I am the lead maintainer of the HestiaPi, an open source thermostat.
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Last Notes npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker The bottom line is this: If we want to have fech that isn't dystopian, we have to build it ourselves. #nevent1q…gcuv Now look, I don't make cars, but I do make #smart #thermostats that don't spy on you. #HestiaPi I'm also started to get involved with the #AirGradient One, which is an #OpenSource air quality monitoring system. Both projects are 100% #OpenHardware too. This is how I live. If you want nice things, build it or support someone who does. Or don't and just complain about it on social media instead. You do you. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Good news: I updated my inventory on the #tindie store. #HestiaPi thermostats in stock! Bad news: #RaspberyPi Zero 2 W boards are not available in the US, and the international stores generally have higher prices, higher taxes (VAT), and more expensive shipping. I'm going to wait and see if they become available before my current supply is completely sold out. I thought these days were behind us when I saw stores inventories replenished and purchase limits lifted a while back. #IoT #FOSS #OpenSource #Hardware #Privacy npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker The answer is about $60 Why? The minimum order is 3 boards and it's $49.95 for those 3 boards. Then it's $5 shipping plus sales tax and we're at $60. If the design was perfect, I'd have paid $20/board. If there was a problem with the design, and I got it right on the second try, I'd have paid $120 ($40/board). Buying in bulk can get the price down to about $11.50/board. Ordering from China (larger quantities and waiting a month) can get it lower, but doesn't make sense for prototyping. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I think people underestimate how much it costs to get a PCB made if they've never done it. For example, I have a 3.54" x 2.83" board (2 layers) and I want one of these made to make sure my design is good. How much would you expect to pay? (answer is in my reply) npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I've uploaded a picture of the white case so people can see that it is not completely flawless. https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ Speaking of other colors, I was contemplating trying a translucent case using the so-called "clear" filament. #nevent1q…l22z npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm printing some more cases today. The white ones are very difficult to get to come out perfect. https://image.nostr.build/41bdcec7e93e5b42b812ec7a0029e5c8e72f3b121a5e4cb0b7a1ff05d36d2344.jpg Every tiny imperfection is more apparent. I think I might take some new high resolution pictures of the white case so people understand that it's likely not going to look as nice as the black ones. I want people to know what they're getting. #honesty What do you think, should I try any bold colors like red, orange, green or blue? #3dprinting #hardware #foss #OpenHardware npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I've only had it happen once and I've ordered about 20 pi boards over the years, either for thermostats or other projects. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today I found that a brand new #RaspberryPi Zero 2 that I bought was dead on arrival. So that's about $20 down the drain. https://image.nostr.build/82723ba63f5b7670054b5befebc94f5413d16ccc09d3c3c09c08392fbe18bee3.jpg This is why I test every unit I build. Rare junk like this does happen sometimes and I want to make sure I do my best to never let a fellow #OpenSource enthusiast down! ✊ #HestiaPi #OpenHardware #foss #hardware #IoT npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker #OpenSource fixes this #nevent1q…2m9e npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Corporate IoT is likely only going to last about 3 years. They don't have an incentive to build things that last longer than that. That's capitalism. It's more profitable to sell a customer a new unit every few years. Meanwhile, the open source community is incentivized by making cool things that put users in control. They're not in it for the profit motive. They want to have nice things and give others the opportunity to also have nice things. And part of our definition of "nice" means it respects people's privacy, lasts a long time, is repairable, and is upgradable. We still have to follow the laws of economics to be sustsinable, but it's a night and day difference in terms of priorities. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker The main thing slowing down adoption of open source smart thermostats is that people don't know they exist. The #HestiaPi has is about the same price as the Google Nest was, and having been around for 5 years, we've already outlived most of Google's products! If you like the idea of having technology that isn't run by a mega-corp, isn't harvesting your data, doesn't require their cloud to operate and doesn't get discontinued, please spread the word about HestiaPi. We are so unstoppable, neither the founder nor myself could shut it down even if we wanted to! That's what open source brings to the table! Source: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/google-commits-to-supporting-nest-smart-home-devices-for-5-years/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker And they will probably discontinue it in 2 years again. No more support, no security updates. Throw it in the garbage and buy a new device if you don't like it. That's the corporate mentality. #nevent1q…j68p npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker And if you want to pay in #bitcoin please DM me and we can work it out. #nevent1q…ascn npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today is a big day for me. After years of building #HestiaPi smart thermostats, I finally broke even! #OpenHardware might just be financially sustainable after all. So being the clever businessperson that I am, what do I do? Cut all my prices! https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/db7d I'm starting with this wild marketplace that let's people pay in Monero. I'll get to the fiat marketplace shortly. