===== Projects & Reference===== All projects are aggregated on this page. ===== Adafruit Products ===== * [[2012:i2c or SPI Backpack]] 2 wire LCD or relay hookup * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_bmp280_barometric_pressure_temperature_sensor_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2017-07-05_9-13-57_am_.htm |Overview Adafruit BMP280 Pressure Sensor breakout}} * [[2012:Adafruit DHT22 Humidity-Temp]] Sensor * [[info:DHT22 Humidity Sensor]] from Adafruit * [[2012:TV B Gone July 2012]] * [[2013:Standard LCD 4x20 March 2013]] * [[2015:Red Matrix LED 16x24 Dec 2015]] * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266]] Adafruits breakout and packaging * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_huzzah_esp8266_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2016-12-09_10-22-44_am_.htm |Huzzah Overview & Pin definitions}} * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266 Bootloader]] Adafruits Arduino IDE instrutions * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_ds3231_precision_rtc_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2017-03-26_8-35-32_am_.htm |RTC DS3231 Adafruit Learning}} * [[info:Adafruit Powertail 2]] purchased Aug 2014 ===== Anarduino ===== * [[info:MiniWirelessW-433Mhz]] My moteino clones * [[info:TH02 Temp-Humidity Sensor]] sold by Anarduino * [[info:Antenna Lengths]] ===== Arduino===== * [[info:Arduino File structure]] * [[2011:CuteDigi RS485 Shield 20110804]] * [[2012:Adafruit DC Boarduino]] Arduino with Atmega 328 * [[2012:Sparkfun Arduino Fio]] Tiny Arduino with Xbee socket * [[2012:Wireless comm with Arduino Fio]] Programming and communication * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro July 2011]] Ethernet shield Photos\\ * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro Schematic 20110801]] Sparkfun Arduino ethernet shield schematics\\ * [[2011:Sparkfun FTDI Basic 20110803]] Arduino USB bootloader Schematic * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro 20110805]] without Ethernet, photo & schematic\\ * [[2012:Sparkfun Beefcake Relay Board 20120312]] * [[2011:Arduino to AVR Pin Mapping]] * [[2011:Arduino to PHP]] * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield 20110822]] Sparkfun photos, forum notes * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield 20110822b]] Circuits at Home * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield schematic]] Sparkfun * [[2011:Freedino USB Host Controller]] Schematic and photo * [[2011:LCD 4x20 wiring to Arduino]] table, text * [[2015:Arduino Uno eBay]] purchased Dec 2015 for $6 each * [[2016:YUN notes]] April 2016 Arduino YUN ===== B4A ===== A few handy notes and some code are in this section. * [[info:Detecting Screen Resolution]] short sub ===== Circuits===== * [[info:Current Sensing]] Magnetic sensor, op amp * {{ ::hooked_on_arduino_raspberry_pi-_kill-a-watt_circuit_analysis_2017-06-23_8-06-26_am_.htm |Kill A Watt Circuit Analysis}} * {{ ::using_optoisolators_to_microcontroller_inputs_2017-11-20_9_08_44_am_.htm |Using Optoisolators}} ===== Cloud Storage and Computing ===== * {{ ::cloudsync_vs_backup.html |Cloud Sync vs Backup}} * {{ ::cloud_sync.html |Cloud Storage & Scanning Parents Documents}} * {{ ::mapping_network_drive_over_the_internet_using_synology_nas_with_webdav_virus_repair_now_2019-10-19_8_37_28_am_.html |Mapping Network Drives using Synology}} ===== Computers===== Listing of various computers on downing Place.