Two irons. I used two irons to remove LED's from my light. Then replaced them with LED's I got from China. SMD LED's are determined by the dimensions of the LED. Soldering on was easy, first clean the pads with wic and liquid flux. Clean with denatured alcohol. Use one iron, sharp tip, liquid flux and flow one side of the LED at a time.
@stevemoore474622 сағат бұрын
Added to say, once you get the device to light, measuring the voltage drop across the LED tells you what voltage it is. After that, choose the right light temperature, 3000k 6000k etc.
@TasteTheCode17 сағат бұрын
Great info! Thanks!
@user-hb1sw5sd9x23 сағат бұрын
Great video! How to use this module but in such a way that it takes the smallest space possible. The module being small has an advantage which is negated by the board it has to be on. Any way to trim it down?
@TasteTheCode17 сағат бұрын
You define your own placement. The only limitation that you have for the carrier board is that it must not have a ground plane underneath it. This is so that it does not interfere with the GPS signal.
@jagiya2125Күн бұрын
Hi. Do you provide a circuit diagram of your project?
@TasteTheCodeКүн бұрын
Both the DHT11 and the relay module use 1 pin each and you can work them out from the code.
@jagiya2125Күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I'm sorry but I don't get it. Can you make a circuit diagram instead?
@TasteTheCode17 сағат бұрын
@@jagiya2125 Sorry, I don't have the time. In the code you have all the pins named. So DHT is connected to pin D1 and relay is controlled by pin D2. D3 is the override switch. #define DHTPIN D1 #define DHTTYPE DHT22 DHT dht(DHTPIN, DHTTYPE); #define RELAYPIN D2 #define ONPIN D3 #define HYSTERESIS 2
@devidasgawade7595Күн бұрын
What's is the zener value beside 10 v 100mf
@TasteTheCode17 сағат бұрын
Sorry, I can't measure it as I no longer have the iron. I gave it back once I repaired it.
@croyant97793 күн бұрын
Can you please also try connecting it to the things network
@TasteTheCode2 күн бұрын
I no longer have the boards connected but I'll try to use TTN for some of my next projects.
@croyant97793 күн бұрын
Can the RYLR993 also connect to the things network?
@TasteTheCode3 күн бұрын
Yes it can. It's just a matter of config.
@croyant97793 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I tried using AT commands but its not working
@TasteTheCode2 күн бұрын
Can you be more specific? What's not working?
@Royzer4 күн бұрын
good video but i want to know how to transmitt ir using ESPhome too
@TasteTheCode4 күн бұрын
I haven't gotten to it yet but subscribe and I'll make a video.
@georgef77546 күн бұрын
Great job. Flasher circuit will be interesting to see.
@TasteTheCode5 күн бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@davidjobe98766 күн бұрын
You must have found that in the attic or basement that is definitely older than 20 years. Once again you managed to get new life into it.
@TasteTheCode6 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes it was in the basement and I remember vividly when we once used it in 1994 so it must be older than that.
@rods871756 күн бұрын
Nice! Modernized and useful. Classic design that is not going to a landfill.
@TasteTheCode6 күн бұрын
Thanks. Besides the sentimental value it has, it is still very useful and handy.
@mphocombo6 күн бұрын
How can i fix my omega portable speaker that when i switch it on theres no sound but only power on light?
@TasteTheCode6 күн бұрын
Check for broken wires. Otherwise it might be an issue with the amplifier circuit.
@vivienarticona40847 күн бұрын
Hello! Good morning! Is it possible to let us know what kind of XIAO seeed did you use? Is it nRF52840 Sense or nRF52840? Because I believe they are two different version.
@TasteTheCode6 күн бұрын
The only difference between the two is the microphone. I mention this in the video.
@jagiya21257 күн бұрын
Hi. What kind of XIAO seeed did you use? nRF52840 Sense or just nRF52840? Because there are two versions of it.
@TasteTheCode6 күн бұрын
The sense's only difference is the presence of a microphone.
@jagiya21257 күн бұрын
Is it possible to insert two temperature limits (upper and lower) in the code?
