Tutorials & Step-by-Step Guides

Detailed tutorials and build guides for my projects, published on Instructables.

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📚 Featured Tutorials

1. How to Make a Data Logger for Temperature, pH, and Dissolved Oxygen

The most popular guide with detailed instructions for building a complete environmental monitoring system.

📊 Stats: 11,000+ views 48 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • Temperature sensor integration (DS18B20)
  • pH sensor calibration and reading
  • Dissolved oxygen monitoring
  • SD card data logging
  • LCD display integration
  • Real-time clock setup

Components:

  • Arduino board
  • DS18B20 temperature sensor
  • pH sensor module
  • Dissolved oxygen sensor
  • SD card module
  • RTC (Real-Time Clock)
  • LCD display

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: advanced-bioreactor

2. PIR With ESP8266 and MQTT

Learn how to create a motion sensor system using ESP8266 that communicates via MQTT protocol.

📊 Stats: 17,000+ views 8 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • ESP8266 WiFi setup
  • PIR motion sensor integration
  • MQTT protocol basics
  • Publishing sensor data to MQTT broker
  • Low-power operation techniques

Key Features:

  • WiFi connectivity
  • MQTT messaging
  • Motion detection
  • Remote monitoring capability

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: arduinos

3. Set Up From Scratch: Raspberry Pi to Log Data From Arduino

Complete guide for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a data logging server for Arduino sensors.

📊 Stats: 11,000+ views 14 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • Raspberry Pi initial setup
  • Serial communication between Arduino and Pi
  • Python scripts for data logging
  • Database setup (MySQL/SQLite)
  • Automated data collection
  • Web interface for viewing data

System Architecture:

  • Arduino → Serial → Raspberry Pi → Database → Web Interface

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: arduinos

4. Weather Station: ESP8266 With Deep Sleep, SQL, Graphing by Flask & Plotly

Build a complete IoT weather station with data visualization.

📊 Stats: 5,300+ views 4 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • ESP8266 deep sleep for battery operation
  • DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor
  • Light sensor integration
  • MQTT data transmission
  • SQL database storage
  • Flask web server setup
  • Plotly for interactive graphs
  • Data visualization techniques

Key Features:

  • Battery-powered operation
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Real-time graphing
  • Historical data storage
  • Responsive web interface

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: weatherstation

5. From Flashlight to Motion Sensor With ESP8266 and MQTT

Creative reuse project: Converting a flashlight into a smart motion sensor.

📊 Stats: 6,100+ views 23 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • Repurposing existing hardware
  • ESP8266 integration in compact spaces
  • PIR sensor wiring
  • MQTT home automation
  • Battery power management
  • 3D printing custom enclosures (optional)

Perfect For:

  • Home automation
  • Security applications
  • Energy-efficient lighting
  • DIY smart home projects

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: arduinos

6. A Simple Turbidity Monitor and Control System for Microalgae

Automated system for monitoring and controlling microalgae growth in bioreactors.

📊 Stats: 5,500+ views 11 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • Turbidity sensor design and calibration
  • Light intensity monitoring
  • Automated turbidostat operation
  • Culture density control
  • Arduino control algorithms
  • Data logging for biological systems

Applications:

  • Microalgae cultivation
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Bioreactor automation
  • Research and education

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: advanced-bioreactor

7. Control High-Powered LED Panel by Arduino

Real-time LED control system with data logging and luminosity sensing.

📊 Stats: 4,200+ views 44 favorites

What You’ll Learn:

  • High-power LED driver circuits
  • PWM dimming control
  • Light intensity measurement
  • LCD display integration
  • SD card data logging
  • Real-time control algorithms
  • Simulating natural sunlight patterns

Features:

  • Adjustable light intensity
  • Programmable light schedules
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Energy efficiency tracking

🔗 View Full Tutorial: Instructables Guide →

📦 Related Repository: advanced-bioreactor

🎯 Tutorial Topics Overview

By Difficulty Level

Beginner:

  • PIR With ESP8266 and MQTT
  • From Flashlight to Motion Sensor

Intermediate:

  • Weather Station with ESP8266
  • Set Up Raspberry Pi Data Logger
  • Control High-Powered LED Panel

Advanced:

