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esp32-valentines-installation

Using ESP32 for a Valentine's theme installation

Check out my blog post here: https://chloe2781.github.io/esp32-valentines-installation/

Materials needed:

ESP32 TTGO T-display
Arduino IDE
USB-C cable
3.7V 500mAh battery
Wires
Soldering iron
Envelopes
Scissors
Glue
Tape
Printer
Cardstock
Marker
Popcicle stick
An idea

Software Requirements

Arduino IDE or compatible ESP32 development environment
TFT_eSPI library for the ESP32 TTGO T-display

Setup Instructions

Assemble the Hardware: Solder the battery to the ESP32 module.
Prepare Your Development Environment: Ensure the Arduino IDE is installed with support for the ESP32. Install the TFT_eSPI library through the Library Manager.
Programming the ESP32:

Clone this repository to your local machine.
Open the provided sketch in the Arduino IDE.
Update the port/device settings and any other configurations specific to your environment.
Upload the 'valentines_installation.ino' sketch to your ESP32 TTGO T-display.

Place the module inside the paper envelope, leaving the screen visible.
Hang the module up with a thread connected to a popsicle stick

Usage

Once programmed and plugged into battery, the ESP32 display will visualize little red hearts flying from the bottom to the top of the screen, accompanied by the lines of a poem.

Contributing to the Project

This project is an open invitation for creative technologists to explore the intersection of love and technology. Contributions are welcome, whether they are improvements to the existing code, new features, or documentation. Please feel free to fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

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