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===== Projects & Reference=====
All projects are aggregated on this page.

===== Adafruit Products =====

* [[2012:i2c or SPI Backpack]] 2 wire LCD or relay hookup
  * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_bmp280_barometric_pressure_temperature_sensor_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2017-07-05_9-13-57_am_.htm |Overview Adafruit BMP280 Pressure Sensor breakout}}
  * [[2012:Adafruit DHT22 Humidity-Temp]] Sensor
  * [[info:DHT22 Humidity Sensor]] from Adafruit
  * [[2012:TV B Gone July 2012]]
  * [[2013:Standard LCD 4x20 March 2013]]
  * [[2015:Red Matrix LED 16x24 Dec 2015]]
  * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266]] Adafruits breakout and packaging
  * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_huzzah_esp8266_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2016-12-09_10-22-44_am_.htm |Huzzah Overview & Pin definitions}}
  * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266 Bootloader]] Adafruits Arduino IDE instrutions
  * {{ ::overview_-_adafruit_ds3231_precision_rtc_breakout_-_adafruit_learning_system_2017-03-26_8-35-32_am_.htm |RTC DS3231 Adafruit Learning}}
  * [[info:Adafruit Powertail 2]] purchased Aug 2014

===== Anarduino =====
  * [[info:MiniWirelessW-433Mhz]] My moteino clones
  * [[info:TH02 Temp-Humidity Sensor]] sold by Anarduino
  * [[info:Antenna Lengths]]

===== Arduino=====
  * [[info:Arduino File structure]]
  * [[2011:CuteDigi RS485 Shield 20110804]]
  * [[2012:Adafruit DC Boarduino]] Arduino with Atmega 328
  * [[2012:Sparkfun Arduino Fio]] Tiny Arduino with Xbee socket
  * [[2012:Wireless comm with Arduino Fio]] Programming and communication
  * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro July 2011]] Ethernet shield Photos\\
  * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro Schematic 20110801]]  Sparkfun Arduino ethernet shield schematics\\
  * [[2011:Sparkfun FTDI Basic 20110803]] Arduino USB bootloader Schematic
  * [[2011:Sparkfun Arduino Pro 20110805]] without Ethernet, photo & schematic\\
  * [[2012:Sparkfun Beefcake Relay Board 20120312]]
  * [[2011:Arduino to AVR Pin Mapping]]
  * [[2011:Arduino to PHP]]
  * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield 20110822]] Sparkfun photos, forum notes
  * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield 20110822b]] Circuits at Home
  * [[2011:Arduino USB Host Shield schematic]] Sparkfun
  * [[2011:Freedino USB Host Controller]] Schematic and photo
  * [[2011:LCD 4x20 wiring to Arduino]] table, text
  * [[2015:Arduino Uno eBay]] purchased Dec 2015 for $6 each
  * [[2016:YUN notes]] April 2016 Arduino YUN

===== B4A =====
A few handy notes and some code are in this section.
  * [[info:Detecting Screen Resolution]] short sub

===== Circuits=====

* [[info:Current Sensing]] Magnetic sensor, op amp
  * {{ ::hooked_on_arduino_raspberry_pi-_kill-a-watt_circuit_analysis_2017-06-23_8-06-26_am_.htm |Kill A Watt Circuit Analysis}}
  * {{ ::using_optoisolators_to_microcontroller_inputs_2017-11-20_9_08_44_am_.htm |Using Optoisolators}}

===== Cloud Storage and Computing =====
  * {{ ::cloudsync_vs_backup.html |Cloud Sync vs Backup}}
  * {{ ::cloud_sync.html |Cloud Storage & Scanning Parents Documents}}
  * {{ ::mapping_network_drive_over_the_internet_using_synology_nas_with_webdav_virus_repair_now_2019-10-19_8_37_28_am_.html |Mapping Network Drives using Synology}}
===== Computers=====
Listing of various computers on downing Place.\\
  * [[info:Small Multimedia PC]] 2013 build
  * [[info:Traviata Computer Specs and Info]]
  * [[info:Traviata II Computer Specs and Info]]
  * [[info:Traviata III Computer Specs and Info]]
  * [[info:Manon Computer Specs and Info]] Oct 21, 2013
  * [[info:Manon III Computer Specs and Info]] April 15, 2015
  * [[info:Minnie Computer]] Fedora Linux server
  * [[info:Samsung Chromebook 2014]] 
  * [[info:Samsung Printers]] Toms office, Libbie's office 
  * [[info:Cleome Dell Laptop]] Tom's Inspiron 11 3147 2-in-1 laptop

