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Let's understand the devices that improve our quality of life. The channels offers food for thought as well as practical information about automation and technology.
Whether it's for play or productivity, take this journey into Smarter Circuits.
I no longer offer membership through Patreon. For more information on why, please see the video linked below.
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Whether it's for play or productivity, take this journey into Smarter Circuits.
I no longer offer membership through Patreon. For more information on why, please see the video linked below.
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Drop-in replacements for 1950's low-voltage lighting relays or for fun, whatever.
This mostly applies to folks with the old GE Low-Voltage systems (or Touchplate, Sierra, Pyramid, some Remcon, and so on), but anyone could use this sort of thing to control light fixtures or other low-current loads (avoid inductive loads unless you add a snubber or the like).
In this video, I'm using a 24 VAC doorbell transformer which is a little smaller than the Low-Voltage transformers normally used in the old systems, but it's a sufficient stand-in.
I will cover installation and wiring of the i4 and many other devices in detail in another video. It's not very hard at all and Shelly's provided instructions are very thorough.
The RIBL24B relay is a little over $60. I said around $30 in the video because I swear I saw that price somewhere. Here's a link to the one I bought (affiliate link):
amzn.to/3zh0Dji
If for some reason you want the doorbell transformer, you can get it here (again, affiliate link):
amzn.to/3AUysay
The incredible Shelly i4 DC (not an affiliate link and not currently available on Amazon):
www.shelly.com/en-us/products/shop/shelly-plus-i4-dc
Join this channel to get access to perks:
www.youtube.com/@smartercircuits/join
In this video, I'm using a 24 VAC doorbell transformer which is a little smaller than the Low-Voltage transformers normally used in the old systems, but it's a sufficient stand-in.
I will cover installation and wiring of the i4 and many other devices in detail in another video. It's not very hard at all and Shelly's provided instructions are very thorough.
The RIBL24B relay is a little over $60. I said around $30 in the video because I swear I saw that price somewhere. Here's a link to the one I bought (affiliate link):
amzn.to/3zh0Dji
If for some reason you want the doorbell transformer, you can get it here (again, affiliate link):
amzn.to/3AUysay
The incredible Shelly i4 DC (not an affiliate link and not currently available on Amazon):
www.shelly.com/en-us/products/shop/shelly-plus-i4-dc
Join this channel to get access to perks:
www.youtube.com/@smartercircuits/join
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Save Money, Monitor Power, Reduce Usage: Advanced Load Shedding With Shelly
Переглядів 141День тому
I will walk you through setting up the Shelly advanced load shedding and using multiple Shelly energy or power meters in order to keep your usage within an acceptable range. Shelly Knowledge Base: kb.shelly.cloud/knowledge-base/ Shelly University: shellyuniversity.com/ Shelly Script capable devices (all links are affiliate links): Shelly Pro EM-50 - amzn.to/4fX8hjx Shelly Pro 3EM - amzn.to/3ABu...
Unplanned Zigbee rant that I'm sure will upset some people
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You have to understand just how frustrating it is when days on end my wife calls down to me in the shop saying, "The sprinkler won't come on." I've danced the magic dance every claims works. Maybe for some reason, it's less reliable in the US, I don't know, but I can't get these Zigbee devices to work with my Home Assistant out of the box (even WITH the coordinator). I never needed Zigbee. It d...
Saving Energy, Managing Power: Basic Load Shedding With Shelly
Переглядів 15821 день тому
Keep your power usage in check to save money, minimize usage during peak hours, or stay under a solar or other alternative power supply's rating. How? Load shedding. That's how. In this first video of a series on load shedding techniques, I'll show you two basic methods of simple load shedding using Shelly devices. I'm using the Shelly Pro line in my test environment, but these methods of load ...
Shelly firmware update brought awesome new features
Переглядів 26621 день тому
I don't usually do unscripted videos. I don't usually cover firmware updates. This is no ordinary update... (more updates below) NOTE: I think the KNX implementation here is KNXnet/IP since there's a multicast over sockets and the devices only have wifi and bluetooth radios. I will confirm all of this in the official video later on. UPDATE: I have been informed that the KNX functionality is onl...
Sonoff NSPanel: My mind is changed, mostly.
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That's right, at the request of Sonoff, I'm giving the NSPanel a second chance. Could it be more useful just by changing the installation location? Can it be good out of the box even though it requires the eWeLink app to function? I guess I'll find out. Sonoff NSPanel (affiliate link): amzn.to/3ycJUgz The enclosure does not appear to be available on Amazon. I did find it on Walmart, but not sur...
