# Social **URL:** https://community.particle.io/c/soc/56.md [Latest](https://community.particle.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.particle.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.particle.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Social category](https://community.particle.io/t/about-the-social-category/53721)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://community.particle.io/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussions that can, but do not necessarily have to relate to Particle and IoT in general. --- ## [Looking to buy: Particle Photon V1 (PhotonH / FCC ID: 2AEMI-PHOTON)](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-to-buy-particle-photon-v1-photonh-fcc-id-2aemi-photon/71905)
**Author:** [@digiua](https://community.particle.io/u/digiua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-to-buy-particle-photon-v1-photonh-fcc-id-2aemi-photon/71905 "2026-06-18T18:08:36Z")
Hi there, I am currently looking for the original Particle Photon V1 (with or without) for a legacy project that requires this exact hardware configuration due to certification purposes. I know this model has been disco… --- ## [The TinyCamML: sharing our project using Borons to detect flooding on roadways](https://community.particle.io/t/the-tinycamml-sharing-our-project-using-borons-to-detect-flooding-on-roadways/71150)
**Author:** [@efarquhar1](https://community.particle.io/u/efarquhar1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/the-tinycamml-sharing-our-project-using-borons-to-detect-flooding-on-roadways/71150 "2026-03-16T17:28:51Z")
Hi all, @supscientist and I just wanted to share our recent work on creating a device that uses edge-deployed machine learning to detect flooding on roadways. We also just wanted to give a major shoutout to the Particle… --- ## [Free Particle debugger](https://community.particle.io/t/free-particle-debugger/70782)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/free-particle-debugger/70782 "2025-11-26T14:24:16Z")
Hey, I have a brand new Particle debugger that I’m not using and can be yours for free. If you want it, please DM to coordinate. You will only need to pay shipping from Canada. Best, --- ## [\[HomeKit\] Connect your Photon to HomeKit without homebridge](https://community.particle.io/t/homekit-connect-your-photon-to-homekit-without-homebridge/47332)
**Author:** [@ljezny](https://community.particle.io/u/ljezny)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/homekit-connect-your-photon-to-homekit-without-homebridge/47332 "2025-10-11T15:32:25Z")
Hi everyone, i’ve created a project which allows you to connect your Photon to Apple HomeKit. Lightbulb HAP example included, but you can easily change to any other working. Project is more “Proof of concept” rather tha… --- ## [Visualize data on your website is EASY with Wordpress](https://community.particle.io/t/visualize-data-on-your-website-is-easy-with-wordpress/36565)
**Author:** [@applefarm](https://community.particle.io/u/applefarm)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/visualize-data-on-your-website-is-easy-with-wordpress/36565 "2025-10-08T21:42:18Z")
Do you use Wordpress? I love WordPress and have integrated my Photon with it. I wrote a plugin that interfaces with Particles Cloud. You can display and set variables. You can also run functions. There's an admin scree… --- ## [Heavy atmosphere? let's break it a bit](https://community.particle.io/t/heavy-atmosphere-lets-break-it-a-bit/57466)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/heavy-atmosphere-lets-break-it-a-bit/57466 "2025-03-19T13:32:07Z")
Hey Community! there’s been a number of incidents and/or negative notes and there may be a tense ambience around, anybody up for some social quotes or engineering remarks or (professional) jokes? This is one I read tod… --- ## [Particle Console Generic Search - Nice work!](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-console-generic-search-nice-work/69184)
**Author:** [@jgskarda](https://community.particle.io/u/jgskarda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 4:47am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-console-generic-search-nice-work/69184 "2025-02-22T04:47:01Z")
I just noticed this new search capability on the Particle Console. Looks like it searches by various things and across multiple products. It's nice! Thank you! Bonus Points to whoever from particle had a hand in it … --- ## [Looking for suggestions on Particle sensors with independent channels of PM1.0, PM2.5 & PM10](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-for-suggestions-on-particle-sensors-with-independent-channels-of-pm1-0-pm2-5-pm10/69046)
**Author:** [@ARa](https://community.particle.io/u/ARa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-for-suggestions-on-particle-sensors-with-independent-channels-of-pm1-0-pm2-5-pm10/69046 "2025-02-04T19:16:29Z")
Hello guys, I have joined in the community just a minutes ago. I’m looking for suggestions on Particle sensors which provides the data on MC & NC of PM1.0, PM 2.5, & PM10. Previously, I have worked on Sensirion SPS30,… --- ## [G2 Marketing Email - Legit?](https://community.particle.io/t/g2-marketing-email-legit/59194)
