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Why Nextcloud at home is a bad idea

19. August 2020

Why Nextcloud at home is a bad idea

For 2 years I had a Nextcloud server running under Open Media Vault. Now I’ve deactivated it. These are my reasons.

My ArduMower DIY robotic mower - it mows!

14. August 2020

My ArduMower DIY robotic mower - it mows!

Since yesterday, my ArduMower DIY robotic mower has been on the lawn and mowing! A few things still need to be finished.

Powering Panasonic Lumix G81 and other cameras via USB

30. July 2020

Powering Panasonic Lumix G81 and other cameras via USB

Especially for video recordings and for vloggers, the battery life of the camera is often a problem. A camera power supply with a dummy battery provides a solution.

Freeware CAD software Design Spark Mechanical version 5.0 released

29. July 2020

Freeware CAD software Design Spark Mechanical version 5.0 released

The CAD freeware Design Spark Mechanical has been released in the new version 5.0.

ArduMower: Open source robotic lawn mower without perimeter wire

21. July 2020

ArduMower: Open source robotic lawn mower without perimeter wire

Until now, my enthusiasm for robotic lawn mowers has been rather limited. I’ve now looked into the DIY ArduMower robotic mower and will build one myself. The GPS navigation without a perimeter wire is what really caught my attention.

Freeing Xiaomi Roborock vacuum robots from the cloud

28. June 2020

Freeing Xiaomi Roborock vacuum robots from the cloud

The Roborock vacuum robots from Xiaomi are fabulous products, if only it weren’t for the forced connection to the Chinese cloud. With the alternative firmware Valetudo RE, the vacuum works without the cloud and also gets interesting new functions.

Franzis lightning detector DIY kit tested

14. June 2020

Franzis lightning detector DIY kit tested

Thunderstorm season is just beginning again. This is a good opportunity to test the Franzis lightning detector.

How to turn tool batteries into a mega power bank

5. June 2020

How to turn tool batteries into a mega power bank

For many applications, it’s helpful to be independent of a power outlet. With a USB adapter for tool batteries, you have a flexible and powerful power bank.

Why you underestimate the P mode of your camera

24. May 2020

Why you underestimate the P mode of your camera

I claim that the P mode of the camera is used the least. Yet it has some major advantages - provided you understand its function.

How to cut and remove blackberries safely

22. May 2020

How to cut and remove blackberries safely

How to cut and remove blackberries safely and easily without special thorn-proof gloves.