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  • Danielo RodríguezD Danielo Rodríguez

    My new gateway with leds for state and the only node I have: A wireless arcade button controller ea084163-e43a-4aad-ae0c-993085b04502-image.png

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    #987

    @Danielo-Rodríguez you might already be aware of this, but all that metal close to the nrf24 antenna will probably block some signal.

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      #988

      Well, it not really a build I plugged in wires, and copied code. Found a random usb charger and put it all in my workspace to be.

      And I absolutely love this thing. Maximum of 3 hours work. I was having fun, so it could be more.

      I considered that there could and should be a display on this thing, but not for now. I made this, because I have never experimented with temperature sensors and I just received a few. Now I can just see what happens with the temperature in there.
      sensor is a AHT10 temperature and humidity.
      http://www.aosong.com/m/en/products-40.html
      I used this library: https://github.com/enjoyneering/AHT10
      I repurposed Hek's DHT code, and swapped the readings with the AHT's

      IMG_20200815_095309.jpg

      shed before
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      workspace after but still filling it.
      IMG-20200812-WA0001.jpeg

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        #989

        Today I've finally swapped my outdoor relay node with something descent.
        IMG_6784.jpg
        This was my very first mysensors node that I've built when I was only starting to mess with arduino, probably around four years ago.

        IMG_6785.jpg
        IMG_6786.jpg
        This board uses cheap 5v power supply and an amplified version of NRF24 module from Ebyte. It supposed to be poured with silicone ore resin, but I am yet to find suitable box, the size of this board appeared to be bigger then most of such cases designed for compound pouring. But I'm planning on making next version, with non-isolated power supply, which will help to achieve smaller size.

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          #990

          My new project of a temperature and humidity sensor with an electronic ink display 1.02 Inch ( GDEW0102T4 ), very low power consumption, very small device.

          https://youtu.be/2zTEHTAr7lk

          IMG_20200909_111923.jpg

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            #991

            USB + ESP8266 adapter for W2812B LED strip.

            Well, this is actually a Tasmota + Openhab build, but could easily be MySensors.

            Also worth noting, this 5m 150 led strip draws too much current to reliably use with a USB wall adapter.

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              wrote on last edited by mfalkvidd
              #992

              Very nice renderings.

              W2812B uses about 50mA at full brightness, so you'd need a power supply that can deliver 7,500mA if you run the entire strip at maximum.

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              • mfalkviddM mfalkvidd

                Very nice renderings.

                W2812B uses about 50mA at full brightness, so you'd need a power supply that can deliver 7,500mA if you run the entire strip at maximum.

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                @mfalkvidd Yeah, I realize I can only use a portion of the strip, or keep it very dim. I actually bought this with the hopes of flashing with Tuya Convert, but turns out they switched to non ESP modules. So, I figured I would make my own.

                energizer_EIS2-1001-RGB.jpg

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                  #994

                  A bed occupancy sensor. 4 50kg load cells, an HX711, and a Wemos D1 to make a wifi scale that rests on a bed slat under the boxspring.

                  Given the placement and weight distribution it doesn't turn the bed into a huge bath scale, but definitely accurate enough to use the deltas to estimate if there is someone in the bed. I can also tell when our 12lb (5.5kg) dog is on the bed.

                  I have rules in openhab to turn the overhead fan on and off. Also disables some TTS notifications if somebody is in bed.

                  IMG_1154.jpg IMG_1155.jpg IMG_1156.jpg IMG_1157.jpg IMG_1158.jpg Screen Shot 2020-09-15 at 8.26.22 PM.png

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                    #995

                    thanks to assistance of some of the people here i now have up and running a front gate controller for my double front gates (Solar powered)

                    now have a node that monitors the batteries, knows if the gate is open or closed and has a relay for activating the gate

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                      #996

                      Compact, simple NRF52 motion sensor
                      Ebyte E104-BT5032A NRF52832 module
                      MH-SR602 Motion Sensor
                      LiFePO4 AA Battery

                      IMG_1164.jpg IMG_1167.jpg IMG_1166.jpg IMG_1165.jpg

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                        #997

                        MYS PoE MQTT Gateway with 868Mhz LoRa radio in IP55 85mm x 85mm box

                        • arduino pro mini 3.3V clone
                        • SX1276 with spring antenna
                        • W5500 lite
                        • 5V 802.3at power over ethernet splitter (gutted)
                        • SPELSBERG IP55 box

                        gw1.jpeg gw2.jpeg gw3.jpeg

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                          #998

                          My new arduino project wireless weather mini station with electronic ink display 2.9 inches (GDEH029A1), very low power consumption,compact size, housing with magnets. The device can use si7020 / 21, sht20 / 21, HTU20/21D or BME280 sensors. Use the MINEW MS50SFA RF module with nRF5210, nRF52811, nRF52832 chips, or the EBYTE E73 module with nRF52840 and nRF52833 chips. Soon to be available on openhardware.io

