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Interior trailer lights
I worked with Ray Ray to add lights inside scout troop 1914’s trailer today. We wanted the lights to work even if the tire vehicle was disconnected. We also wanted to ‘scout proof’ it in a few ways. Started by … Continue reading
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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