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Understanding IR Distance Sensors: Proximity Detection and Applications
Tags: Arduino, automation, ESP32, infrared sensor, IR distance sensor, MicroPython, obstacle avoidance, proximity detection, robotics, security sensorsLearn how IR distance sensors work, their key use cases in robotics, automation, and security, and how to integrate them with microcontrollers like ESP32 for proximity detection projects.
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How to Wire an LDR to ESP32: A Step-by-Step MicroPython Guide
Think wiring an LDR to an ESP32 is easy? One wrong resistor value and your sensor reads zero at high noon. Learn the right way with this wiring diagram.
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Flex Sensors Make Your ESP32 Smarter—Detect Bends, Gestures, and More
Tags: ESP32 Flex Sensor, Flex Sensor Projects, MicroPython tutorial, Motion Detection ESP32, Wearable DevicesFlex Sensors on ESP32 can feel unreliable—until you learn how to read subtle bends cleanly. This guide shows you how to stop false triggers for good.
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How to Set Up ESP32 Touch Sensors Without Losing Your Mind
Tags: ESP32 DIY automation, ESP32 touch tutorial, MicroPython touch sensors, touch sensors with ESP32, touch-sensitive projectsTouch sensors on ESP32 seem simple—until grounding issues strike. Learn how to set them up properly without shorting your sanity or your board.
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How to Connect and Code a Tilt Sensor with ESP32
This tilt sensor tutorial for ESP32 starts simple—but the real fun begins when motion triggers go wild. Learn how to connect and control it fast.
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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.
