As a special add-on workshop, Mark Hellar led an afternoon class at MAKE Santa Fe, on Friday, June 10th, on “Build your Own Internet-of-Things Micro Controller”, with 10 registered students.
The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi chip and microcontroller. With it you can connect a variety of
sensors and/or actuators like LED's and motors to anything you want. When connected to the
Internet you can interact with your creation from anywhere in the world. ESP8266 electronic kits were provided and available for optional purchase at the end of the workshop for $30.00 + $20 workshop fee ($50).
The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi chip and microcontroller. With it you can connect a variety of
sensors and/or actuators like LED's and motors to anything you want. When connected to the
Internet you can interact with your creation from anywhere in the world. ESP8266 electronic kits were provided and available for optional purchase at the end of the workshop for $30.00 + $20 workshop fee ($50).