Open Hardware: ESPClicker, GNU/Linux on Old 'Macs', and Raspberry Pi Pico Project
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ESPClicker – An Elegant Solution For Integrating Dumb Devices Into Home Assistant
Integrating non-smart devices into your home automation system can be a cumbersome process, involving the wiring of multiple modules. However, [Pricelesstoolkit] has created the ESPClicker – a compact, ESP8266-based module that can remotely “press buttons” and simplify this process.
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The Free Way To Speed Up An Old Apple Mac
I promised I’d install Linux Mint alongside macOS to see if that could bring back some of the iMac’s old spark, and it’s done just that. A machine that would struggle to even watch a YouTube video without stuttering has been transformed into a spritely, responsive system.
Here’s how the owners of ageing Macs can bring their old hardware roaring back to life.
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Raspberry Pi Pico Piano Helper Lights Up Keys to Teach Songs
The Pico controls a series of LEDs that line up with the keys on a keyboard (or piano). The LEDs illuminate on specific keys so the player knows which key to press next in the song. When not in use, it can also demonstrate a nice gradient effect. The Pico charts out songs by interpreting MIDI files to determine the note and length of time the note is played for.