Silencing the Second Hand of a Second-Hand Bird Clock
How I silenced the second hand of my second-hand vintage Audubon bird clock by replacing the clock movement
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My Tunable Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Building tunable kitchen cabinet lighting (CCT) compatible with Philips Hue to create a safe and bright prep area leveraging Adaptive Lighting.
Backyard Bird Tracking With AI-Powered BirdNET-Go
Turning security cameras into AI bird detectives! How I use BirdNET-Go & Home Assistant for 24/7 bird detections & alerts. Identify every chirp!
Automating Attic Pest Control
Automating mousetrap notifications for hard-to-reach areas (like my attic) that I don't want to check daily.
The Smart Coaster That Keeps Me Hydrated
Forget smart water bottles! I created a 'temporarily permanent' smart coaster to solve my dehydration woes. If I've lost track, my coaster nudges me to drink water, and refrains when I've kept up.
Soo Machine & Auto: Unearthing a Lost Legacy, Amplified by AI
AI supercharged my quest to unearth the forgotten history of Soo Machine & Auto, sparked by a family connection. Explore my findings and how AI transforms research, breathing life into the past.
Making Bluetooth the Beacon of Trash Day
Bluetooth beacons + Home Assistant = Smarter Waste Management. Learn how I track pickups, automate reminders, and revolutionize my waste management routine to never miss a pickup day.
Upgrading My Logitech MX Ergo Trackball with USB-C
Upgrading the charging port on my Logitech MX Ergo trackball with a USB-C mod.
Tackle Tracking Water Usage
Tackle tracking water consumption across my house and irrigation with Home Assistant, ESPHome, and OpenSprinkler
Instantaneous Mail Notifications
Dealing with my impatient inner child by getting notified the moment we receive our mail through Home Assistant