===== Davis Wx Info =====
Some documents relating to the Davis Weather Station.
  * {{ ::september_2014_darios_homepage_2017-07-02_7-45-47_am_.htm |Davis Protocol Hacking Part 1}}
  * {{ ::davis_vue_hacking_part_2_darios_homepage_2017-07-02_7-44-41_am_.htm |Davis Protocol Hacking Part 2}}
  * {{ ::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_build_your_own_davis_weather_station_console_2017-07-02_9-49-26_am_.htm |DIY Davis Console}}
  * [[ha:DIY Davis Console photo]]
  * {{ ::pws_-_upload_protocol_-_wunderwiki.pdf |Wunderground upload Protocol}}
  * [[ha:Sample Wunderground Upload URL]]
  * [[Davis RF to WiFi Gateway]] Dec 1, 2019
===== Display Notes =====
  * [[info:Matrix LED 64x16]] from embedded adventures April 2014
  * [[info:Matrix LED Raspberry Pi]] Example is for LDP-8008
  * [[info:PLT1001 Driver Board]] for EA displays such as LDP-6416

===== DIY =====
  * {{ ::installing_exterior_doors_in_hvhz_zones_thisiscarpentry_2021-05-17_2_25_49_pm_.html |Installing HVHZ doors}}

===== Downing Place Camera=====
  * [[info:Camera Info]]

===== Downing Place Home Sense =====
Docs of the various sensors.\\  
  * [[info:Porch thermostat wiring]] Nov 2011 (includes Jan 2012 Greenhouse update, cable numbers)
  * [[TG XB Enviro Dec 2011]] Workshop Arduino with Xbee, terminal strips

===== Downing Place Tires=====
  * [[info:Tire Pressure]]

===== Downing Place Notes =====
Computers, TV, routers, furnaces, misc electronics.\\
  * [[info:howto:Grainger Catalog page of blower sizes Apr 2010]]
  * [[info:Ceiling Fan hacks]] info and mods for a ceiling fan
  * [[info:Dornback furnace]]
  * [[info:Downing Place IP Addresses]] also Ethernet Switches locations & port usage
  * [[info:downing_place_paint_formulas]]
  * [[info:Floor Plans and Dimensions]] windows, rooms, etc
  * [[info:Generac generator notes]]
  * [[info:Obi200 Configuration]] screen grab
  * [[info:ObiHai200 Ad]] from NewEgg email flyer 
  * [[info:Roof Pitches degrees to slope chart]] Downing Place is 7/12 or 30 degrees
  * [[info:Router Port Forwarding]] assignments
  * [[info:Samsung TV Plasma 2012]]
  * [[info:TG Light Operation]]
  * [[info:TG Tower lighting power]] Measured  
  * [[info:Upstairs furnace]]

===== Drupal Notes =====

* [[info:Multiple password edits]] Drupal module for AVSA

===== eBike =====
  * [[info:Feb 2014 Lithium Pack]] DIY Battery pack using Greenworks battery cells
  * [[info:Feb 2014 BMS using AVR]]