  • Data Logger (Temperature, pH, DO)
  • Turbidity Monitor for Microalgae

By Category

IoT & Wireless:

  • PIR With ESP8266 and MQTT
  • Weather Station with Deep Sleep
  • From Flashlight to Motion Sensor

Data Logging:

  • Temperature/pH/DO Data Logger
  • Raspberry Pi Logger
  • LED Control with Data Logging

Environmental Monitoring:

  • Weather Station
  • Data Logger (Temperature, pH, DO)
  • Turbidity Monitor for Microalgae

Automation & Control:

  • Turbidity Monitor (Turbidostat)
  • High-Powered LED Control
  • Motion Sensor Projects

🛠️ Common Components Across Projects

Microcontrollers

  • Arduino (Uno, Nano, Mega)
  • ESP8266 (NodeMCU, Wemos D1 Mini)
  • Raspberry Pi (all models)

Sensors

  • Temperature: DS18B20, DHT22
  • Humidity: DHT22
  • pH: Analog pH sensor
  • Dissolved Oxygen: DO sensor
  • Motion: PIR sensor (HC-SR501)
  • Light: Photoresistor, BH1750
  • Turbidity: Custom optical sensor

Communication

  • WiFi: ESP8266 built-in
  • MQTT: Mosquitto broker
  • Serial: Arduino ↔ Raspberry Pi
  • I2C/SPI: Sensor interfaces

Data Storage

  • SD Card: Local logging
  • SQL Database: MySQL, SQLite
  • Cloud: MQTT brokers

📖 How to Use These Tutorials

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Browse the tutorials above and select one that matches your interest and skill level.

2. Gather Components

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3. Follow Step-by-Step

Detailed instructions with photos and code snippets guide you through the build.

4. Get the Code

Download complete code from the linked GitHub repositories.

5. Customize

Adapt the projects to your specific needs using the provided code as a foundation.

💡 Why These Tutorials?

Practical Applications

  • Real-world problems: Air quality, water monitoring, energy efficiency
  • Research-grade: Used in actual environmental monitoring projects
  • Educational: Perfect for learning electronics and programming

Comprehensive Guides

  • Detailed instructions: Step-by-step with photos
  • Complete code: Fully documented and tested
  • Bill of materials: Exact components with sources
  • Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions

Open Source

  • Free to use: All code and designs are open source
  • Community support: Active community on Instructables
  • Continuous improvement: Regular updates based on feedback

🌟 Community Recognition

Statistics

  • Total Tutorial Views: 62,375+
  • Total Favorites: 163
  • Followers: 19
  • Comments & Questions: Active community engagement
  1. PIR With ESP8266 and MQTT - 17,000+ views
  2. Temperature/pH/DO Data Logger - 11,000+ views
  3. Raspberry Pi Data Logger - 11,000+ views

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📬 Questions & Support

Got Questions?

  • Instructables: Comment on the specific tutorial
  • GitHub: Open an issue in the relevant repository
  • General: Contact through GitHub profile

Want to Contribute?

  • Fork the repositories
  • Submit pull requests
  • Share your modifications
  • Help others in the community

🎓 Learning Path Suggestion

If you’re new to these topics, here’s a recommended learning path:

Level 1: Start Simple

  1. PIR With ESP8266 and MQTT
  2. From Flashlight to Motion Sensor

Level 2: Add Complexity

  1. Weather Station with ESP8266
  2. Control High-Powered LED Panel

Level 3: Advanced Systems

  1. Set Up Raspberry Pi Data Logger
  2. Temperature/pH/DO Data Logger
  3. Turbidity Monitor for Microalgae

Each project builds on skills from previous ones! 🚀

📊 Project Comparison

Tutorial Views Difficulty Time Cost Best For
PIR + ESP8266 17K Beginner 2-3h $15 Home automation
Data Logger 11K Advanced 6-8h $50 Research
Raspberry Pi 11K Intermediate 4-5h $60 Data collection
Weather Station 5.3K Intermediate 3-4h $25 IoT learning
Flashlight Mod 6.1K Beginner 2h $10 Quick project
Turbidity Monitor 5.5K Advanced 5-6h $40 Bioreactors
LED Control 4.2K Intermediate 4-5h $35 Lighting

Happy building! 🔧⚡🌱