Category Archives: Technical

Zoneminder Email

Posted on October 20, 2021 by larry

Struggling with zoneminder sending emails. Looks like it stopped when I updated it. Also have some weird camera disconnects. Maybe it is time to look for another solution. If I can get ML working though, I will call it good. … Continue reading →

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OpenVPN Document

Posted on October 19, 2021 by larry

I am surprised I cant find proper documentation for setting up a VPN server. It is pretty easy to set up, but the Certs is the confusing part. A lot of little documentation I need to work on. Weight: 341.4

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Restarting My Linux Server At Home Project

Posted on October 18, 2021 by larry

I am decided to restart my Linux Server at home project I got the kickstart working and getting the initial pieces working. Going to be several things I would like to do First off, this will be Rocky Linux 8. … Continue reading →

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Office Getting Cleaned Up

Posted on October 17, 2021 by larry

My office is looking a lot better. It feels like things are more organized. Still have a way to go. I feeling good. Getting wires all packed and parts moved into boxes. Another thing I got set up was the … Continue reading →

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Yay New CRV Hybrid

Posted on October 7, 2021 by larry

Got my replacement vehicle Got AWD and Touring Trim This should add some normalcy to my life. Used to having a car I call mine. Instead of sharing it between 4 other drivers. Weight: 342.0

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Better Motion Sensors

Posted on October 5, 2021 by larry

The IKE motion sensors or OK, they are like the F15’s of the US air force, overall cheaper cost, and has its place. These would be the F35 These run on AA batteries, and have a shorter cooldown time. Rated … Continue reading →

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Zigbee Buttons

Posted on October 4, 2021 by larry

Found a need for buttons around the house to do stuff Trying a couple out, having a hard time find just a single use button like the Ikea one on the top left. The middle top one seems to have … Continue reading →

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Finally Sonoff Flashed

Posted on October 3, 2021 by larry

I got both my zigbee soneoff and my RF sonoff (433mhz) working. Maybe the demise of my 433mhz devices is not so soon. Things looking good. This actually makes it possible to virtualize home assistant and still connect to zigbee … Continue reading →

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New Car 2021

Posted on October 2, 2021 by larry

OK not my car, it is my daughters’. But we got another Honda, HR-V 2022. Yes a 2022 in 2021. Stock is so bad though, it is hard to get a car. And price was ridiculous, kind of accepted it. … Continue reading →

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Really Getting In To Home Automation

Posted on October 1, 2021 by larry

It is nice getting in to home automation. There are some cool things I am doing. May still keep the 433mhz for a bit, but the Zigbee seems to be doing its job. Most of the devices are out, unfortunately … Continue reading →

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