Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
This is a day to relax, enjoy some quality time, and maybe even try out a new DIY project. I recently came across some amazing Father’s Day DIY ideas for the Pixel Light, and I wanted to share them with you all. Here’s one of my favorites—a recipe for Galician Empanadas, perfect for a hearty meal after a day of grilling or relaxing.### Galician Empanada RecipeIngredients:- Dough: Flour, yeast, salt, water, and a splash of oil.- Filling: Shrimp, surimi sticks, red and green peppers, onion, water, white wine, olive oil, black pepper, paprika, and parsley.**Instructions:**1. Sofrito: Sauté the onion in olive oil, add the peppers, a splash of wine, and water. Let it reduce.2. Filling: Add surimi sticks and shrimp to the sofrito.3. Dough: Stretch the dough, fill it with the mixture, cover, paint with egg, and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 9 minutes, then flip and bake for another 6 minutes.The result is delicious and satisfying! You can also customize the filling with chorizo, bacon, or meat if you prefer.### Smart Home Project: Plant TrackerI’ve also been working on a fun project using AppDaemon to create a plant tracker. It’s a simple habit tracker/reminder for watering plants, especially useful for those that need water less frequently. Each plant is configured with a watering interval and window, and the script creates sensors to track their status. The states are updated daily or when you water them. It’s been a great way to keep my plants healthy and my mind at ease.### Firmware Update WorkaroundSpeaking of smart home projects, I recently encountered an issue with a firmware update on my NMC2 device. It turned out that setting a ‘Host Name’ shorter than four characters caused SSH connection problems. My workaround was to extend the hostname to four characters, which resolved the issue instantly. It’s a small tweak but saved me a lot of hassle.If you have any DIY projects, smart home hacks, or tips to share, I’d love to hear about them! Let’s keep the community spirit alive and help each other out. Happy Father’s Day and enjoy your day of relaxation and fun! ![]()