I wrote about how to control Raspberry Pi GPIO via web browser without using web framework or full blow web server about a year ago, today I'd like to introduce you an easier way to control Raspberry Pi GPIO via browser using node-RED. Continue reading "Control Raspberry Pi GPIO using node-RED"
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A node-RED inspired D3 Dashboard Gauge
I recently works on an IoT project which involving of rendering a dashboard using node-RED. I was wondering whether I could build a node-RED inspired dashboard gauge using D3.js JavaScript library, so I built one as a side project. Continue reading "A node-RED inspired D3 Dashboard Gauge"
How to properly host Flask application with Nginx and Guincorn
I recently need to host a Flask web application, and decided to share my experience with this comprehensive guide on how to properly host a Flask web application with Nginx http server and Gunicorn WSGI server. Continue reading "How to properly host Flask application with Nginx and Guincorn"
How to create an interactive transport system map with shortest path algorithm
Recently I build a web application which is basically an interactive transport system map that utilise the shortest path algorithm. The web application sounds trivial but it demonstrates a practical implementation of graph data structure and shortest path algorithm that you probably studied during your Computer Science subject. Continue reading "How to create an interactive transport system map with shortest path algorithm"
How to control Raspberry Pi GPIO via http web server
You bought your Raspberry Pi, and managed to create a python script to turn on/off an LED via GPIO. Then you are wonder "How can I control the GPIO via a web page"? This is a common questions been asked repeatedly on Raspberry Pi StackExchange and Raspberry Pi user groups. Continue reading "How to control Raspberry Pi GPIO via http web server"
How to plot cycling route using Google Maps API and Flask web framework
Other than tinkering electronics hardware and computer programming, I spend a lot of time on cycling, this article combines my cycling hobby with my programming skill and talk about how to plot cycling route using Google Map API and Python Flask web framework. Continue reading "How to plot cycling route using Google Maps API and Flask web framework"
Add Syntax Highlight to WordPress Blog
If you are a blogger and a programmer, the chances are that you will often shows some programming code on your blog. The codes that you shared may not be syntax-highlighted like what you see on your favourite text editor or IDE, but it is easy to add syntax highlight to your WordPress blog using Highlight.js (hljs). Continue reading "Add Syntax Highlight to WordPress Blog"
How to use LCD 5110 (PCD 8544) with Raspberry Pi
In this article, I will briefly explain on how to create a Python class library to interface with LCD 5110 display module and shares the common APIs with the Arduino LCD5110 library that I previously created. Continue reading "How to use LCD 5110 (PCD 8544) with Raspberry Pi"
DS18B20 data analysis using Pandas
I wrote about how to collect data from DS18B20 temperature sensor with Raspberry Pi a few months ago, and this is an article on how to do some basic data analysis using Python with the collected DS18B20 temperature sensor data. Continue reading "DS18B20 data analysis using Pandas"
WordPress SEO-friendly optimisation with your own plugin
If you run Google PageSpeed Insights or GTMetrix tests on standard WordPress installation, you will noticed that your website could be more SEO friendly with some optimisation. You can do so by creating your own customise plugin and put all the code for optimisation and customisation in one place.
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