A set of C language API’s and firmware applications that manage access to the Digitrax LocoNet and the core hardware resources of the Atmel AVR family of devices, to allow custom embedded LocoNet devices to be developed using GCC You’re probably paying too much for cell phone service. Wirefly compares hundreds of plans to help […]

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A fully functional stepper motor focus controller (DIY project) based on Arduino Nano/Uno, with full driver, application and ASCOM support. Temperature probe support, LCD1602 or TFT display options, Bluetooth option, push button options, local/manual or remote control. Supports many different boards, L293D, L298N, DRV8825, Easydriver and more. Tested on Windows, Linux and Mac, Moonlite compatible. […]

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An Arduino based controller for a DC motor focuser solution. Replaces RigelSys/JMI DC Controllers. Windows application and ASCOM driver available. Works with most DC motor solutions (eg RigelSys, JMI, Orion, Skywatcher etc). Feature rich and low cost. Build the controller for under $25. (c) Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2017. All Rights Reserved. The schematic, code and […]

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Extensive functions Dew Controller (DIY project), standalone, remote, real time control, twin channels, based on Arduino Nano. Fully automatic operation. For $48 or less, DS18B20 temperature probes, DHT11/21/22/33/HTU21D sensor support, LCD1602/2004 support, optional bluetooth, etc. (c) Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2017. All Rights Reserved. The schematic, code and ideas are released into the public domain. Users […]

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FreeNAS Temperature Report is a small server program that provides temperature readings for your FreeNAS unit. Install this program on your FreeNAS, then use your web browser and go to http://hostname:33380 to see your temperature readings. Installation instructions: http://sourceforge.net/p/freenas-tempreport/wiki/Install/ The SourceForge Speed Test measures Latency/Ping, Jitter, Download Speed, Upload Speed, Buffer Bloat, and Packet Loss. […]

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GSmartControl is a graphical user interface for smartctl. It allows you to inspect the hard disk and solid-state drive SMART data to determine its health, as well as run various tests on it. Today’s small-to-medium-sized (SMB) businesses and large enterprises are saving on their monthly communications costs by making one simple decision: to switch to […]

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USB resetting is the closest equivalent to physically unplugging and re-plugging a USB device. you might ask , How is that useful ? well the use cases will be different from user to another. In my case, it helps with accessing my slightly damaged old USB external hard drive after a mount in unix-like OSes […]

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MisterHouse is a Windows/Unix home automation program written in Perl. It can respond to voice commands, web browsers, time of day, serial port and X10 data, external files, etc and can speak via Text to Speech engines. Support is on https://sourceforge.net/p/misterhouse/mailman/misterhouse-users/ and code is maintained on https://github.com/hollie/misterhouse You’re probably paying too much for cell phone […]

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To develop an Arduino Nano based GPS module that is low cost, portable and can be used in Astronomy. (c) Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2017. All Rights Reserved. The schematic, code and ideas are released into the public domain. Users are free to implement these but may NOT sell projects based on this project for commercial […]

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Gammu is a cellular manager for mobile phones/modems. It contains libraries and functions for ringtones,logos,phonebook,SMS,etc. (used by external software), a command line version (with backup/restore) and SMS gateway (with MySQL and PostgreSQL supp Cloudbased voice solutions are common in enterprise networks and frustrating for operations teams to manage. Simplify VoIP monitoring by having a proactive […]

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