Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

How Much Distance You Can Actually Get From an nRF24L01

I tested the real-world range of two nRF24L01 modules, from indoor walls to open-field distances, to see how far they can actually communicate.

Dec 08, 2025 — 14 mins read

Building a LoRaWAN Class A Sensor Node with ESP8266, BME680, and RYLR993

I built a LoRaWAN sensor that sends temperature, humidity, and pressure data to The Things Network and goes into deep sleep to save power between transmissions.

Nov 09, 2025 — 15 mins read

Turning a Cereal Box into a 3D Printer Filament Dryer

I built a custom, automated filament dryer from a cereal box to effectively remove moisture from 3D printing filament using a controlled heating system.

Sep 19, 2025 — 16 mins read

Cloud-Controlled DIY Devices Without Coding - KME Smart

Learn how to build cloud-controlled DIY devices without coding using the KME Smart platform - control relays, sensors and automations from your phone easily!

Apr 19, 2025 — 3 mins read

RYB2340 - Add Bluetooth to ANY Project in Minutes!

Learn how to easily add Bluetooth control to your Arduino or ESP8266 projects using the RYB2340 module, so you can wirelessly control devices from your smartphone!

Apr 14, 2025 — 7 mins read

NFC Entry Access Log System with Google Wallet and Notion Integration

Learn how to create an NFC entry access log system using Google Wallet via the RYRR30D NFC Module and Notion integration.

Feb 08, 2025 — 12 mins read

Pellet Level Monitor with VL53L0X, Arduino Cloud and NodeMCU

Learn how to build a standalone pellet level monitor using a VL53L0X sensor, NodeMCU, and Arduino Cloud.

Jan 31, 2025 — 6 mins read

Worldwide LoRa coverage with some clever tricks

I used the RYLR896 modules and RYC1001 MQTT IoT service from Reyax to create a device that can be controlled through LoRa from anywhere in the world.

Sep 10, 2024 — 10 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

Electronic Tape Measure Project Using UWB Modules

I used two RYUW122 UWB modules to create an electronic "tape" measure that measures distances of up to 100 meters.

Jun 10, 2024 — 4 mins read

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