Raspberry Pi: No HDMI Monitor? No Problem!
Use this $6 component to run your Raspberry Pi with an older DVI monitor! Plug and play! No need to modify the config.txt file!
DIY Smart Home Button Using IFTTT
Why spend over $40 for a connected smart home switch when you can make your own for half of that! And this switch can control just about any
Saving Time by Organizing Electronics
So I realized that as I have been working on all of my small electronics projects, that I'm sometimes using a third of my project time j
Re-engineering the Billy Bass Alexa API Integration
Like most people, I saw the Billy Bass Alexa integration video and I was instantly infatuated. I think most 90's kids remember that...
Setting up AlexaPi via Alexa Voice Services (AVS)
This really is not that difficult, even if you are new to the Raspberry Pi. I originally followed the step-by-step instructions from...
Adding Alexa API into a MOSHI Talking Alarm Clock
Most of the time I'm frustrated by my mother's need to save EVERYTHING, but today I was pleasantly surprised when she asked me if I...
Stubborn Grandparents and IoT Solutions
As grandparents and parents age, the role of caregiver typically falls on their children. In my case, as in the case of many others, these o
Connected Electric Water Kettle
Using a relay, ardunio microcontroller, and an electric water kettle, I am to create a connected kettle that will connect to my Amazon Echo
Connecting Vera to Alexa with Hue-Hub Emulator
Due to the fact that the Vera home hub has not yet had a native integration for the Amazon Echo, clever software developers have figured out
Arcade-style Defender Gaming Console Powered by Raspberry Pi
This post details the project progress of creating a stand-alone wireless arcade style game controller for arcade games using emulator softw
