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  • Running “Warrior” crowd web archiving software on Proxmox

    Running “Warrior” crowd web archiving software on Proxmox

    Link to the original blog post with a nice text/pictures layout. Intro It’s like Seti@home, but for archiving the web. If you like me and hoard information, this project will be to your liking. “Warrior” software (aka ‘virtual appliance’) by ArchiveTeam (1) helps to preserve digital heritage by scraping and…

  • Yet Another ESP32 Webcam

    Yet Another ESP32 Webcam

    Link to the original blog post with a nice text & pictures layout. The problem: I used an old phone with an Android IP Webcam app to check my driveway, but it stopped working after 3 days. Then I had to reset it – this means going up the ladder…

  • Nova Cobiss Ela na PocketBook e-bralnikih

    Nova Cobiss Ela na PocketBook e-bralnikih

    (link na blog) *** dodano 26. 6. 2024 *** Pisal sem na PocketBook support (help@pocketbook-int.com) in vprašal, če bodo podprli Readium 2.5. Odgovor – mogoče: Predlagam, da jim pišete tudi vi. *** dodano 25. 6. 2024 *** Od 20. 6. naprej ta navodila več ne delujejo (ob odpiranju knjige zahteva…

  • Bathroom dehumidifying using a floating humidity threshold

    Bathroom dehumidifying using a floating humidity threshold

    Blog: Bathroom dehumidifying using two sensors and a floating humidity threshold. Link to the original blog post with a nice text/pictures layout. The problem: The bathroom fan is running too long if it’s raining outside. A year ago I automated the dehumidifying of the bathroom using an extraction fan, Sonoff…

  • Homemade ESP32 webcam

    Homemade ESP32 webcam

    Homemade ESP32 webcam Link to the original blog post with a nice text/pictures layout. The problem: I want to see what’s happening around the house, especially if the dog is naughty again and digging holes. Actually, there is no problem. I just like to tinker. The solution: A cheap webcam…

  • Unlocking the front door using the mobile phone and Home Assistant

    Unlocking the front door using the mobile phone and Home Assistant

    Link to the original blog post with a nice text/pictures layout. The problem: The solution: HW parts: SW: The process: Here’s the doodle of the connecting scheme: Here’s the original connecting scheme from Innotherm (door manufacturer), in Slovenian: It was useful because it reveals which power supply is appropriate (Meanwell…

  • Nice stacked bar charts

    Nice stacked bar charts

    #TIL: stacked bar charts in #homeassistant I wanted nice stacked charts to show my energy consumption in Home Assistant. After combining #apexchart code from several sources (1), the result looks like this: The code: I’ve inserted ‘manual card‘ to the dashboardand inserted the yaml code: Before using Apex charts in…

  • Moon lamp project

    Moon lamp project

    Link to original blog post (moon lamp project). The final product is a #3dprint of a #moonlamp: I’ve 3d printed a moon lamp and installed it on an old lava lamp stand. The process: 1. 3D Printing 3D model: https://www.printables.com/model/23859 Slicing: I used the following settings, as recommended by the…

  • Proxmox server temperature tracking in Home Assistant

    Proxmox server temperature tracking in Home Assistant

    (Link to the original blog post with a proper layout) It’s a pity that #Proxmox doesn’t report CPU and other temperatures to #homeassistant. I had several freezes of my old laptop that runs Proxmox due to a stuck CPU fan. I googled a bit and found an elegant solution for…

  • 3D printing with TPU

    3D printing with TPU

    (original post with nicer layout here) #TPU material is one of my favourite materials for #3Dprinting. During the last year I’ve printed some usable objects for home improvement. Why? Material I’m using Overture’s orange TPU. Settings I’m printing with the following settings: Practical cases: 1. Gaskets A rubber gasket for…