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

Testing out the Dusun DSGW-210 Home Assistant Gateway

I tested out the DSGW-210 gateway that has integrated Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave modules for use with Home Assistant and it has some interesting quirks.

Mar 15, 2024 — 5 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

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

Smart Fragrance Dispenser with Home Assistant

I modified an Air Wick Freshmatic Air Freshener to be able to interact and control it from Home Assistant.

Oct 19, 2023 — 3 mins read

Home Assistant Notifications with WhatsApp - Dumpster Reminder

I created a time based notification in Home Assistant that will remind me to take out the trash every Monday morning.

Sep 29, 2023 — 2 mins read

MQ7 Carbon Monoxide Sensor done the right way!

Many tutorials explain how to use the MQ7 sensor but they all get it wrong in the required power cycling of the sensor

Sep 22, 2023 — 5 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

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