===== Electronic Projects =====
  * [[info:Fred 3]] - 80452 based monitor, 1988
  * [[2007:Bathroom Project]], 2007
  * [[2010:Upstairs HVAC Project, April 2010]]
  * [[2008:Degas June 2008]], a 3 temperature OW device with a Simple LAN web server for monitoring
  * Davinci, ENC28J60 ethernet interface on Atmega128 AVR webserver 
  * [[2011:Hatty]] July 2011 photos and installation
  * [[2008:Rondine June 2008]], a 3 temperature Zigbee client for attic HVAC monitoring
  * [[2008:Loge Sept 2008]] Outside temperature heat load balancer 
  * [[2008:Toms Project Docs]] - cross reference
  * [[2008:Project Synopsis]], identifying the various started projects in the stable  
  * [[2008:Project ToDo List Musings]]
  * [[2008:Venus Project]], some direction and requirements
  * [[2008:Venus Protocol]] How to communicate with 485 net and TNC
  * [[2009:Burbank Project]] Description and requirements
  * [[2009:Bonnard Project]] Zigbee to ethernet bridge which complements the Burbank controller.
  * [[2009:TGnet Protocol]] Description and format of the TOm G Zigbee protocol
  * [[2009:Kahlo]] Controller card with keypad and display, one wire interface and microwave control interface. 
  * [[2009:BB Packet Options]] Description of various options, pro and cons and prices for the various ways to hook up and monitor a remote system.
  * [[2011:Meister2]] Downing Place Master controller July 2011
  * [[2009:Mars Project]] conceived Dec 2009
  * [[Mars2 System Jan 2011]] 
  * [[2010:Computer Projects]] CPU's and Memory of my computers
  * [[Pasquale System June 2011]] 
  * [[TG Tower timer Sept 2011]]
  * [[TG Relay 4 March 2012]] Relay board driven by Boarduino used in TG Flower Timer I
  * [[TG MQTT Relay 4 May 2019]]
  * [[TG Mozart July 2012]] IR A/C controller
  * [[TG Flower Timer I March 2012]] uses Boarduino and Relay 4 PCB  (Wiring colors on Horticulture page)
  * [[TG Flower Timer II Feb 2013]] 8 relays, bluetooth, Boarduino, RTC & LCD
  * [[Rembrandt AVR]] defunct project
  * [[Open Sprinkler Docs Oct 2013]] TG Flower Timer II

===== ESP8266 Misc =====

* {{::esp_8266_arduino_ide_webconfig_2016-08-06_11-29-12_am_.htm|Esp8266 Web config}} leveraged in NCID\\
  * [[2016:Huzzah Esp8266]] Adafruits breakout and packaging (copy from Adafruit section above)
  * [[2016:Huzzah GPIO]] definitions
  * {{ ::turn_esp8266_wifi_module_into_fake_wemo_switch_for_amazon_echo.htm |Fake Wemo with ESP8266 Controlled by Alexa}}
  * [[2016:ESP8266:Fake Wemo support files]]
  * {{ ::fair-weather-friend-internet-connected-health-and-leisure-forecaster.pdf |Huzzah web scrape example}}
     * {{ :webscrape.zip |Huzzah code for webscrape example}}

* [[NodeMCU Pin Mappings]] (code)

===== First Class =====
  * [[iBird Opening Screen capture]] example screen for FC for A
  * [[FC4A User Mockup]] Paintshop screen

===== FTDI =====
  * [[FTDI cable pictorial]] showing hookup to device for monitoring including my pinout  notes

===== Hobby Boards =====
  * [[2011:Four channel relay board]] schematic
  * [[2011:Eight channel board]] (relay) photos & schematic
  * [[2011:Eight channel manual]] relay board
  * [[2011:Eight channel parts]] relay board
  * [[info:Hobby Boards Temp board July 2011]]
  * [[info:Hobby Boards 6 channel hub Aug 2011]]

===== Internet =====
  * {{ ::how_to_set_up_audio_streaming_internet_radio_in_linux_-_michael_franzl_2017-03-17_9-39-29_am_.htm |Set up Audio Internet Streaming}}
===== Infrared (IR) Reference =====
  * [[2016:Extending IR Range]]
  * [[2016:Smart Remote Control]] Uses Yun, from Make's Tony DiCola
  * {{:webclips:smartthings_IR_Bridge.htm}}
  * {{::sthings_ir_bridge.zip|smartthings to IR bridge code}}
  * {{::tsop382.pdf|TSOP382 IR Receiver (3 pin)}}
  * [[2016:IR Control of Samsung TV]] 
  * [[2016:IR code specs & Tools]]
  * [[2016:IR Kit]] Arduino Leonardo w/WiFi & IR Transmitter/receiver

===== I2C =====
  * [[2017:I2C:I2C Notes with Huzzah]]

===== Lightning Detection =====
  * [[Sparkfun AS3935 to ESP8266 Wiring ]]
  * [[Typical MQTT JSON packet with Kaminari software]]
  * {{ ::thunderbolt_and_lightning_-_shredzone_9_3_2022_9_10_38_am_.html |Shred Zone AS3935 blog}}
  * [[https://github.com/shred/kaminari]]
===== Moisture Sensing =====
  * [[info:Moisture Probe Aug 2011]] gypsum mold via Hobby Boards
  * [[info:Moisture Prototype Sept 2011]] from web

