Thanks Aaron! This is an awesome resource for getting the @internetofshit out of your local network.
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Dad
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Dec 2
I wanted to get a setup using these: http://digistump.com/products/145
and sensors like these: https://www.adafruit.com/product/385
going, but DigiStump had to effectively shut down because their 3d printer project turned into a nightmare. Unfortunate because at $11 could be a great little node.
Oh you'll get a kick out of this then: https://esphome.io
I've made a few sensors with that platform. It's so much easier than DigiStump/Arduino stuff! And you can find esp8266 boards for under $10 too! -
Dad
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Dec 2
ha! Apparently that AcuRite 06002M you mentioned can be used inside a freezer to monitor freezer temperature (better range than the one they sell specifically for that use). https://github.com/trlafleur/Acurite-00592TX-Decoder-ESP32a
that sounds like an excellent use for my extra one!
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Matt Haughey
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Nov 29
This may be the first time I ever used a Black Friday deal: $19.34 for a wifi smart switch that works with homebridge and homekit is very very cheap and I just bought over a dozen to control every light in my house https://amzn.to/2P1DVk2
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Dad
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Dec 2
:) agreed.
Yah, I was looking at weewx because it'll run on a mac and I have an old MacMini sitting around that I was thinking about using: http://weewx.com/docs/macos.htm
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Dad
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Dec 2
Also not seeing you using the weewx-sdr? I'm entirely new to this so perhaps just my ignorance.
The names of these things are terrible. I'm using the RTL-SDR dongle, it's linked down from the "controller" section.
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Dad
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Dec 2
Read through it but didn't follow all the links. Didn't realized rtl_433 was the driver (different git repo though?).
oh yeah guess there are two of them. I don't remember why I used the one I did.
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Dad
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Dec 2
@samgrover you might also check out: https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-sdr/issues/6
looks like there's a way to get the temp sensor data without their expensive phone-home hub. Need a 433 radio receiver: https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-sdr
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Nelson Minar
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Dec 2
Oh, there is some support, you're right! https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/wemo/
Yikes the Wemo outlets have pretty bad reviews though. I think I'll look for a z-wave version instead of wifi. -
Nelson Minar
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Dec 2
This is great thank you! Do you have a smart plug that you like? I'm looking for something that monitors wattage, not just turns off/on. The Wemo Insight Smart Plug is the right kind of thing but it's not hacker friendly.
I haven't looked for that kind of thing yet. I thought the Wemo outlets let you talk directly to them on the LAN and also had Home Assistant support though!
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I finally started documenting all the home automation devices and apps I use, with the main goal of everything running locally! Here's a fun list to browse through if you're looking for some holiday shopping ideas!
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Last year, I finally got in the habit of catching up on my business accounting every 2 weeks. π΅ This year, I haven't even opened quickbooks since August. I really need to get back on track with that or tax season is going to be really painful. -
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Dec 1
Wow I feel dumb but I just figured something out. You know how when you launch Instagram you briefly see a photo before it scrolls way down the timeline, and you really want to see that photo, so spend the next several minutes scrolling for it and not leaving IG? Yeah⦠genius.
at first I thought you had found a solution for that... then it hit me π€¦ββοΈ -
Gary
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Nov 30
Maybe 2 years now? Iβve had the channel for almost 3 but really focusing on it for 2.
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I know! I'm totally in shock because 1. I never thought it would happen and 2. I think its going to happen today or tomorrow π€―
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π· PhotoJoseph π₯
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Nov 30
I canβt decide if I actually have a use for this or notβ¦ a 15.6β thin (like iPad) external HDMI/USB-C monitor for $110. Add a second monitor to a laptop or even new iPad sounds clever. But do I *need* it? Damn salesβ¦ https://geni.us/mkwdmx
I have a 13" one that I use with my portable ATEM setup and it's fantastic. This is a ridiculously good deal!
