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Firefly is the ultimate device for makers of all levels. From pre-made firmwares to advanced customization, Firefly sparks creativity and innovation in every project.
Key Features
- 🌟 128x64 OLED Display for clear visuals
- 🔧 Screw terminals for easy sensor and actuator connections
- ⚡ Two relays with output terminals for device control
- 📡 IR receiver and buzzer for added functionality
- 🛠️ Multiple firmware options for various applications
🪄For Beginners: Your Playful Pal for Smart Living
Unleash the magic of automation with Firefly, the charming little device from Critter-Devices! Built around the versatile Wemos Mini, Firefly features a crisp 128x64 OLED display and easy-to-use screw terminals for connecting your choice of sensors or actuators. With two onboard relays, an IR receiver, and a playful buzzer, Firefly is perfect for anyone looking to dive into the world of home automation. Create custom panels and automate your daily life with our user-friendly web GUI. Whether you're tweaking your room's ambiance or automating your morning routine, Firefly is your tiny, tech-savvy companion!
🛠️For Advanced Users:
Your Gateway to Innovative Programming
For the curious minds and coding enthusiasts, Firefly from Critter-Devices offers more than just automation. It's a development board with the heart of an ESP8266, prepped for your next project. With I2C and OneWire pins readily mapped to screw terminals, plus one analog input and four digital I/O pins, Firefly is ideal for mechatronics students and anyone passionate about programming. Load your custom firmware, experiment with the OLED screen, and push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether for educational projects or personal gadgets, Firefly is your playground for creativity and innovation in electronics.
🛠️For the students and DIY enthusiasts:
Your ready to use PCB's and Kits
For DIY and electronics students, we have available printed circuit boards (PCB) in the form of shields designed specifically for the Wemos Mini ESP8266. These shields offer an excellent solution to facilitate the creation of electronic projects, allowing you to expand the functionalities of your Wemos Mini in a simple and efficient way. With our kits, you can explore various applications, from home automation to the creation of IoT devices, all while acquiring practical skills in electronics. Make the most of your creativity and learn while building your own innovative projects.
Board description:
Firefly is an advanced yet user-friendly platform designed to interface with various sensors and actuators using the Wemos D1 Mini board. The system is built to provide seamless integration and control through a web-based GUI, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from home automation and DIY projects to scientific data logging.
Hardware Interface
The Firefly system maps the pins of the Wemos D1 Mini board to screw terminal connectors on the main board, providing easy access and connectivity. The available connectors are:
• I2C Connector: A 4-way terminal block with +3.3V, SDA (D1), SCL (D2), and GND.
• OneWire Connector: A 3-way terminal block with +3.3V, ONEWIRE (D6), and GND.
• Analog Input Connector: A 3-way terminal block with +3.3V, AnalogIn (A0), and GND.
• Digital In/Out Connector: A 4-way terminal block with connections to D0, D5, D7, and D8.
• Relay Control: Pins D3 and D4 are connected to a 2-way relay board.
• Push Buttons: Pin D7 has a push button to GND, and Pin D8 has a push button to +3.3V.
• Display: A SSD1306 I2C OLED display header connected to D1 and D2.
Software Libraries
Firefly includes a suite of software libraries to interface with various modules and sensors:
Input Interfaces:
• BMP180: Atmospheric Pressure sensor (I2C)
• DS18B20: Temperature sensor (OneWire)
• HX711: Weight sensor
• DHT11: Temperature and humidity sensor
• AnalogIn: Analog input
• Digital In: Digital input
• RPM Counters: For liquid flow sensors, RPM hall effect sensors, etc.
• Digital Inputs: General digital input handling
Output Interfaces:
• Digital Output: For controlling relays, LEDs, actuators, etc.
• Servo: For controlling servo motors
• PWM: Implements PWM on specific pins
Special Panels:
• Set: A panel that incorporates a digital output that can be referenced by other panels.
• Timer: Binds to an output pin, has timer capabilities, and also time of the day on/off program.
• Flow: A special panel to manage a RPM type sensor and an output to create automatic dispensers for liquids and other applications
• Scale: A panel that connects to an HX711 weight sensor and an output to create automatic dispensers based on weight.
• Program: a panel that includes a text box with an interpreter where is possible to write simple commands like “if temperature > 25 then heater=0 else heater=1” ( in this case temperature and heater are panel titles given by the user and are treated as variables) .
Web-Based GUI
The user interface for Firefly is a web page served by the ESP8266, providing a rich and interactive experience. Key features include:
• Panel Creation: Users can create panels and define the type of software interface attached to each panel. Panels are saved in memory for persistent configuration.
• Data Logging: A logger interface allows users to log sensor data into a file, which can be uploaded to a database and charted for analysis.
• Interpreter: The GUI includes an interpreter that allows users to write small programs using panel values as variables. The interpreter supports basic math operations, comparisons, and control flow keywords like if, then, goto, and label. This enables users to automate actions based on sensor data.
• Calibration and Averaging: Each created panel has controls for sensor calibration and the ability to average multiple values.
• OLED Display: The 128x64 OLED display can show values from different panels, with user-configurable display options.
Firefly is designed to be a versatile and powerful tool for anyone looking to integrate and control various sensors and actuators with ease. Its combination of hardware flexibility and a robust software interface makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.
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