===== Moteino =====
  * [[info:1x30A Switch Mote]] March 2016
  * [[info:Garage Mote]] stock from Low Power labs
  * [[info:Garage Mote Wiring]] Hall effect sensors to PCB
  * [[info:Mote R4 Schematic]] Moteino Feb 2016
  * [[info:Mote R4 Photo]] Moteino March 2016
  * [[info:Mighty Boost]] UPS schematic, picture Feb 2016
  * {{:sketches:MightyBoostControl.ino | Mighty Boost (Feb 2016) Arduino code}} 
  * [[info:Moteino-Pi PCB]] image of board from OSHPark
  * [[info:Soft Serial for Mote to Gateway using Huzzah-Pi]]
  * [[info:Weather Node]] PCB for Moteino used in my Davis wireless intercept
  * [[info:Tom's Proposed Gateway]]

===== Motorized Blinds =====
  * [[info:DIY Moteino Motorized Blinds]] Article, pictures, github files

===== NCID =====
  * [[Display Huzzah IO]]
===== Open Sprinkler =====

* [[OPSi Pin Usage]]
  * [[Open Sprinkler Docs Oct 2013]] TG Flower Timer II
  * [[SIP Relay Version]] April 2016
  * {{ ::wifi_lawn-garden_sprinkler_controller_esp8266_.html |Sprinkler Controller Hackaday Version 595 hooked to ESP8266}}

===== Packet Reference Material =====
  * [[HTX 202 Operation]] Radio Shack 2 meter transceiver
  * [[Packet frequencies]] Some misc notes
  * [[2010:Yaesu TT4 Radio cable]]
  * [[info:misc:Some APRS info]] found on web
  * [[info:misc:Raw telemetry frames]] from http://aprs.fi/?c=raw&call=K4RCC
  * [[info:misc:APRS Telemetry info Dec 2009]] found on web
  * [[info:misc:Setting Up TT4]] Downing place & BB stations
  * [[info:misc:Toms raw telemetry frames from aprs.fi]] Downing place station
  * [[info:misc:Toms wiring TT4-1 to Yaesu]] cable for radio

===== Photography =====
  * {{ ::simple_jquery_360-degree_product_image_viewer_-_threesixtyrotate_-_free_jquery_plugins_2017-02-12_12-22-57_pm_.htm |360 degree product image viewer}}
  * {{ ::diy_street-view_camera_-_ieee_spectrum_2016-12-09_3-19-02_pm_.htm |DIY Street View Camera}}
  * [[info:misc:Reading Title Tags Using EXIFtool]]

===== Raspberry Pi =====
  * [[Raspberry Squeezeplug player]] Jan 2013
  * [[Pi Lens info April 2017]]
  * [[Using the Serial Port March 2013]]
  * [[RasPi Serial Web Communications March 2013]]
  * [[RasPi plus Arduino Measuring Temp and Humidity]]  PHP serial from Pi to Arduino
  * [[Files and Directories in Linux]] Pi specific Linux directory tree
  * [[Raspberry Pi Pinout]] pictorial layout of gpio, spi, rx/tx, etc
  * {{ ::temperature_and_humidity_from_am2302-dht22_sensor_displayed_as_chart_2017-06-30_8-46-09_am_.htm |Temp & Humidity displayed as charts}} 
  * [[3 Pi Models and their Pinouts]]
  * {{::dyndns_client_-_raspberry.htm|Dyndns client howto for Pi}}
  * {{ :raspberry_pi_view_topic_-_a_way_to_uninstall_packages-_2016-11-21_11-37-04_am_.htm |Uninstall Pi Package}}
  * [[Run Perl on Pi]]
  * [[Tom's Notes and instructions for Pi Samba shares]]

===== RTC=====
  * [[DS1307 RTC Adafruit]] schematic
  * [[DS1307 Adafruit to Arduino]] wiring diagram
  * [[DS1307 How to Access Ram]] Tom g

===== Screws & Hardware =====
  * [[info:Metric screw dimensions]]

===== Seeburg 3Wa-200 Wall Box =====
  * [[info:Seeburg eBay WallBox]] Purchased April 2014
  * [[info:Seeburg 3WA eBay Listing Photos]] Purchased April 2014
  * [[info:24VAC opto interface]]
  * [[info:Decoding Seeburg]]
  * [[info:HEC Geek ESP8266 embedded page images]]

===== Seeburg 3W1-100 Wall Box =====

* [[info:Serial and Model]]
  * [[info:eBay listing]] May 2015
  * [[info:Wallbox conversion blog]] 3W100 to Sonos system
  * [[info:3W1 Counting Pulses]] description, schematic