The Sonoff Water Valve: It could be so good...
Переглядів 721Місяць тому
There are some good things about this product. Being presently functional isn't one of them, but there are some good things. Join me while I grade the degraded. Be sure to check out @BeardedTinker's video which covers how to use the Sonoff Water Valve with Home Assistant: ua-cam.com/video/ofzIoxliNJo/v-deo.html For your very own Sonoff Water Valve: (affilliate link, of course) amzn.to/3y9Rf0s J...
Reviewing the Eightree Smart Plug (with a drill).
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This is the first official review I've been asked to do, so I thought, "Why not use power tools?" To possibly pick a pack of portable plugs, peruse this page: amzn.to/3xN5qZ6 Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/@smartercircuits/join
DIY water valve I over-engineered to use with Home Assistant
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That's right, I've gone all Rube Goldberg on my lawn and I'm not sorry. While not my most exciting, it's probably my favorite hacked/rebuilt device yet. BeardedTinker's video on Sonoff Water Valve: ua-cam.com/video/ofzIoxliNJo/v-deo.html Nifty precision screwdriver kit: amzn.to/3RLc4py Diivoo thingy: amzn.to/4crHWYD Orbit irrigation valve (3/4" NPT version): amzn.to/3xGAc5Y NPT to GHT adapters:...
My studio crashed into itself...
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Quite a few folks have commented on one artifact or another in my studio, so I do a small show and tell while I deal with the aftermath of a poor structural decision. Sorry about the exposure, I wasn't really shooting with any kind of foresight whatsoever it was just luck that things stayed stable long enough for me to roll the camera. Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/@...
Custom Curtain Hanging System - Part 2: The Final Draw
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For the few interested, here's the sort of conclusion to the curtain system debacle. This video gave me a lot of trouble, so please bear with me. I'll be returning to a more normal project variety very soon. Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/@smartercircuits/join Attributions: Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. c...
Smart roller shade and curtain draw experiment (and failure?)
Переглядів 2013 місяці тому
I finally show my automated roller shades and attempt to install a smart curtain draw system I designed and 3d printed. We'll just see how this goes... I will be compiling a list of parts to go here, at least by the time I'm done. Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/@smartercircuits/join Music Attributions: Kool Kats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons At...
I made a smart remote out of a bubblegum container (and more fun).
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I wanted to do another device of some kind, so I decided to try two builds for experimental purposes and these are those. Also, I will post results of the battery test mentioned within once I find out how long the battery actually lasts on a couple charges. Code will be uploaded within the week, I've been busy and I need to strip out the sensitive stuff because I have a nasty habit of hard codi...
DIY motion presence sensor for under $15
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DIY motion presence sensor for under $15
Exposed: In-Depth Analysis of Smart Home Vulnerabilities - Are You at Risk?
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Exposed: In-Depth Analysis of Smart Home Vulnerabilities - Are You at Risk?
Small password/macro device using Raspberry Pi Pico (2K subs)
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Small password/macro device using Raspberry Pi Pico (2K subs)
The Box of Shame: A home for truly awful smart devices (and channel updates)
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The Box of Shame: A home for truly awful smart devices (and channel updates)
This 80's smart watch is sick ill dope, word?
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This 80's smart watch is sick ill dope, word?
Another Smart Thermostat using the Raspberry Pi Pico W
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Another Smart Thermostat using the Raspberry Pi Pico W
On Writing Code: E1 Corrections, Answers, and Definitions
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On Writing Code: E1 Corrections, Answers, and Definitions
Smart House With A Low-Cost Energy Saving... Fan From 1954?
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Smart House With A Low-Cost Energy Saving... Fan From 1954?
Sonoff NSPanel Setup and Review - Pt. 2: The Hackening
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Sonoff NSPanel Setup and Review - Pt. 2: The Hackening
Sonoff NSPanel Setup and Review - Pt. 1
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Sonoff NSPanel Setup and Review - Pt. 1
Making our Geo Pro camper even cooler... literally.
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Making our Geo Pro camper even cooler... literally.
Our new Geo Pro camper, TPMS setup, and quick look
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Our new Geo Pro camper, TPMS setup, and quick look
Installing a Shelly Motion 2 with some difficulty...
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Installing a Shelly Motion 2 with some difficulty...