updated 2025-0417

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 #  and can be added to the global gitignore or merged into this file.  For a more nuclear
 #  option (not recommended) you can uncomment the following to ignore the entire idea folder.
-#.idea/
+.idea/
+.DS_Store
 

ProjectIdeas.md

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+# General Project Ideas
+
+# Possible projects:  
+
+- Add to the capability of the existing labs. For example,   
+- Add a real time clock (RTC) to any lab and local storage (microSD)   
+- Use a more accurate sensor (BME680)   
+- Add an OLED or LCD display   
+- Use a sensor or display with a Qwiic interface 
+
+## Use an ESP32
+Move an existing lab to a new micro board. For example create a temperature and humidity sensor that updates the dashboard using a different MCU. 
+The ESP32 is a popular alternative to the Pico W. The ESP32 is the successor to the ESP8266 so any ESP32 or ESP8266 project documents can be adapted to the ESP32.
+
+There are a number of interesting variants to the base ESP32 platform. For example,
+
+I may have limited quantities of some of these on hand, but they are available on Amazon. 
+
+ESP32 Development Board Integrated 0.96 Inch OLED Display
+https://www.amazon.com/ideaspark-Development-Integrated-Wireless-Micropython/dp/B0CN4F354N/ref=sr_1_8
+
+Waveshare ESP32-C6 1.47inch Display Development Board
+https://www.amazon.com/Waveshare-Development-Frequency-Single-Core-Processor/dp/B0DHTMYTCY/ref=sr_1_3
+
+2.8'' ESP32 Display Resistive Touch Screen with WiFi+BT
+https://www.amazon.com/Hosyond-Display-Resistive-ILI9341-240x320/dp/B0D92C9MMH/ref=sr_1_4
+
+ideaspark® ESP32 Development Board Integrated 1.14 inch ST7789 135x240 TFT LCD Display,WiFi+BL
+https://www.amazon.com/ESP32-1-14-inch-LCD-Solder/dp/B0D7S7YQMC/ref=sr_1_10
+
+HiLetgo 0.96" ESP32 OLED ESP32 ESP-32 OLED WiFi Bluetooth Development OLED Display
+https://www.amazon.com/HiLetgo-ESP-WROOM-32-Bluetooth-Development-Display/dp/B072HBW53G/ref=sr_1_20
+
+
+## Other ideas  
+
+### Contest theme: Smart Pet Gadgets with Arduino   
+https://www.printables.com/contest/468-smart-pet-gadgets-with-arduino
+
+### Ultrasonic "Radar"
+I saw this on an ad in one of my feeds.   
+
+https://www.casetifys.com/products/arduino-ultrasonic-radar-scanning-student-technology-production-diy-creative-toys-handmade-children-programming-science-and-technology
+
+It is a bit more ambitious than a simple project, but can you mount the ultrasonic scanner on something to use a servo motor to scan a limited area?  
+The graphing of the display will not be necessary.  
+
+### Article on IOT Projects
+https://www.simplilearn.com/internet-of-things-iot-projects-article

ProjectTutorialSites.md

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+# Sources for Project Ideas
+
+## Random Nerd Tutorials   
+60+ Raspberry Pi Projects, Tutorials and Guides   
+This is a good site with plenty of god examples.
+
+https://randomnerdtutorials.com/projects-raspberry-pi-pico/
+
+## Sparkfun Tutorials Pages
+https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials
+
+### Adafruit Tutorials
+https://learn.adafruit.com/guides/latest
+
+### Instructables
+https://www.instructables.com/search/?q=pico%20w&projects=featured
+
+### Hackster.io
+https://www.hackster.io/iot/projects
+
+### Hackaday
+https://hackaday.com/
+
+### 100+ DIY IoT Projects with Code and Schematics   
+https://circuitdigest.com/internet-of-things-iot-projects
+
+### Arduino Gallery of IoT Projects
+https://forum.arduino.cc/t/gallery-of-iot-projects-share-yours/1101609

QwiicResouces.md

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+# Qwiic Guide
+
+Qwiic is a simple conector and wiring system to connect I2C sensors to a system. 
+The I2C bus is a short range network for sensors and other devices. Just plug in the sensor to the bus and start using it.
+
+## Qwiic Overview   
+
+### Sparkfun Qwiic Tutorial
+https://www.sparkfun.com/qwiic
+
+### Qwiic Overview and FAQ   
+https://forum.digikey.com/t/qwiic-overview-and-faq/44944
+
+
+## I2C 
+
+### I2C Tutorial at Sparkfun   
+https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/i2c/all
+
+
+### Qwiic Sensors
+https://www.sparkfun.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=qwiic
+
+We may have some of these in the lab.   
+

README.md

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-# 2025ELE128Project
+# 2025 ELE128 Project
 
 Project resources for the 2025SP semester.
+
+This git repository is a central location for resources and ideas for the ELE-128 Projects.
+
+### The project should have these characteristics.
+
+- All parts must be <= $300.00. This target is flexible.
+- Must be completed and documented before the end of finals week.
+- Must use communications to or from the device. Cloud is best.
+
+When in doubt review your plans with the instructor.
+
+### Project Ideas
+See the ProjectIdeas.md file.
+### Websites With Tutorials and Technical Advice
+See the ProjectTutorialSites.md
+
+