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.
Category Linux
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.
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.
Virgin Active gym class automatic booking script
I wrote a script that automatically books gym classes the moment they open. Beats the 6am rush by running headlessly on a schedule. Full code included.
Complete Media System – PART 3 [Linux to Arduino comms]
Part 3 of the Complete Media System build - establishing Linux to Arduino serial communication. The final steps to completing your palm-sized media server.
Complete Media System – PART 2 [Hardware and OS]
Part 2 of building a palm-sized media system. Hardware assembly and OS installation on minimal hardware that runs a full media stack.
Complete Media System that fits in the palm of your hand – PART 1
Building a complete, standalone media system that fits in the palm of your hand. Part 1 covers the concept, component selection, and system architecture.
Getting Netflix in Australia (or any other country outside USA that doesn’t allow Netflix)
How I set up a reliable, low-maintenance way to access Netflix in Australia before it officially launched. VPN routing on a Linux gateway with auto-failover.