Monthly Archives: May 2017

Spent Day Tearing Apart Bathroom

Posted on May 21, 2017 by larry

Today I spent a nice chunk of the day tearing up our bathroom. We would have finished but we ran out of glue. At least the hard stuff is done, looks like we should finish tomorrow. Check that, have an … Continue reading →

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ESP8266 for LED strips

Posted on May 20, 2017 by larry

I was surprised but this came in the mail today I did a bit of research before I purchased it, I purchased it because it had an ESP8266 and was relatively mod friendly. The Serial ports are clearly labeled and … Continue reading →

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Futile Cleaning Attempt

Posted on May 19, 2017 by larry

Ok, it wasn’t that awardless, but the cleanup I did just cleared the living room. Still have a long long way to go for the garage. Getting monitoring going too, looking good. But now need the garage to put stuff. … Continue reading →

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Setting Up IoT Network

Posted on May 18, 2017 by larry

I have been looking over my network to see if I can support the network if power goes off. I am also thinking about using a laptop with a battery and UPS to monitor things in case of a power … Continue reading →

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Mosfets Work

Posted on May 17, 2017 by larry

I am trying to switch 12v using my ESP8266.  The ESP8266 pushes only 3.3V so I had to use a transistor. I ordered some IRLZ44N and it seemed kind of weak. I knew I had a bunch of TIP120 and they … Continue reading →

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Cheap 12v to 5v DC Converter

Posted on May 16, 2017 by larry

I found these 5V chargers at Dollar Tree to work for me when powering an Wemos ESP82166.  Pretty easy to find and cheap.  Start with the USB part and remove that one screw.  Should be come apart pretty easily.  On … Continue reading →

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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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Fun Color Run

Posted on May 14, 2017 by larry

I had a fun time doing the color run today. Got up at 6, left house at 6:45 (7AM actually) and made it with pretty decent time for an 8AM start. We parked near Key arena, it is the ideal … Continue reading →

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UW Night Market

Posted on May 13, 2017 by larry

Today was a long long day Went shopping, got our packet for tomorrows color run and in general was a busy. The finale of the night was the night market.  Went to UW for a night market thing, was fun, … Continue reading →

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Playing Hookie Today

Posted on May 12, 2017 by larry

Switched some of my day out to do some work at night. Spent time with my wife and had a great time. Also went to see my daughter run, she was able to qualify for districts.  She far exceeded my … Continue reading →

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