MakerBuddy V1.0

A comprehensive ESP32-based IoT development kit for makers, hobbyists, and learners

MakerBuddy V1.0 is an all-in-one IoT learning platform that combines multiple sensors, actuators, and a beautiful web dashboard for real-time monitoring and control. Perfect for electronics enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to dive into IoT development.

📋 Repository Contents

• Web Dashboard - Modern, responsive web interface for real-time sensor monitoring and device control
• Arduino Code - ESP32 firmware with sensor integration and web server
• PCB Design - PCB design files (Fritzing .fzz)

✨ Features

🔬 Sensors

• DHT11 - Temperature and Humidity sensor
• DS18B20 - Waterproof temperature probe
• LDR - Light level detection
• MQ-2 - Gas/smoke sensor
• Soil Moisture Sensor - For plant monitoring
• HC-SR04 - Ultrasonic distance sensor
• HC-SR501 - Motion detection sensor
• Push Button - Digital input

🎮 Actuators

• LED - With PWM brightness control
• RGB LED - Full color control
• Relay - For switching high-power devices
• Servo Motor - Position control (0-180°)
• Buzzer - Audio alerts
• LCD Display (16x2) - Real-time information display

🤖 Smart Features

• Real-time sensor data visualization
• Automation rules engine (IF-THEN logic)
• WiFi connectivity
• REST API endpoints
• Mobile-responsive interface
• Device information display

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• ESP32 Development Board
• Arduino IDE (v1.8.x or later)
• Required Arduino Libraries (see Arduino Code folder)
• Web server (Apache/XAMPP) for hosting the dashboard

Quick Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/MakerBuddy/MakerBuddy-V1.0.git
   cd MakerBuddy-V1.0

2. Upload Arduino Code

   • Open Arduino Code/MakerBuddy V1-0.ino in Arduino IDE
   • Configure WiFi credentials
   • Upload to your ESP32 board

3. Setup Web Dashboard

   • Copy the Web Dashboard folder to your web server
   • Open index.html in your browser
   • Enter your MakerBuddy IoT Kit ESP32's IP address to connect

📖 Documentation

Detailed documentation for each component can be found in their respective folders:

• Web Dashboard Documentation
• Arduino Code Documentation
• PCB Design Documentation

🛠️ Hardware/components Requirements

• ESP32 Development Board
• MakerBuddy PCB V1.0
• 2x 15-Pin Female Headers
• 2x 15-Pin Male headers (Optional)
• 2x 5-Pin Male headers (Optional)
• 1x Capactior 10v(680uF)
• 7x 3Pin 2.54MM JST Connectors (Male/Female Both)
• 5x 4Pin 2.54MM JST Connectors (Male/Female Both)
• 1x Resistor 10K for LDR
• 1x Resistor 4.7K for DS18B260 Temperature Probe
• Desoldering Pump to remove pins from sensors
• Soldering Station
• 3 core and 4 core cables for sensors to connectors
• Potentiometer
• DHT11 Temperature & Humidity Sensor
• DS18B20 Temperature Probe
• LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
• MQ-2 Gas Sensor
• Soil Moisture Sensor
• HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
• HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor
• Push Button
• 5MM LDR
• 5MM LED
• 5MM RGB LED (Common Cathode)
• 5V Relay Module
• SG90 Servo Motor
• Passive Buzzer
• 16x2 LCD Display with I2C Module

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Feel free to:

• Report bugs
• Suggest new features
• Submit pull requests
• Share your projects built with MakerBuddy

📄 License

This project uses dual licensing:

Software (Firmware & Web Dashboard)

• License: GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)
• Applies to: Arduino Code, Web Dashboard
• You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software under the terms of GPL-3.0
• See LICENSE-GPL for full license text

Hardware (PCB Design)

• License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Applies to: PCB Design files
• You are free to share and adapt the hardware design, as long as you:
  • Give appropriate credit
  • Indicate if changes were made
  • Distribute under the same license
• See PCB Design/LICENSE-CC-BY-SA for full license text

Copyright (C) 2024 Muhammad Afzal Website: https://makerbuddy.cc Email: info@makerbuddy.cc

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