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker TIL: the prepaid #visa cards from #bitrefill can not be added to #Google #Pay The prepaid #mastercard works in Google Pay just fine. Can tap to pay in person at restaurants and it works great. If you found this note useful, feel free to give me a zap. 🤑😂 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Last day to get in on the #HestiaPi #sale. 🎇 #nevent1q…qt8p #IndpendenceDay #4thOfJuly #OpenSource #hardware #OpenHardware #thermostat #IoT npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Thanks for the pointer. I tried uploading some images, but clicking the "browse" button did nothing (TorBrowser on Android). I might try again once I am at a real computer, but it'd be great if the marketplace developers could fix that. I can upload files to other sites with TorBrowser on my phone, so I know it is possible. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today marks five years, to the day, that the #HestiaPi project was funded. https://www.crowdsupply.com/makeopenstuff/hestiapi-touch 5 years and the software is still supported, the #hardware is still available, and the #community is still here. I ❤️ this project. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker You're right, but naw, to heck with that plan! I'm still supporting hardware that just turned 5 years old today. And I'm going to keep supporting it. Because people shouldn't have to throw their tech in the trash or in that bin that we all have of old things that we'll never use but just can't bring ourselves to throw away because "maybe I'll do something with it someday." No, my friends. I say it stays in production for as long as humanly possible. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I tried listing it there. Can you see it? https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/db7d npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'd also accept #Bitcoin or #Monaro if anyone wants to buy direct instead of going through the store. Same discount applies. Just DM me and we can sort out the details. #nevent1q…qt8p npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Independence day is almost here in the USA, which seems like a great excuse to have a 10% off sale. Coupon code: HestiaPi4thOfJuly https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ Declare your independence from big tech companies. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Or, if you want it assembled but still want to save some money, I have two of the clicky version left. https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-clicky/ #nevent1q…kys4 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Want to build your own #FOSS, WiFi enabled #thermostat without having to go through the trouble of sourcing parts from 3+ different companies and hoping you didn't make any mistakes? I got you. Just pick the "kit" option to save me some building and testing time, and save you $30. https://image.nostr.build/b3a99da42f3d202580affc253ed256963156f4d04beff48403df888ca5c323a8.jpg https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Just read an article about how modern #tech and #privacy are incompatible (link below). The author points out the things people can do to claw back some of their privacy, but then concludes it's too much effort. To that I say: I am PERSONALLY working on making it less effort. Buy a #smart #thermostat, put it on your #wifi (or not, it's up to you) and never wonder if it's sending data off somewhere else. Sure, some people can't afford a #HestiaPi. Sure, it doesn't solve the problems of cars, GMail, phones, smart washing machines and all the other junky #IoT devices. But for anyone who was going to buy a wifi connected thermostat anyway, it helps. We can take these problems on one at a time. And we can build better tech. As long as people are willing to buy these types of #OpenSource #hardware, I'll keep making them. ✊🏼 https://www.technologytalk.net/p/episode-101-the-end-of-privacy npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Holy crap. I just remembered that I set up this coinos thing a while back and I just logged in and there's like $7 in the account! What alternate dimension of social media have I stepped into where I just post about the project I love and people appreciate what I'm doing so much that tip me real money? I have entered the #TwilightZone If it gets higher, I'm going to send it all to the original creator of the #HestiaPi as a thank you gift. I maintain the project now, and put together the kits and thermostats, but I didn't invent it. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker You have the cybertruck, now get the only #OpenSource #thermostat to match! https://image.nostr.build/d07da84eff31f7509d4c3c77a3a481ad62d7026cdcdaa947d834d8a5ded06b11.jpg No, seriously though, I only have one gray case and I don't plan on making any more. I'm not even sure why I have this one to be honest. And just in case anyone actually wants this, I put an option for a silver case in the store. The case you see is what you get. https://www.tindie.com/products/29630/ #HestiaPi npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today I tried to help move the #Proxmox provider for #terraform a little closer to a stable release. It wasn't much, but I think it helped. I also am trying to help get instructions to compile the #AirGradient One #firmware from source. If I can get people to reproduce the behavior I'm seeing, I am hopeful that we can get this nailed down. I'm keen on getting familiar with this because it is #ESP32 based, and we want to make an ESP32 based model of #HestiaPi Gotta keep at it! