Monthly Archives: May 2025

More Org

Posted on May 31, 2025 by larry

Got some decent sleep last night, woke up late but not too late. But I got some stuff done today. I worked on some nagios scripts, checked out my new backup system and cleaned up my office. At about 2PM … Continue reading →

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Chaos Coming Together

Posted on May 30, 2025 by larry

It takes time, deliberate intentional actions, and acceptance that the jumble of mess will come together. Kind of cool. Still need a few more things to get together. Weight: 348.2

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RF 433Mhz Good

Posted on May 29, 2025 by larry

For the most part, the house is zigbee, but got couple other protocols in the works. Like I mentioned in the Sonoff works well, so I have very stable 433mhz and low powered too. I purchased one more sonoff and … Continue reading →

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Sonoff White

Posted on May 28, 2025 by larry

Recall I am pretty happy with a sonoff black I have, and the tasmota DIY devices I setup didnt last. While cleaning up I did come across a Sonoff White R2. I flashed it, pretty easy, didnt to the hardware … Continue reading →

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Failing Custom Tasmota Devices

Posted on May 27, 2025 by larry

Most of my Tasmota Devices have failed, at least the custom RF 433Mhz Receivers. I am hoping it is just the receiver unit. I order another batch hoping they will fix the issue. Remember this post Glad I didnt decomm … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2025

Posted on May 26, 2025 by larry

What a day to cap off the weekend. Got a lot done, pergola is done and it is comfortable. Celebrated with an awesome start of the season bar b que. Was wet day in the morning but it warmed up … Continue reading →

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Getting Stuff Done

Posted on May 25, 2025 by larry

Nearstore deployed and pergola done. So fulfilling to get stuff done. Stuff is never ending though, pergola still needs to be fastened down and painted. Nearstore needs some monitoring and testing. But progress is good. Weight: 349.8

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Pergola On Back Deck

Posted on May 24, 2025 by larry

Today we decided to put in a simple pergola on the back deck. Budget was 200 but I think we will exceed it when we paint it. Also took time to power wash back deck. Couple other things, after this … Continue reading →

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Errands Day

Posted on May 23, 2025 by larry

Working on my 4 day weekend to do list. Got the finances done, kids fafsa form, my new server is getting staged, took wife to dentist and got my son to mow the lawn. Was thinking tomorrow will have more, … Continue reading →

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Family Work Car Pool

Posted on May 22, 2025 by larry

Today my eldest daughter went to work with me, not as some bring your daughter work event, but she had her own work thing (a conference) where I work it. I was proud of her today. Need Reflection Time, Memorial … Continue reading →

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