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=== ESP32 ===
=== ESP32 ===


The VIN pin (sometimes labeled V5 or V5.0) can be used to power the ESP32 with an external regulated 5V DC power source
Powering
* The VIN pin (sometimes labeled V5 or V5.0) can be used to power the ESP32 with an external regulated 5V DC power source
* you can power your ESP32 development board via the 3V3 pin.


=== Battery Pack ===
=== Battery Pack ===

Revision as of 15:14, 3 July 2026

Introduction

A simple (but updatable) cooking thermometer based on ESP32.

Functions

  • Measure, log, display and save the temperature
  • Send data using bt or create a local web server which shows the data.
  • Allow taking timed photos (a photo at a given time) and show it on a (saved) temp log.

Material


ESP32

Powering

  • The VIN pin (sometimes labeled V5 or V5.0) can be used to power the ESP32 with an external regulated 5V DC power source
  • you can power your ESP32 development board via the 3V3 pin.

Battery Pack

No reverse voltage protection!

The charging voltage is 4.2 V and the charging current is 500 mA. Note the on/off switch, when plugging or unplugging the lipo battery, the On/OFF switch only switches the USB port. The 3 x 3 V and 3 x 5 V solder pins cannot be switched on and off by this switch

Deep discharge protection


The charging process on the module is indicated by a LED. Red means that the battery is charging and green signifies that charging is complete.


The battery shield connec