Well, the rain gauge has been working perfectly. Time to get some more data about the world around me.. I was reading about the BME280 sensor which provides accurate temperature, humidity and barometric pressure readings. I thought it might be a good choice for the next upgrade to my weather station. So, here we go.Continue reading “Python weather sensor upgrades”
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LoRa Rain Gauge and Weather Server
So it rains here in Arkansas a bit and I have always wanted an automatic rain gauge and weather station but I am too cheap to buy a decent one. Why not build one myself and learn something along the way? I started out with a simple off the shelf tip bucket rain gauge madeContinue reading “LoRa Rain Gauge and Weather Server”
Private LORA sensors and server
Well, it’s been a hot minute and I have been busy busy busy… Where were we? I think the last time we spoke we left off with a functioning gate sensor. Right… Well, I gave it an UPGRADE! I started reading about LORA which stands for Long Range (Wireless communication). The thing that caught myContinue reading “Private LORA sensors and server”
Golfball feet
New 3D Printer and designing noise reducing feet I have been wanting a new 3D printer for a couple of years now. My first delve into the world of 3d modeling and design was when I purchased the cheapest piece of junk printer on the market, the ANET A8. Straight from the hands of theContinue reading “Golfball feet”
Raspberry Pi Pool Controller
It’s been a while since my last project. I have been working on something a bit more complicated this time. Here is the story… Once upon a time there were three nerdy friends. Two of these nerdy friends owned homes with pools and over the years accumulated a plethora of information about how they work,Continue reading “Raspberry Pi Pool Controller”