Last time I took apart my doorbell, added an ESP8266 and connected it so it could detect when the doorbell was ringing. But how should I communicate with the ESP8266, and what should I do with this data? I decided to explore the OpenHAB home automation software and came across
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IoT Doorbell Part 2 (Feather HUZZAH / ESP8266)
Previously I discussed my intentions to smart-ify my doorbell – I want to know if I’ve missed a delivery while I’m out, and this seemed like a good way to go about it.
Continue readingHyundai Sonata Radio Replacement
Introduction I love my 2006 Hyundai Sonata; it’s a great car. It just has one shortcoming – the radio setup is a little dated. I’d love something more modern – something that could pair with my phone, offer hands-free calling, BT streaming, and do GPS navigation. A reversing camera would
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