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker You can use a #HestiaPi without a case, but it looks much better with one! #IoT #thermostat #OpenSource #OpenHardware #privacy #security #GrowNostr https://image.nostr.build/2f6ffcfafee368d82ca59ab3361260898e31aaa475066a7352fa11f9f8abb5ee.jpg https://image.nostr.build/f09d89000b6aff7ff9765f3cc437e01909291e405baddcc33bdc87af3bd0a0af.jpg npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker From an academic paper on #privacy in #IoT #tech: "Despite all the efforts, many technical privacy challenges have remained unaddressed in IoT." https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167404820301978 This is why we do what we do. #HestiaPi keeps everything you do 100% private. #freedom from creepy #corporations collecting as much info as they can about you and then "sharing it with their partners". #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I didn't get to build any hardware today. Life interrupted. 😅 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker My order of components arrived! It's like Xmas in... (checks calendar) May! I'll probably solder together a few more units soon so I can have them on standby. Heck maybe I'll even run a sale! I'm feeling on top of the world today. 🎉🎇✨ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I've managed to get some Pi Zero 2 W boards in stock, but if you want to use the one you already have, I can ship you one without a pi. There's a bit of a gotcha with using your own pi zero though: if it's going to be replaceable, the headers need to be on the back of the board for the silent version of the HestiaPi, and the front with the clicky version. Removing the headers and putting them on the other side is possible, but it's tedious, so it's best to just make sure to get the one that matches. https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-clicky/ And if you want to pay in #bitcoin or monero, I'll give you a discount since I won't have Tindie taking their cut or the payment processing fees. Just DM me what you want and we'll make a deal! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker This is why I would never knowingly buy an appliance that required me to connect it to the internet. There is every expectation that it is horribly insecure, and time and time again this turns out to be the case. #nevent1q…9ch7 The only reason people find out about these problems are when they are exploited, or when someone like me reverses the protocol in order to reveal what is going on behind the scenes. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Placed another order for components. Looking forward to getting #unstoppable smart thermostats into people's homes. No internet? No problem! No chance at it being "sunset" because everything is open source. And it will never #snitch on you or let the some company adjust your heating/cooling set points! Ads? Never. Planned obscelence? Nope. #nevent1q…m0e7 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm going to be restocking on parts soon. I batch up orders to save on shipping and I do it by vendor to try to spread out my costs. I've managed to build up a decent inventory of the inexpensive stuff, but screens, power converters and Pi Zeros are all low. https://image.nostr.build/20a204df015bdfc10cf905e329884143274f1b2d0379ec08d03cd8c17bd89d3b.jpg I'm sure evels will rise over time, but considering I only sell one unit every couple months, it's going to be a while. I don't have the time to run a whole advertising campaign or anything like that. I just want people to be able to have an #OpenSource #thermostat without having to source parts, order custom PCBs, solder them together, hope that they work. It should be easy to choose #FOSS #Hardware, and the software should be easy to use and reliable while respecting your #privacy! I'll die on this hill. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker And being #OpenHardware, you can always build one (or more) yourself! #nevent1q…qtgw npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Getting ready to build some more #OpenSource #thermostats this week so I have them on hand, ready to ship out on a moment's notice! https://image.nostr.build/715ba658d1409940f36196b7e87e02a2fa5d9b6776fddd1dbae19541f00a2126.jpg If this sounds interesting to you, the full details can be found at https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ #hvac #OpenHardware #FOSS #FLOSS npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Happy #EarthDay If you are interested in reducing e-waste and are ever considering a new #thermostat, please keep the #HestiaPi in mind. We've been supporting these open source, wifi enabled #thermostats for 5 years and counting. We will not #sunset this device and leave you hanging! We'll keep making the #hardware as long as we can get the parts. The #software will continue to be updated and features added. It's up to you to use them to save #energy. https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I think I may have found the pogo pin I have been looking for. This is super exciting because it will allow me to build #HestiaPi #thermostats with a #RaspberryPi Zero 2 W AND still have a functional reset button on the side. Currently, I can build units with the Zero 2, but there's no way to reset it. Instead, you have to flip the breaker to the furnace/air conditioning to power cycle it (assuming you can't access the web interface for some reason). While this isn't the end of the world, it's nice to be able to reboot easily when necessary. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker That's what this is intended to be: a #Google #Nest killer. 🤘😈 If there are missing features (and they aren't already on the community's list), let me know and I can add them. I also have ideas about some amazing features that have never been in any commercial thermostat. For example: invite the living room to a calendar event and the thermostat will have access to the "living room account" so it can see who is going to be there, look up each person's temperature preferences, figure out the most energy efficient temperature that would meet everyone's stated requirements, and then automatically turn on heating/cooling ahead of time so the room will be the appropriate temperature with minimal energy usage (e.g. stage 1 heating/cooling) by the time the event starts. I haven't talked about these types of features much in public because I simply do not have enough free time to implement things like that yet. I will though, if for no other reason than "I personally want these features!" Boring features like "scheduling" will come first, of course. