ESPHome is the sole reason I was able to build several ESP32 smart sensors without losing my patience ...

In my early ESP32 tinkering days, I’d only use the microcontroller to test with LEDs, resistors, and other circuitry components. In fact, writing simple C++ programs to perform basic tasks on the ...

Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Temperature and Humidity Meter 3 Pro adds CO2 monitoring, a larger 3.6-inch display and expanded Mi Home automation via Bluetooth Mesh. The sensor is currently crowdfunding in ...

Raspberry Pi has entered the pantheon of industry product standards, where all competitors are referred to as clones; iPhone and Arduino are good company for our SBC champ. I wouldn’t say this was ...

How PiZZa replaces Raspberry Pi OS with Zephyr RTOS on the Pi Zero. How Arduino sketches are uploaded over USB, stored on microSD, and loaded as Zephyr modules. Why PiZZa improves real-time hardware ...

Music fans gather at the Minnesota Country Club Festival in St. Paul on July 10. As meteorologists, one of the questions we hear all the time is: “Why don't you talk about relative humidity?” After ...

Knowing how to read wet bulb temperatures can do much more than tell you how hot it is; it could also help prevent a life‑or‑death heat exhaustion scenario. High wet bulb readings aren’t just a ...

The number on the thermometer only tells half the story. Here’s what to know about heat index—and why some scientists are rethinking how it is calculated. A member of a drum and bugle corps recovers ...

Patrick Campanale has been in the tech space for well over a decade, specializing in PC/gaming news and reviews, as well as maker-focused products to build small businesses. With a start in technology ...

Spring means lawn care is stepping up for the season, and fertilizing, mowing, watering, and controlling weeds are back in regular rotation. If you can combine any of these steps to save yourself some ...