Introducing Tech Trail!
< 1 min read. Changing of the guard! Well domain… Shifting from sambrooks.net to techtrail.net!
Making Dumb Lights Smart with Zigbee: PAC MAN Ghost
5 min read. Converting a PAC-MAN Ghost light into a smart home device that works with both Hue and HomeKit.
Sharing WiFi Easily: 3D Printed QR Code
5 min read. Creating 3D printable QR codes to give guests the WiFi without typing in the code!
Easy Multicolored Prints: Mid-print Pausing in Cura
2 min read. Creating Multi Colour Prints for free without a Dual HotEnd Printer or Mosaic Palette.
See IP Cameras in HomeKit: Homebridge Plugin
3 min read. Adding an RTSP smart camera to HomeKit to keep all smarthome tech in one app!
Creating an Interactive World Map: With Leaflet.js
9 min read. Turning your DnD Campaign map into a fully fledged Google Map-esque webpage.
Couch co-op Made Easy: Raspberry Pi Steam Link
4 min read. Making your own Steamlink using a Raspberry Pi, after Valve discontinued them.
TP-Link, Reliable HomeKit Plugs: Homebridge Plugin
4 min read. Adding your TP-Link Smart Plugs to HomeKit easily using Homebridge.
Alexa Control for more Devices: Homebridge Plugin
3 min read. Getting Alexa control over those Homebridge devices that don’t work natively.
HomeKit Dash, Cheap Smart Buttons: Homebridge Plugin
5 min read. Using your Amazon Dash Buttons as an inexpensive solution to control anything HomeKit.