\\ * [[info:Small Multimedia PC]] 2013 build * [[info:Traviata Computer Specs and Info]] * [[info:Traviata II Computer Specs and Info]] * [[info:Traviata III Computer Specs and Info]] * [[info:Manon Computer Specs and Info]] Oct 21, 2013 * [[info:Manon III Computer Specs and Info]] April 15, 2015 * [[info:Minnie Computer]] Fedora Linux server * [[info:Samsung Chromebook 2014]] * [[info:Samsung Printers]] Toms office, Libbie's office * [[info:Cleome Dell Laptop]] Tom's Inspiron 11 3147 2-in-1 laptop ===== Davis Wx Info ===== Some documents relating to the Davis Weather Station. * {{ ::september_2014_darios_homepage_2017-07-02_7-45-47_am_.htm |Davis Protocol Hacking Part 1}} * {{ ::davis_vue_hacking_part_2_darios_homepage_2017-07-02_7-44-41_am_.htm |Davis Protocol Hacking Part 2}} * {{ ::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_build_your_own_davis_weather_station_console_2017-07-02_9-49-26_am_.htm |DIY Davis Console}} * [[ha:DIY Davis Console photo]] * {{ ::pws_-_upload_protocol_-_wunderwiki.pdf |Wunderground upload Protocol}} * [[ha:Sample Wunderground Upload URL]] * [[Davis RF to WiFi Gateway]] Dec 1, 2019 * {{ ::cc1101-weather-receiver-master.zip |CC1101 Davis Weather Receiver Project}} found on GitHub ===== Display Notes ===== * [[info:Matrix LED 64x16]] from embedded adventures April 2014 * [[info:Matrix LED Raspberry Pi]] Example is for LDP-8008 * [[info:PLT1001 Driver Board]] for EA displays such as LDP-6416 ===== DIY ===== * {{ ::installing_exterior_doors_in_hvhz_zones_thisiscarpentry_2021-05-17_2_25_49_pm_.html |Installing HVHZ doors}} ===== Downing Place Camera===== * [[info:Camera Info]] ===== Downing Place Home Sense ===== Docs of the various sensors.\\ * [[info:Porch thermostat wiring]] Nov 2011 (includes Jan 2012 Greenhouse update, cable numbers) * [[TG XB Enviro Dec 2011]] Workshop Arduino with Xbee, terminal strips ===== Downing Place Tires===== * [[info:Tire Pressure]] ===== Downing Place Notes ===== Computers, TV, routers, furnaces, misc electronics.\\ * [[info:howto:Grainger Catalog page of blower sizes Apr 2010]] * [[info:Ceiling Fan hacks]] info and mods for a ceiling fan * [[info:Dornback furnace]] * [[info:Downing Place IP Addresses]] also Ethernet Switches locations & port usage * [[info:downing_place_paint_formulas]] * [[info:Floor Plans and Dimensions]] windows, rooms, etc * [[info:Generac generator notes]] * [[info:Obi200 Configuration]] screen grab * [[info:ObiHai200 Ad]] from NewEgg email flyer * [[info:Roof Pitches degrees to slope chart]] Downing Place is 7/12 or 30 degrees * [[info:Router Port Forwarding]] assignments * [[info:Samsung TV Plasma 2012]] * [[info:TG Light Operation]] * [[info:TG Tower lighting power]] Measured * [[info:Upstairs furnace]] ===== Drupal Notes ===== * [[info:Multiple password edits]] Drupal module for AVSA ===== eBike ===== * [[info:Feb 2014 Lithium Pack]] DIY Battery pack using Greenworks battery cells * [[info:Feb 2014 BMS using AVR]] ===== Electronic Projects ===== * [[info:Fred 3]] - 80452 based monitor, 1988 * [[2007:Bathroom Project]], 2007 * [[2010:Upstairs HVAC Project, April 2010]] * [[2008:Degas June 2008]], a 3 temperature OW device with a Simple LAN web server for monitoring * Davinci, ENC28J60 ethernet interface on Atmega128 AVR webserver * [[2011:Hatty]] July 2011 photos and installation * [[2008:Rondine June 2008]], a 3 temperature Zigbee client for attic HVAC monitoring * [[2008:Loge Sept 2008]] Outside temperature heat load balancer * [[2008:Toms Project Docs]] - cross reference * [[2008:Project Synopsis]], identifying the various started projects in the stable * [[2008:Project ToDo List Musings]] * [[2008:Venus