===== Smoker Hacks =====
  * [[Masterbuilt Replacement Controller]]
  
===== Sonoff =====
  * [[Sonoff FTDI wiring]] (photo)

===== USB =====
  * {{ ::usb_micro_connector_breakout_board_-_daniel-spilker.com_2018-01-02_3_46_26_pm_.htm |Micro USB Breakout board}}
  * {{ :10103594-0001lf_amphenol_fci_connectors_interconnects_digikey_2018-01-02_3_49_51_pm_.htm |Datasheet for above micro USB breakout}}
===== Telecine/Digitizing =====
  * [[info:Homemade Telecine]] Sequence of pages and pictures
  * [[info:The 8mm film scanner]]
  * {{ ::why_you_should_digitize_your_film_using_a_camera_instead_of_a_scanner.pdf |Why you should digitize with a camera instead of scanner}}
  * {{ ::how_to_scan_your_film_using_a_digital_camera_and_macro_lens.pdf |How to scan with a camera instead of scanner}}
  * {{ ::lens_focal_length_calculator_2016-09-08_1-47-02_pm_.htm |Calculating lens focal length}}
  * {{ ::how_to_convert_old_film_reels_with_a_raspberry_pi_-_ieee_spectrum_2016-12-09_2-49-38_pm_.htm |IEEE Spectrum DIY telecine}}
  * [[info:telecine:Photos for IEEE DIY telecine]]
  * [[info:telecine:Photos for IEEE DIY telecine multi exposure]]
  * [[info:telecine:MagPi April 2017 telecine project]]

==== Honeywell Thermostat ====
  * [[info:RTH9585 WiFi Thermostat]] ebay Dec 2017
  * [[info:Porch thermostat wiring]] Nov 2011 (includes Jan 2012 Greenhouse update, cable numbers)
  * [[info:Honeywell Thermostat wire color code]]
  * Porch Honeywell WiFi Model 9585  Mac: 00D02DDE123C  CRC: 3850\\
  * [[info:Thermostat Wire Meaning]] also typical color codes
  * [[KB Mac addresses Honeywell]]

===== Wall Box General =====

* {{:wallbox:Wallbox_Care.htm |Care and Feeding of a Wallbox (html file)}}

===== Weather General =====
  * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic._2016-06-14_9-07-05_am_.htm|Davis Wx to Moteino RF}} Receiving Davis packets with RFM69
  * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_build_your_own_davis_weather_station_console_2016-07-09_9-32-01_am_.htm|Add BMP RTC and DHT chips to Moteino to emulate Davis Console for DIY Console}}
  * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_davis_weatherlink_software_not_required_2016-06-14_8-51-48_am_.htm|Hack - tap into Davis Console}}
  * {{::it_s_science_but_it_works_like_magic.-_filling_in_a_few_gaps_2016-06-14_8-38-15_am_.htm|Measurement Specialties 5534CM barometer in Davis Console}}
  * {{::davisspi.pdf|Hack Davis firmware to bypass Davis greed}} (Not needed if using RFM69 Moteino)
  * {{::davisrfm69-master.zip|GitHub archive of the RFM69 Davis rx on Moteino}} (Archived here in case github version is removed.)
  * [[Photo of DIY Console Breadboard]]
  * {{ ::observations-master.zip |Web server, data logger, wx sensors using bmp280 and RTC3231 with ESP8266}}

===== WiFi Signal Strength =====
  * [[Signal Strength dBm Table]]
===== Windows =====
  * [[Get back Windows desktop]]

===== Xbee =====
  * [[5 volt to 3 volt conversion for Xbee]] photos, schematic
  * [[Adafruit Xbee Adapter]] schematic, pinout and photos
  * [[Linx Cute Digi Xbee Socket]] schematic
  * [[Xbee Wireless Arduino programming]] using Adafruit Xbee socket
  * [[Xbee Wireless addressing]] some notes, assignments @Downing wireless programming
  * [[Xbee Wireless commands]] some notes, assignments @Downing environmental system

===== Wiring Standards =====
  * [[info:Telephone Jack Wiring]]
  * {{ ::data_telephone_wiring_standards_2016-12-06_7-30-19_am_.htm |Wiring Standards }} RJ45 colors, pins, info
  * [[info:RJ45 ethernet wiring]]
  * [[info:RJ45 POE]] (Power over ethernet)
  * [[info:Hobby Boards One Wire]]

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