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The pxlBlck-plugin for the ESPEasy framework is the "software counterpart" to the pxlBlck platforms. With the plugin you can easily control the installed LED matrices and with the help of the other functions is relatively [...]
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The pxlBlck-plugin or the functions of your pxlBlck can be configured in two different ways. One way is to configure most of the functions via the plugin's web menu. Many infos [...]
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With the help of pxlBlck you can be informed about events in different ways. One of these ways is to display previously set icons. Unfortunately this possibility [...]
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The adjustable dials differ from the type of LED matrix used. Unfortunately, this is because different matrix sizes allow or do not allow different displays. Nevertheless, to give you a small overview [...]
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If you not only want to stay informed about events with your pxlBlck and also use it to display the current time, then you may have already noticed that a fixed [...]
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pxlBlck is a system of hardware and software to build an information system for the SmartHome. Various software and hardware options are available. Thanks to the integration in an EspEasy plugin can [...]
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Thanks to WiFi and thus (often) also Internet connection, an ESP8266 or ESP32 programmed with ESPEasy also has the possibility to display the time. For this to work, the call [...]
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For a camping trip I was looking for a cheap and bright light chain. This should be waterproof and bright enough to be able to properly illuminate the tent. Perfect would be [...]
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During the construction of a light chain I was faced with the problem of how I could get this light chain waterproof. Finally, I have the electronic components, which must not be exposed to moisture in [...]
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Lately I'm working on several PCB projects of which I want to present a few here. i2c_slider_75 With this PCB I want to reduce the wiring effort of WinDIY a bit. The [...]
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In recent weeks, I have often had the problem that my freezer door did not close properly. This resulted in at least one night when the refrigerator door did not close for almost seven hours [...]
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The PCA9685 is a PWM port expander. With this it is possible to connect up to 16 LEDs, servos or other components to your ESP8266 and supply them with a PWM signal. Thanks to [...]
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The RaspberryPi can be equipped with a speaker in different ways. The easiest way is the connection via the 3.5mm jack plug. There is also the option of connecting the sound via the [...]
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In the article RaspberryPi - "Shairport" Install Airplay on the RaspberryPi I described how you can extend your RaspberryPi relatively easily with the function of an AirPlay speaker. Thanks to a [...]
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Everyone who uses one (or more) Apple devices surely knows the AirPlay function. Thanks to this, media of all kinds can be streamed to other devices in the network. This way, you can share photos on a [...]
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There are some practical modules in the Sonoff range. Among them is the "Sonoff iFan03". This is actually intended to control ceiling fans and a connected lamp via remote control and WLAN [...].
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From the FritzBox I am used to being notified as soon as someone logs on to my FritzBox. I think this is a great security feature. At some point I thought that it [...]
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Flashing devices with the ESP8266 is already described in the article ESP8266 - flashing .bin files under Windows with the "Esptool". Many ready SmartHome devices such as various sockets [...]
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The overrun of a relay is actually a quite often used function. Unfortunately, this is (at least until today) not so easy to realize with the Tasmota relays. A practical use case [...]
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I recently ordered one of the DECT radiator thermostats for the FritzBox out of curiosity. As usual with the Fritz products, installation and commissioning was super easy. For attachment and setup [...]
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It doesn't happen often, but sometimes a reboot of the FritzBox helps to fix problems in the network or with the internet connection. To restart the FritzBox there are [...]
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Currently I am working on the first preparations of a somewhat larger project. For this I need LEDs which shine a little brighter. At the same time I did not want to give up the comfort of the known [...]
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Recently I had a problem with NodeRed that causes the NodeRed process to crash sometimes. This is not a big deal since it restarts automatically. On the [...]
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That with the help of NodeRed almost all Linux commands can be executed is known by now. What makes the whole thing particularly practical, however, is that you can then also process the [...]
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A few days ago I posted the build instructions for a project of mine: WinDIY a 3D printed wind turbine. Even though I still have some work to do the [...]
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Since I started two new PCB projects lately, I thought it was about time to report about them here. genCtrl aka "NerdiskeratorController" One [...]
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On a camping trip away from modern infrastructure, one quickly notices how much one has actually become accustomed to the fact that electricity is always and everywhere somehow available. The stupid thing: Most of the [...]
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The generator is held by a bracket in which a brake actuator is also integrated. In the following article you will find how you can proceed with its construction. Collect the required parts [...].
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So that the construction articles to WinDIY do not become too extensive, I divided the construction on several articles. Per article a certain component is built up like e.g. the wing. Of course, [...]
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The WinDIY wind vane is mounted at the end of the equipment carrier. It should help to align the wind turbine always in wind direction. How you can assemble the wind vane is described in the following article [...].
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