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Archive for the ‘IoT Internet of Things’ Category

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Some links on non-official Ring API libraries and tools

Posted by jpluimers on 2026/03/26

There is no official Ring API. But there are libraries and tools around that can talk to a Ring ecosystem, mostly written in JavaScript or Python.

Some links I found:

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Posted in *nix, *nix-tools, cURL, Development, Hardware, IoT Internet of Things, JavaScript/ECMAScript, Network-and-equipment, Power User, Python, Ring Doorbell/Chime (Amazon), Scripting, Software Development | Leave a Comment »

Ring Video Doorbell Comparison chart

Posted by jpluimers on 2026/02/16

Yes, I know: Ring and controversy.

Still need to figure out how to replace their ecosystem without shelling out far above 1K of money though, so for now – as our main doorbell is showing deterioration and hoping there would be PoE powered ones – a comparison chart PDF:

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From Meh to WOW – With 1 “Tiny” Hack! – YouTube – where the comments mention better ways than this convoluted solution

Posted by jpluimers on 2026/02/03

[Wayback/Archive] From Meh to WOW – With 1 “Tiny” Hack! – YouTube shows an interesting but convoluted solution to solve temperature drift on a cheap Tuya WT410-BH-3A-W thermostat (there are similar models, see below) based on the replacement sensor [Wayback/Archive] WSEN-TIDS Temperature Sensor IC & EV-Kits | Sensors | Würth Elektronik Product Catalog.

Luckily the commenters stepped in and suggest better and easier ways.

On the other hand, the solution is nice to know as it allows plugging in a remote thermostat that sits in a better place to read the temperature while the control bits stay in a place where it is easier to manually adjust.

Chapters:

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Posted in ARM Cortex-M, Development, Domotics/Smarthome, ESP32, ESPHome, Hardware, Hardware Development, Hardware Interfacing, Home Assistant, Homey, IoT Internet of Things, Network-and-equipment, Power User, STM32 | Leave a Comment »

Interesting; Meshtastic

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/11/27

ImageOn my list of hardware/software to experiment with is [Wayback/Archive] Meshtastic:

An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices

Via [Wayback/Archive] @jilles_com@infosec.exchange on Twitter: “Will be taking to meshtastic.org Lora 433MHz modules to @hotelhacker. Might be cool if more people could bring some to setup a larger mesh and play with them. amzn.eu/d/aCgULy4“

Products:

For both boards, this holds:

1. The Meshtastic program is not pre-installed on this product. If you need to install, please check the steps:

github.com/geeksville/Meshtastic-Android/blob/master/README.md

github.com/meshtastic/meshtastic-device/releases

2. If GPS does not work, the following situations may occur:

Install the Meshtastic firmware before and now reset the GPS when you switch to another firmware.

Reset steps: github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/LilyGo-LoRa-Series/tree/master/firmware/GPS_%20reset_test

3. If GPS is weak indoors, it can be used outdoors

4. The GPS antenna is not installed stably, you can check if the interface is attached to the GPS antenna

Related:

–jeroen

Posted in Development, Hardware, Hardware Development, Hardware Interfacing, IoT Internet of Things, LoRa - Long Range wireless communications network, Network-and-equipment, Power User | Leave a Comment »

My geigercounter (thanks Dinsdale for doing almost all the work!)

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/10/31

Thanks [Wayback/Archive] Dinsdale. – D💉ane ديانا дiане Blijf thuis ⭕️🇺🇦 (@Dinsdal85174312) / Twitter for all the effort (solder, 3D-print, assemble) to get it to work!

Documentation links:

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Domotica/IoT: Smarthometweaks uit de community – Tweakers

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/10/13

Interesting ideas about home automation, domotics and IoT:

  1. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Tweakers
  2. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Verlichting – Tweakers
  3. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Huishoudelijke taken – Tweakers
  4. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Huisgenoten en -dieren – Tweakers
  5. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Verwarming, klimaat en energiegebruik – Tweakers
  6. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Multimedia – Tweakers
  7. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Platform en automatiseringsfilosofie – Tweakers
  8. [Wayback/Archive] Smarthometweaks uit de community – Platform en automatiseringsfilosofie – Tweakers

–jeroen

Posted in Domotics/Smarthome, Hardware, IoT Internet of Things, LifeHacker, Network-and-equipment, Power User | Leave a Comment »

433 MHz is not dead! Using an ESP32 board with LoRa module to talk to 433 MHz sensors – CNX Software

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/09/23

This was a cool post: [Wayback/Archive] 433 MHz is not dead! Using an ESP32 board with LoRa module to talk to 433 MHz sensors – CNX Software

433MHz LoRa Transceiver-based ESP32 board work with regular 433 MHz sensors found on the market. This gives end users a simple off-the-shelf solution for receiving these signals without having to use a soldering iron and making a circuit.

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This opens many doors regarding 433 MHz sensor readings with one device, including weather stations, doors, PIR, TPMS, temperature, and BBQ sensors.
Recommended reading!

Related: [Wayback/Archive] Making your RF 433mhz sensors and devices communicate with your home automation, gateways comparison

–jeroen

Posted in Development, ESP32, Hardware, Hardware Development, IoT Internet of Things, LoRa - Long Range wireless communications network, MQ Message Queueing/Queuing, MQTT, Network-and-equipment, Power User, Software Development | Leave a Comment »

How to change the ringtone on your doorbell – The Verge

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/07/14

[Wayback/Archive] How to change the ringtone on your doorbell – The Verge (quote for my Ring camera as I always forget their link):

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Posted in Hardware, IoT Internet of Things, LifeHacker, Network-and-equipment, Power User, Ring Doorbell/Chime (Amazon) | Leave a Comment »

Charging the Battery on Your Ring Video Doorbell 2 – Ring Help

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/06/30

Your Ring Video Doorbell 2 is charged using a common micro-USB cable (an orange one is included in your Ring box). The micro-USB cable can be plugged into any USB power source such as a computer. Your Ring Video Doorbell 2 will take around five to 10 hours to fully charge depending on whether the USB cable is plugged into a USB port or into a wall outlet.

[Wayback/Archive] Charging the Battery on Your Ring Video Doorbell 2 – Ring Help

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Posted in Hardware, IoT Internet of Things, Network-and-equipment, Power User, Ring Doorbell/Chime (Amazon), Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

On Hanslow Stellare e-ink labels: Using e-ink (epaper) Price Tags (Shelf Labels) for everyday needs – YouTube

Posted by jpluimers on 2025/05/29

Interesting video: [Wayback/Archive] Using e-ink (epaper) Price Tags (Shelf Labels) for everyday needs – YouTube

It linked these:

Queries:

--jeroen

 

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