March 19, 2021

The ESP8266 Microcontroller

Programming and testing an LCD using the ESP8266 Microcontroller in my lab. The ESP8266 microcontroller is a highly versatile and affordable platform used for a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originally released by Espressif Systems in 2014, the ESP8266 quickly gained popularity among developers due to its...

The Asian Hornet

In the garden that I tend at my house, I came across this hornet that has the most stunning colouring. The Asian Hornet, also known as the yellow-legged hornet or Vespa velutina, is a species of hornet native to Southeast Asia. Over the past few decades, it has spread to...