Blog posts of '2026' 'August'

Build a Personal Proximity Alarm with Arduino and an Ultrasonic Sensor
Engineering illustration: Build a Personal Proximity Alarm with Arduino and an Ultrasonic Sensor

Build a simple alert system using a distance sensor, graduated-color LEDs, and a buzzer to detect when someone approaches a defined area.

A Simple ESP8266 Web Server for Wireless Sensor Readings
Engineering illustration: A Simple ESP8266 Web Server for Wireless Sensor Readings

Build a simple web server on an ESP8266 module to show a temperature reading on a local web page, with a technical note on voltage compatibility between Arduino and the module.

Measuring Voltages Above 5 V Safely with Arduino
Engineering illustration: Measuring Voltages Above 5 V Safely with Arduino

Two ways to measure voltage with Arduino: direct measurement up to 5V, and a voltage divider for higher voltages, with the full calculation formulas.

MQ-2 Gas Sensor: Detecting Flammable Gases and Smoke with Arduino
Engineering illustration: MQ-2 Gas Sensor: Detecting Flammable Gases and Smoke with Arduino

A practical guide to wiring the MQ-2 gas sensor to Arduino for detecting flammable gases and smoke, with a safety note about the sensor heating up during operation.