Project]], some direction and requirements * [[2008:Venus Protocol]] How to communicate with 485 net and TNC * [[2009:Burbank Project]] Description and requirements * [[2009:Bonnard Project]] Zigbee to ethernet bridge which complements the Burbank controller. * [[2009:TGnet Protocol]] Description and format of the TOm G Zigbee protocol * [[2009:Kahlo]] Controller card with keypad and display, one wire interface and microwave control interface. * [[2009:BB Packet Options]] Description of various options, pro and cons and prices for the various ways to hook up and monitor a remote system. * [[2011:Meister2]] Downing Place Master controller July 2011 * [[2009:Mars Project]] conceived Dec 2009 * [[Mars2 System Jan 2011]] * [[2010:Computer Projects]] CPU's and Memory of my computers * [[Pasquale System June 2011]] * [[TG Tower timer Sept 2011]] * [[TG Relay 4 March 2012]] Relay board driven by Boarduino used in TG Flower Timer I * [[TG MQTT Relay 4 May 2019]] * [[TG Mozart July 2012]] IR A/C controller * [[TG Flower Timer I March 2012]] uses Boarduino and Relay 4 PCB (Wiring colors on Horticulture page) * [[TG Flower Timer II Feb 2013]] 8 relays, bluetooth, Boarduino, RTC & LCD * [[Rembrandt AVR]] defunct project * [[Open Sprinkler Docs Oct 2013]] TG Flower Timer II ===== ESP8266 Misc ===== * {{::esp_8266_arduino_ide_webconfig_2016-08-06_11-29-12_am_.htm|Esp8266 Web config}} leveraged in NCID\\ * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266]] Adafruits breakout and packaging (copy from Adafruit section above) * [[2016:Huzzah GPIO]] definitions * {{ ::turn_esp8266_wifi_module_into_fake_wemo_switch_for_amazon_echo.htm |Fake Wemo with ESP8266 Controlled by Alexa}} * [[2016:ESP8266:Fake Wemo support files]] * {{ ::fair-weather-friend-internet-connected-health-and-leisure-forecaster.pdf |Huzzah web scrape example}} * {{ :webscrape.zip |Huzzah code for webscrape example}} * [[NodeMCU Pin Mappings]] (code) ===== First Class ===== * [[iBird Opening Screen capture]] example screen for FC for A * [[FC4A User Mockup]] Paintshop screen ===== FTDI ===== * [[FTDI cable pictorial]] showing hookup to device for monitoring including my pinout notes ===== Hobby Boards ===== * [[2011:Four channel relay board]] schematic * [[2011:Eight channel board]] (relay) photos & schematic * [[2011:Eight channel manual]] relay board * [[2011:Eight channel parts]] relay board * [[info:Hobby Boards Temp board July 2011]] * [[info:Hobby Boards 6 channel hub Aug 2011]] ===== Internet ===== * {{ ::how_to_set_up_audio_streaming_internet_radio_in_linux_-_michael_franzl_2017-03-17_9-39-29_am_.htm |Set up Audio Internet Streaming}} ===== Infrared (IR) Reference ===== * [[2016:Extending IR Range]] * [[2016:Smart Remote Control]] Uses Yun, from Make's Tony DiCola * {{:webclips:smartthings_IR_Bridge.htm}} * {{::sthings_ir_bridge.zip|smartthings to IR bridge code}} * {{::tsop382.pdf|TSOP382 IR Receiver (3 pin)}} * [[2016:IR Control of Samsung TV]] * [[2016:IR code specs & Tools]] * [[2016:IR Kit]] Arduino Leonardo w/WiFi & IR Transmitter/receiver ===== I2C ===== * [[2017:I2C:I2C Notes with Huzzah]] ===== Lightning Detection ===== * [[Sparkfun AS3935 to ESP8266 Wiring ]] * [[Typical MQTT JSON packet with Kaminari software]] * {{ ::thunderbolt_and_lightning_-_shredzone_9_3_2022_9_10_38_am_.html |Shred Zone AS3935 blog}} * [[https://github.com/shred/kaminari]] Github page for Kaminari AS3935 sketch and driver ===== Moisture Sensing ===== * [[info:Moisture Probe Aug 2011]] gypsum mold via Hobby Boards * [[info:Moisture Prototype