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The C++ Standard Template Library (STL) contains many useful template classes, it is the staple diet of any C++ developer and can save some development time in more complex Arduino sketches. When searching for a suitable library to use with the various AVR MCU's as used on the Arduino range of devel...

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For my first DIY Smart Home project which I completed last year I kept it as simple and reliable as possible by keeping all of the connections wired, apart from the connection from my phone to the wireless network to control the light. The objective was to control a porch light using a Raspberry Pi,...

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I have become increasingly interested in "Smart Home" tech over the past year, in particular the category of devices which are generally labelled as "Internet of Things" or "IoT" devices. These devices have become a lot more popular in the UK lately, visit any branch of Maplin or PC World and notice...

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