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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


Modbus RS485 Wind Speed Sensor to Arduino

Learn how to connect an RS485 Modbus wind speed sensor to an Arduino using a TTL converter, read data reliably over long distances, and display real-time wind measurements.