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm doing my taxes and I found that I'm only about $115 in the hole over the past 3 years for my efforts to make #HestiaPi #thermostats available to people! This is good news because I've spent thousands of dollars on this project, so it feels really good to be almost there. Of course if I got to $1 in the black, it'd mean I was paid a dollar for literally thousands of hours of work, but I'm just going to not think about that 🫣 #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenHardware #IoT #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Building some new #HestaiPi boards today. What do you think? Look good to you? https://image.nostr.build/f44d65cc1ebc8ea79cf3190ad413a190535905cb8cd9a262d241fe7c1ea0b9fe.jpg https://image.nostr.build/2c2eec60393044b81e07ff7e0cf3c5bf2e7dec948eafb264ab61cb494b7bcf02.jpg #OpenSource #IoT #OpenHardware #FOSS #tech #FreedomTech #hacking in the old school way. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Haven't had any #HestiaPi orders for a while. If anyone is ready to ditch their #Google #Nest and go completely open source, I'd be happy go help! No dependence on any cloud services, or even the internet for that matter. But you still get wifi contols. Pretty cool, eh? https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Sure, I'd be willing to give it a try! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Another Monday, another day of surfing the bug tracker for the #Terraform provider for #Proxmox. I'm short on time today, so I can't test one thing that I'd like to test, but still trying to make it clear which issues will be fixed in the upcoming version 3.0 release and what workarounds exist to get people by until the new release drops. If you think #OpenSource development is thankless, try managing the issue tracker (linking issues, reproducing issues, finding workarounds, detemining what conditions cause the failure, etc.) on a #FOSS project! It's still worth the effort though. ❤️ This is why we can have nice things. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker For anyone who is just now discovering me, hello 👋. I build, maintain and sell #OpenSource #thermostats. They can be #WiFi controlled & respect your #privacy. Unlike the #Google #Nest, or the #Honeywell or #Amazon ones, they don't phone home with data about you to be sold to the highest bidder. https://www.tindie.com/products/29630/ 10% off for anyone who wants to pay in #bitcoin! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Wow, this one person is just being a complete ASS of the #Proxmox issue tracker lately. He just refuses to provide a simple example that illustrates the issue he claims to be having and then repeatedly insinuates that the problem is me not understanding terraform or being a bad communicator or using philosophical jargon like "simple example". It's like... look man, I'm a contributor to the Proxmox provider for #Terraform, the project that you are posting your issue to, and I spend hours every week helping people out. I'm pretty sure I can read a terraform file. The point is that I don't want to go through your complex production code which has a bunch of hardcoded things that I need to change to repro your issue, and a bunch more code that is not even related to your issue. But he absolutely refuses to meet me part way. So I'm stepping away for a bit. I don't need that toxicity in my life. 🖕 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm working on helping people with #Proxmox again. Surfing the issue tracker, testing things out and reporting back with workarounds and information that will help get a proper fix in place. If you post on #OpenSource issue trackers: 1. Thank you 2. Please provide enough info for others to recreate the issue as easily as possible 3. If someone who is trying to help you tells you that your issue is separate from the one you commented on, and asks that you create a different issue to track that different bug, please just do it without any snide remarks We're all volunteers here. None of us get paid for our time and effort. And we are on your side, so please try to work with us. Because eventually, our patients will wear out and we'll either snap at you, ignore your posts, or both. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Got a report about hardware not working when the person received it. I tested it after I built it, but maybe it got damaged in shipping? The customer gave amazing debugging information and I was able to provide a workaround in my first resoonse. After getting his second message, I think we narrowed down the issue to either a bad sensor or a bad i2c controller on the pi. I've never had troubleshooting go so smoothly. I'm also planning on updating the troubleshooting section of the owner's manual. That way people can be more self-sufficient, and also get help after I pass away. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Another day of helping people out by surfing the issue tracker of the #terraform provider for #proxmox. Responded to some tickets. Submitted some merge requests with new/improved documentation. It feels good to help fellow #selfhosters. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker #CAD modeling is great fun and #OnShape worked surprisingly well for a browser-based tool! Just a heads up: if you are going solo, you can use any tool you like, but if you are going to collaborate with others you might want to model things in an #OpenSource tool like #FreeCAD. I mention this because I was worried OnShape was going to go under someday, or remove their free accounts, so I felt compelled to re-create the #HestiaPi case in FreeCAD to make sure I could port it over while I still had access to the original model. People who have been burned too many times by companies "sunsetting" their products aren't going to invest the time to learn any #proprietary tool. It's always a drag to spend lots of time learning a new tool only to find out that the community has rallied around something else. Wanted to make sure you were able to maked an informed choice. