Hi everyone, I’m really excited to share some insights and experiences I’ve had while exploring solar energy and smart lighting solutions for my home. It’s been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts and suggestions!
First off, I’ve been researching solar systems to power my balcony. I came across two options: the Anker Solix 820Wp and the Ecoflow Powerstream. Both are affordable and seem efficient, but I’m still on the fence about whether to include a battery. I’ve heard mixed opinions, and with the cost involved, I’m not sure if it’s worth the investment. If anyone has experience with solar systems or can recommend a reliable battery, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
On another note, I’ve been diving into the world of smart lighting. One thing that’s been on my mind is how to integrate my IKEA Tradfri dimmers with my existing Hue and Tradfri lamps. I tried pairing them manually, but it didn’t work out as smoothly as I hoped. The Hue lamps didn’t respond at all, while the Tradfri lamps just stopped pulsing after a while. I ended up using flows to connect them, which works, but I’m curious if there’s a more seamless way to set this up. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!
Another area I’ve been exploring is data smoothing for my sensors. My DHT22 sensors are accurate but tend to fluctuate a lot, which makes the data a bit noisy. I’m thinking of implementing a profile that averages the current and incoming values to create a smoother curve. If anyone has experience with such profiles or knows where to start, I’d be thankful for any guidance!
Lastly, I’m looking to expand my smart home setup by learning Node.js. It seems like a powerful tool for integrating APIs like Ring and Harmony, which aren’t directly supported by my current system. I’m completely new to Node.js, so I’m seeking recommendations for tutorials or resources that can help me get started. Any advice would be wonderful!
I’m really looking forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions. Whether it’s about solar energy, smart lighting, data smoothing, or learning Node.js, I’m all ears! Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear from you soon. Happy smart home exploring! 