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DIY - Automated plants watering system: code

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Having outlined the concept of automated watering and successfully assembled the physical components, our attention now turns to the real wizardry - the code. This article explores the intricate lines of Arduino code that transform theory into reality, breathing life into our DIY plant care project. As we step into the heart of our automated watering system, let's unravel the details that make our green vision a reality.

DIY - Automated plants watering system: mounting

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As we transition into the practical implementation of our Arduino-powered automatic watering system, the focus shifts from theory to the tangible. This section of the guide will meticulously guide you through the steps of physically mounting the components, integrating sensors, and establishing the necessary connections between modules. It's an opportunity to transform conceptual understanding into hands-on reality. Prepare to immerse yourself in the practical aspects of this project, where we navigate through the nuances of placing each module and executing the precise wiring required to bring your plants care system to life.

Running PHP8.3 with Nginx on Ubuntu

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PHP is a scripting language widely used for web development, with code processed on a web server through a PHP interpreter, implemented as a module, daemon, or CGI executable. Nginx lacks the default ability to handle dynamic web pages with PHP and requires specific additional plugins for this purpose. One such plugin is FPM (FastCGI Process Manager), an alternative PHP FastCGI implementation offering additional features, particularly advantageous for high-traffic sites. FPM stands out as the preferred method for PHP page processing with Nginx, surpassing traditional CGI-based methods in terms of speed.

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Play The Simpsons theme song with Arduino and a buzzer

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The Simpsons, that legendary animated series we all know and love, has become a cultural phenomenon. With its hilarious take on family life in Springfield, it's an absolute classic. We decided to have a bit of fun and recreate the show's iconic theme song using a piezo buzzer.

Buzzer is used to generate sound, beep or even melody of a song. It can be found in alarm devices, computers, timers and confirmation of user input such as a mouse click or keystroke. A piezo buzzer is not like a regular speaker that you might think of. It uses a material that actually changes shape when you apply electricity to it which in turn creates noise. The faster you bend the material, the higher the pitch of the noise that is produced.

What's new in PHP 8.3

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PHP 8.3 was released as scheduled on November 23, introducing numerous new features and improvements since the PHP 8.2 release. We'll go through most important features, performance improvements, changes and deprecations one by one.

PHP 8.3 and subsequent versions now enable the declaration of types for PHP class constants. This guarantees type compatibility for constants when overridden by child classes and interface implementations. Before PHP 8.3, there was no way to enforce type compatibility programmatically.

How to use a buzzer with Arduino

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A piezo buzzer is a small device that converts electrical signals into sound waves. Unlike traditional speakers, piezo buzzers operate on the piezoelectric effect. When a voltage is applied, the buzzer's piezoelectric crystal deforms, producing sound waves. This simplicity makes piezo buzzers cost-effective, lightweight, and ideal for applications where the space is limited.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Wishing you a festive Christmas filled with warmth, laughter, and the company of loved ones. May the spirit of the season bring peace and happiness to your heart. As the year concludes, welcome the promise of a fresh start and a new chapter in the coming year. May the New Year be adorned with success, good health, and countless moments of happiness. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!

How to install Apache Kafka

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Apache Kafka, a distributed streaming platform, has emerged as a cornerstone for managing real-time data feeds and streaming applications. At its core, Kafka efficiently handles the flow of information between applications in real-time. Its strength lies in managing large streams of data, ensuring the integrity of information throughout the process. In this article, we will explore into the fundamental aspects of Kafka and provide a step-by-step guide on how to install it on your system.

Secure File Transfers with SCP

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Secure Copy Protocol, also known as SCP, stands out as a robust yet straightforward solution for securely transferring files between local and remote systems. Let's explore this essential command and understand how it simplifies your file transfer needs without unnecessary complexity.

At its core, SCP is a command-line utility crafted to securely copy files and directories between hosts over an SSH (Secure Shell) connection. What makes SCP particularly handy is its simplicity. With just a single command, you can swiftly move files from your local machine to a remote server or vice versa, all while ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of your data.

Integrating membrane keypad with Arduino

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In the world of DIY electronics, Arduino stands as a go-to tool for creators and hobbyists. Today, we're exploring the integration of a 4x4 membrane keypad module with an Arduino, a combination that introduces an interactive layer to your electronic projects.



Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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We just added End of Beginning by Djo.

Enjoy!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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It's you song by Max feat Keshi has been added.

Happy anniversary!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Subway Surfers theme song has been added!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift has been added.

Getting real-time position using MPU9250

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It's quite possible that there's something wrong with the module. We've seen other people run into the same problem before, and it turned out that there was a problem with one of the chips inside. You might want to try using a different module to see if that resolves the issue for you.

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Kaleo's Way down we go song has been added!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Imagine Dragons Enemy has been added!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Maroon 5 Memories has been added.

Enjoy!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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The Simpsons theme has been added!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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The Nightmare Before Christmas has been added.

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Domain Driven Design with Laravel 9

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I lack the full context, but I would likely merge the use case and service into a single class.

Domain Driven Design with Laravel 9

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The choice of where to place the validation for incoming data depends on your preferred approach. You can opt to use Laravel form requests, which should be integrated as a framework dependency within the Infrastructure layer. Alternatively, you have the option to use Value Objects (VOs) for direct validation.

Domain Driven Design with Laravel 9

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Appreciate your feedback!

Let's explore those questions further:
1. Adding use cases and services within the application layer is advisable. However, service providers are closely tied to Laravel framework, which is why they should be placed in the infrastructure layer.
2. Usually, the Laravel upgrade guide offers comprehensive instructions on which files to modify or the specific sections within a file that need changes. When performing the upgrade, your primary focus should be on following the guide and ensuring that you update the namespaces and file locations accordingly.

Containerizing Laravel Application using Docker

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Laravel Sail is a good choice for initiating a project and getting started quickly. If you are working on a project that involves multiple technologies or if you require advanced container management capabilities, using Docker directly will give you more flexibility. Docker allows you to customize your container environment to suit your specific requirements and provides a broader ecosystem of tools and resources.

Reading MPU9250 sensors with Arduino

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To troubleshoot the issue, ensure that the wiring is correctly connected and consider replacing the cables. If the issue persists, it is possible that the module is defective or broken. Try using a different module to determine if the issue is resolved.

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Chevelle's - The Red has been added. Make sure to update pitches library as we introduced new constants.

Enjoy!

Playing popular songs with Arduino and a buzzer

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Hi ApexNick,

It's one of the constants defined in the pitches library:

#define REST 0

You should download and import the library to be able to use these constants. Please check the Pitches library section of the post.

How to use the NRF24L01 module with Arduino

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Hi JimS and thanks for your feedback.

We always try to use ubiquitous language so the code is self-explanatory. In this concrete case we also have comments to show available setup options and some of the limitations. Besides, output printing can be useful to better understand what each variable contains.

Whatever the case may be, any specific doubt can be asked and answered here in the comments.

Domain Driven Design with Laravel 9

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Thanks for the feedback! We already work on DDD using Laravel framework sequel. As always it will include practical examples and use cases.


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