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Published October 22, 2024

Automation for Instagram with Arduino & ESP-01

This simple yet powerful setup allows you to automate physical actions based on your social media performance.

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Automation for Instagram with Arduino & ESP-01

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Espressif ESP8266 ESP-01

Arduino UNO

SG90 Micro-servo motor

Jumper wires (generic)

Virtual Breadboard VBBMicro 'Arduino UNO Avatar'

SparkFun Breadboard Power Supply 5V/3.3V

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Steps

1. Setup the ESP-01 for Data Retrieval

First, configure the ESP-01 to connect to your Wi-Fi network and retrieve follower count information from Instagram. You can use a third-party platform to access and track follower data easily. (

Note: Ensure you have permission to use the data).

2. Sending Data to Arduino

The ESP-01 communicates with the Arduino via the serial port. The Arduino will receive the follower count and process the data. If the count changes (for example, if you gain or lose followers), the Arduino will trigger the servo motor.

3. Controlling the Servo Motor

The servo motor reacts to changes in your Instagram follower count, performing a simple action (e.g., moving left or right) depending on whether your followers increase or decrease. You can expand this to control other devices like LEDs, alarms, or more complex systems.

My Insights

This project merges social media data with physical devices, allowing you to build fun, automated actions based on Instagram follower activity. Whether for a hobby or more serious IoT work, this setup is a great start.

If you're looking for ways to further enhance your Instagram experience, such as exploring more advanced features for better control, you can get an idea by Instander the Dise.

Code

#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>

const char* ssid = "your_SSID";
const char* password = "your_PASSWORD";

// Instagram data retrieval setup here...

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
  
  while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
    delay(1000);
    Serial.println("Connecting to WiFi...");
  }
  
  Serial.println("Connected to WiFi.");
  
  // Add the follower count fetching logic here
}

void loop() {
  // Once the follower count is fetched, send it via serial to Arduino
  int followerCount = getFollowerCount(); // Replace with actual method
  Serial.println(followerCount);
  delay(60000);  // Check every minute
}

#include <Servo.h>

Servo myservo;  
int followerCount;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  myservo.attach(9);  // Attach the servo to pin 9
}

void loop() {
  if (Serial.available() > 0) {
    followerCount = Serial.parseInt();
    Serial.println(followerCount);
    
    if (followerCount >= 1000) {  // Example threshold for action
      myservo.write(90);  // Move to 90 degrees
    } else {
      myservo.write(0);   // Move back to 0 degrees
    }
  }
}

Automation for Instagram with Arduino & ESP-01

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Story

Steps

Schematics

Circuit diagram for an idea to connect Arduino, ESP-01 & Servo motor

Code

ESP-01 Code (to get data from Instagram and send to Arduino)

Arduino Code (to control the servo motor)

Credits

Rabia Ali Sher

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Automation for Instagram with Arduino & ESP-01

Automation for Instagram with Arduino & ESP-01

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Story

Steps

Schematics

Circuit diagram for an idea to connect Arduino, ESP-01 & Servo motor

Code

ESP-01 Code (to get data from Instagram and send to Arduino)

Arduino Code (to control the servo motor)

Credits

Rabia Ali Sher

Comments

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