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Oh look, #Google is sunsetting yet another of its creations. I guess they couldn't harvest enough information from you to sell via the simpler interface. #Privacy #nevent1q…s7ka npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today is Monday, so I'm going through issues on the issue tracker on the #proxmox provider for #terraform and testing out as many issues as I can and reporting back to people who had questions. I don't have much in the way of money, so this is my way of contributing to the #OpenSource project. #FOSS for life! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Yes, the hardware does, but the software image we produce is based on OpenHAB. If someone made an image based on HomeAssistant that had feature parity, it would be a great alternative and might even end up being the main image at some point. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker #OpenSource is the solution to companies disrespecting you (their customers). https://www.airgradient.com/blog/terms-of-use-uncovered-data-ownership/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Zero 2. It's a faster CPU, which does make a difference for something even as simple as a thermostat. Perhaps more importantly, the presoldered headers are only* compatible with the clicky edition of the #HestiaPi. The silent edition solders the headers on the other side. *Technically, I could leave off the female headers and a pi with pre-soldered headers could be soldered onto the silent edition, but then it would not be easily replacable. So if it ever broke, it'd be very difficult to replace. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I just learned that not only are #RaspberryPi Zero 2's in stock, but the limit of "one unit per order" has been lifted. This is great news for people like me who build #OpenSource thermostats. It mean the price of the pi has dropped by about $5 each because I don't have to pay $7 shipping per device; I can pay $7 for several devices. Hopefully I can sell 1-2 #HestiaPi #thermostats soon so I can stock up while this lasts. If you know anyone who was on the fence, now would be a great time to buy! ❤️ https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker OMG, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W's are available in quantities of more than just one! Quick, someone buy a HestiaPi or two so I can afford to put in a parts order before they sell out! https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Thanks, but I'm sticking to open source apps. I do not trust the others. Even if they aren't malicious, and never get hacked by anyone who is malicious, they could just go under and then the app will stop installing on new phones. With open source projects, the community can keep projects going no matter who decides to call it quits. They don't require anyone's permission to keep it alive. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker 🤔 I can't say I've ever tried that... npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Maybe @npub1r7p…nspg cam give this a boost? They're the biggest advocate of #proxmox that I've seen on #nostr! #nevent1q…py42 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker #Selfhosting people who use #Proxmox, I'm a contributor to the terraform provider for proxmox and I need your help. Please boost. I'd like to get access to several Proxmox servers for testing purposes. This will let me determine which issues are specific to particular versions of Proxmox and allow us to do regression testing. Why? As you may know, there's no way to downgrade Proxmox. So if I upgraded to 8.1, I could no longer test compatibility with 7.4 or 8.0. I can't afford to buy, let alone operate 3 test servers, which is why I'm asking for your help. Lets divide up the burdon by letting me focus on software development and testing, while others in the community provide servers to test against. I'd strongly prefer that these be dedicated test servers because I'm going to be throwing i untested code against them (by definition). But if you trust Proxmox permissions to keep me in my little area and not mess up your production VMs, that's up to you. It should work, but I err on the side of safety. #privacy #selfreliance #opensource #foss #selfhost #selfhoster npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I've been pretty quiet lately because I've been working on #OpenSource #infrastructure stuff (the #Terraform provider for #Proxmox) It's only related to the #HestiaPi in the sense that people who #SelfHost might be using both of these projects. It's pretty boring work to be honest, but it's also really important. It's they type of technology that makes #automation possible and that is a step closer to making self-hosting easier. So expect me to be pretty quiet for a while longer while I #grind. If you value having these tools maintained, buy a Proxmox servers and give me access to them so I can do more testing. 😅 #grownostr #foss npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker FediFollows has posted a nice list of ways to get #Google out of your life. Well worth a look if you're considering switching away from them. https://social.growyourown.services/@FediFollows/111834822482443447 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Sent someone a kit to build their own smart thermostat this week. Life is good. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker How can I connect with people who would be interested in a privacy respecting smart thermostat? Where should I go? What do you think? #nevent1q…urad npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Hey, I'm late to the party, but I wanted to let you know that I am also stepping to the plate and offering help with an #Proxmox or #sysadmin stuff that you have questions about. