HackerBox #0120 - Current Affairs

Explore electrical current measurement and power monitoring. Start with the basics of current flow, voltage, and root mean square (RMS) representations. Assemble the Current Affairs Power Monitor device based on the Wi-Fi enabled ESP8266 microcontroller. Configure the Arduino IDE to program the Power Monitor. Leverage SCT-013 current transformers and ADS1115 analog-to-digital convertors to measure current flow into an electrical load. Experiment with the ESP32-based SONOFF Mini R4 Extreme smart switch. Configure a DIY smart switch based on the ESP-01S Wi-Fi Relay Module. Consider integration of monitoring and control devices with home automation solutions such as ESPHome, Home Assistant, and Tasmota. Take a glimpse into the development of UNIX and the C Programming Language at Bell Labs and the amazing technical contributions made by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, and Brian Kernighan.

Box Contents Include:

• HackerBox 0120 Collectable Reference Card
• Exclusive Current Affairs Power Monitor PCB
• ESP8266 D1 Mini Module with USB-C
• ADS1115 Analog-to-Digital Converter Module
• Two PJ-320A 3.5mm Sockets
• Two SCT-013 10A Split Core Current Transformers
• SONOFF Mini R4 Extreme
• CH340G Serial USB Adapter Module
• ESP8266 ESP-01S Wi-Fi Relay Module
• Female-Female 10cm Dupont Jumper Wires
• Exclusive HackerBox Maker Challenge Coin
• Hackers Movie Sticker Sheet 2  

Online resources:

• Official Online Guide for HackerBox 0120
• Hacker Movie Sticker designs from The Talking Sasquatch