Hi Everyone,

I initially started with a goal and MySensors suited, and was very approachable. I built it and it still works. I didn't need much help.

I had a bunch of fun getting things to work and acquired some skills. The work with MySensors helped me get a job as an embedded software engineer, with my environmental sciences i.e. data analysis background.

Since getting that job, I have moved much more towards minimalism in my private life. As such I am designing simple systems that don't need automating, and asking myself what I need. My current focus during my spare time on ultralight winter backpacking/skitouring as well as vipassana meditation helps me see more clearly what is necessary to be happy. My insight does not bode well for most of current IoT use.

I may make some noise when I have decided that a certain thing is necessary AND I need help OR if I dare to show off ;). Meanwhile, enjoy the peace and quiet.

I think when I do get back into MySensors, it will be when I combine my statistics and firmware knowledge: so-called embedded AI applied to inventory management. That is also the solution to truly devalue a cloud connection, in my opinion. Do the work locally (or on your gateway), and say something, if necessary. We'll see if that tendency/thought makes sense in a few years.

I will also revisit MySensors when I want to build an energy harvesting sensor. This is somewhat proximate. I am not a big fan of batteries.

Thank you for the support and the handy framework. I am grateful for the simple systems that work, and keep working.

Going outside now :).

Kind regards,
Brian

Thank you @hek and @mfalkvidd for the quick replies! I did not receive a notification, so I had no idea anyone had had a look.

@mfalkvidd, indeed I like the group solution and just missed that option. Because I occasionally upload firmware with my Pi, I have the group 'dialout', which suits this purpose well. So, I tried it and it worked like a charm. I think that should be mentioned on the install page.

For the record:

./configure  --my-gateway=serial --my-serial-is-pty --my-serial-pty=/dev/ttyUSBMySensorsGateway --my-transport=nrf24 --my-rf24-irq-pin=15 --my-serial-groupname=dialout
make

I try to keep everything documented how I do things (for myself). I have an ansible playbook in my RPi ansible management repository.

For my configuration, please see:
https://github.com/oneyb/rpi-embed-dev/blob/master/install-mysensors-gateway-raspberry.yaml

Thanks again!

Hi @mfalkvidd,
thank you for the encouragement. My dream is to become proficient in small-scale industrial applications. For example, I would like to build a kitchen countertop food processor to process larger batches of fruits, pour them in (recycled) glasses in a protected sterile atmosphere, and seal them. Basically it would be a canning machine for the lazy :).

For now I want to apply my c++ skills.

The contribution guidelines are great, especially regarding coding style.

I'll have a look at the issues.