Category Archives: Technical

Getting Into 433Mhz space

Posted on May 15, 2017 by larry

There are a lot of things in the 433Mhz space that I am discovering interesting. One of this is the PIR and door sensors.  I got it and it is working.  Hoping to integrate this all in to openhab 2. … Continue reading →

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Arduino and 433Mhz

Posted on May 11, 2017 by larry

I got the arduino receiving 433Mhz radio. It is cool because there are a lot of devices that I can tap in to that support 433Mhz. I am going to try and get a PIR to signal the arduino. Still … Continue reading →

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ESP-01 and IR

Posted on May 9, 2017 by larry

I don’t know why but it seems like the ESP-01 is really unreliable.  I am trying to build an ESP-01 that can send IR signals. It works sometimes but not others.  I see it on the network. Also seems like … Continue reading →

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Linuxfest Hangover

Posted on May 8, 2017 by larry

As with all conferences I go to, the next few days are full of ideas.  Some actually do come to fruition. One of the things I want to finish, which I been working on forever, is a messaging box.  Over … Continue reading →

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Linuxfest 2017 Conclusion

Posted on May 7, 2017 by larry

Was a great final day of Linuxfest. I did my presentation, it really felt rushed, kind of bummed I could not give more info. Was fun and the attendees were greater than 20. I hope to make my presentation better … Continue reading →

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Headed To Linuxfest

Posted on May 5, 2017 by larry

Late leave time, but we will be on the road soon. All packed and ready to go. Organized this year.  Next year hope to go lighter.  

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ESP8266 Dev Boards Ready

Posted on May 3, 2017 by larry

I got the dev boards all packed up and ready.  Did one final load test to see if it is all good. Batteries are the cheapo Carbon Zinc ones.  According to my calculations they should last the till at least … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Items

Posted on May 2, 2017 by larry

Getting ready with my final items. Presentation is still note done, but I think a few more tweaks and it will be good enough. Got a cool wiring splitter going.  Used the wires in a cat 5 cable to split … Continue reading →

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Fridge Back In Order

Posted on May 1, 2017 by larry

Replaced the bad part, amazing what happened to it. That was a little scary.  Not 100% sure fridge is up, but it is certainly getting cold, have to wait 24 hours to see if it is cold enough. At least … Continue reading →

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Presentation Not Done

Posted on April 30, 2017 by larry

I got a huge amount of my presentation done. Already closing in at 40 slides.  Got a few more pages to go. Then I need to setup the actual gear. Tired need some sleep.

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