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Introducing: ayatec sensoraya PCB v2.1 – The User Guide

ayatec — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:47:19 +0000

To unlock the full potential of the ESP32-S3, we developed the next generation of our programmable I/O boards. The ayatec sensoraya v2 bridges the gap between silicon and the physical world by significantly expanding the already powerful ESP32-S3‘s native I/O capabilities. This allows the sensoraya v2 to serve as a robust foundation for everything from ... Read more

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Integration to third party – A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Smart Home

ayatec — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:02:28 +0000

You have successfully set up and secured your initial IoT network. However, as your private home IoT network grows, maintaining each device individually becomes a real burden. This is where overarching smart home management systems come to save the day. Two of the most popular open-source tools today are Node-RED and Home Assistant. These platforms ... Read more

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Introducing: ayatec sensoraya PCB v1.4 – The User Guide

ayatec — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:05:24 +0000

1. Introduction While the ESP8266 microcontroller (with or without unicontrol) still remains to be a powerful choice for any IoT automation project, the bare ESP8266 in any of its forms has a critical lack of I/O options without a supporting PCB. With only 9 digital GPIO pins and 1 analog pin it is underequipped for ... Read more

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Cybersecurity – A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Smart Home

ayatec — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:18:04 +0000

So, you’re transforming your home into a smart one and have created your first device. Before you expand your Internet of Things network further, it’s crucial to consider cybersecurity. A well-secured IoT network can prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive data. Bear in mind that no network or device can be entirely invulnerable to unauthorized access. Therefore, ... Read more

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My First Device – A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Smart Home

ayatec — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:42:24 +0000

Starting your smart home transformation can be a daunting task. Even though you might have a clear goal in mind, the path to achieving it, and especially the first steps, often remain too hazy for comfort. To provide clarity, the following guide to DIY smart home lists the initial steps that might help you understand what lies ahead if ... Read more

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Introducing: The ESP12F-X4 Relay Module

ayatec — Thu, 18 May 2023 11:09:58 +0000

Numerous third-party modules featuring the ESP8266 microcontroller are readily available in the market. Modules carrying the versions ESP-12E, ESP-12F, or ESP-12S are natively supported by unicontrol as they are equipped with 4MB Flash memory or more. They are typically less convenient when it comes to firmware uploads, compared to development boards like the WeMOS D1 ... Read more

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Save Water And Energy: DIY Smart Home Project

Alex Szaffko — Sat, 06 May 2023 12:49:17 +0000

DIY Arduino-based water monitoring - gain control over water usage & temperature, and save money. Embrace a sustainable smart home journey! 💧🌡️🏠

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Introducing: The Relay Module HW-622

ayatec — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:57:17 +0000

The majority of simple home projects do not require custom-made PCBs like the one demonstrated in the Bath Vent Project. Numerous ready-made modules featuring ESP8266 (or a socket for one) are available, most commonly integrating the ESP-12E or ESP-12F. These modules are natively supported by unicontrol, as they come equipped with 4MB Flash memory or more. Unlike development boards such ... Read more

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Unicontrol Basics Part 3 – Serial Line Access

Jaroslav Liptak — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:08:27 +0000

To revive the unicontrol module or to set parameters that are inaccessible due to missing Wi-Fi connection, it is possible to access the ESP8266 in an emergency mode via the integrated serial interface. It can be useful, in case of a forgotten password, entering wrong values by mistake during configuration, Wi-Fi malfunction – etc… Before ... Read more

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unicontrol – first init – 2nd part

Jaroslav Liptak — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:55:59 +0000

When the hardware intended for our own project is ready, the first thing we need to do is to upload the unicontrol software to the module. The easiest and recommended method is to upload it using the freely available Flasher program as described here. Once the software is successfully uploaded to the module, a reset ... Read more

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