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I also want to talk to the hardcore #SelfHosting people out there. The ones who have a VM server and like 20 different VMs all running various services. I want to encourage you to automate your setup. This will let you quickly recover from major errors, more easily test your backups and make it easy for others to reproduce your work. Since I'm an #OpenSource #maxi, here's what I propose: - Proxmox VE for the VM server - Terraform to spin up VMs - Ansible to install/configure software - Packer to make the base images - Borgmatic for backups This stack is #FOSS, runs on pretty much whatever x86 hardware you have lying around, and can scale up to a cluster that allows you to provide services for a medium to large sized community. Importantly, it also scales down to run on some old gaming rig that you have since retired and it now needs a new purpose. I've been getting involved in maintaining and extending the Proxmox provider for Terraform and I'd love to have people here on #nostr that would be willing to help test out the code in different environments, configurations, and so forth. If this is you, hit me up so I can follow you. #nevent1q…lgf0 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm trying to change this "self-hosting is hard" claim (and often reality). I believe part of it is that people only use the term "self-hosted" when something is also conplex and difficult to set up. For example, people don't call is a #SelfHosted hard drive, or synology. It's just a hard drive (or several). The #HestiaPi is an open source wifi enabled thermostat. I don't call it "self hosted" although it absolutely is. My choice of words isn't some clever marketing ploy, it's just what I think of naturally. I guess where I am headed with this is that I'd encourage anyone who is promoting the idea that people run their own servers think about how much knowledge and how many skills are involved. Can it be made simpler and still be useful? I've seen some people do this with full bitcoin nodes that are plug and play, and I think that's great! I want to see more things like that. Simple, turnkey solutions are what we should be producing. Even the people that have the skills to troubleshoot some server software probably don't *want* to spend their time doing do. So design things that are #resilliant and #simple. So fellow #builders, give me a "heck yeah" if you're with me! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker If you have any questions, feel free to hop on the forum and I'd be glad to help! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'd be happy to get you a smart thermostat that doesn't snitch on you, is open source (hardware + software), and isn't going to be sunset like those turds over there at #Google. You can find all the details at https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ If you pay in #BTC, I'll give you 21% off. 😁 #IoT #SmartThings #SmartThermostat #thermostat #bitcoin #shopping #sale npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'd like an invite if I can use you with Zeus wallet and the mostr wallet connect npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Once I sell a few more units I'm going to order more components. I'm completely out of switches and female headers, and I'm low on straight and 90° angle headers, extra long headers, and terminal blocks. #nevent1q…6dx3 #electronics #hardware #foss #OpenHardware #OpenSource #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Both the new clicky models worked fine in the case. One of them only worked after I replaced the switch which had a longer-than-normal button. The button was close to the edge and the case was holding down the reset button. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on with that one. 🤣 #electronics #hardware #debugging and #testing npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker https://image.nostr.build/0657010c8d714bde77ba4958f281e3176e588e9130efec491797f5825c210801.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1312x984&alt=Four+surface+mount+LEDs+sit+on+a+PCB+with+unmelted+solder+paste+holding+them+in+place.&blurhash=%23MG8%3Djf5M%7CbHD*a%24xYt7Rj%7EURka%7Dayf7WBt7WBj%5BMdRjt6jZxtoeM%7Cj%5BWB%3D%7Bt7Rjofj%3FjtWCWBj%5BROWBt7axxtayWDWCj%5B%250WCa%7Dj%5Bt7ayWAWBof%3FFayM%7CofM%7CWCxsfPj%5B&x=fd062b2e45fb02d23de3e4f001a8058209f99c2fc4374c2ab24efcb8f0d3006a The front also has some surface mount parts, but I do those with a soldering iron. The hot plate or a heat gun would heat up too much and the other parts would fall off the back. If I ever redesign this board, I'm going to make sure all the SMT parts are on the same side to avoid this hassle. https://image.nostr.build/a816b81b1519a84f7cf3cf42dd479b79206d0c0df660385b1dc3612443f6395b.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1461x1095&alt=Four+surface+mount+LEDs+are+now+soldered+to+the+PCB&blurhash=%23UHLVWWBRkRkD*t7xut7Rj%7EVWBWCWBWBayoyayofVrWBoyafxajsM%7Bofj%5B-ot7WBofWBofayjsofi%5Eayofayt7ayWWayofskWVofazt7ayWBfPof-oa%23RjfkM%7Cjtt6bGaz&x=41bbfc5f84684c467f829ca8b5123c318f54ba1da26ea2cf29a021b698c0dbdf #nevent1q…cg0p #electronics #hardware #OpenSource #FOSS #DIY #GrowNostr #OpenHardware #thermostat #solder #soldering npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Today I built a couple of the experimental "clicky" versions of the #HestiaPi Touch. https://image.nostr.build/4c2a37f91fd9afe2d3681629c3bd7d637f950f1e5346fe4f508c602c1a1009c5.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1092x967&alt=HestiaPi+clicky+edition+with+surface+mount+components+placed%2C+but+not+yet+soldered.&blurhash=%3B4JH%3Aa%5EHIUn%24ng00%7EpI9IA-nDiM_WBoJIU-%3BV%40Rj%250-%3Bt7xus%3Aaej%5BMx%25MR3M%7CM_xvM%7Bof%25Ms%3AWBZ%7EM%7B-%3BR%25ayayt7xuRP%7EV_49FInozR%2BD%25R*j%5Biuxut7RiofogD%25WBWU-%3A9F%25MayIU%25gM%7Bt7of&x=4e3b4f430bbc462b5f3b321a16c5e45aa8ade54c6f0101965acb929193cb3119 It took 4 hours to build and test them, but I still need to test the case fit to make sure everything is good mechanical fit there. I just ran out of time. At this point I know the electronics are solid, so if anything needs adjusted to fit, I can modify the case to accommodate. Hopefully I'll report back in the next few days about the case testing. https://image.nostr.build/91bb444e6cc4bf55a350b8f79ba61937460a55f3c74fe7b125924e429356f4be.