Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Sensor Power Switch Using an ESP32 and P-Channel MOSFET

I walk you through the design and prototyping of a P-channel MOSFET switch controlled by an ESP32 to efficiently power external sensors only when needed.

Dec 14, 2025 — 5 mins read

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

How to Build a Smart Keypad Access System with an ESP32 (EEmentor Kit Review)

Learn how to build a smart keypad-controlled access system using an ESP32 while exploring the strengths and shortcomings of the EEmentor IoT Starter Kit in this practical, hands-on guide.

Nov 22, 2025 — 9 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

A Step-by-Step Guide to Testing LoRaWAN Gateway Connectivity

I built a simple, portable DIY device to test and verify that a newly installed LoRaWAN gateway was operational and could successfully communicate with end nodes.

Oct 28, 2025 — 9 mins read

How I Fixed a Dead Panasonic TV for Less Than $15

Follow along this step-by-step investigation, from a confusing no-power issue to finally finding and replacing the faulty backlight LEDs, to fix my Panasonic TV on a tiny budget.

Oct 25, 2025 — 6 mins read

How to Build a Meshtastic Node: A Hands-On Review of Meshnology's N30 and N32 Kits

I built and tested the Meshnology N30 and N32 kits to start exploring Meshtastic as a LoRa communication network

Sep 11, 2025 — 9 mins read

Exploring ESP-NOW: Wireless Communication Between ESP32 Modules

Learn how to set up ESP-NOW for fast, low-power wireless communication between ESP32 devices, including indoor and outdoor range tests and long-range mode.

Aug 15, 2025 — 8 mins read

How I Save Data on the ESP32 – Even After Powering It Off

Learn how I used RTC memory and SPIFFS on the ESP32 to save data during deep sleep and even across full power resets.

Aug 02, 2025 — 8 mins read

DIY Custom PCB in Altium for Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs

Learn how to design a custom PCB for edge-lit acrylic signs—from schematic creation in Altium to 3D-printed enclosure fit checks—in this beginner-friendly DIY electronics guide.

May 30, 2025 — 5 mins read

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