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# Parts in the Lab
You are not limited to using parts available in the lab.
This list is intended to help you select a project where all or most of
the parts are already available in the lab or in one of Ed's projects.
### Parts in no Specific Order
ESP32
ESP8266 (Older versin of the ESP32)
BME280 (Qwiic) Precision temperature, humidity, and pressure sensor (https://www.sparkfun.com/sparkfun-atmospheric-sensor-breakout-bme280-qwiic.html)
This may be easier to interface with a Raspberry Pi Zero or an Arduino R4.
Micro SD Card Reader Module Memory Storage Mini TF Card Adapter SPI
Interface Breakout Board for Arduino for Raspberry Pi (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTTLF75)
HiLetgo 5pcs DS3231 AT24C32 Clock Module Real Time Clock Module IIC RTC Module (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LX3V7F0)
OLED 0.96 Inch I2C IIC Display Module, 128x64 Pixel Serial Display Board(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3J9543)
RFID Kit Mifare RC522 RF IC Card Sensor Module MFRC-522 RFID Reader Module + S50 White Card + Key Ring (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MQC93W1)
Relays for higher power loads.
Stepper motors.

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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

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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

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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.

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# 2026ELE128Project # 2026 ELE128 Project
Project resources for the 2026SP 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