**Author:** [@Idea](https://community.particle.io/u/Idea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/g2-marketing-email-legit/59194 "2024-12-06T08:59:23Z")
I just got an email from g2\*com to review particle.io with the offer of a $25 Amazon gift certificate to review Particle. Is this legitimate? Did Particle provide my contact information to this marketing firm? --- ## [How to build a Tesla garage opener with a Particle Monitor One](https://community.particle.io/t/how-to-build-a-tesla-garage-opener-with-a-particle-monitor-one/68624)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/how-to-build-a-tesla-garage-opener-with-a-particle-monitor-one/68624 "2024-11-14T00:57:27Z")
Hey, a little while ago I made this project and forgot to share it here, so here it goes: PS: intro by the one and only, thanks C. :wink: --- ## [Tell us what you are building!](https://community.particle.io/t/tell-us-what-you-are-building/67434)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/tell-us-what-you-are-building/67434 "2024-10-31T13:07:09Z")
Hey everyone, Last time someone asked this question I was blow away to find out different projects from a number of community members. I'm feeling social today and wanted to ask the same question again. So, what are y… --- ## [Looking for a developer to help make smart jewelry box](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-for-a-developer-to-help-make-smart-jewelry-box/67430)
**Author:** [@savannahapedaile](https://community.particle.io/u/savannahapedaile)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/looking-for-a-developer-to-help-make-smart-jewelry-box/67430 "2024-08-27T16:55:48Z")
Hello, I am assisting a client who is looking to create a custom jewelry box with specific smart features. We are interested in developing a product similar to a "tool control cabinet" but designed for jewelry tracking. … --- ## [AMA with Particle CEO and CTO on August 23rd at 12pm ET/9am PT](https://community.particle.io/t/ama-with-particle-ceo-and-cto-on-august-23rd-at-12pm-et-9am-pt/67392)
**Author:** [@Colleen](https://community.particle.io/u/Colleen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/ama-with-particle-ceo-and-cto-on-august-23rd-at-12pm-et-9am-pt/67392 "2024-08-16T13:52:20Z")
Have any burning questions about the Tachyon or anything else Particle's been up to? Lucky for you on August 23rd at 12pm ET/9am PT, Particle's CEO Zach Supalla(@zach) and CTO Nick Lamborne (@mrlambchop) will be hopping … --- ## [Neovim Plugin - Particle.nvim](https://community.particle.io/t/neovim-plugin-particle-nvim/67239)
**Author:** [@radek](https://community.particle.io/u/radek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/neovim-plugin-particle-nvim/67239 "2024-08-05T12:50:37Z")
Hello, I've been using Neovim to develop firmware for Particle devices and created a plugin similar to Particle workbench. It can manage project settings like device os and platform, run Particle command palette to comp… --- ## [Zigbee and Particle devices](https://community.particle.io/t/zigbee-and-particle-devices/67225)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/zigbee-and-particle-devices/67225 "2024-07-18T14:26:31Z")
Hi, I'm curious to know if any of you have played with any interaction of Zigbee sensors and Particle devices, by connecting a Zigbee capable chip to a Particle device. Edit: I've seen this post (Xbee modules could spea… --- ## [Boron / Xenon / Argon Carrier for Outdoor Applications](https://community.particle.io/t/boron-xenon-argon-carrier-for-outdoor-applications/48750)
**Author:** [@chipmc](https://community.particle.io/u/chipmc)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/boron-xenon-argon-carrier-for-outdoor-applications/48750 "2022-04-20T04:28:17Z")
All, I will be creating a carrier board for the Boron to support outdoor use. Here are the main items I plan to include: Temp sensor in case I need to control LiPo charging External watchdog timer - connect to either … --- ## [Particle Boron - nearby bluetooth logger BRN404X](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-boron-nearby-bluetooth-logger-brn404x/67179)
**Author:** [@erkele](https://community.particle.io/u/erkele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-boron-nearby-bluetooth-logger-brn404x/67179 "2024-07-10T12:10:36Z")
Hi All, Is there a possibility to have the Boron turn on, log the Bluetooth devices nearby and publish the names of the Bluetooth devices nearby? I saw this Bluetooth LE | Reference | Particle but it is more for two de… --- ## [Hardware Pioneers Max 24 London](https://community.particle.io/t/hardware-pioneers-max-24-london/66936)
**Author:** [@armor](https://community.particle.io/u/armor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/hardware-pioneers-max-24-london/66936 "2024-06-03T14:13:14Z")
Thank you @marekparticle for hosting Happy Hour after this show. Great to meet you and @Colleen in person. Regards Will --- ## [Particle Customer Case Study Spotlight: Alert Labs](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-customer-case-study-spotlight-alert-labs/66584)
**Author:** [@Colleen](https://community.particle.io/u/Colleen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/particle-customer-case-study-spotlight-alert-labs/66584 "2024-03-22T15:05:23Z")
Happy World Water Day! Today we wanted to shine a spotlight on Alert Lab's water intelligence platform. Their achievements are truly impressive. They've managed to: Save more than 30 billion liters of water, Implement … --- ## [Stopwatch for Pinewood Derby](https://community.particle.io/t/stopwatch-for-pinewood-derby/3486)
