Category Archives: Arduino

This is the 3rd iteration of my garage door sensor, maybe fourth, I lost track. This one has its issues too, mainly stability.  Seems like there is not enough power.  I did change up to a voltage divider mainly to … Continue reading →

I spend hours and hours trying to figure out OpenHAB.  It is great though, it is working good.  Does a lot. I am so burned out though.  Want to do more, but I need to walk away.

I am taking another shot at openhab. Seems confusing, but so was Linux when i first started. Hope it becomes clear sooner than later. It is interesting though. On the workout front, I tried running today, but the tacos I … Continue reading →

I am moving to Arduino 1.6.9.  It may be a bigger forklift than I expected.  But the real problems are from the libraries. It is kind of tough, but I feel like I am starting from scratch. Looking at a … Continue reading →

Finally pulled the trigger on filing my taxes. Sucks to owe, but it is what it is.  I will be better prepared next year. Also got some cool stuff done for my LinuxFest Presentation

I am trying to decide what platform to teach these Internet of Things class on. Either the NodeMCU or this interesting piece. I may have to do a little bit of both. Should be fun.

After doing this a year ago, I felt kind of rusty.  I relied too much on my past, also my recent experience influenced the class. I should have stuck to basics. Also I should do more examples. I will work … Continue reading →