MicroPython

Calendar June 5, 2021
MicroPython, ESP32, Pintest

Where I investigate using MicroPython on the HUZZAH32.

Background#

I have spent quite a few years using Python to develop applications. I like the language, however I believed it wasn’t a good candidate for microcontrollers. Given the strong …

PinTest

Calendar May 28, 2021
Forth, ESP32, Arduino, Pintest

Where I write an Arduino program to test pins on a specific board in order to confirm a Forth HAL for the same board.

Pin Testing#

When writing software which will control a circuit, it is best to confirm the behavior of circuit using known or familar test …

Understand Your Test Equipment

Calendar May 28, 2021
Labrador

Where I realize something important about using test equipment!

Big Learning!#

The Labrador has a great price given its performance as a piece of test equipment. However, like all test equipment, it is important to understand and use it properly for …

ESP32 Oscilloscope

Calendar May 23, 2021
ESP32

Using an ESP32 board as a web-based oscilloscope.#

It works! (Kinda)#

It is an interesting approach, however, it doesn’t lend itself well to measurements. I wouldn’t recommend it as a piece of test equipment, it might prove interesting as an …

Which Forth?

Calendar May 23, 2021
Forth

Where I discuss several versions of Forth and the attributes of each.

Forth Versions#

There are many versions of Forth. This is due to a variety of reasons:

  1. Forth as a language is over 60 years old, hence there has been a significant amount of time for it …

ESPForth Part 2

Calendar May 22, 2021
Forth, ESP32, Arduino

I discuss designating ESPForth as ArduinoForth, which is Forth words calling the Arduino framework.ESPForth is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to learn Forth, however it is based on the Arduino framework. This entry continues to explore how to …