Highlights MySensors actuator for Light Control. Light Off/On automation controlled by OpenHAB Aquarium Temperature sensor (DS18b20 Stainless Steel, Waterproof) Powered by 5v phone charger TODO: Rule to notify on temperature drop!
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Hacked Merlin garage door opener. Consisting of MySensors Actuator circuit for controlling open/close and light 2 x Binary Sensor (for Open and Closed status) Powered by the Merlin door opener with LM2596 buck to drop 16v down to 5v Includes home temperature backbone for sensors in the garage, attic, outdoor and in the gas heater cavity (more for single sensor convenience and power source reuse than anything else) Automatically opens the garage when I return home on my scooter via OwnTracks, and notifying OpenHAB via MQTT when I travel through…
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After a step back in time when visiting the Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas, we decided to make an Arcade machine for Xmas 2015. The basic outline started off as a piece of paper hung on the wall and then onto cutouts made from MDF. From there the sides and base were glued together and things started to take shape (and get heavier). Other bits of wood were glued and screwed to the inside to secure other panels required in several steps time e.g. top, speaker panel, back panel.…
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