Sept 2011]] from web ===== Moteino ===== * [[info:1x30A Switch Mote]] March 2016 * [[info:Garage Mote]] stock from Low Power labs * [[info:Garage Mote Wiring]] Hall effect sensors to PCB * [[info:Mote R4 Schematic]] Moteino Feb 2016 * [[info:Mote R4 Photo]] Moteino March 2016 * [[info:Mighty Boost]] UPS schematic, picture Feb 2016 * {{:sketches:MightyBoostControl.ino | Mighty Boost (Feb 2016) Arduino code}} * [[info:Moteino-Pi PCB]] image of board from OSHPark * [[info:Soft Serial for Mote to Gateway using Huzzah-Pi]] * [[info:Weather Node]] PCB for Moteino used in my Davis wireless intercept * [[info:Tom's Proposed Gateway]] ===== Motorized Blinds ===== * [[info:DIY Moteino Motorized Blinds]] Article, pictures, github files ===== NCID ===== * [[Display Huzzah IO]] ===== Open Sprinkler ===== * [[OPSi Pin Usage]] * [[Open Sprinkler Docs Oct 2013]] TG Flower Timer II * [[SIP Relay Version]] April 2016 * {{ ::wifi_lawn-garden_sprinkler_controller_esp8266_.html |Sprinkler Controller Hackaday Version 595 hooked to ESP8266}} ===== Packet Reference Material ===== * [[HTX 202 Operation]] Radio Shack 2 meter transceiver * [[Packet frequencies]] Some misc notes * [[2010:Yaesu TT4 Radio cable]] * [[info:misc:Some APRS info]] found on web * [[info:misc:Raw telemetry frames]] from http://aprs.fi/?c=raw&call=K4RCC * [[info:misc:APRS Telemetry info Dec 2009]] found on web * [[info:misc:Setting Up TT4]] Downing place & BB stations * [[info:misc:Toms raw telemetry frames from aprs.fi]] Downing place station * [[info:misc:Toms wiring TT4-1 to Yaesu]] cable for radio ===== Photography ===== * {{ ::simple_jquery_360-degree_product_image_viewer_-_threesixtyrotate_-_free_jquery_plugins_2017-02-12_12-22-57_pm_.htm |360 degree product image viewer}} * {{ ::diy_street-view_camera_-_ieee_spectrum_2016-12-09_3-19-02_pm_.htm |DIY Street View Camera}} * [[info:misc:Reading Title Tags Using EXIFtool]] ===== Raspberry Pi ===== * [[Raspberry Squeezeplug player]] Jan 2013 * [[Pi Lens info April 2017]] * [[Using the Serial Port March 2013]] * [[RasPi Serial Web Communications March 2013]] * [[RasPi plus Arduino Measuring Temp and Humidity]] PHP serial from Pi to Arduino * [[Files and Directories in Linux]] Pi specific Linux directory tree * [[Raspberry Pi Pinout]] pictorial layout of gpio, spi, rx/tx, etc * {{ ::temperature_and_humidity_from_am2302-dht22_sensor_displayed_as_chart_2017-06-30_8-46-09_am_.htm |Temp & Humidity displayed as charts}} * [[3 Pi Models and their Pinouts]] * {{::dyndns_client_-_raspberry.htm|Dyndns client howto for Pi}} * {{ :raspberry_pi_view_topic_-_a_way_to_uninstall_packages-_2016-11-21_11-37-04_am_.htm |Uninstall Pi Package}} * [[Run Perl on Pi]] * [[Tom's Notes and instructions for Pi Samba shares]] ===== RTC===== * [[DS1307 RTC Adafruit]] schematic * [[DS1307 Adafruit to Arduino]] wiring diagram * [[DS1307 How to Access Ram]] Tom g ===== Screws & Hardware ===== * [[info:Metric screw dimensions]] ===== Seeburg General Info ===== * {{ ::wipod.pdf |Wallbox to Ipod}} Lots of photos of different wallbox hookups * [[info:SONOS API for Seeburg]] ===== Seeburg 3Wa-200 Wall Box ===== * [[info:Seeburg eBay WallBox]] Purchased April 2014 * [[info:Seeburg 3WA eBay Listing Photos]] Purchased April 2014 * [[info:24VAC opto interface]] * [[info:Decoding Seeburg]] * [[info:HEC Geek ESP8266 embedded page images]] * [[info:SONOS API for Seeburg]] ===== Seeburg 3W1-100 Wall Box ===== * [[info:Serial and Model]] * [[info:eBay listing]] May 2015 * [[info:Wallbox conversion blog]] 3W100 to Sonos system * [[info:3W1 Counting