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ESP32 / Arduino IDE
While trying to help my son with schoolwork, I searched for simple and cheap micro controller tutorial and found the ESP32 series of products. For $15, I bought a starter kit that included the micro controller on a development board, … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting, learning, Projects, Technology
Tagged Arduino, display, electronics, ESP32, micro controller, OLED, web server
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DIY Automatic Transfer Switch
I created an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) using a DPDT (2 switchover contacts) relay and 2 motor contactors linked with a mechanical interlock module.
Posted in Industrial Automation, Information, Projects
Tagged ATS, contactor, DIY, relay, schematic
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Private RoIP (Radio over IP) System
I often work in places that are spread out over large distances and are underground or filled with radio obstructions like thick concrete/steel walls and lots of metal equipment. Getting radios to work takes some infrastructure and money. Something I … Continue reading
Posted in How-To, Projects, Technology
Tagged amateur radio, Asterisk, ham radio, network, Radio, Raspberry Pi, RoIP, voip
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Raspberry Pi Data to Google Sheets
A Raspberry Pi 3B is configured to bring in sensor data through a ADC (analog to digital converter) connected to the pi’s I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) serial interface. (I’m using the ADS7830 module that came with a kit that contained all … Continue reading
Posted in Industrial Automation, Projects
Tagged data collection, Internet of Things, IoT, Raspberry Pi, rpi
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Loft Ladder
I built a ladder out of 2×4 and 1×4 lumber. It has 9 rungs spaced 12-3/4″ apart and is set to be used at a 70ยบ angle and have 9′-1″ of elevation.
WeatherCam online
I hooked up an old analog camera I had laying around (one of the 15!) to an Axis 2400+ video server I bought off of ebay for $40. A little script that runs every minute and copies a picture from … Continue reading
Kodi, Sling, Plex, MythTV Entertainment Options
In a more-complicated-than-need-be step to canceling our satellite TV service, I installed MythTV backend and Plex server on an old computer that was sitting around. I started by installing mythbuntu because I’m already comfortable with using Ubuntu. MythTV uses the inexpensive … Continue reading
Posted in Projects, Technology
Tagged Amazon Fire Stick, cut the cord, Kodi, MythTV, Netflix, Plex, Sling TV, TV, Ubuntu
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Razor Dune Buggy w/ 500w motor, 36v battery
Our Razor Dune Buggy is finished now. Here is a quick video showing it off with the new parts: List of changed components from the original configuration: Here is a list of parts I ordered from ElectricScooterParts.com:
Posted in Automotive, Family, Information, Projects
Tagged Bryson, dune buggy, go cart, Modifications, Razor, Video
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