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                          Video: DIY Mini Weather station with an electronic ink display 2.9 Inch ( GDEH029A1 )

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                            #999

                            Prototype of room sensor for stardard electric box

                            • arduino pro mini 3.3V
                            • sx1276 radio
                            • bme680
                            • 2x1.5V AA battery holder
                            • battery measuring circuit according to https://www.mysensors.org/build/battery
                            • ABB Tango cover (drilled)

                            IMG_20201025_141753.jpg IMG_20201025_141837.jpg IMG_20201025_141848.jpg IMG_20201025_141942.jpg IMG_20201025_142159.jpg

                            Cover is not fully closed to allow air circulation. But I would preffer some method to drill holes/grill into it - any tips to get decent looking result?

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                            • T tssk

                              Prototype of room sensor for stardard electric box

                              • arduino pro mini 3.3V
                              • sx1276 radio
                              • bme680
                              • 2x1.5V AA battery holder
                              • battery measuring circuit according to https://www.mysensors.org/build/battery
                              • ABB Tango cover (drilled)

                              IMG_20201025_141753.jpg IMG_20201025_141837.jpg IMG_20201025_141848.jpg IMG_20201025_141942.jpg IMG_20201025_142159.jpg

                              Cover is not fully closed to allow air circulation. But I would preffer some method to drill holes/grill into it - any tips to get decent looking result?

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                              NeverDie
                              Hero Member
                              wrote on last edited by NeverDie
                              #1000

                              @tssk said in What did you build today (Pictures) ?:

                              any tips to get decent looking result?

                              1. Drill at low RPM so you don't melt the plastic.
                              2. If you're going to drill a bunch of holes to make a kind of grill, then preferably use a CNC (even a cheap one!) to drill them so that they don't look hodgepodge.
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                              • T tssk

                                Prototype of room sensor for stardard electric box

                                • arduino pro mini 3.3V
                                • sx1276 radio
                                • bme680
                                • 2x1.5V AA battery holder
                                • battery measuring circuit according to https://www.mysensors.org/build/battery
                                • ABB Tango cover (drilled)

                                IMG_20201025_141753.jpg IMG_20201025_141837.jpg IMG_20201025_141848.jpg IMG_20201025_141942.jpg IMG_20201025_142159.jpg

                                Cover is not fully closed to allow air circulation. But I would preffer some method to drill holes/grill into it - any tips to get decent looking result?

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                                sundberg84
                                Hardware Contributor
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                                #1001

                                @tssk - really like your design! Well done.

                                Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                                MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                                MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                                RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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                                • sundberg84S sundberg84

                                  @tssk - really like your design! Well done.

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                                  Mod
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                                  @sundberg84 thanks for creating this thread btw. You got the 1st and 1001st post :)

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                                    IMG_20201026_090317.jpg

                                    Today im testing and outdoor node in a new PCB, but I had mixed csk and ce on the radio (it's a dual radio PCB).

                                    Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                                    MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                                    MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                                    RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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                                      A bed occupancy sensor. 4 50kg load cells, an HX711, and a Wemos D1 to make a wifi scale that rests on a bed slat under the boxspring.

                                      Given the placement and weight distribution it doesn't turn the bed into a huge bath scale, but definitely accurate enough to use the deltas to estimate if there is someone in the bed. I can also tell when our 12lb (5.5kg) dog is on the bed.

                                      I have rules in openhab to turn the overhead fan on and off. Also disables some TTS notifications if somebody is in bed.

                                      IMG_1154.jpg IMG_1155.jpg IMG_1156.jpg IMG_1157.jpg IMG_1158.jpg Screen Shot 2020-09-15 at 8.26.22 PM.png

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                                      @ncollins Just wondering: why 4 load cells per sensor instead of only one?

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                                      • NeverDieN NeverDie

                                        @ncollins Just wondering: why 4 load cells per sensor instead of only one?

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                                        #1005

                                        @NeverDie

                                        • At 50kg per cell, 4 would allow me to actually turn the bed into a huge scale if I decided to go down that route
                                        • I don't believe these are intended to support a significant load for extended periods of time, they can permanently deflect. Given they always have the weight of a king size mattress + boxspring, I wanted to distribute that as much as possible
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                                          Current issue: outdoor nodes random stops/disappears - maybe during the time when its high humidity, so trying to try some different approaches i read - this multisensor is getting painted with clear nail polish. Also this PCB is a new board im testing, that Im hoping to be the base for my "final" home automation nodes. Still in dev. but great possibilities!

                                          75f113be-7ad8-4f12-a9f0-2e237aa57004-image.png

                                          Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                                          MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                                          MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                                          RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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