Pulses]] description, schematic ===== Smoker Hacks ===== * [[Masterbuilt Replacement Controller]] ===== Sonoff ===== * [[Sonoff FTDI wiring]] (photo) ===== USB ===== * {{ ::usb_micro_connector_breakout_board_-_daniel-spilker.com_2018-01-02_3_46_26_pm_.htm |Micro USB Breakout board}} * {{ :10103594-0001lf_amphenol_fci_connectors_interconnects_digikey_2018-01-02_3_49_51_pm_.htm |Datasheet for above micro USB breakout}} ===== Telecine/Digitizing ===== * [[info:Homemade Telecine]] Sequence of pages and pictures * [[info:The 8mm film scanner]] * {{ ::why_you_should_digitize_your_film_using_a_camera_instead_of_a_scanner.pdf |Why you should digitize with a camera instead of scanner}} * {{ ::how_to_scan_your_film_using_a_digital_camera_and_macro_lens.pdf |How to scan with a camera instead of scanner}} * {{ ::lens_focal_length_calculator_2016-09-08_1-47-02_pm_.htm |Calculating lens focal length}} * {{ ::how_to_convert_old_film_reels_with_a_raspberry_pi_-_ieee_spectrum_2016-12-09_2-49-38_pm_.htm |IEEE Spectrum DIY telecine}} * [[info:telecine:Photos for IEEE DIY telecine]] * [[info:telecine:Photos for IEEE DIY telecine multi exposure]] * [[info:telecine:MagPi April 2017 telecine project]] ==== Honeywell Thermostat ==== * [[info:RTH9585 WiFi Thermostat]] ebay Dec 2017 * [[info:Porch thermostat wiring]] Nov 2011 (includes Jan 2012 Greenhouse update, cable numbers) * [[info:Honeywell Thermostat wire color code]] * Porch Honeywell WiFi Model 9585 Mac: 00D02DDE123C CRC: 3850\\ * [[info:Thermostat Wire Meaning]] also typical color codes * [[KB Mac addresses Honeywell]] ===== Wall Box General ===== * {{:wallbox:Wallbox_Care.htm |Care and Feeding of a Wallbox (html file)}} ===== Weather General ===== * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic._2016-06-14_9-07-05_am_.htm|Davis Wx to Moteino RF}} Receiving Davis packets with RFM69 * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_build_your_own_davis_weather_station_console_2016-07-09_9-32-01_am_.htm|Add BMP RTC and DHT chips to Moteino to emulate Davis Console for DIY Console}} * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_davis_weatherlink_software_not_required_2016-06-14_8-51-48_am_.htm|Hack - tap into Davis Console}} * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_filling_in_a_few_gaps_2016-06-14_8-38-15_am_.htm|Measurement Specialties 5534CM barometer in Davis Console}} * {{::davisspi.pdf|Hack Davis firmware to bypass Davis greed}} (Not needed if using RFM69 Moteino) * {{::davisrfm69-master.zip|GitHub archive of the RFM69 Davis rx on Moteino}} (Archived here in case github version is removed.) * [[Photo of DIY Console Breadboard]] * {{ ::observations-master.zip |Web server, data logger, wx sensors using bmp280 and RTC3231 with ESP8266}} ===== WiFi Signal Strength ===== * [[Signal Strength dBm Table]] ===== Windows ===== * [[Get back Windows desktop]] ===== Xbee ===== * [[5 volt to 3 volt conversion for Xbee]] photos, schematic * [[Adafruit Xbee Adapter]] schematic, pinout and photos * [[Linx Cute Digi Xbee Socket]] schematic * [[Xbee Wireless Arduino programming]] using Adafruit Xbee socket * [[Xbee Wireless addressing]] some notes, assignments @Downing wireless programming * [[Xbee Wireless commands]] some notes, assignments @Downing environmental system ===== Wiring Standards ===== * [[info:Telephone Jack Wiring]] * {{ ::data_telephone_wiring_standards_2016-12-06_7-30-19_am_.htm |Wiring Standards }} RJ45 colors, pins, info * [[info:RJ45 ethernet wiring]] * [[info:RJ45 POE]] (Power over ethernet) * [[info:Hobby Boards One Wire]]