorship:
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I have set up a Github Sponsorship page, it's similar style thing to patreon. Github sponsorships help support videos like these plus the open source projects I create.
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow/
Some people have said they would prefer a once off way of supporting the channel, here is a Paypal link if you would prefer that!
https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt
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My Tindie Store:
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My tindie store is currently on vacation mode, it will re-open shortly.
https://www.tindie.com/stores/brianlough/
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
- UK : https://amzn.to/31bebXT
- US : https://amzn.to/2IlSLid
Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a second!
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Lumix GH7 Camera - Camera I used in this video
- UK : https://amzn.to/3fCdejn
- US: https://amzn.to/3oJk0Yx
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam - I use one of these for my videos
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYP_CxdYzLo
Playing with this module:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bcdV38XI
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Live Streams:
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I stream every Monday at 21:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:00 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/brianlough
(both times Dublin/London)
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6-0bqAW6X4
In this video we are going to take a look at using C++ String Literals as a way of better managing webpages on our ESP8266.
I would be interested in hearing how you like to manage webpages and your sketches, let me know in the comments below!
Live Stream Video: https://youtu.be/UqiDpNX2nLY
Video on Using external interfaces with your ESP8266: https://youtu.be/6ERY4LX76vs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_oLLVFICdw
Mike Swan who can normally be found on chat did amazing work to add text to the tetris animation library, this stream is mainly about integrating his changes into the main library.
Tetris Animation Library: https://github.com/toblum/TetrisAnimation
Video on how to get started with the LED matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvU_ZfF7vs4
Parts:
RGB LED Matrix 64 x 32 P3 (The one I'm using)
- Amazon.co.uk* https://amzn.to/2HyLRbD
- Amazon.com* https://amzn.to/2KmsJvl
- Aliexpress* http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/EMvjy3z
5v 8A laptop style PSU
- Amazon.co.uk* https://amzn.to/2JBauB2
- Amazon.com* https://amzn.to/2Jl93qL
- Aliexpress* http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vzJ2rnE
Wemos D1 Mini Clone*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/uzFUnIe
Female-Female 20CM Dupont cable*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/eu3j2j6
10pcs 2.1mm Adapters (both sockets and plugs)*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UbMvnmQ
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Live Streams:
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I stream every Monday at 21:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:00 on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/brianlough
(both times Dublin/London)
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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - https://twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_lough/
Instructables: witnessmenow - https://www.instructables.com/member/witnessmenow/
My Tools & Kit*:
Ts-100 Soldering Iron
- UK : http://amzn.to/2nlOF23
- US : http://amzn.to/2jDcyxl
Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam
- UK: http://amzn.to/2pnxk9Z
- US: http://amzn.to/2BsLMiF
Blue Snowball USB Microphone
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0x4TH
- US: http://amzn.to/2DEA85J
Self Adjusting Wire Strippers
- UK: http://amzn.to/2C0urkR
- US: http://amzn.to/2BXQAh1
Support what I do by using my Amazon Affiliate links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2g7mJIO
Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/2ykDQ42
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IejVgrSlWE
I'm not going to buy any parts or component for my projects til 2023
#ComponentFreeTill23
00:00 Intro
00:29 Why?
2:55 Exceptions
4:24 Outro
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My Discord:
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Come hang out and talk about this video or any project you are working on!
https://discord.gg/nnezpvq
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Github Sponsorship:
---------------------------------
I have set up a Github Sponsorship page, it's similar style thing to patreon. Github sponsorships help support videos like these plus the open source projects I create.
https://github.com/sponsors/witnessmenow/
Some people have said they would prefer a once off way of supporting the channel, here is a Paypal link if you would prefer that!
https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt
*= Affiliate Links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS0LxnbxkvI
A quick look at two methods of getting a 3.3v and 5v device to work with each other safely.
First Method: Voltage Divider
Equation: (R2 / R1 + R2) * V
Second Method: Bi-Directional Logic Shifter
Affiliate Link: $1.20 for 5
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/B2vRnAe
Sorry about the delay between videos, had a busy few weeks!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_VMaX8lco