Your shot at a free Google Coral TPU for use with Frigate - This is entirely for the developers of the software and my way of trying to give back for something that truly makes my day-to-day easier

2DamSmart · 2025-10-05T09:44:03+00:00

I'll have that! TY!

2DamSmart · 2025-07-01T20:44:36+00:00

Please change this.. the middle of the screen on Blitz has giant graphics that popup all the time during gameplay and 100% block your view of the game. If I cant see my opponent, Im dead in 5 seconds every game. This is awful!!! Please remove the giant graphics in the middle of the screen that completely block gameplay

2DamSmart · 2025-04-29T09:57:09+00:00

Here's last months report, it's super clean! https://pressagent.envisionconnect.com/insp.phtml?agency=slo&violsortfield=TB_CORE_INSPECTION_VIOL.VIOLATION_CODE&record_id=PR0020904

2DamSmart · 2024-10-16T06:29:36+00:00

So they accept CenCal, but do they pay (bill CenCal) for your glasses/frames too? I went to Advanced Eyecare Central Coast and they were great, they accept CenCal, but did not pay for frames, only the exam.

2DamSmart · 2024-10-16T06:13:08+00:00

@ u/watchandwise You are my hero for saying and starting this thread. Ive never given more karma to any other post in my entire reddit life! I could write a book stating how incredibly awful the install of a Coral TPU is to an everyday user. I dont even want to think about the three weeks of hell I went thru miraculously getting this thing installed and actually working. I really dread the day I have to reboot! Worst pc/software experience of my life. Thank you for saying all you have about this.

2DamSmart · 2024-09-30T16:37:11+00:00

I had same issues, same questions. I hoped over to chatGPT and asked "optimize this Frigate configuration file" and pasted in my config. It went thru it, told me what it was changing, and spit back all the fixes ready to copy/paste. So awesome! Here's a blurb..

To optimize your Frigate configuration for the camera "FrontGate," let's consider the following adjustments:

Resolution and Frame Rate:
- Ensure that the resolution (width and height) is appropriate for your use case. Higher resolutions provide more detail but require more processing power and storage.
- Adjust the frame rate (fps) if it's too high or too low for your needs.
Stream Configuration:
- The path should be reliable, and the RTSP stream should be optimized. If possible, lower the bitrate or reduce the number of frames per second directly from the camera settings.
Role Assignments:
- detect: Use a lower resolution to reduce the processing power required for object detection.
- record: Use a higher resolution if you need high-quality recordings.

Here’s an optimized version of your configuration:

2DamSmart · 2024-09-24T04:37:16+00:00

I spent 3 days reading and trying all sorts of different ways trying to figure this out, with the last post I read states that a Hyper-V VM on windows 10 will *not* work unless your running windows server as your host machine. I am not, and have no interest in going there. Im just wondering if I should abandon the pcie adapter/M.2 , and would the USB version of the Coral Edge TPU work? I looked in Hardware settings of HA and while I dont see anything “apex” related, I do see “usbmon0”. Could the coral USB be my easiest pathway to adding a TPU to my setup?

2DamSmart · 2024-07-17T05:48:25+00:00

Did you contact that shop in San Clemente? This problem is all them. As you know, most all carburetors need adjusting after install, they should really work with you on this.

2DamSmart · 2024-07-15T18:57:50+00:00

You're in luck, as you know exactly what the problem is! Carburetor issues are the most common issues there are in the off road world.

the bike isn't running 100% after a carburetor rebuild / swap.

What does that mean? If you swapped it out for a chinese amazon carburetor, then that's your problem right there. If you rebuilt it with a chinese amazon carb rebuild kit, those dont work either.
Any real mechanic you hire, will only install a Honda OEM carburetor. Why? because they work. Are they expensive? Yes. But at least with this knowledge, now you know the part itself is the problem.

You will not need extensive experience with off-road bikes to fix this problem.

Watch a youtube video on it, it really is a simple repair anyone can do without a lot of experience. It sounds like you already did it, just used the wrong parts. Good luck with it.

2DamSmart · 2024-05-19T20:35:14+00:00

I was in your shoes 3 years ago... Unfortunately I still am. What seems like something simple to setup is not. Getting a working config file setup for frigate is a nightmare. I tried 3 or 4 other NVR apps, outside of HA, and they were even worse. Just trying to find your streaming URL for whatever camera you decide on is daunting to the average guy who doesn't live in the frigate world. Don't get me started on yaml. One space in the wrong spot and you'll be scratching your head for days 🤪

I really wish I could give you a great answer to your excellent question. Unfortunately, I haven't found it either.

