Recent Posts
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Deploying ESPHome Smart Plugs to Replace Z-Wave
About a year ago I went on a crusade to transition my smart home devices to something that could be controlled locally. The goal was to remove any need for external cloud services. One of the ways that I did this was through buying Z-Wave devices....
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Achieving Remote Starter Serenity
Modern cars are like expensive computers with an engine and wheels. Any car from the last decade has loads of electronic systems that rely on special computers to operate. My 2009 Subaru Impreza is no exception. If I want to improve my experience ...
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Reviving a Game Because of Nostalgia
When I dive into a project, I generally have some inkling how I am going to work through it. I have a pretty high confidence on how long it will take or what the outcome will be. For whatever reason, last weekend I had the urge to play my favorite...
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Trading in Nest for TensorFlow and Z-Wave
A few weeks ago, Google announced the shutdown of its Works with Nest developer program only 16 weeks in advance. The Works with Nest program allows third-party applications like Home Assistant and IFTTT to integrate with Nest products. Without th...
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Hacking Voice & WiFi Control into My Dumb Noise Machine
Picture this. It’s night time. You’re winding down and the end of a long work day getting for sleep. You climb into bed and pull the cozy covers up to your neck. Rolling over, you whisper a command to your digital assistant to turn off the lights....