A few simples notes on probably my pet project and also some work that Antonio and I have been doing recently including a quick stress test for the Pi4, for those concerned about heat… remember I wrote about a combined heatsink/case? With this: sudo apt-get install stresswhile true; do vcgencmd…
Category: General
Gorilla Heavy Duty Mounting Tape AND MORE
No, this is not an ad, nothing of the kind, nor do I know ANYONE at Gorilla nor their distributors – though I SHOULD. For many years and like, no doubt, many of my subscribers, I’ve been struggling with mounting USB hubs, cameras and mains extensions on walls and shelves…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Smartphone
More precisely called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Global Version Smartphone this wonderful new phone arrived yesterday via Banggood – and Maureen could not be happier. Wonderful – because though lovely and reliable, her little, inexpensive Cubot X19 is not in the same league as the Note 8, which has…
WiFi GPS Dual Lens Car DVR Camera
To give it the full title – T692C 2.0 Inch 1080P FHD WiFi GPS Dual Lens Car DVR Camera I just received this little number… and rather than the usual pretty stock photos here are some REAL photos to start the ball rolling. Out of the box I fitted an…
Solar Wireless Car TPMS Monitor
This device – advertised as a Car Solar Wireless TPMS Tyre Tyre Pressure Monitor has turned out to be wonderful. See the photo of the device sitting on my car dash (2 brackets and an adhesive pad supplied – I used the latter) which also comes complete with manual and…
Amazfit Stratos Smartwatch
Up to now, apart from my Samsung Gear, regular readers will have only seen me ranting about low-cost smartbands and will know that my all time favourite up to now is the Xiaomi Mi4. Well, today I’m moving upmarket a little, heading back towards the likes of the Gear and…
Teckin SP23 Smart Socket + Tuya-Convert
I recently wrote (in here) about the Teckin SP23 (for British plugs and sockets) Smart Socket and commented that whether this ends well or not will depend on the company. Well, they’ve just written back to me (Nov 4, 2019). It would seem they have binned power monitoring on this…
ACEPC T9 Box Minus Windows
Way back in February 2019, I reviewed the little Z8350-based, Windows-based AcePC T9 Box from Banggood though they don’t seem to have that right now as my old link is dead (I think Gearbest have killed it off too). As it turns out, this inexpensive mini-computer wasn’t that good with…
Xanes X1 Waterproof Smart Band
The X1 is a low-cost bracelet but easy to use, could be a winner. Here’s the full title – XANES X1 0.96” TFT Color Screen IP67 Waterproof Smart Watch. Banggood sent this to me along with a Heija B1800 which I’m struggling with (“location fail” is all I could get…
Node Red 1.0.2 is OUT
Not only is there a new release of Node-Red i.e. 1.0.2 – I also noted there is some new video material to go with it. Congratulations to Nick O’Leary, Dave Conway Jones and others. If you’re interested, I suggest a look here… Much more later when I figure out how…
Huawei Honor 5 Smart Band
Here we have the Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet – as you may know I’ve had dozns of these Smart bracelets and watches in the last couple of years – and my favourite up to now remains the Mi band 4 AMOLED Colour Screen Wristband, however a friend of…
A Better Raspberry Pi Case
Over the years I must’ve had every cheap plastic case going for my various Raspberry Pis, from clear cases through bright red expensive looking perspex, black, orange, you name it. Until now, sizes were pretty much universal and would even fit some of the Not-Raspberry PIs. But now, all change.…