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Getting Started with NodeMCU for the Internet of Things
Engineering illustration: Getting Started with NodeMCU for the Internet of Things

A step-by-step guide to setting up the Arduino IDE for NodeMCU boards, from installing the board package to your first Blink test.

Programming Arduino as an Automatic On/Off Timer
Engineering illustration: Programming Arduino as an Automatic On/Off Timer

Turn Arduino into an adjustable on/off timer set with a potentiometer, with a safety note for controlling mains-voltage loads.

Tracking Location with NodeMCU Without a GPS Module
Engineering illustration: Tracking Location with NodeMCU Without a GPS Module

Use nearby Wi-Fi network scanning and a cloud geolocation service to estimate a geographic location with NodeMCU, no GPS module required.

Sound Sensor with Arduino: Clap-Controlled Lighting
Engineering illustration: Sound Sensor with Arduino: Clap-Controlled Lighting

Build a clap- or loud-sound-responsive lighting system using an LM393-based sound sensor.