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  • Automating Alexa Volume As A Media Player
    This guide is an update to my previous post on automating Alexa volume. Using a custom component, we can now control Alexa devices directly as media players in Home Assistant, providing a more stable solution.
  • Automating Frigate Camera Recordings Management on Unraid
    Managing storage for Frigate security camera recordings can be challenging. I created a bash script that automatically moves older recordings to a secondary storage pool, optimizing performance while preserving my footage.
  • Automating Plex Media Management with Python
    Running Plex on Unraid and want recent recordings on an SSD/NVMe share? I created a Python script that automatically identifies watched media and moves it from my cache to my larger array, optimizing storage while preserving my library structure.
  • Boombox Airplay Conversion
    Years ago, I purchased a Sony RDH-GTK1i boombox that has a 30-pin Apple connector, USB, RCA and radio functionality. At the time of purchase, I had an iPod which was my main audio device. This is how I converted it to support AirPlay.
  • Chronos Outlet Control
    I've been kicking around the idea to remotely control my room's lights for a while, but I never got around to actually designing it. Using a Chronos watch and Arduino, I created a system to control multiple outlets wirelessly.
  • Heated Blanket Usage Limiter
    I live in an older house with poor insulation, and I turn my thermostat down to 62 at night. Using Home Assistant and a smart plug, I created an automation to limit how long our heated blanket stays on.
  • Streamlining Work Repository Management with Raycast
    Managing multiple work repositories can be tedious. I built a Python script that automatically clones repositories, opens them in VS Code, and generates Raycast shortcuts for instant access in the future.
  • Tracking Recent Arrivals & Have Alexa Welcome Them
    I remember walking out of a movie theater in 2008 having just watched *Iron Man*, and thinking "Damn, I need JARVIS in my life". Using Home Assistant and Alexa, I created a system to welcome people by name when they arrive home.
  • VS Code Targets Generator for Raycast
    Managing multiple server connections and frequently accessed directories in VS Code can be tedious. I created a Python script to generate Raycast shortcuts that give me one-click access to both local projects and remote servers.