Aaron Parecki

jeff_mcfadden https://micro.blog/jeff_mcfadden • Aug 24
@aaronpk gotcha! In my case I’ve been impressed with the performance of the ZWave devices but you’ve definitely tried more things than I have!

I'm also hesitant to go all z-wave because the devices tend to be a lot more expensive! If any of my other stuff starts failing in weird ways I'll give it a shot tho, maybe the cost is actually worth something.

Portland, Oregon

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 9:17pm -07:00
jeff_mcfadden https://micro.blog/jeff_mcfadden • Aug 24
@aaronpk does your Z-Wave software allow you to reorganize the network? I found that to be essential to fixing some connectivity issues I had. I’m using the Razberry / ZWay software. Post organization the mesh-ness was much more reliable for me.

There's a "heal network" button or something, but tbh I don't have enough z-wave devices to try it. Also my apartment is like 600 sq ft so pretty much everything is in direct line of sight to the receiver 😂

Portland, Oregon

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 9:11pm -07:00
I made more progress on the cat feeder tonight! ⁣
⁣I attached the motor to the back, and the shaft now goes thru and connects to the original (modified) plastic shaft from the dispenser.
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⁣The lid has an ultrasonic distance sensor pointing down at the food to be able to tell how much is left in the chute.
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⁣There's a button on top to be able to manually dispense a dose.
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⁣Lastly, I added a terminal block to connect the wires from the scale for easier mounting to the processor later.
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⁣Next up, I need to start connecting all the components to the circuitry! The load cell amplifier, stepper motor driver, and finally the esp32 controller. Then it'll be time to write some software!
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#homeautomation #esp32 #arduino #catfeeder #hackyourcat #cathacks

Portland, Oregon

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Portland, Oregon • Fri, August 23, 2019 7:58am

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Got here early to submit the first of many permit applications

Portland, OR, United States

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Jonathan LaCour https://cleverdevil.io/profile/cleverdevil • Aug 23
Looking for a simple hub for my new home office. I want USB-C to my computer and then 4x USB-C and USB-A ports on the hub. Nothing else (HDMI, Ethernet, microSD, etc.). I can’t find anything!

I've looked for that kind of thing too! I think USB-C is still too new and nobody is making hubs that provide additional USB-C outputs!

Portland, Oregon

Thu, Aug 22, 2019 9:27pm -07:00
The Everyday Dad https://twitter.com/every_daydad • Aug 22
What drives me crazy about YouTube is after all this time I still don’t understand how it actually works.

I feel like a mouse in a test pushing the button hoping it’s a treat and not a shock.

And I’m not complaining about revenue that’s been having a field day.

YouTube 🤷‍♂️

I think even Google doesn't know how YouTube works

Portland, Oregon

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Kenichi Nakamura https://pdx.social/@kenichi

before geoloqi got bought by esri, i didn't know what GIS was; i think i've needed some form of it at *every* job i've had since

Portland, Oregon

Thu, Aug 22, 2019 3:58pm +00:00 (liked on Thu, Aug 22, 2019 1:47pm -07:00)
Swarm https://swarmapp.com/ • Aug 22
You haven't checked in to Los Gorditos since September '18.

How have I not been here since September last year??

Portland, Oregon

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at Los Gorditos

Portland, Oregon • Thu, August 22, 2019 1:27pm

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Time for a burrito mmm

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at Olé Latte Coffee PSU

Portland, Oregon • Thu, August 22, 2019 12:45pm

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Portland, OR, United States

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