Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Electronics, Smart House, Coding, 3D printing and other DIY projects
Recent Publications
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How to Host DeepSeek Locally on a Docker Home Server
Learn how to self-host DeepSeek LLM on a Docker home server. A quick and easy guide to set up, download models, and access your local AI chatbot with a web interface.
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DIY Outdoor Zigbee Motion Sensor: Solar-Powered, Battery-Free, and Reliable Home Security Upgrade
Upgrade an indoor Zigbee motion sensor for outdoor use with a solar-powered supercapacitor and 3D-printed case. No more batteries, just reliable security! About Zigbee Motion Sensors If you’re reading this article, chances are you either already own a couple of affordable Zigbee motion sensors from AliExpress or have seen them on sale for just a […]
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Intel N100 Mini PC + 32GB RAM as a Home Server?
In this article, I’ll share my experience using an Intel N100-based Mini PC as a home server, and test whether the N100 processor truly supports 32GB of RAM, or if, as Intel’s official specifications claim, it maxes out at 16GB (Spoiler: it can support more, but it depends). Why Does a Home Server Need an […]
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DIY High Quality Advanced CO2 Sensor for Home Assistant
DIY guide to build a smart CO2 sensor gadget with ESP32 and SCD4x, integrate it with Home Assistant, and 3D print a custom enclosure. Step-by-step instructions! If you’ve ever tried looking for a high-quality CO2 sensor, you’ve probably noticed they aren’t cheap. And if you need one that’s compatible with Home Assistant, the ready-made solutions […]
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How to Install a Raspberry Pi Inside an Ender 3 S1 (Pro) 3D Printer for OctoPrint and More
Are you tired of dealing with tangled cables and the hassle of keeping your Raspberry Pi securely connected to your Creality Ender 3 S1 (Pro)? This guide will show you how to embed a Raspberry Pi directly into your 3D printer’s case, creating a cleaner, more reliable setup for running OctoPrint (Klipper, or whatever you […]
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How to Upgrade Li-ion Battery Protection Boards for Longer Battery Life
Extend the lifespan of your Li-ion batteries by upgrading the protection boards on cheap modules. Learn how to replace the DW01 IC with the FS312 IC for better discharge protection and enhanced battery life in this step-by-step DIY guide.
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How to Setup a Raspberry PI Docker Home Server From Scratch
(with Docker, Portainer, Duplicati and Homepage dashboard) In this article, I will provide a detailed guide on how to set up a home server on a Raspberry Pi, install Docker and Portainer, and create a home webpage (dashboard) for easy access to all the services you may want to add in the future. I will […]