Home Automation: RISC (Remote IoT Switch Controller)
ESP8266 relay controller with MQTT for home automation - controls switches and push-buttons over WiFi. Updated with ESP32 alternatives and Home Assistant integration notes.
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TSRD (Temperature Sensor Relay Device)
Build a Temperature Sensor Relay Device that automatically controls equipment based on temperature readings. Cheap, configurable DIY project with full instructions.
Re-jet Evinrude 115hp carburetors (1978 2-stroke 115893c engine)
Step-by-step guide to re-jetting the carburetors on a 1978 Evinrude 115hp 2-stroke outboard engine. Covers jet removal, sizing, and reinstallation.
[Tech] Control your garage door from your phone
Control your garage door from anywhere using your phone. A practical IoT project combining a Raspberry Pi, relay module, and a simple web interface.
DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Source code and IoT functionality
Complete source code and IoT integration for the Coopener - my automated chicken coop door. Covers web control, scheduling, and central management.
Home theatre and network installation
Full walkthrough of my home theatre and structured network installation. Covers speaker placement, cable runs, AV rack setup, and network infrastructure.
DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Hardware and OS installation
Hardware assembly and Raspbian OS installation for the Coopener project. Covers Raspberry Pi to Arduino serial communication using Python.
DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Testing and retrofitting
Automated chicken coop door using Raspberry Pi and Arduino - opens at sunrise, closes at sunset, with remote monitoring. Full build guide plus 2026 Home Assistant integration notes.
Smart Home / Home Automation
Introducing my Smart Home framework - a DIY approach to home automation built from scratch. Covers architecture decisions, hardware choices, and the roadmap ahead.
Thermistor and PWM speed controller
Build a thermistor-based temperature sensor with PWM fan speed controller. Simple circuit that automatically adjusts fan speed based on ambient temperature.
Haptic compass band, revisited
DIY haptic wearable compass band using Arduino and vibration motors to give the wearer a constant sense of north - a wearable 6th sense experiment, updated for 2026.
Hacking a Riverbed Steelhead CX755
How I installed Linux on a Riverbed Steelhead CX755 appliance. Repurposing enterprise network hardware into a capable home server on the cheap.