I use Zimbra. I've been running it as a selfhosted service for 8 years now. It does need quite a powerful server (it's written in Java, so it needs lots of RAM), but it works wonderfully, and their web interface is just…
That's a very interesting point, I built my own system, but I don't trust my own handiwork enough, so I went the middle route: I got a Siemens RDF302 thermostat (which is a dumb thermostat with a Modbus RTU interface…
That depends on the kind of heating you have on the house. Air vent heating takes 10 minutes. Radiators take some 40 minutes. Underfloor heating takes about 90 minutes. Remote control does make sense for some, not all…
Hi, I've been using a 3 Km wireless link as my only connection to the outside world (through my parents's house) for a couple of years, with great results. We use a couple of Ubiquiti Nanobeam M5 (though you might want…
Hi, I've had good results with simple plastic cases, as long as a few rules are followed: - The case must have a gasket on its cover - Any openings must be on the bottom of the case (including antennae!) - Cable glands…
+1 for PC Engines. Their products are a bit expensive for the hobbyist, and generally use very outdated technology, but they are as reliable as they come. I've been using an Alix 6f2 with a Mini-PciE 3g modem on a…
I have been self-hosting my email for a few years now. (I use Zimbra BTW) Whenever the server goes down for whatever reason, the sending SMTP will retry. Each server has their own configuration, and can be changed by…
I tried a very similar setup using a beaglebone black a couple of years ago. It never quite worked, and it's since sitting in the "pending projects" drawer. After looking at this, I'll definetly try again using your…
For anyone considering Android Auto, there's an open source application for turning any Android tablet with USB OTG into an Android Auto head unit. http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/androi... This is…
So, vehicles can be sabotaged by plugging physical devices into them.. So what? Once you have physical access to the internals of a vehicle, there's a myriad of ways to cause havoc, and this has been the case since…
I use Zimbra. I've been running it as a selfhosted service for 8 years now. It does need quite a powerful server (it's written in Java, so it needs lots of RAM), but it works wonderfully, and their web interface is just…
That's a very interesting point, I built my own system, but I don't trust my own handiwork enough, so I went the middle route: I got a Siemens RDF302 thermostat (which is a dumb thermostat with a Modbus RTU interface…
That depends on the kind of heating you have on the house. Air vent heating takes 10 minutes. Radiators take some 40 minutes. Underfloor heating takes about 90 minutes. Remote control does make sense for some, not all…
Hi, I've been using a 3 Km wireless link as my only connection to the outside world (through my parents's house) for a couple of years, with great results. We use a couple of Ubiquiti Nanobeam M5 (though you might want…
Hi, I've had good results with simple plastic cases, as long as a few rules are followed: - The case must have a gasket on its cover - Any openings must be on the bottom of the case (including antennae!) - Cable glands…
+1 for PC Engines. Their products are a bit expensive for the hobbyist, and generally use very outdated technology, but they are as reliable as they come. I've been using an Alix 6f2 with a Mini-PciE 3g modem on a…
I have been self-hosting my email for a few years now. (I use Zimbra BTW) Whenever the server goes down for whatever reason, the sending SMTP will retry. Each server has their own configuration, and can be changed by…
I tried a very similar setup using a beaglebone black a couple of years ago. It never quite worked, and it's since sitting in the "pending projects" drawer. After looking at this, I'll definetly try again using your…
For anyone considering Android Auto, there's an open source application for turning any Android tablet with USB OTG into an Android Auto head unit. http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/androi... This is…
So, vehicles can be sabotaged by plugging physical devices into them.. So what? Once you have physical access to the internals of a vehicle, there's a myriad of ways to cause havoc, and this has been the case since…