When I’m coding a new ESP-HomeKit accessory I use the free HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification (Non-Commercial Version) form Apple. To see how to use the characteristics and what type of options there are for a specific type of accessory. All you need or want to know can be found in this protocol. Overview HomeKit […]
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If you read my HomeKit articles, you will have seen that I use Docker to compile my code. Docker is operating-system-level virtualisation mainly intended for developers and sysadmins. Docker makes it easier to create and deploy applications in an isolated environment. Dockerfile A Dockerfile is a script that contains collections of commands and instructions that
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For those who follow my blog know that I have been working with ESP HomeKit for a while. To make new accessories I have to regularly re-flash my ESP modules. Especially when debugging the code, it often happens that I have to re-flash the firmware again. But here lies some troubles, When you didn’t removed
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When I reinstalled my iMac with macOS Catalina in January 2020 I stubbled upon a error that I had seen before but I convenience ignored every time it popped-up. The first time I read it I thought I will fix it when I need to. But now I can’t ignore it anymore. the message I
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In my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit, that I going to write a few blogs about this genius software. In each Blog I will address a other accessory that you can add to your HomeKit without the need of a
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I’m currently working on a project that requires a cheap, low-power micro-controller that’s programmable through Arduino and has a few more pins than the “standard” ATtiny85 micro-controller. That’s where I found the ATtiny84 and the ATtiny2313. It has many of the same features as the ATtiny85, but has 12 I/O pins / 18 I/O pins
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I have only started electronics as a hobby and it has been a great learning resource for me so I am far from any type of expert. But I like to share my knowledge. I wanted to change the logo on my OLED display. It took me days to work it out thanks to very
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In my previous blog here I tested the ESP8266 – HomeKit NeoPixel Light Strip. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit, that I going to write a few blogs about this genius software. In each Blog I will address a other accessory that you can add to your HomeKit without the need of
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In my previous blog here I tested the ESP HomeKit Software Development Kit. I am so enthusiastic about this Software Development Kit, that I going to write a few blogs about this genius software. In each Blog I will address a other accessory that you can add to your HomeKit without the need of a
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Recently I walked through the Action and saw an assortment of smart home products here. My attention was drawn to the wifi logo on the box. I decided to take a Power Plug with me to investigate it further. Power plug The power plug is from the brand LSC which is again part of
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