This website is a virtual proof that I'm awesome https://yannickgagne.github.io/ Home automation to help with bathroom congestion - In this simple tutorial I will show you how I transformed my normal bathroom door into a smart bathroom door to help with congestion. Parts ESPHome framework ESP8266 (I use an Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266) Active piezo buzzer Neopixel LED bar Magnetic door sensor 3D printed enclosure (optional) Pictures Context First... Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-10-17-smart-toilet/ https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-10-17-smart-toilet/ Perfect for welding 18650 battery - A lot of my projects can be battery powered so being able to make my own battery packs with 18650 cells is very handy. This project can be built for relatively cheap by using a microwave transformer and recycled power cables. This kind of spot welder is super simple, the... Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-06-08-arduino-spot-welder/ https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-06-08-arduino-spot-welder/ NTP syncing and temperature/humidity display - In this simple tutorial I will show you how I made a little desk clock based on the esp8266 MCU with MicroPython. The project includes include the following features : OLED display Date and time NTP syncing Automatically manage DST for your region Temperature and relative humidity display Post temperature... Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-05-30-esp8266-desk-clock-temp-humi/ https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-05-30-esp8266-desk-clock-temp-humi/ First article of the blog! - Welcome to Maker’s Inn, my shiny new web site where I plan to write articles on my many interests. You’ll find a variety of topics like electronics, gardening, programming, 3D printing. There’s just so many things I find interesting and want to share. The idea behind this site is that... Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-05-25-welcome/ https://yannickgagne.github.io/2022-05-25-welcome/