This article is part of my 1000² Smart Home project. Check out the Architecture and Software and then move on to Hardware. An most importantly, check the Lessons learned and why I did what I did. There are already some first results, connecting all parts of the system. Intro There is plenty of software to use in home automation, but of course I decided to stay with open source and free options. In recent years there have been… Continue reading
This article is part of my 1000² Smart Home project. Check out the Architecture and Software and then move on to Hardware. An most importantly, check the Lessons learned and why I did what I did. There are already some first results, connecting all parts of the system. Some history A picture says 1000 words!* *inner voice dependent Which microcontroller? When I began this project, I was long given up on the ATMega and ATTtiny micro, with some… Continue reading
This article is part of my 1000² Smart Home project. Check out the Architecture and Software and then move on to Hardware. An most importantly, check the Lessons learned and why I did what I did. There are already some first results, connecting all parts of the system. What? This page covers things I have learned and why I did what I did in my 1000² project. Some experience, random calculations, opinions and thoughts. Battery philosophy So what… Continue reading
This article is part of my 1000² Smart Home project. Check out the Architecture and Software and then move on to Hardware. An most importantly, check the Lessons learned and why I did what I did. There are already some first results, connecting all parts of the system. Intro I have enjoyed building small home automation devices for many years, simple things that make life better or just cater for the lazy animal. The world has been dreaming… Continue reading
My experiences and recommendations for cheap electronic modules from China. Continue reading
Got a device that needs periodic rebooting? Try this! Continue reading
Thin the cheap dupont jumper wires are a good deal? Think again! Continue reading
Get your projects to have a clean and bright browser web interface instead of some tiny LCD. Continue reading
Simple way to guarantee correct driving of WS2812 from a 3.3V micro, without any special parts, just another WS2812 LED. Continue reading
Do LEDs really last as much as they say? I’m building a tester to find out. Continue reading