SSD / HDD for RasPi 4 PLUS MQTT / Syslog Server
In this video I install an old laptop Hard Drive in my Raspberry Pi 4 and remove the SD card completely. I then use it to make an MQTT / Syslog Server...
Blog/Videos
TDMGR Installation and Use
In this video I Tell you about several different ways to install tdmgr. Tdmgr software is owned and distributed by https://github.com/jziolkowski/tdm. I have found the provided installation methods to be somewhat limited, and seek to offer more alternatives....
Home Assistant Outside Light Control Using MET.no Weather Integration
I show you how I implement the Home Assistant Weather MET Integration & how I use that to control my outdoor lighting....
Let’s Fix This Thing. It Needs Batteries!!
In this livestream we are having fun fixing a First Crush Pill Crusher Model 2002B. It Needs Batteries!...
Low Cost SMD Soldering Station Model 8586 UnBoxing & Set-up
Low Cost SMD Soldering Station Model 8586 UnBoxing & Set-up. Let's try this thing out. Will you like it?...
EggStractor Eggshell Removal Device NOT A GIMIC!!! Worked for me 12 out of 12 Eggs
In this video I try out the ‘As Seen On TV’ EggStractor eggshell removal device I was fully expecting it to fail miserably, but was pleasantly surprised that once you understand the the science behind it will work almost every time. ...
Power Tools, Lexan, & Permanent Glue, What could go wrong? Candy Rack Modification
In this video I breakout my basement workshop to do a candy rack modification for the Mrs. and our Charity https://MichaelsHelpingHands.org...
Sonoff DIY Mode Flash to Tasmota Using Linux Laptop 2020 Updates
In this video I grab my Ubuntu Laptop and using Sonoff DIY, flash Tasmota on a Sonoff Mini...
Make your Own TinMan (Tin Woodsman) From Recycled Cans
In this video I take you along with me while I make a TinMan in the spirit of the 'Tin Woodsman' as seen in the Wizard of OZ....
DrzZs Pixel PRO v2 – WLED For Beginners – My First Try of WLED
In this video I use one of DrZzs Pixel Pro v2 boards for a Christmas tree. This is my first time & I recorded it live so this is WLED For Beginners....
Lets make German Style Sauerkraut (Farm to Table)
We take 15 heads of cabbage and make about 30 quarts of German Style sauerkraut...
Control Your Garage Door Sonoff SV & 2 GS-WDS07 (RF433) Reed Switches
How to use a Sonoff SV and a couple of RF433 reed switches to fully control your Garage Door. Code and descriptions included....
Remote Backup Addon for Home Assistant – 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
In this video I install the Remote Backup Addon https://github.com/ikifar2012/remote-backup-addon/blob/master/README.md from Ikifar Matheson....
Hospital Bed Setup – Tear Down Drive Competitor II Model 15571 & 15561
In this video I show you how to assemble, then disassemble this kind of bed. It can be identified by the flexible steel bands running across the platform instead of wires and springs. It also has the 8" x 8" x 24" black motor block in the middle of the bed. Hospital...
Hospital Bed Setup – Tear Down Invacare 5310IVC – Drive 15004 – Merit B210
In this video I show you how to assemble, then disassemble this kind of bed. All are very similar. They can be identified by the tubular pusher bars that run between the motors and the levers welded to the movable spring sections. Hospital Bed Setup....
Hospital Bed Setup – Tear Down Sunrise Medical or Suntec Vantage SV2T & Quick Change SQ2
This bed is a bit complicated with more pieces than most hospital bed setup. In this video I show you how to assemble, then disassemble this kind of bed....
IFAN03 from Sonoff – 120 Volt Conversion for the US Market
In this video I modify an IFAN03 fan switch to use on a Westinghouse Ceiling fan on 120 Volt mains...
TYWE3S Tuya Module Serial Programming Adapter
After hearing a few requests, I decided I would print and make available to people without a 3d printer some of these adapters to program your Tuya Device....
Electric Dryer Announcement in Home Assistant Using Tasmota. NO CVT’s!
I use a Sonoff SV and a simple 110v coil relay to provide a electric dryer announcement to the house...
5 Things You Should be Doing After You Flash Tasmota But Likely Aren’t Doing
In this video I list 5 things that you SHOULD be doing after you flash Tasmota onto your Tuya based or Sonoff based (or any other for that matter) device so they work properly in Home assistant....