Hey, I am Andrej and I run this blog.
PokyPow
Hey nerds 🤓 🚨The PokyPow prelaunch page is live! Sign up there for stock updates at Crowdsupply. Just a quick update. I applied the pc-switch project to crowd supply. This is a well known hardware related crowd sourcing company. I think the home assistant yellow was also funded there: Home Assistant
Self-Hosting
My thoughs on first time using Proxmox. It is okay, but too much hacking on the host OS. I would not recommend it for new self-hosters, only when you need virtualization.
PokyPow
pc-switch prototype arrived and I need to fix some things. But it is working perfectly!
Linux
How to use Ansible Modules without Python and a package manager.
Home Lab and Hardware
Just a few long-term thoughts about the PiKVM.
My personal car-sharing experience with cambio car. Especially, my costs data for you to get a feeling of how much it costs for a day trip, weekend trip or even a 1 week vacation.
PokyPow
First 3D render of the new pc-switch.
PokyPow
pc-switch update: I know which ESP32-C3 module to use and ramble about which antenna to use. And another reminder to take the survey.
PokyPow
Currently looking into how to make the pc-switch a real product. Additionally, there are some software updates for the pc-switch for ESPHome.
How to switch the operation mode for a standing desk so that you do not need to hold the button until the desk has reached its height.
Home Assistant
An intro to Home Assistant. Plus an extended link list to the surrounding ecosystem.
Home Assistant
Control your Roto Window Covers with Home Assistant via a Becker USB stick.