Web RD a simple development project aims to connect a display as cheaply as possible to the internet. This development is intended for anyone wishing to display information available online without actually requiring a separate device. The Web RD PCB is available in our store. This will allow you to build your own project without recourse to hardware design. The Web Rd development consists of :
- CP2102 USB to TTL Serial Converter
- WebRD PCB or Assembled WebRD Module
- MAX7219 Dot matrix LED Display
- USB Male to Female Extension lead
- ESP8266 ESP01S
The CP2102 is a low cost stable and reliable way to connect a project to the power providing both 5V and 3.3v outputs. I’ve run them for thousands of hours with no problem. Powering a Project can can be an issue. This piece of test gear does the trick nicely.
The MAX7219 Dot matrix LED display is the low cost way to display large text.
The ESP8266 ESP01S is a very capable processor that provides plenty of processing power and a very cost-effective way of connecting to the internet.
We have available in our store 3d printed enclosures that provide housing for the display available in a mixture of colours
There are many use cases that make use of the Web Rd
- Web Clock
- Network connectivity display
- Twitch Account display
- UTube account display
- Stock price ticker
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