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  • LED Driver Journey

    LED Driver Journey

    It all started with something simple: my battery-powered Christmas LED lights. I loved how they looked, but I wanted to make them more convenient by powering them through USB instead of burning through AA batteries. Simple idea, right? So, I grabbed a USB cable, did some basic soldering, and connected the 5V to where the…

  • Building My Raspberry Pi Setup with the Pironman 5 Case

    Building My Raspberry Pi Setup with the Pironman 5 Case

    When I decided to build my home automation server, I knew it had to run Home Assistant OS (HAOS) on Raspberry Pi hardware. I ordered everything I needed and decided on the Pironman 5 case. However, the case delivery was set to take over two weeks, and I was eager to start tinkering with Home…

  • How ChatGPT Unexpectedly Opened My Eyes to the World of DIY Circuits

    How ChatGPT Unexpectedly Opened My Eyes to the World of DIY Circuits

    It’s incredible how far automation can go with a little curiosity and determination. These days, loads of sensors and smart devices are readily available on Amazon, and they work great. Over time, I’ve picked up a bunch of gadgets and slowly tackled some of my daily challenges through automation. With Christmas around the corner, it’s…