I write books (simonmonk.org) about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit and electronics. I also design products for @monkmakes
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If you want to learn #Python using your #raspberry_pi #pico then I wrote this for you: simonmonk.org/pico_book_2
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The second edition of my ESP32 book is a great way to get started with these fun little boards.
simonmonk.org/esp32_ed2
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With the way the world is at the moment. This may not be a bad time too buy: amazon.com/Makers-Guide-Zomb… #zombies #arduino
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I've been playing with Bluetooth Low Energy and ESP32 as a way to make a door lock. You can read about it here: doctormonk.com/2026/03/esp32…
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I've just released a second edition of Programming the ESP32. The main change is a new chapter on BLE.
simonmonk.org/esp32_ed2
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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
Ancient Rome’s precision: In 398 BC, Romans dug a 1.2 km tunnel from both ends and met perfectly. No modern tools, just brilliant planning.
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Interesting World
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I found this very interesting. hbr.org/2021/05/what-the-wes… #china
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You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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A bit of a diversion into Optometry for me. I've written a tool for measuring metamorphopsia -- from which I suffer in one eye. github.com/simonmonk/metamor… #optometry #eye
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My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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Our Solar Experiments's kit for micro:bit is a great way of learning about renewable energy. But it works best when there is some sun! monkmakes.com/mb_solar.html
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The lovely people at Pimoroni are having a sale and our Illuminata is now 15% off!
bit.ly/3EPo0TR
Worth a look because its getting 5* reviews!
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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
We exercised our constitutional rights and so did the dog - extra walk because its sunny!! 😂 Have you used your vote today?
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I've just published part 3 of my Accessible Radio project blog post series. doctormonk.com/2025/05/tuesd…
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My book Programming Pico (2nd edition) is now available direct from Ingram Spark in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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You can now buy Programming ESP32 direct from Ingram in the UK and US. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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You can now buy our LED Arc from our friends at PiHut in the UK. Instructions, buy-links and datasheet here: monkmakes.com/led_arc.html Rings for use with @microbit_edu and pins for other boards.
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We replaced our CO2 for micro:bit board, with two more compact (and lower cost) boards. monkmakes.com/co2_dock and monkmakes.com/co2_mini.html Choice of alligator leads or docking.
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