1 GC9A01 Round LCD with ESP32 & Arduino
DroneBot Workshop's lengthy tutorial is commonly suggested for getting round graphical displays running on Arduino or ESP32 boards, including an animated eyes demo later on.
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12 videos. Ranked by independent recommendations, not by views.
2 ESP32 Guide 2024 | Choosing and Using an ESP32 Board
DroneBot Workshop's long, chaptered guide to the ESP32 range, recommended for choosing between chip variants and boards and for getting uploads working.
3 Using IR Remote Controls with the Arduino
DroneBot Workshop's tutorial on using infrared receivers and remotes with Arduino, praised for clear explanation of the principles and for code that works in practice.
4 ESP32 CAM - 10 Dollar Camera for IoT Projects
Used as a starting tutorial for the ESP32-CAM, covering setup in the Arduino IDE and serving as a base for camera projects such as small robots.
5 ATX Bench Power Supply - Convert a Computer Power Supply
A DroneBot Workshop build turning a computer ATX power supply into a bench supply, which people recommend as a cheap way to power hobby projects.
6 Control AC Devices with Arduino SAFELY - Relays & Solid State Switches
Recommended as a thorough DroneBot Workshop guide to switching mains loads from a microcontroller, covering which approaches are safe, including one that avoids AC wiring altogether.
Hidden gem7 Using Inexpensive 433 MHz RF Modules with Arduino
A DroneBot Workshop tutorial pointed to as a good introduction to connecting cheap 433 MHz radio modules to an Arduino.
8 Using Rotary Encoders with Arduino
DroneBot Workshop's guide is recommended for understanding how rotary encoders work and connecting them to an Arduino, with one member calling it ideal for the task.
9 Breadboarding & Prototyping for Electronics, Arduino & Raspberry Pi
Recommended to newcomers as an introduction to breadboards and prototyping from DroneBot Workshop, and as a way into a channel with many useful projects.
10 Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with Arduino - Everything you need to know!
Dronebot Workshop's video is praised for showing how the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor works internally, building up gradually so viewers can follow and understand each step.
11 TB6612FNG H-Bridge Motor Controller - Better than L298N?
Dronebot Workshop's comparison is recommended for anyone choosing a motor driver, showing why the TB6612FNG is a more efficient option than the older L298N.
12 ESP-32 - Advanced microcontroller with WiFi & Bluetooth
DroneBot Workshop's ESP32 playlist is suggested to newcomers as a first step, with easy early examples and help configuring the Arduino IDE.