**Author:** [@sweenig](https://community.particle.io/u/sweenig)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/stopwatch-for-pinewood-derby/3486 "2024-03-18T14:29:44Z")
--- ## [Perfect Particle IOT waterproof project box](https://community.particle.io/t/perfect-particle-iot-waterproof-project-box/39483)
**Author:** [@macsboost](https://community.particle.io/u/macsboost)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/perfect-particle-iot-waterproof-project-box/39483 "2024-02-09T11:47:45Z")
Hi everyone, I am having these waterproof automotive grade project box enclosures custom made. They are available today via amazon prime. I am gearing up to be able to supply as many as you need, so if you have a rug… --- ## [Permission to print pin assignments diagram on a t-shirt?](https://community.particle.io/t/permission-to-print-pin-assignments-diagram-on-a-t-shirt/66453)
**Author:** [@mprogers](https://community.particle.io/u/mprogers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/permission-to-print-pin-assignments-diagram-on-a-t-shirt/66453 "2024-02-29T18:49:12Z")
I would like to give my IoT students t-shirts that have the pin assignments for the Photon 2 printed on them. How would I go about getting permission to do so? (Or better yet, if Particle sells such t-shirts, could I hav… --- ## [There's a State in This Machine!](https://community.particle.io/t/theres-a-state-in-this-machine/66365)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/theres-a-state-in-this-machine/66365 "2024-02-15T18:17:20Z")
I came across this article from Massimiliano Pagani at https://www.embeddedrelated.com/ and found it very interesting. He describes an "implicit state machine" which is what one may code quickly, and goes on to explain … --- ## [Neopo: A lightweight solution for local Particle development](https://community.particle.io/t/neopo-a-lightweight-solution-for-local-particle-development/56378)
**Author:** [@nrobinson2000](https://community.particle.io/u/nrobinson2000)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/neopo-a-lightweight-solution-for-local-particle-development/56378 "2024-01-12T23:56:52Z")
Hello everyone. I am proud to announce the release of neopo, a utility for locally building and flashing Particle projects to Particle devices that integrates with Particle Workbench. TL;DR I’ve made a replacement f… --- ## [Photon 2 Based Gate (relay) Controller](https://community.particle.io/t/photon-2-based-gate-relay-controller/66092)
**Author:** [@djb\_rh](https://community.particle.io/u/djb_rh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/photon-2-based-gate-relay-controller/66092 "2024-01-05T10:32:24Z")
\[ I really wish threads in this form didn’t auto-close after 6 months. \] So you can check out my previous gate controller thread here: Still using the basics of this system. My kid wrote an iOS app that can talk to P… --- ## [Kudos to Particle - ~10-15 minutes to upgrade to Growth](https://community.particle.io/t/kudos-to-particle-10-15-minutes-to-upgrade-to-growth/65930)
**Author:** [@jgskarda](https://community.particle.io/u/jgskarda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/kudos-to-particle-10-15-minutes-to-upgrade-to-growth/65930 "2023-12-15T11:29:29Z")
Just wanted to give some Kudos to Particle and whoever was a part of the process to automate upgrading to Growth. I think I submitted the form here Upgrade to Growth Plan and 10 maybe 15 minutes and my account was upgrad… --- ## [Controlling TUYA smart devices from Photon](https://community.particle.io/t/controlling-tuya-smart-devices-from-photon/54302)
**Author:** [@Upgrade](https://community.particle.io/u/Upgrade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 10:36am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/controlling-tuya-smart-devices-from-photon/54302 "2023-11-25T10:36:25Z")
Hi All, After several days of searching, I’m surprised I’ve not found the answer so think I’m missing something! - I have a couple of Photons linked to some PIRs and currently HUE bulbs (which is working okay). I want t… --- ## [Wiki test, can you edit this wiki post?](https://community.particle.io/t/wiki-test-can-you-edit-this-wiki-post/65593)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/wiki-test-can-you-edit-this-wiki-post/65593 "2023-10-12T20:50:40Z")
Hey all, I'd like to figure out who can edit this post when they are marked as wiki. Can you try making an edit into this post, please? Yes, you stranger, you can try also. Thanks! Wiki edit 1. Ref: what is a wiki … --- ## [Tips and tricks Wiki](https://community.particle.io/t/tips-and-tricks-wiki/65599)
**Author:** [@gusgonnet](https://community.particle.io/u/gusgonnet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/tips-and-tricks-wiki/65599 "2023-10-12T02:01:51Z")
Table of contents Firmware tricks Webhook tricks This is a list created by the community. Some will remember the Awesome Particle list Firmware tricks 1. Always enable the SYSTEM\_THREAD You almost never ever want to r… [Next page](https://community.particle.io/c/soc/56.md?page=1)