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1134x1512&alt=HestiaPi+clicky+edition+with+surface+mount+components+placed%2C+and+it%27s+on+a+hot+plate%2C+but+the+solder+is+not+yet+melted.&blurhash=_FEVsawY%5E%23xa-l%25Li%5E00D%3BS*InWFogWB_4W8s%2BR%3ANFkWIoD%24jwbJt1oLs.s%3AxcavV%3FWGa%7BWBjuITxbWEoHj%5DV%5BofRlRiocxvofofj%5BR%25t7t8ocIVjvWBxvWBt7ayoMoeWB&x=c0f5dc923e10f6749c482f338c370c1f2de49f99fa53e02caf20b3cd95c87c75 https://image.nostr.build/79c5187e2fa467014acc11a5bbb7f2e36f78221ca58f837342719fe850ada30a.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1134x1512&alt=HestiaPi+clicky+edition+with+surface+mount+components+placed%2C+on+a+hot+plate%2C+and+the+solder+is+now+melted.&blurhash=_FDcRAs%25-NsTxZxtoI00IqS8NGR%2BbJM%7C%7Eqn%7Dt1jcWBt7kB9Yj%5Dbdoej%3FofWB-%3BM%7BWARjflWBofIUxtbIaeoeRjayt6RkRjR*t7ayt6IBjrWTxaayj%3FofouWCt8WURjWCaz&x=5b3fd262cbf9b417d0516e4e67179dd8a2b3c260a25c062adafe9df3142084e4 #IoT #OpenHardware #OpenSource #freedomTech #hardware #foss #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker My goal for 2024 is to get 12 people to switch to an open source thermostat! It doesn't even have to be one I built, or even a #HestiaPi for that matter, it could be some #DIY solution. That's an average of 1 per month. I think more people would be interested if they only knew about it. #IoT #FreedomTech #OpenSource #alternative to #Google #Nest or the #Amazon #Smart #thermostat #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I haven't used web based email in a decade. Also, if you close port 25 (SMTP), other domains wouldn't be able to deliver mail to your server, which is probably not what you want. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I currently make them just a couple at a time and make them available to people to are not able to build them themselves, be it a lack of time, tools, knowledge, or any other reason. I also surf the forum to help people who have issues, whether they bought it from me or built their own. To buy one: https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/ I'd be happy to sell them for #bitcoin too, of course. To build one or just get more info: https://HestiaPi.com A crowdfunding campaign would let me buy components in larger quantities and get the prices down. The risk, of course, would be that I end up with a huge batch of parts that are incompatible. 😱 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I haven't said anything about this publically, and it's still something I'm just mulling over, not an actual plan, but... I've been thinking about trying to put together a #crowdfunding campaign to buy parts for building a big batch of #HestiaPi thermostats. The thing is, I'd need a lot of money to order parts in bulk so I can keep the costs reasonable per unit. Like probably at least $4000 USD to build 30 units. I just don't know if there's enough interest in open source #hardware to make it a reality. And even if there is, I don't know that I can get the word out to them. What do you all think? Interesting enough to spend ~0.0036 BTC for an #openSource, wifi accessible, touchscreen #thermostat. It's similar to a #Google #nest except that it doesn't snitch on you! npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Well, on a lighter note, the fan is likely the cheapest part to replace. 🤷♂️ npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker What do you think? Should open source project developers get paid? If do, what fo you propose to change the fact that 99% of people who get value from the project but fo not contribute value back to the project? With the #HestiaPi project in particular, where people are unlikely to ever buy more than one or two units, how can maintaining the software be paid for? I'm genuienly looking for solutions here. I don't have a good answer. #nevent1q…wcd0 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I have a lot in common with the lead developer of the #ZeroPhone. Our commitment to #OpenSource #Hardware, long term support, desire for sustainability, supporting upstream projects, and tolerating imperfect openness in some components for now until more options are available later. However, I very much disagree with this: https://zerophone.github.io/newsletter/ZeroPhone-Weekly-No.-1419/ I hope it was an April fools day joke. It was written in 2019 and was the last newsletter ever written, so joke or not, it may have killed the project. The reason I disagree with the "put it in the cloud" approach is that it violates the goal of self-sufficiency, and robustness in terms of if the project leader leaves the project (for any reason). I also value local-first computation. Technology should work without the internet. Period. It can work better with the internet, and have extra features, but it should be a requirement for basic functionality. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker No ASICS, just a raspberry pi for making the decisions, providing the web interface, etc. https://cdn.tindiemedia.com/images/resize/KWzNM5kQ9erZvyLTGeOdYNWjXYA=/p/full-fit-in/1378x1034/i/697204/products/2023-06-26T05%3A41%3A26.334Z-board%20top%20-%20annotated%20-%203-2.jpg?1687732987 The annotated picture shows the following: 1. Modular power supply. 24V converter pictured here to run off the HVAC's power, but it can also use 5V and run off a 5v power supply connected to an outlet 2. Header pins for the LCD touchscreen 3. Silent (solid state) relays. 3 pictured, room for one more for two stage heating systems 4. Reset switch 5. Connector for the temperature sensor 6. Terminal posts to interface with the HVAC system If you are interested in the temperature sensor component, I can go inyo more detail on that, but it's just an off the shelf component. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Looks like a neat system. I only make open source hardware and software, but it's cool to see people who make videos getting a platform of their own. I'll keep an eye out for shows that talk about open source hardware, planned obsolescence or screwing over huge multinational corporations buy not buying their junk, or having the audacity to repair things you own. Maybe they'd like to talk about the #HestiaPi project. And if not, I'm sure I'd like watching a show like that. 