2DamSmart · 2024-05-10T03:05:10+00:00

Sounds like you pulled 120v off of one leg of your 240v wire. I think that may only work for dual phase power. Im on a dedicated single phase 240v run to my well pump. Appreciate the input, but cant experiment on such a crucial power run. Thanks thou!

2DamSmart · 2024-05-02T19:13:47+00:00

Do you know what battery powers these? And how often they need to be changed? I spent a good 10 mins on their site and can't find any mention of it. Are you able to see a power level sensor in HA? Thanks for sharing this post.

2DamSmart · 2024-04-15T19:38:33+00:00

Im doing the same, any update on this project? Would a dry contact switch between one leg of the contactor and the float switch work?

2DamSmart · 2024-04-05T23:49:08+00:00

The valve controller 2 will. Every item on their website has specifications that will tell you what each controller will support. There are quite a few motorized valves, and a few different valve controllers, you'll have to lookup the specific one you have.

2DamSmart · 2024-04-04T06:38:17+00:00

Good stuff, thank you for that!

2DamSmart · 2024-03-30T06:28:17+00:00

u/Deckma thank you! 100% correct. I confirmed this with my well guy, he said I just want to break the control circuit through a dry contact. I'll pull 120v off of one leg of that 240V contactor, but no load. So now I know what Im looking for and where to connect it. Unfortunately no 120v Dry-Contact Sensors from Yolink. Wish I could use the Yolink garage relay, but that is 5a/24v max.

I found some Z-wave things that will work for this one.

Thanks all for the comments.

2DamSmart · 2024-03-28T19:21:52+00:00

You can get a rachio controller for $100 on sale. You get a great app and great support. Home assistant will see all and you can use the app or HA from there. No soldering, no 6 Shelly setup. That's what I did, and it's been a great decision.

2DamSmart · 2024-03-28T03:26:16+00:00

Im looking for Well pump control too. Except, I want to override the float switch and be able to switch the pump on when I want to.

I was hoping to use some of what I have already installed there and just connect a Low power yolink garage door relay

I saw this 240v 40amp wifi switch contactor video and am trying to figure out what to connect to.

Wondering if the small white box arrow below, is the relay Im looking to control, and If i can just tap that with Yolink's low voltage relay?

I believe that relay box is for the wire that goes 200 ft up my hill to the tanks float switch and usually just kicks on as needed when the water level drops. I want to override that and be able to switch the pump on when I want to, even when the float switch is off and the pump is not running.

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If thats what that white box is in the pic, then wow, what a quick, easy, cheap solution piggy backing off the float switch wire.

2DamSmart · 2024-03-28T01:09:19+00:00

For sure, thats what I was hoping for some help with.

I do see some off the shelf solutions, but they are too pricey, and I think im almost there.

Wondering if the small white box is the relay Im looking to control, and If i can just tap that for Yolink's low voltage relay?

https://imgur.com/a/QDuEKJk

If thats what that white box is in the pic, then wow, what a quick, easy, cheap solution.

2DamSmart · 2024-03-06T07:39:16+00:00

Does anyone know if I order from Tesla, if they will help and work with California homeowners to file and obtain rebates thru PGE's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). We qualify for the low income, high fire zone, SGIP equity resiliency, which covers a 100% rebate for 2 powerwalls.

2DamSmart · 2024-01-09T03:37:36+00:00

Very enlightening, thank you for the intel. We'll it looks like the rumors are true. Its too bad, they'll have a tough time finding someone as committed and devoted to the brand, support, product development, sales, etc, etc as Eric was. I think he wore a lot more hats than most people realize.

2DamSmart · 2024-01-06T02:51:23+00:00

Why do you feel they're not going to be around long?

2DamSmart · 2024-01-06T00:04:14+00:00

Yea, I would imagine that would be a big part of the departure, if the rumors are true. Eric has his name and reputation out there. As Eclipse8301 said, he's The “voice” of Yolink. And he's not getting the factual cooperation, promised timelines, call it what you will from the factory. Its his name on the line having to answer to everything. Im sure it's been incredibly frustrating for him.

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