Join us as we talk with Scott, a licensed Electrician with a deep IT background who's been bouncing between code and conduit for years. Discover how this empty-nester crafts ingenious automations, from power monitoring with custom solutions to integrating nine pinball machines
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:53 Guest Introduction: Scott the Sparky
00:01:08 Scott's Home Automation Journey
00:04:25 Challenges with DIY and PLCs
00:07:35 Home Automation Concerns and Sustainability
00:22:35 Scott's Water Management and Fire Protection Plans
00:29:48 Introduction to LoRa and Challenges
00:30:42 Powering Devices & Solar Solutions
00:31:26 Communication Projects: MeshTastic
00:31:41 Bushfire Resilience and Backup Solutions
00:32:16 Exploring LoRa Applications
00:32:41 Solar Solutions for ESP32
00:35:15 Z-Wave and Zigbee Discussion
00:37:16 Advantages of Z-Wave Over ZigBee
00:45:43 Power Monitoring Solutions
00:46:43 Smart Home Automation with Shelly
00:48:14 Challenges with Exporting Solar
00:53:30 Animal Automation & Security
00:57:44 Introduction to AI in Home Automation
00:58:07 Automating Fox Detection
00:59:37 The Role of Cameras and Reolink Integration
01:01:09 Exploring Advanced Automation Scenarios
01:07:32 AI in Home Automation: Prospects and Concerns
01:11:35 Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Automation
01:15:17 Simplifying Home Automation for Life
01:18:47 Community and Innovation in Home Automation
01:20:17 Fun with Pinball Machines and Automation
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