A Node.js module for implementing BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) peripherals. Need a BLE central module? See noble. Note: macOS / Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD and Windows are currently the only supported OSes. Prerequisites OS X install Xcode 10.9 or later Linux Kernel version 3.6 or above libbluetooth-dev bluetoothd disabled, Read more…
If you’re looking for a straightforward yet powerful method to safeguard your home or office, a smart motion sensor linked to Home Assistant might be the perfect solution for you. This way, you can establish a basic alarm system that can recognize and inform you of any unanticipated movements in Read more…
Monitoring the air quality in spaces where you spend a lot of time can be a game-changer for your well-being and productivity. However, the air quality monitor built-in a previous post is tightly linked with Home Assistant (HA), which might limit its use in environments like offices, workshops, garages, and Read more…
As computer communication professionals, we are well aware of the significance of wireless communication protocols in today’s connected world. Among the numerous wireless protocols available, Zigbee has emerged as a popular choice for low-power, low-data-rate applications. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the Zigbee protocol, Read more…
With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology has become increasingly important. As the latest version of BLE technology, BLE 4.0 has sparked intense interest in its range. So, how far can BLE 4.0 reach? Today, we’ll uncover the mysteries of BLE 4.0 Read more…
Currently I’ve been playing KeyForge and Gwent. One of my first posts was about Magic: the Gathering and my 3D printed dice and token boxes also made an appearance on this blog. So it is no secret I like card games, and my collection of decks both on- and off-line Read more…
With USB type C ports now commonplace, keeping micro-USB cables around for some devices can be a bit of a nuisance.The convenience of a single, reversible cable for nearly all your devices is undeniable, and in some devices the micro-USB port can actually be replaced with a USB type C Read more…
For the past few months, I’ve been playing around with the new Web Bluetooth API which is about to ship in Chrome 56 in February 2017. And let me tell you, this new feature just unlocked lots of new possibilities for the Web. As a Web Advocate, I was so excited and Read more…
KeyForge is often advertised as having 104 septillion possible decks per set (that is 104 followed by 24 zeros), but how many of those decks actually exist? Fantasy Flight Games never released data on how many decks were printed per run. Though with Dark Tiding having Evil Twin decks (exact Read more…
Imagine you wish to know how many fish are in a rather large pond… The water is murky so forget about counting them easily… In ecology this is a common problem! The population size of a species often needs to be known, but it is either impractical or simply impossible Read more…