Tag: DIY Projects

Dashcams (video cameras in cars) are a great security and safety feature. As with the rest of the vanlife IOT, I built my own DIY dashcam that has some unique features — like motion detection and...

A DIY smart doorbell with a built-in camera, microphone, and speaker. This steampunk-themed design integrates with home assistant and our multi-room audio system to communicate with the rest of our...

Running a custom router gives unprecedented insight into everything happening in a network. Building your own router with a a Raspberry Pi may be a little daunting, but it's surprisingly easy and...

DSL may be less common these days, but it is still a fact of life for some. Unfortunately, many DSL modem router combination devices are outdated and slow. This leads to many home owners being...

The next step in our our DIY stereo system was the audio control. Even the best audio system is no use without some good sources from which to play. Many people enjoy being able to stream music via...

Building a multi-room home audio system begins by making "dumb speakers smart." Like with Sonos, these DIY wireless receiver(s) can be grouped together and play music from many different sources...

In many cases, cheap ambient air temperature sensors are fine. However, it's possible to save a good deal of money on electricity and gas through the use of more accurate sensors. This post breaks...

HVAC systems can be very elaborate. But with some research, it's surprisingly easy to learn how to replace a thermostat with a smart, programmable Raspberry Pi thermostat. Even basic, student-focused...

The very first step in retrofitting a snowy cabin as a DIY smart home was to install internet and create a home network connection. This presented a whole new set of challenges, unlike my San...

"Home Automation" sounds like something that belongs, well... in the home. But since we sometimes live in a van, I could not help but wonder: is there anything the Internet of Things could make...