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The author discusses the current state of their home infrastructure, which is in disarray due to impulsive hardware purchases and changes. They describe their Kubernetes clusters, Omicron and Nimbus, detailing their functionality ...
The text discusses the challenges of the RF environment in the author's house and the solutions they have implemented, including using Kubernetes to manage the devices. The author explains the difficulties with Wi-Fi and Z-Wave pr...
The author discusses their journey of switching to Kubernetes for their home server setup, detailing the hardware and software they have accumulated, the challenges they faced, and the benefits of using Kubernetes. They also list ...

0Goodbye, TikTok

2025-01-17

The author expresses sadness and frustration over the ban of TikTok, a platform that has been a source of joy and community for them. They are reluctant to switch to alternative platforms and feel lost and disconnected.
The text discusses using ESPHome without the Home Assistant Addon, explaining the fundamentals of ESPHome, the author's workflow, and the process to add a new ESPHome device to Home Assistant.

0Automatic Finances

2024-07-31

The text discusses the author's decision to simplify his family's personal financial system and make everything as automatic as possible. He explains that he did this to ensure that his wife and children would be taken care of in ...
The text discusses the setup and process of automatic cash management, including the use of specific financial accounts and credit cards for different expenses. It explains the rationale behind using a brokerage account, Fidelity ...

0Automatic Investing

2024-07-31

The text discusses automatic investing, including the setup of Fidelity brokerage accounts, Roth IRAs, and Solo 401Ks, as well as the investment in specific funds. It also explains the use of margin and the benefits of contributin...
The text discusses the author's experience with a cheap controller for holiday lights and the issues faced with it. The author then explores the possibility of using an ESP32 module and ESPHome to control the lights without random...
The author describes how they installed a sprinkler system using a Z-Wave relay and Home Assistant as a timer. They also explain the parts list and the assembly process.
The text explains how to bring JSON data from a file into a Home Assistant sensor. It discusses using the Command Line platform to periodically run a command within the context of the Home Assistant container and bring the output ...
The author discusses their experience with Eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights, which they decided to install after being convinced by an internet friend. They detail the parts they needed, the installation process, and the software use...
The author discusses controlling the power for a 3D printer using a secondary Klipper in a unique way. The setup involves using Klipper firmware, Moonraker, and Mainsail software, and a Dell Wyse 5070 thin client. The author expla...