Category: Home Automation
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My First Small IoT Project: A Smart Water Tank Level Monitor
Starting your first Internet of Things (IoT) project can feel like opening a black box of circuits, code, and 3D printing fails. But the payoff—when that little red LED finally blinks, or in my case, when the water level reading finally appears on the screen—is worth every moment of frustration. My goal was simple: stop…
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My Next DIY Obsession: From Smart Home to 3D Printing
If you’ve followed my previous blog post, you’ll know I’ve been deep into building my own DIY smart home ecosystem. My goal is to create a fully customized, open-source-powered “brain of the house,” from automatic door locks to intelligent climate control. It’s been a rewarding challenge, but as my little IoT devices have multiplied, I’ve…
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Run Powerful AI on Your PC: My Hands-On Experience with Ollama and Small Language Models (10-Minute Read)
Hey everyone! Ever felt curious about playing around with Artificial Intelligence, but thought it needed a supercomputer that costs a fortune? Well, I’m here to share my personal journey of diving into the world of AI right on my regular PC, thanks to a fantastic tool called Ollama and the magic of small language models…
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Better Late Than Never: My DIY Smart Home Revolution is Underway!
NOTE: All the materials/software/solutions I’ll be using in this project will be open-source and designed by me; no ready-to-use solutions will be used. It will be a complete personal project. Introduction: Ever felt like you missed the boat on the smart home trend? For years, I watched from the sidelines as friends and tech enthusiasts…
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Liberating My Digital Life: How I Use n8n for Daily Work, Home, and Building Tools with ESP32
The author shares their experience with n8n, an open-source automation platform that simplifies digital tasks across work and home. With features like self-hosting for privacy, visual workflow creation, and integration with hardware like ESP32, n8n transforms daily routines, reduces manual effort, and enhances productivity without escalating costs.