Exploring Banana Pi: An Overlooked Choice in Home Networking Solutions
Over the last few years, home networking solutions have become an essential topic, especially with many users seeking reliable and efficient routers. While numerous lists praise specific brands, the absence…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONApr 25 No commentsTransforming a Raspberry Pi into a Portable Media Backup Solution: My Little Backup Box Setup
For anyone who loves capturing footage on the go, keeping data secure and accessible is a top priority. Enter Little Backup Box (LBB)—a versatile, open-source script that turns a single-board…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 31 No commentsMini universal ir remote: phone controls IR
Mini universal IR remote control changed my whole “house remote” routine. I decided to use it because I needed something fast for a real-life problem: a Vizio TV with no…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 26 No commentsI think I found the perfect mini wifi video camera!
This camera is not a name brand but it has all the features I require for one use case I am planning. The thought with this camera is four will…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 9 No commentsUsing OpenSource Automation to control the 12V components of my Overlanding Prius
For over a year now, I’ve been integrating different smart 12V powered components to my Prius. It started from my use of Home Assistant in my homes controlled from various…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 27 No commentsThe Base of my Car Automation System
This BMAX Mini PC and a ZWave USB Stick are the foundation to the Car Automation in my Toyota Prius! I wanted a way to control lights on my Prius…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 26 No commentsSmart Energy Monitoring in a Toyota Prius
Monitoring my 12V system that is integrated into home assistant proved to be a tougher task than I had imagined. After stumbling onto the Sonoff S31 it was time to…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMay 7 No commentsSmart Energy Usage monitor with a Sonoff S31
I wanted a way to monitor power consumption through my 2nd battery and have data/unit operate through a Raspberry Pi running Home Assistant. The Sonoff S31 is exactly what I…
by 052026jmyntrnMar 16 No commentsDiscreet Video Surveiliance with Reolink RLC-410W
Here is the final product of the discrete Reolink RLC-410W, I covered the post in Moss with some additional fake plants. Here are some pictures of everything installed outside.
by 052026jmyntrnJan 10 No commentsGoControl USB Hub
If you have a Raspberry Pi you need this GoControl CECOMINOD016164 HUSBZB-1 USB Hub and openHAB
by 052026jmyntrnOct 24 No commentsSmart Mirror Construction
Here are a few images of the construction of the Raspberry Pi Smart Mirror.
by 052026jmyntrnFeb 25 No commentsActiontiles Home Automation Control
Finally was able to get Actiontiles setup on my LG tablet, I now have easy control of my SmartThings hone automation.
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