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Making a stand-alone air quality monitor from our upgraded IKEA Vindriktning
Monitoring the air quality in spaces where you spend a lot of time can be a game-changer for your well-being and productivity. However, the air quality monitor built-in a previous post is tightly linked with Home Assistant (HA), which might limit its use in environments like offices, workshops, garages, and...
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Smart Air Quality Monitoring using an IKEA Vindriktning with ESP8266 & BME680
Effective insulation is key in modern homes, offering comfort and energy efficiency. However, it often comes with a need for better ventilation to maintain a healthy air quality. In this guide, we’re focusing on an innovative, cost-effective way to enhance your home’s air quality using some clever technology. We’ll show...
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How to Upgrade Your Nintendo 3DS with USB-C Charging
Are you tired of fumbling with your Nintendo 3DS charging cable? Do you wish you could use a modern, reversible USB Type-C connector instead? With a few common tools and a little know-how, you can add a USB Type-C port to your Nintendo 3DS charging cradle in no time! In...
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Simple USB Type-C Upgrade for the Raspberry Pi Pico
With USB type C ports now commonplace, keeping micro-USB cables around for some devices can be a bit of a nuisance.The convenience of a single, reversible cable for nearly all your devices is undeniable, and in some devices the micro-USB port can actually be replaced with a USB type C...
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ComfyUI and SDXL: New Workflows
The latest version of our software, StableDiffusion, aptly named SDXL, has recently been launched. This has simultaneously ignited an interest in ComfyUI, a new tool that simplifies usability of these models. It’s important to note, however, that the node-based workflows of ComfyUI markedly differ from the Automatic1111 framework that I...
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The Sound of Silence: Building a Quiet Mechanical Keyboard
Are you still typing away on a cheap rubber dome keyboard? If so, you might be missing out on the satisfying and efficient experience of using a mechanical keyboard. I’ve been using my own homemade mechanical keyboard for years now, and I can’t imagine going back. Furthermore, the 60% size...
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Using a Smart Motion Sensor with Home Assistant
If you’re looking for a straightforward yet powerful method to safeguard your home or office, a smart motion sensor linked to Home Assistant might be the perfect solution for you. This way, you can establish a basic alarm system that can recognize and inform you of any unanticipated movements in...