Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Testing out different sensor for pellet level monitoring

I tested the VL53L0x sensor to see how it works and if it makes a better choice for pellet level monitoring in my pellet boiler at home.

Apr 26, 2024 — 5 mins read

Soil Moisture Sensor on batteries with ESP-07 running ESPHome - Start to Finish

I created a battery operated sensor for my smart home setup that uses the ESP07 module and a capacitive soil moisture sensor.

Apr 19, 2024 — 7 mins read

Making a Pellet Level Monitor with HC-SR04 and ESP8266

I made a device to tell me the level of the pellets in my pellet boiler that I use to heat the house.

Feb 28, 2024 — 8 mins read

Movement detection in Adruino and ESPHome

I made an example of how we can interact with Mini PIR sensors with Arduino and ESPHome projects.

Jan 20, 2024 — 3 mins read

Detecting finished laundry cycle

I'm exploring a few options to detect when the washing machine at home has finished its cycle.

Jan 14, 2024 — 4 mins read

DIY Smart Kettle with scheduling

I modified a kettle to make it smart and be able to schedule it to prepare hot water in the morning when I wake up.

Dec 29, 2023 — 3 mins read

ButtonBot - A DIY solution to automate any switch with Home Assistant

I created a device that can automate any switch with Home Assistant without touching the mains electricity!

Sep 15, 2023 — 3 mins read

Smart irrigation system for my garden

I built a custom irrigation controller that integrates with Home Assistant.

Mar 31, 2023 — 3 mins read

Environment monitor for Home Assistant

I made an environment monitor for Home Assistant by using a NodeMCU and a DHT22 sensor on a custom-made PCB that is powered by 220v.

Nov 27, 2022 — 2 mins read

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