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Dr Simon Monk @simonmonk2

I write books (simonmonk.org) about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit and electronics. I also design products for @monkmakes

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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
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@Rainmaker1973
25 May 2025
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. [🎞️ simple.history_]

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I found this very interesting. hbr.org/2021/05/what-the-wes… #china

What the West Gets Wrong About China

Many people have wrongly assumed that political freedom would follow new economic freedoms in China and that its economic growth would have to be built on the same foundations as in the West. The...

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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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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
Monk Makes@monkmakes
22 Apr 2025
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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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
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30 Apr 2025
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
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1 May 2025
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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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
Monk Makes@monkmakes
3 Apr 2025
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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Dr Simon Monk retweeted
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15 Apr 2025
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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I've just published part 2 of my blog series on making an accessible FM radio. This post concentrates on a PCB coil antenna. doctormonk.com/2025/04/acces…
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I've written a Python interface to this low-cost sprectrum analyser. github.com/simonmonk/rf_3000…
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Part 1 of a blog post out now, describing a work in progress, designing an accessible FM radio. blogger.com/blog/posts/54167… Key requirement - no eye stabbing antenna. I'm not going down the Internet Radio route.
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