Have you just created your first HomeKit accessory? Then we help you set up all the functions that HomeKit offers, such as assigning Siri names and classifying rooms and zones. In this HomeKit manual you will find step by step how to set up HomeKit. HomeKit is a function of …
Security lighting is widely used as a preventive measure against intrusions on a physical piece of property. Since adequate lighting around a physical structure reduces the risk of an intrusion, security lighting can be used in residential settings to increase the feeling of safety. Presented here is a trusty security …
There are a few different ways to access OctoPrintTM. Of course, the most common, and feature rich method is through the web interface. However, there are apps out there that you might find a lot quicker than waiting for the web interface to load up. My personal favorite is Kraken. …
Now that you’re set up with OctoPrintTM , you’re ready to start printing. Turn off your Raspberry Pi®, then plug it into your 3D printer. After it has booted up, open OctoPrintTM again in your browser and take your newly WiFi-enabled printer for a spin by clicking the Connect button. After …
As my OctoPrintTM Project extends, It’s time to give my Raspberry Pi®, that’s functioning as OctoPrint server with PSU control, a proper Enclosure. The goal is to make a casing that feels and looks like a complete product , simplifying installation and eliminating clutter. So at first I took the dimensions …
In my previous blog I made a ESP8266 – HomeKit Fountain light. Now it’s time to expand this with some Garden lights. A few years ago I bought two garden lamps from the Ikea in an impulse purchase. I have never used these garden lamps and were lying on the …
My wife has always wanted to have a water ornament in the garden. To her pleasure my father-in-law wanted to remove his and we were allowed to have it. After a thorough cleaning, the Fountain light turned out to work only partially. Half of the Fountain light LED’s no longer …
If you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom worm wheel at some point. This might be a simple worm wheel to drive some gear for Higher torque output. With Autodesk® Fusion 360 software and a desktop 3D printer, you can create a …
Since I have my iPhone XR, I have been extremely pleased with face ID. However, my iPhone is always flat on the table and if I want to look at my phone quickly, I must always pick it up to unlock it. That’s why I made this Apple iPhone Stand …
If you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom enclosure at some point. This might be a simple container to keep small items organized or a fully functional prototype as I made here in the past. With Autodesk® Fusion 360 software and a …