@jagiya21257 күн бұрын
Because if I don't set the lower limit, it will just result in a freezing temperature. (Btw, I will be using this in a cooling system)
@jagiya21257 күн бұрын
How to insert upper and lower temperature limit in the program code?
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
You still need just one. If the current temperature is higher than what set on the thermostat, you turn on the cooling, until it is reached. When the target temperature is reached, you will turn off the cooling. Adding a second temperature will just enable it to work up to a certain range and once the temperature is above that, the thermostat will never kick in.
@jagiya21257 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode so what you mean is that, the thermostat will automatically off by itself if the set temperature is already achieved?
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
@@jagiya2125 That is the whole point of the thermostat, targeting a set temperature.
@jagiya21258 күн бұрын
Hi. May I ask if the code is compiled already, is it 100% sure it will work?
@TasteTheCode8 күн бұрын
Well, you can see it working, right?
@jagiya21258 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I haven't test it yet on XIAO BLE. But the compilation is done already. Can I call it a success?
@TasteTheCode8 күн бұрын
If it compiled, there is no reason why it should not work. Let me know how it goes and I'll be glad to help.
@johnnybabugo12739 күн бұрын
I have a Bluetooth speaker, but switch off even turn switch on, it turn off by itself. Any idea why this is happening??
@TasteTheCode8 күн бұрын
The battery might be gone. When a lithium battery is bad, it will often go undervoltage and the protection circuit will turn the device off.
@johnnybabugo12739 күн бұрын
Very interesting, need some help from you.
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
Thanks, how can I help?
@patrickwl60199 күн бұрын
can i use it to transmit data from several sensors at once? such as water debit monitoring
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
Yes, sure, it can be used with a lot of sensors.
@xanadusanson6219 күн бұрын
Hello friend, I don't know much English, but I will try to explain my problem: , I tried to change the battery of a 14.4 v drill to lithium, I used recycled 18650 batteries (obviously tested and with the same voltage) and formed a 4s2p pack and bought 4s bms boards at 40 amps (balancer type), and on three occasions the plates did not withstand even a vacuum test: (without effort) I thought it would be a defect in the board but I ordered from another store and now that I tried a new one and did a vacuum test performance, suddenly I heard a small explosion, I ignored it and continued drilling, until I heard a second one so I assumed that something had happened in the BMS and yes, a mosfet exploded and the truth is physically you can't see anything else but I think that more than one component must have been damaged as well. In your videos it looks so simple (and it really is, it's not very scientific) and this is happening to me, I only did a vacuum test on the other boards and apparently the transistors that are responsible for balancing the cells are heating up too much ( one or two, not all) and when I load them with the imax6 I get "connection break". Can you explain to me what I'm doing wrong or what causes could cause this to happen or at least what should I do? I thank you in advance.P.S: There are more details to explain but I didn't want to go on too long, if you need more details let me know
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
Hey, sorry to hear that. I don't fully understand what you mean by vacuum test? If the MOSFETs are exploding, it means that you are trying to pull a lot more current through them than what they are rated for. Try going with much larger BMS, something like 100A.
@samsongithinji16319 күн бұрын
What's the issue of replacing capacitor without testing whether it got its capitance?
@TasteTheCode7 күн бұрын
No need to test it when you can see that it is bulged. If it looks ok, then you can test it as a second step. A good capacitor should never be bulged!
@jagiya21259 күн бұрын
Hi. Can I use this in a cooling system? Do i need to change some things in your code or is it still the same?
@TasteTheCode9 күн бұрын
Hi, You can but you will need to reverse the conditions to turn on the cooling once the current temperature is higher than the one set.
@jagiya21259 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode do i need to change some words in your codes you provided?
@TasteTheCode9 күн бұрын
@@jagiya2125 Yes but you will need a bit of coding knowledge to do so. You will need to reverse this condition "if(currentTemperature >= setTemperature + HYSTERESIS)" and this one "} else if (currentTemperature - HYSTERESIS <= setTemperature) {". The new conditions should be "if(currentTemperature <= setTemperature + HYSTERESIS) {" and "} else if (currentTemperature - HYSTERESIS >= setTemperature) {". Keep in mind that this is completely untested so it might not work.
@havemannolaf10 күн бұрын
Thank you !
