Today I'm dipping my toes into the ESP32 microcontroller, and at the same time exploring a couple of different ways of programming them. I tried both the good ol' beginner friendly Arduino IDE and then stepped out of my comfort zone to try micropython for the first time. Not the most earth shattering experiments, I realize, but I learned something so it's not a waste of time. ----- some of the stuff I used. The Olimex board : https://www.olimex.com/Products/IoT/ESP32/ESP32-EVB/open-source-hardware (I forgot to include the schematic in the video, but it is linked on that page) Thanks to AnotherMaker for sending it to me: https://www.youtube.com/anothermaker Where to find the software and quick start guide for MicroPython: https://micropython.org/ Unexpected Maker's tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6F17pWypPy_KSmpnR5CV8x78QhAiKBIl Want to buy an esp32 cam? http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575440997&toolid=10001&campid=5338624022&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xesp32%2Bcam.TRS0%26_nkw%3Desp32%2Bcam%26_sacat%3D0 (affiliate link) Some of the example code I used came from Random Nerd Tutorials: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/getting-started-micropython-esp32-esp8266/  ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZvraBlOJ3A

Simple Electronics sent me one of his logo circuit board kits and suggested I could either use it as a n easy soldering kit, or as a coaster. So I decided to do both! Here's SimpleElectronics video about the design and his build of the board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y8c50Q1urA I didn't follow his instructions... ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lukKjS_5FuY

I found this early '90s era power supply on it's way to the scrap heap, and I got curious about what's under that massive heatsink. Teardown Time! ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/2JhO3Dw ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXbnvsjmjZ8

It's another mailbag full of electronic goodies from around the rules. Including an impressive box of stuff from Another Maker. The Links: 14/16/18/20/24/28/32/40 pin IC Test Universal ZIF Socket T RAS https://ebay.to/3q0SbdZ 20x Original Deutsch DT Series 2 Way Plug Connector Kit DT06-2S, W2S, W6P, 0460 https://ebay.to/2Lq3a1q 500pcs SMD LED Kit 1206 0805 0603 Red Green Blue White Yellow 5 x 100pcs Pack https://ebay.to/3rWQsrX 5PCS 2.54mm 40 Pin Male Single Row Pin Header Strip GOOD QUALITY https://ebay.to/2JXamlq Another Maker's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnotherMaker Here's his review of the Grove starter kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqcyiYEbXeg And where he introduces the galvanometer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgw8eyXJh2o ----- My tip jar: https://www.patreon.com/pileofstuff If you are OK with me getting a commission on your e-bay purchases, feel free to use my affiliate link: https://ebay.to/33IF7PA Some other links to products on e-bay may also be affiliate links https://lbry.tv/@pileofstuff ----- This isn't the only way to do it. It's probably not the best way to do it. But it's how I do it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWDjzdLDzA