You do need to set up the Arduino IDE to build for the ESP8266. That can vary by board, but here’s the instructions for the board I was using (from Adafruit; see below).

For many people who like to build things that use Arduino to operate one of the most difficult parts is making an app or software to control the project. A new program called Blynk has turned up ...

Android/iOS: If you want to control a Raspberry Pi or Arduino connected device from your phone, you’d usually need to know at least some programming.

There is a new mobile platform that quickly syncs up with your homemade electronic projects, called Blynk, free on iOS and Android.

The Blynk app project is currently over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website looking to raise $10,000 in pledges. So if you think Blynk is something your Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects could ...