Meet The Arduino Killer: ESP8266

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Wi-Fi is an essential bit of kit for any Internet of Things (IoT) DIY projects, but our favourite Arduino doesn't come with Wi-Fi, and adding in a Wi-Fi shield can bring the total cost to around $40. What if I told you a there's an Arduino-compatible dev board with built-in Wi-Fi for less than $10? Well, there is. Meet the Arduino Killer: ESP8266.

Link to the tutorial: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/meet-arduino-killer-esp8266/

Getting Started with OpenHAB on Raspberry Pi: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/getting-started-openhab-home-automation-raspberry-pi/

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