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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coolsculptor/FrankenSculptor – PART 4
Part 4 of the FrankenSculptor build - final assembly, testing results, and lessons learned from building a DIY cryolipolysis (fat-freezing) device at home.