Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Exploring the Potential of the CrowPanel ESP32 1.28” Display for DIY Projects

Explore the CrowPanel ESP32 1.28" round display by making a gauge connected to Home Assistant via MQTT. Discover its features, how to integrate it into DIY projects like wearables and smart home setups, and unlock its potential.

Jan 18, 2025 — 12 mins read

Troubleshooting and Repairing a Non-Functioning RY54 CCTV Camera

Learn how to troubleshoot and temporarily fix a non-functioning RY54 CCTV camera, including power supply checks and a temporary repair using a voltage regulator.

Dec 27, 2024 — 5 mins read

Trying to fix some broken Dewalt battery drills

I tried to repair some Dewalt battery drills without much success as they were gone too far to be worthwhile.

Dec 07, 2024 — 1 min read

Diagnose and fix a hairdryer

A friend of mine brought this hairdryer for me to check and fix.

Oct 11, 2024 — 3 mins read

KRUPS Coffee Machine Repair with No Power Issue

By replacing a few simple components, I was able to bring back to life this KRUPS coffee machine.

Sep 27, 2024 — 1 min read

Human Presence Detection with Millimeter Wave Sensors

In this article, I'm explaining how to use the LD2410 millimeter wave sensor to detect human presence and control an LED with an ESP32 board.

Jul 27, 2024 — 7 mins read

Batch building 6 Air Quality Sensors

I built multiple of the same device for the first time and this gave me a different perspective on project making!

Jul 15, 2024 — 5 mins read

Camping light modernization with LEDs and Li-Ion battery pack

I revived and modernized this camping light from my parents so we could again use it on our camping trips.

May 28, 2024 — 6 mins read

Repair attempt on a broken Bluetooth Mini Speaker

I tried and I failed to repair this speaker even thou I did everything right and the speaker kind of works.

May 17, 2024 — 3 mins read

RFID Access Control: How to Create a Smart Usage-Limited System with RYRR20I_DE and Mifare Ultralight Tags

I created an access system that can track how many times a card is used and once credits are exhausted, it can limit access until topped up.

Apr 05, 2024 — 9 mins read

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