Step-by-step instructions to integrate your UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro with Home Assistant, enabling smart lock control and automations using its new fingerprint scanner and NFC reader features.
Using 3D printing, electronics, and code to create an animated eye for a painted Minions pumpkin
Sharing my story of how I broke my leg while running, the recovery process, and eventual training to complete my first half marathon less than 10 months after the break.
I used an Adafruit QT Py ESP32-C3 board, capacitive moisture sensor, a cheap fountain pump, and a relay to create a self watering system for our christmas tree. All for about $20, not including parts and tools I already owned.
Using a custom iOS Shortcut to open my train ticketing app using the iPhone 15 Pro action button only while commuting
A detailed look into migrating a personal site from Next.js to Astro. I share my reasons for the switch, code comparisons, performance benchmarks, some of Astro's shortcomings, and my plans for working with Astro.
I documented my journey of upgrading this site to Next.js 13 and opting into the new app directory beta.
I designed and 3D printed a custom panel for rack mounting the new Home Assistant Yellow and a Raspberry Pi 4.
Step by step guide to connect an ecobee thermostat to a mini split unit via Home Assistant and locally controlled integrations.
Using open-source WLED library to recreate a traditional repeating color Christmas string light effect
Use Home Assitant to play any audio file through a smart speaker when someone rings a UniFi G4 Doorbell.
How I was able to load a custom svg file into the FontAwesomeReact component.
One of the first things I wanted to do after buying the Ender 3 back in August 2020 was the ability to power on/off the printer via the OctoPrint interface. Luckily there is a robust PSU Control plugin that already exists. I just needed to figure out the hardware...