😂 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I can't afford to buy any more parts right now, but today I assembled two units of parts I had in stock. https://image.nostr.build/05b7fb7cf7ae17ada8872c6ce2cb746a32c66ed56cfe13835a232014299f976b.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1440x1920&alt=A+HestiaPi+thermostat+in+its+hexagonal+case+sits+behind+another+HestiaPi+board+which+is+lacking+a+case%2C+screen%2C+raspberry+pi+and+temperature+sensor.&blurhash=_FHBbs%7EA%5EbsoIot6af.9nMM_tRM%7Dt7RjofRnNHxVNHWXxYX3NfspxBoKRkj%5B-Oni9vx%5Dt6WWWX%25Mt6IpRke-t5t7NHadxaNKxZs%3ANIM%7BR*t7soWUfka%7C%251t7M%7Cf5V%5BaeoJ&x=40261317d561e2bd476760d443810f6b340a8e2cc7a7132b6e277e27ddcf373a I enjoy making tiny tweaks over time, from mechanical alignments, to adding sockets, to trying different components for the electronics that fit a little better, are a little cheaper, or more readily available. It's pretty good now. Adjustments and frustrations are less common. #IoT #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenHardware #OpenSourceHardware #thermostat #GrowNostr npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Now that I am set up to recieve zaps, I feel like I can post a picture of this... https://image.nostr.build/1dec55249ace50fcacd2a86bd7a6fafbf3bc035a96091a06639e5f5e6f0ee50e.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1920x1440&blurhash=%23AH%5Enf4%3B02M%7B0MxZ%250nj-6.nOFGaxZyWRjt6az%2511Qt6%7D%3ARjw%5DRkI%3BWCI%3Blni_ZhozIVxtNet6NI%3A%24t79%7Et7XTaKRkoJs.%3FENINfjEM%7Cs.s.a%7Dn%241Pj%5B%23*t6%24%25R%2BoKWDWD&x=6196973ba9179708746fa3758dbb552167aebb4280dd4e57298c490cd7375d2d USD for scale. You'll notice that bitcoin is **above** the dollar. 😂 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Thank you everyone who responded trying to help. I found >90% of the replies were actually helpful, and I'm now set up to grt and issue zaps. Usually when I ask for help on social media, I get insulted, even if I've demonstrated that I did put in some effort to solve my own issue. Either that or people suggest things that I said I have already tried. This #nostr place is alright. #nevent1q…ez4c npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I don't have a telegram account, but I'm set up with coinos for the time being npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Did you read my post? I don't have sats to pay for a channel, alby is invite only, and I tried Zeus. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I am trying to get a #bitcoin #lightning #wallet so I can do the #zaps thing. - #Alby, invite only - #Strike, not open source, no APK, and likely depends on google play services - #lnbits, says it is experimental and should only be used for testing - #Zeus, couldn't figure it out plus I don't have sats to open a channel Any suggestions on where I should go next? Constraints: - Must be either - open source (preferrably on F-Droid) or - web based - I don't have any sats to spend yet Things I'll tolerate: - Can be a custodial solution - I do want it to be simple, but I'm also willing to learn more about lightning networks if necessary - I don't need advanced features like using it to log into websites; I just want to receive/send sats - I'm willing to pay reasonable fees npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker GetAlby is invite only, so unless someone wants to invite me... npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker No, I saw support telling someone they couldn't connect their wallet software until some week long upgrade was done. Sounded to sus for me. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Went to sign up for lnbits, but they say it's beta and should only be used for testing. Went to sign up for alby, but apparently they can't connect to wallet software until they do some week long upgrade of their systems. The search continues... npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I've done about as much experimenting as I can afford for now. Need to waot for a few more units to sell so I can keep my inventory managed. #nevent1q…a5gm npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Just to be clear, for the end user, this will not really have any practical benefit. This is a benefit to the people who build the #HestiaPi units, which could be anyone, but in practice, it's mostly just me. 😸 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Aww thanks! It's on my todo list. Hopefully tomorrow. npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker I'm working on making the #HestiaPi case have stand offs for the PCB. This will cause the PCB to be straight and a specific distance from backplate. Currently, the distance is dictated by the length of the tails on the header pins, which also makes the board sit at an angle. This change will enable 4 identical screws to hold things in place (as opposed to being a combination of whatever fits). If successful, it will make the parts list much better and allow me to stock fewer parts. #IoT #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #Production #Thermostat #OpenHardware #OpenSource #harfware #FOSS #FLOSS https://image.nostr.build/321529edd770becdffa87366ccfb1b8ce6d469c41dbbab237123110edb2219cd.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1920x1440&alt=Base+of+a+HestiaPi+case+which+now+has+spacers+to+hold+the+PCB+exactly+3mm+off+of+the+base.&blurhash=%23FMQhc_200WB9ZIVE1M%7BIUD%25t7WBRjofxtt7ofj%5B009Gxu%25Ls%3Aof%3FHM%7B%25MM%7Bxut7Iot6a%7BIVt7M%7C00WB%7EpIU%3FbRjWB%25LIo-%3BayoL-%3AM%7Bofj%5BM%7Bt7juay-%3BxuD*xuIUj%5Bj%5B&x=63adbf57251fdcdd1fc730a2ecb172b91869c512b9b6b9e3cd311060722719a8 npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq Hestia Hacker Zeus does not appear in FDroid, but I can check out the APK from their website https://image.nostr.build/24c756d509244f15af4bef8603c23077344f0c8d8fdf79043924a818efc061da.jpg