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GSM1: No answer, put_command expected (OK)|(ERROR)|(0)|(4)

smstools3's /var/log/smsd.log keeps giving: GSM1: Checking if modem is ready GSM1: -> AT GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer. (5) GSM1: No answer, put_command expected (OK)|(ERROR)|(0)|(4)...
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Moisture sensor gives weird results when connected to a relay

I was about to review the items as faulty when I connected my brain and made a second test. The sensor is supposed to return 0 when dry and 1 when wet. In my script I repeat the reading 100 times. I ...
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Using single 5V relay module (jqc-3ff-s-z) - Asking for help

I have a developer background missing the electronics background. I read some threads with great interest: Using single 5V relay (jqc-3ff-s-z) - safety advice required and 5V relay (jqc-3ff-s-z) I ...
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Is it safe to use 3V3 on raspberry pi 3B+ to control a 3V DC motor?

I want to connect power to a 3V DC motor straight from 3v3 GPIO. Is it safe or will I brick my Pi 3B+ ?
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Connecting Raspberry Pi to old found TFT display

I have an old car DVD player sitting around that has a fairly decent secondary TFT LCD screen (hannstar 721h440b19-a1) that I thought I could use with my Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. I opened up the unit,...
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Wiring a SNES Controller to pi3 gpio or tactile switches

I'm looking to build a super pi boy, in the original they use tactile switches. However, I'm not sure how to wire the tactile switches and make them work as a x b y up down left right etc. I'm also ...
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How do I connect this anemometer to a Raspberry Pi? [closed]

I want to connect an anemometer to my Raspberry Pi 3. I'm trying to use the Maplin N25FR Wind Speed Sensor. How do I connect it to my Raspberry Pi? I found this picture online, but I don't ...
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What would the wiring look like for the UV Sensor Breakout - ML8511?

I have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. I am planning to connect an ADC (analog to digital) converter called the MCP3008. I will follow the diagram that is shown here (scroll down past the enabling SPI step)...
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Would this be the full list of materials to connect a ML8511 UV sensor to a Raspberry Pi?

I have the SparkFun ML8511/UV Sensor Breakout. In order to connect this to a Raspberry Pi would I need any other materials besides the following: A Breadboard A MCP3008 for analogue to digital ...
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What is the correct wiring using a break beam sensor with a Raspberry Pi 3?

I am looking to wire a break beam sensor to gather results and save them as eventually as JSON data. I am however totally new to hardware and believe there is an issue with the circuit. I have the ...
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