Technology
Cheap Bits, Solid Data: Building a Whole‑House Climate Monitor
Turn a cheap DVB-T USB stick and €20 wireless sensors into a reliable, real-time climate monitoring system for your entire house. This guide walks you through setting up tfrec on Linux, collecting temperature and humidity data over 868 MHz, and integrating it seamlessly into OpenHAB, Home Assistant, or any MQTT-capable platform. No cloud, no vendor lock-in—just efficient, low-cost data from every room.
by Sven Reifschneider • 14 May 2025
Technology
Digitalizing Your VHS Tapes: Preserving Old Memories for the Future
Do you still have old VHS tapes stored away in the basement, full of memories you can't afford to lose? VHS tapes aren't made to last forever. In this article, I’ll show you how to transfer those valuable recordings into the digital world, with practical tips for preserving them.
by Sven Reifschneider • 11 October 2024
Technology
Airplane Tracking Made Easy: My ADS-B Adventure
Airplanes have always fascinated me, but the ability to receive and track their signals took this fascination to a new level. With a simple DVB-T stick and a bit of DIY enthusiasm, I built my own ADS-B antenna and dove into the exciting world of flight tracking.
by Sven Reifschneider • 02 September 2024