The Coopener: How I Automated My Chicken Coop Door
A look back at the Coopener: my Raspberry Pi and Arduino-powered automated chicken coop door. Sunrise/sunset scheduling, web control, and thoughts on a solar-powered Version 2.
Category IoT
RISC: The Remote IoT Switch Controller That Automated My Yard
A look back at RISC, my ESP8266-based remote switch controller for home automation. Built in 2017 to automate fairy lights and mosquito zappers, and thoughts on a modern ESP32 rebuild.
CarCloak: Taking My Tesla Fully Offline (Part 1)
CarCloak is a hardware privacy mod for Tesla that cuts internet connectivity with a button press, without killing Bluetooth or audio. Part 1: research, design, dead-ends.
DIY Garage Door Notification Light
Watch my son build a garage door notification light using Arduino. A fun beginner electronics project with full wiring diagram and code walkthrough.
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.
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.
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.