How to Automate Everything in Your Yard - ESP8266 Arduino Guide

This course presents an ESP8266-based system for remotely automating pet feeding, watering, and outdoor monitoring. It covers Arduino IDE setup, wireless access and updates, electronics, solar power, irrigation control, and supporting hardware.

Syllabus

Introduction
My scenario
Key functionality of my system
ESP8266 module
Setting up ESP8266 in Arduino IDE
Finding sketches to use as a basis
Accessing away from home
Adding OTA updating over the air/wireless
Electronics and hardware used
Battery, enclosure and solar panel selection
Irrigation sprinkler control
Self cleaning pet water bowl aka the toilet
Cameras, buzzers and other little bits
Conclusion