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Slug Pub & Slug Inn – 3D-Printed Beer Traps for Slugs
In this article, I share my 3D-printed Slug Inn and Slug Pub beer trap designs, along with ready-to-print STL files and basic assembly instructions. I created them to protect my strawberries from slug damage without using chemicals.
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DIY ATtiny TV Light Simulator for Home Security
DIY ATtiny TV light simulator with addressable LEDs, 3D-printed case, and open-source firmware. Realistic home-security lighting you can build easily.
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Building Your Own Voice Assistant for Home Assistant
In this article, I’ll share my own experience creating a custom voice assistant device for Home Assistant using the ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit from SeeedStudio. I’ll guide you step-by-step, making the process easy to follow and implement. Whether you’re looking to effortlessly control your smart home, add hands-free functionality to your existing setup, or replace proprietary voice assistants like Google or Amazon (as I did), this guide should help you achieve your goals. I’ll provide my custom firmware version configuration tailored for reliable operation with Home Assistant, along with detailed instructions on how to flash the device. Additionally, you’ll…
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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 few dollars or euros. I personally use two of the most popular and budget-friendly models compatible with Home Assistant: ZP01 model runs on two AAA batteries, while IH012-RT01 uses a single CR2450 coin cell. There is also a very similar Tuya ZG-204ZL model available to…
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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 N100 and 32GB of RAM? For a long time, I used a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8GB of RAM as my home server, and it was sufficient to host numerous useful services. Using Docker on Raspbian OS, I managed to run 20-30 services, including: You…
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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 available are few and far between—and even more expensive. Faced with this, I decided to build my own. While researching DIY solutions, I came across a robust firmware for CO2 gadgets based on the ESP32, developed by emariete.com. The author’s GitHub repository can be found…
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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 prefer). For a long time, I used OctoPi installed on a Raspberry Pi connected to my Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro 3D printer. However, I eventually decided to make this setup more convenient by embedding the Raspberry Pi directly into the printer’s case. Having the…
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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 also show you how to set up automatic data backups using Duplicati. This configuration is a convenient starting template for a home server, which can be easily expanded by adding the services you need using Docker containers. What You’ll Need Let’s Get Started Installing the…
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