Andrej Friesen

Linux

How to use Ansible Modules without Python installed

How to use Ansible Modules without Python and a package manager.

Home Lab and Hardware

Long term pi kvm review

Just a few long-term thoughts about the PiKVM.

Not owning a car and my carsharing experience

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

pc-switch: first 3D render

First 3D render of the new pc-switch.

PokyPow

pc-switch: Updates and I need your help

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

pc-switch evolves to a product?

Currently looking into how to make the pc-switch a real product. Additionally, there are some software updates for the pc-switch for ESPHome.

Standing Desk One Click Mode

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

Home Assistant Ecosystem

An intro to Home Assistant. Plus an extended link list to the surrounding ecosystem.

Home Assistant

Roto Window Cover with Home Assistant

Control your Roto Window Covers with Home Assistant via a Becker USB stick.

Self-Hosting

Major Version Upgrades for PostgreSQL Docker Containers

Learn how to do major version upgrades for PostgreSQL Docker containers with Docker Compose and pg_dumpall.

Replacing the Battery in my APC BX700-GR UPS

How to replace the battery pack on an APC Back-UPS BX700-GR.

Sport

Swimming Tips

A collection of tips for becoming a better swimmer.