ESP32 Archive
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How to Set Up a Laser Break Sensor with ESP32
Tags: ESP32, laser break sensors, laser diode, light sensor, MicroPython, object detection, security system, sensor projectsWhy spend more on a motion detector? Build a laser break sensor with ESP32 that does more, costs less, and just might surprise you.
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How to Detect Magnetic Fields with a Reed Switch Sensor on ESP32
Tags: ESP32 applications, ESP32 Projects, ESP32 tutorial, magnetic field detection, MicroPython ESP32, proximity sensors, reed switch sensor, reed switch wiringMy Reed Switch Sensor wouldn’t trigger with ESP32—because the magnet was wrong. Learn how to wire, test, and troubleshoot magnetic field detection fast.
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How to Measure Magnetic Fields with Hall Effect Sensor for ESP32
Tags: ESP32 magnetic field detection, ESP32 Projects, ESP32 wiring, Hall effect applications, Hall effect sensor for ESP32, MicroPython Hall effect sensorMy Hall Effect Sensor kept misfiring until I fixed its angle. Learn how to use the Hall Effect Sensor with ESP32 for clean, reliable magnetic field detection.
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How Vibration Sensors Work: Key Use Cases in Modern Technology
Tags: ESP32, ESP32 vibration sensor tutorial, GPIO 18, industrial maintenance, IoT Projects, microcontroller projects, motion detection, security systems, vibration sensor applications, vibration sensorsLearn how vibration sensors work, their key applications, and how to integrate them with ESP32 using GPIO 18 for motion detection in IoT projects.
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How to Use Limit Switches as Sensors with ESP32
Tags: Automation Systems, ESP32 Limit Switch, ESP32 Projects, Limit Switch as Sensor, Limit Switches as Sensors, Position SensingDiscover why using limit switches as sensors with ESP32 still works best—simple, reliable, and battle-tested for real-world physical detection.
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How to Use an IR Proximity Sensor with ESP32: The Easiest Motion Detection Setup
Tags: automation projects, ESP32 IR sensor tutorial, ESP32 object detection, IR proximity sensor ESP32, line-following robots, MicroPython IR sensor, roboticsCan an IR Proximity Sensor on ESP32 detect motion through plastic? I ran the test—here’s what worked, what didn’t, and how to wire it right the first time.
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How to Use PIR Sensors with ESP32 for Simple Motion Detection
Tags: ESP32 home automation, ESP32 IoT projects, ESP32 motion detection, ESP32 security system, MicroPython PIR sensor, PIR sensor, PIR sensor tutorialPIR sensors don’t just detect motion—they test your patience. Learn how to use PIR sensors with ESP32 the right way and build motion detection that works.
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ESP32 Sensors Made Simple: A Step-by-Step MicroPython Guide
Tags: ADC sensors, Boolean sensors, ESP32 IoT projects, ESP32 MicroPython tutorial, ESP32 sensors, flex sensor ESP32, IR sensor ESP32, MicroPython sensors, PIR sensor ESP32, sensor guide ESP32ESP32 sensors felt overwhelming—until MicroPython made everything click. Learn how to simplify sensor control and code smarter, not harder.
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How to Control an ESP32 Servo Motor with Precise PWM Frequency
Tags: automation, ESP32 Projects, ESP32 Servo Motor Smooth Movement, MicroPython, PWM signals, robotics, servo controlI almost gave up on my ESP32 servo motor — until precise PWM frequency fixed the jitter. Learn how to control your servo the right way.
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How to Control Motors with ESP32 PWM
Learn how to control motors with ESP32 PWM —plus the one critical line most tutorials skip that could wreck your build if you’re not careful.