@TasteTheCode10 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@galdakaMusic11 күн бұрын
Lo hice hace dos años y Zigbee2mqtt. Pero solo dura 1 semana la batería con 2x18650
@TasteTheCode10 күн бұрын
It need to be plugged it if it is on all the time. An old mobile phone adapter can do the trick.
@TheBestDanceMoves11 күн бұрын
The pins from the NodeMCU to LoRa are also crossed right? TX from NodeMCU to RX on LoRa and RX of NodeMCU to TX of LoRa.
@TasteTheCode11 күн бұрын
Yes, that is always the case with UART.
@mitulrmodi11 күн бұрын
Hi, it is a nice video. I want to reset my DVR with the same Model: DHI-XVR5108C There is no reset button, would you know which pins to bridge to reset it? Thanks in advance.
@TasteTheCode11 күн бұрын
Hey, unfortunately no. I did not had the need to reset it so far so I haven't looked into it.
@TheBestDanceMoves12 күн бұрын
Sir I have change the pin configuration in the code and now the serial monitor displays @GSTP, @GSOP 1 1000 0, @GNS 7, @GSR. It displays these continuously. What does it mean and what should I do?
@TasteTheCode11 күн бұрын
These are the initialization commands for the GPS module. They are only sent once to it in the setup function so we can start the positioning process. If they are executed multiple times, something causes your NodeMCU to crash and restart. You also must read the documentation for the modules and fully understand what you do.
@TheBestDanceMoves11 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I read everything and I am using your provided code for it. So I do not really see why it should crash.
@TheBestDanceMoves11 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I am indoors in my room so I tested the gps module with the GNSS Monitor and it wasn't connecting to the saterllites. I tried moving to my balcony and it was connecting and disconnecting. In my room I do not connect at all to the satellites. Can it be that, the fact that the gps can't get coordinates in my room, is the cause as to why the nodemcu keeps sending @GSTP, @GNS 7, @GSR?????? Can it be that the environment in which I am is stopping the gps signals from reaching the gps modules?? Should I do it outdoor in an open environment???
@TasteTheCode11 күн бұрын
@@TheBestDanceMoves GPS only works outdoors.
@TheBestDanceMoves9 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode Hello Sir, Yes I tried outdoors with the Gnss monitor and it connects well to satellites but the serial monitor keeps displaying @GSTP, @GNS 7, @GSR continuously. Every connection is fine and you said the 1.64V going to the GPS module is enough for it to work. So I really don't understand what the problem is. I went through the GPS datasheet and it mentions that it works at a minimum voltage of 1.71V. I don't know if that's the problem. I'm really confused and troubled.
@triedtofail13 күн бұрын
You are going against Nature. Powerfix/Parkside products are supposed to be easily broken and remain that way (no replacement parts available). That is why the quality is so low to begin with
@TasteTheCode12 күн бұрын
🤣🤣 To be fair, most of their things are not bad at all and definitely a lot cheaper.
@TheBestDanceMoves13 күн бұрын
Sir, I just connected everything and the aduino ide says "no GPS detected: check wiring". I think this is because of the voltage from NodeMCU to the GPS module. I measured the voltage and it gave me 1.65V from NodeMCU to the GPS passing through the logic level shifter. Could it be that the problem is because I used a 3.3k resistor instead of a 3.6k resistor? V = IR, does this means the higher the resistance, the higher the voltage?
@TasteTheCode12 күн бұрын
Only if you can push enough current through the resistance, the voltage gets higher. In most cases, increasing the resistance will lower the current passing through so the voltage stays the same. 1.65V is ok for the module. Make sure that you are connecting TX to RX and vice-versa. They need to be crossed. Also, how do you provide 1.8V to the level shifter?
@TheBestDanceMoves12 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode I provide 1.8v to the logic shifter through the middle pin of con1 located on the EVB board. Also I did cross the TX and RX pins on both sides. I was really wondering why it is not reading. today I added 310 ohm resistors in series with the 3.3k resistors and the total resistance measured was 3.53k which is very close to 3.6k and should give me the expected voltage but still the voltages remained unchanged
@TasteTheCode12 күн бұрын
@@TheBestDanceMoves Voltages or the resistors are not the source of your issue. You either have issues with the wiring or in configuration. Is the baud rate in the code the same as on the GPS? It is very difficult for me to know why it doesn't work when I don't have the project in front of me.
