DIY Powerwall – Part 3
It feels like a very long time since I last posted about the powerwall! So where are you at? I hear you asking. I have two words for you. ‘Cell Fusing’. Yep, that’s right, I am still fusing individual cells.
DIY Powerwall – Part 2
Finally some time for an UPDATE! The short story…I finally processed enough 18650 cells to start the build. For the long story, keep reading and check out the video. In this post, I am going to walk through some of the bits and pieces I have had to gather and sort out prior to starting the cabinet install.
How to configure TVheadend server
Recently, I have had a few requests for a “How To” configure the TVheadend server. This article will cover off on the basics to get you up and running. If you want to review the hardware requirements then check out the build post here.
DIY Powerwall – Part 1
Why has the blog been so quiet I hear you ask…..Well…I started work on a DIY Powerwall from recycled laptop batteries. Yes, you heard correctly, I have started building a Tesla style power-wall?from 18650 batteries.
Controlling GPIO with your travel router
The GL-inet range of travel routers are sold with the understanding that we can use them as more than just a router.
REVIEW: GL-MiFi 4G Smart Travel Router
If like me, you travel a lot, then having a solid travel router that allows me to work on the move securely and with anonymity is a necessity. The GL-MiFi router has proven to be a solid and reliable unit
How to setup VPN on a mini travel router
In this scenario we want to use a mini travel router to act as a VPN client so that when we connect any device to it we know the data will be safe and traverse via a VPN.
Powering Ubiquiti links from 12v
So it seems that I can power a Ubiquiti Bullet and Rocket directly with DC 12v.
Third-world countries have better internet then me!
We moved into a brand new home about 3 months ago. Most people would have checked out the comms infrastructure in the area prior to buying. Silly me however assumed that being only 20km from the center of Perth city we would be able to achieve decent DSL speeds.
PiFrame – Surfboard
The idea behind this was to create an aesthetically pleasing frame for an old screen that I had lying around. No chance was I going to create a standard boring square frame and hang this on the wall.
Raspberry Pi HAT design files
I have embarked on a journey to create a Raspberry Pi HAT for a little project of mine and I wanted to share a couple of things that I have created which may help you speed up your development time in the future.
How to Solder #101
Never used a soldering iron? Does the art of soldering seem a bit of a mystery to you? Have you tried your hand at soldering and found it difficult to produce results you?re happy with? Do you feel your soldering technique could do with some improvement?