Technical requirements
This chapter will require you to have the following hardware installed:
- ESP32-CAM
- Single channel relay
- 1 1k ohm resistor
- Push button switch
- Jumper cables
- Breadboard
- Mobile charger 5V/1A to use as a power supply
- iPhone/Android phone (to run the Blynk app)
Here’s the list of software you’ll need for this chapter:
- Blynk app
- Arduino IDE
The Blynk app
Blynk is a platform that allows users to build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with ease, which allows them to monitor and control IoT devices. It provides a wide number of widgets, such as buttons, sliders, or gauges, that can be added to the GUI and have specific actions linked to them or data points on the device. It can be downloaded as an app on iOS or Android and can serve as a bridge between the GUI and the device, allowing users to remotely control and monitor the device from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet.
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