@TheBestDanceMoves12 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode Yes using the GNSS monitor, I set the baud to 115200 which is the same in the code. Please how can we connect so I can show you?
@TasteTheCode12 күн бұрын
@@TheBestDanceMoves Sorry but I do not offer one to one help. You need to go step by step and verify that each step is correct. I will suggest that you first test the level shifter separately with a USB to serial adapter and the GPS so that you can verify that you've done it correctly and only then move to connecting it through the NodeMCU.
@TheBestDanceMoves13 күн бұрын
Sir, I have soldered, the input of the GPS module to the Vin pin of the NodeMCU but the GPS module is still not powered on. What should I do? When I power the GPS module separately through USB, it comes on.
@TasteTheCode13 күн бұрын
Vin is 5V. You need to use the 3.3v pin
@TheBestDanceMoves13 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode i mean to power on the GPS EVB board. I see you soldered the input of the EVB and connected it to the Vin pin of the NodeMCU
@TasteTheCode12 күн бұрын
Yes, that is correct. Did you also connected GND together? If you did this right, there is no chance that the module won't power on.
@TheBestDanceMoves12 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode Yes I did connected the GND. it finally came on. My problem now is the why the nodemcu is not reading the gps or detecting it
@noor-gangan382715 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial sir 👍, please can use it to interface Esp32 3.3v with RS485 module, 5v sensor
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
Yes, it should work.
@noor-gangan382714 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode Thanks, like connect it to different gpio
@VladoT15 күн бұрын
That speaker was infact a mess 😮
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
Hahahah, true that! I haven't give up yet on it but it was fun to explore so far.
@jimd161715 күн бұрын
thanks :)
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@TheBestDanceMoves16 күн бұрын
Hello Sir, the jumper wires don't fit well in the gps evaluation pins. How did you fit the wires in please? Or you have to solder the wires to the pins in the evaluation board so that it can be firm?
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
Maybe you have different style of wires? Mine fit OK as on any other header. I had to only solder the 1.8V line as there was no pin for it on the board.
@TheBestDanceMoves14 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode Okay great, Thank you very much Sir. I greatly appreciate your assistance.
@TheBestDanceMoves16 күн бұрын
Hello Sir, please looking at the LoraToAPP.ino, I am a little confused on the pin (VDD, RXD, RXD and GND) connection of the LoRa to the NodeMCU. I fine it difficult to understand to which pims if the NodeMCU, are those 4 LoRa pims connected to. Please kindly clarify me with this connection. Thank you
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
Yes, correct. TX from the module connects to pin 14 and RX from the module connects to pin 12 on the NodeMCU. VCC is connected to 3.3v and GND is connected to GND.
@SayyidThwayyib17 күн бұрын
I don't see those as problems. But it's output voltage comes with lot of noise, like it is impossible to use in certain circuits. I used it to power a meter but meter is not working due to its noise.
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
A meter is best powered directly from a battery. The are extremely susceptible to noise.
@jkarretero17 күн бұрын
Same happened to me
@TasteTheCode14 күн бұрын
Unfortunately it happens all the time. It scared me quite good.
@luhanxmonat17 күн бұрын
Those are analog devices. For the same price, you can buy BS312 with digital output. Or the BS412 also has adjustable timing. You have to buy the lenses separately.
@TasteTheCode17 күн бұрын
Thanks, I'll look into them.
@TheArachnoBot19 күн бұрын
use an amplifier my man
@TasteTheCode19 күн бұрын
Well we already know that using an amplifier works. Where's the fun in that?
@TheArachnoBot19 күн бұрын
@@TasteTheCode It might work but how well? I would have loved to see the arduino plotter display the graph with an amplifier to see the sensitivity/range/field of view of the sensor. The modules are not really useful at all for that since the output is on/off.
@TasteTheCode18 күн бұрын
Yes, when these are in operation they just change state, you can't really plot the output as it will just flip on movement.
