Category Archives: New Toys

UniFi Controller on Rocky 9

Posted on August 13, 2023 by larry

I figured it out, how to install Unifi Controller on Rocky 9. Going to post something better on my tech site but here is a summary First install the legacy version of mongodb wget https://fastdl.mongodb.org/linux/mongodb-linux-x86_64-3.4.24.tgz cd /usr/local tar zxvf ~/mongodb-linux-x86_64-3.4.24.tgz … Continue reading →

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Butt Hurts

Posted on July 25, 2023 by larry

Not butthurt but butt hurts. I knew yesterday I had a good workout yesterday and I was going to pay for it today. Sure enough, my booty hurts. Got my first TPM 2.0 chip today for my old Supermicro motherboard. … Continue reading →

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Beeping Notifications

Posted on July 24, 2023 by larry

There are times when I want to get audio notifications that aren’t a blazing loud. So I build small beeper and put it on tasmota. So now I am getting beeps when something happens by simply publishing Beep to the … Continue reading →

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Disappointed With AQM

Posted on July 20, 2023 by larry

Disappointed with the air quality monitor, looks like you need to give it Internet access to tie in to Home Assistant. But looks like you can still grab data via bluetooth. Still disappointed. Exhaustion catching up with me again, luckily … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Monitor

Posted on July 19, 2023 by larry

With my breathing issues it is time I got something to monitor the indoor air quality in my home. So I purchased this It was really pricey at $250.00USD but it was well regarded and works with home assistant. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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New Devices for Monitoring

Posted on July 17, 2023 by larry

Got some new sensors installed Got some temperature humidity barometric pressure sensors. But that bottom unit should be familiar and is not new. I flashed the unit with tasmota which should make management of the device easier. Tasmota is the … Continue reading →

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Garage Not Done

Posted on July 16, 2023 by larry

Ran out of time, got a lot done but not to the degree I wanted. I was hoping to move work to downstairs but not sure now. I may just move now, but garage isn’t where I want it to … Continue reading →

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RXB12 does better

Posted on July 14, 2023 by larry

For a much cheaper unit, I paid 19.65USD which includes shipping and tax for 15 units, I think it is worth it. Still not close like the whatever the Sonos uses but better than the RXB6. I am going with … Continue reading →

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Raiding Old Units for parts

Posted on July 10, 2023 by larry

Scavaneging parts from old systems to continue with my project. I swear there were a couple of RXB6 around the house. Anyway I ordered more even though I have been told the RXB12 perform better. Just have to wait till … Continue reading →

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Pivoting to Node MCU

Posted on July 6, 2023 by larry

I am changing what I am building to nodemcu and a different receiver. Pictured is an RXB6 but with minor modifications I can do an RXB12 which is on order. Also this will go on a breadboard. Electronically this is … Continue reading →

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