Category Archives: Weigh In

IOT Server Cutover

Posted on October 14, 2023 by larry

Tomorrow is going to be a big one, I am cutting over one of my IOT servers from stage to production. Kind of late and don’t want to do it now, but it is ready. Pretty sure things will break … Continue reading →

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Looking At Going Production

Posted on October 13, 2023 by larry

A lot of my code works now and it is documented and easier to manage. So I am looking to build the new server this weekend. Going to stop code development and move into production. Weight: 344.0

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HTML Mail with Python

Posted on October 12, 2023 by larry

Figured out how to send HTML email with embedded images via python. The intent is when there is an event, I can put the camera monitors from zoneminder into the function and have it generate and send an email. Also … Continue reading →

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Learning More Python

Posted on October 11, 2023 by larry

Getting into python more, learned about variables and immutable. This script has come a long way. I would say it is nearly production ready. I looked at the scope I set out and I think I have met most of … Continue reading →

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Molokai Trip Recap

Posted on October 10, 2023 by larry

Now that I am home, I can post a bit more. On Thursday, the trip was from all the way from Seattle to Molokai. I wanted to be at the airport three hours early, but I was 1 hour off … Continue reading →

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Made It To Molokai

Posted on October 5, 2023 by larry

What a journey, not as bad as the Phlippines though. Gonna be tough the next few days. Internet is decent, but not really comfortable, wouldn’t want to be working without a proper desk. My laptop is teetering on a chair. … Continue reading →

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Trip To No Man’s Land

Posted on October 4, 2023 by larry

OK I am exaggerating, but I am headed to my home Island of Molokai, last time was over 5 years ago in 2018. Going to be interesting to see what has changed. Doing something different, travelling lighter than usual. Going … Continue reading →

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Checking My Code

Posted on October 3, 2023 by larry

Learned something IT from my son. He taught me pylint to be used to check my code. That was cool. Been super tired today, I had ok time for sleep. Hoping tonight I will sleep better. Weight: 343.4

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First MRI

Posted on October 2, 2023 by larry

Had an MRI done on me today, it was an interesting experience. I thought I was only go be gone for half an hour, ended up being two. When I was in the device felt like a burrito getting warmed … Continue reading →

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Couple Advances In Script

Posted on October 1, 2023 by larry

I was able to figure out how to subscribe in Paho-MQTT multiple Topics, I am pretty sure I can have it inspect for stuff coming in from a independent units and even Zigbee via Home Assistant. So it may be … Continue reading →

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