@fleaniswerkhardt464719 күн бұрын
Does the water valve in this project require mains water pressure to operate or will it work properly with just gravity pressure?
@TasteTheCode19 күн бұрын
I haven't tested this so take it with a grain of salt, but I think it is spring operated as you can't even blow air through it unless the coil is energized. So yes, you can use it with gravity pressure.
@marcfavell20 күн бұрын
How battery hungry are these chips? For wireless?
@TasteTheCode19 күн бұрын
When transmitting, they use up to 140mA of current and while receiving around 17mA. If put to sleep, it only uses 10uA so there are applications where you can make a use case optimized for battery usage.
@marcfavell20 күн бұрын
The first time I just read about these chips is today and I have a great idea for this technology
@TasteTheCode19 күн бұрын
They are very versatile and useful. What do you want to make with them?
@PowerOn-20 күн бұрын
Great content, I'll be using this as a basis for my emergency contact device. Thanks Other ideas for expanded functionality 1) Ability to automatically 'pick up' the call from the caregiver to speak to the elderly person 2) Watchdog/automated text to let the caregiver know the system is still functional (maybe once a week)
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
Thank you! Let me know how it goes! Also, great suggestions, I really like the watchdog suggestion, it is important for any system to know that it is still operational.
@SmodoStein20 күн бұрын
Does the TOF laser sensor also work outside ? For example, can the sensor be protected from splashing water e.g. by a glass pane or does a pane interfere with the measurement? I want to build a Distance Sensor for a boat which gives an alarm when getting close to the pier.
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
I haven't used it specifically outside but I do not see a reason why it should not work. Some modules come with a protection glass on the front that can be clued to a case so you can make it water resistant. Let me know how your project goes, it sounds interesting.
@n-steam20 күн бұрын
You would have to ensure you use a protective medium that is transparent to IR. AFAIK most glass is opaque to IR. Though there are definately some plastics you can use (the black-looking plastic they have on remote controls for example).
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
Yes, true. The protection that comes with some module is made out of material that allows for IR to pass through.
@cookies-pb1eg9vg8v20 күн бұрын
I heard that as Butter management system
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
Hahhhaha, I must have been hungry while recording.
@protoncek21 күн бұрын
I've had exactly the same setup for pellets measuring - at first I've had ultrasonic module, and i can say that it's quite unreliable. I've had to use all sorts of filters to eliminate false empty or/and false full readings to achieve sort-of acceptable result. This winter i replaced it with this laser sensor and it's way better. More accurate, and absolutely no false readings. I have only basic median filter (only to eliminate very small deviations) in esphome and results are perfect. However, my strong advice: GET IR PROTECTION for this sensor! I've had it without it and had to remove and blow it with air two or three times during winter to correctly read again because of dust. Later i added protection and problems are gone - i only wipe it out occasionally. There are original protections available for this sensor, or you can get sensor with this glass already installed. a
@TasteTheCode21 күн бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing.
@georger.951422 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, really handy. But one noob question: do you have to wire the bulb to the hot wire or it doesn't matter?
@TasteTheCode22 күн бұрын
As long as it is in series, it doesn't matter. With our plugs, you can turn it around so you never really know which one is which.
@georger.951422 күн бұрын
Thanks again!
@tasmedic22 күн бұрын
I suggest replacing the caps with Rubycon or Nikkon Chemicon caps, of the highest termperature rating you can find. It'll be worth it in the long run. No-name chinese capacitors are the reason the lights failed in the first place.
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
I don't have a great source that I can purchase locally and not a lot of sellers will actually deliver to Macedonia. My best option is Aliexpress but you can never be sure when sourcing from it.
@luminousfractal42023 күн бұрын
ive been lookong for a laser sensor for mwasuring tiny distances, i thought it would be the way forward (its for a blade alignment sensor for my bandsaw, it needs 3 points of reference along the blade) i thought lasers might be available but i cant find any high res/small distance ones for less than 3500. i need micrometer accuracy i guess. i had pondered taking apart some optical mice and using the sensors in those somehow, theyre fairly accurate. but i need a measure to tie them to. i fail at programming 😂
@TasteTheCode20 күн бұрын
Well I'm not aware of any. These will not be that precise.