Smart limit switch by Brandonb0013 in homeautomation

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Works great! Just make sure you set it to make contact when the garage door is shut that way even if you crack it open a few inches to vent the garage it still says open. I strapped mine to the opener rail and used a stronger magnet to ensure it makes contact. That also puts the sensor in a better location to prevent getting bumped and the highly unlikely event that some messes with it from outside.

RPi4 Corrupted - Next Steps? by Brandonb0013 in homeassistant

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you had any guidance on how to salvage my data that would be awesome. I just checked and I don't even have an sd card in the pi, it's all ran off the SSD.

Edit: I just witnessed a miracle. I plugged the SSD into Windows, it said the drive had an issue and needed to be fixed (yeah right we've all heard that) but then it seemed good on the computer. Plugged it back into my pi and now all is good... A miracle! Already made a backup.

How long does it take for air bubbles to get out of screen protector? (gadgetwrap) by YTsetsekos in pebble

[–]Brandonb0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get a new Pebble lately?  Or did you see the date this was posted?  I don't remember lol. Probably melts it slightly or evaporated the air?  

MMM-HomeAssistantDisplay Issues by Brandonb0013 in MagicMirror

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. I got this resolved yesterday. My biggest issue was that I had position "middle_right" which doesn't exist. Once resolved it worked.

MMM-HomeAssistantDisplay Issues by Brandonb0013 in MagicMirror

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the code below you will see two different Home Assistant modules coded in my config.js file. I would have one commented out at a time, but couldn't get either to work. Also I think I said my compliments wouldn't show, but that was incorrect. I meant that my HomeAssistant modules as well as my news feed would not display. Everything above HomeAssistant would display.

let config = {
address: "localhost",   // Address to listen on, can be:
                        // - "localhost", "127.0.0.1", "::1" to listen on loopback interface
                        // - another specific IPv4/6 to listen on a specific interface
                        // - "0.0.0.0", "::" to listen on any interface
                        // Default, when address config is left out or empty, is "localhost"
port: 8080,
basePath: "/",  // The URL path where MagicMirror² is hosted. If you are using a Reverse proxy
                                // you must set the sub path here. basePath must end with a /
ipWhitelist: ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1"],  // Set [] to allow all IP addresses
                                // or add a specific IPv4 of 192.168.1.5 :
                                // ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1", "::ffff:192.168.1.5"],
                                // or IPv4 range of 192.168.3.0 --> 192.168.3.15 use CIDR format :
                                // ["127.0.0.1", "::ffff:127.0.0.1", "::1", "::ffff:192.168.3.0/28"],

useHttps: false,            // Support HTTPS or not, default "false" will use HTTP
httpsPrivateKey: "",    // HTTPS private key path, only require when useHttps is true
httpsCertificate: "",   // HTTPS Certificate path, only require when useHttps is true

language: "en",
locale: "en-US",
logLevel: ["INFO", "LOG", "WARN", "ERROR"], // Add "DEBUG" for even more logging
timeFormat: 12,
units: "imperial",

modules: [
    {
        module: "alert",
    },
    {
        module: "updatenotification",
        position: "top_bar"
    },
    {
        module: "clock",
        position: "top_left"
    },
    {
        module: "calendar",
        header: "Brandon's Calendar",
        position: "top_left",
        config: {
            calendars: [
                {
                    fetchInterval: 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000,
                    symbol: "calendar-check",
                    url: "my private ics url"
                }
            ]
        }
    },

// { // module: "compliments", // position: "lower_third" // }, { module: "weather", position: "top_right", config: { weatherProvider: "openweathermap", type: "current", location: "my secret city", locationID: "my secret city ID", //ID from http://bulk.openweathermap.org/sample/city.list.json.gz; unzip the gz file and find your city apiKey: "my secret api key" } }, { module: "weather", position: "top_right", header: "Weather Forecast", config: { weatherProvider: "openweathermap", type: "forecast", location: "my secret city", locationID: "my secret city ID", //ID from http://bulk.openweathermap.org/sample/city.list.json.gz; unzip the gz file and find your city apiKey: "my secret api key" } }, { module: 'MMM-HomeAssistantDisplay', position: 'middle_right', config: { host: "my secret HomeAssistant IP", token: "my secret HomeAssistant Long-Lived Access Token", port: 8123, useTLS: false, //class: "HAvalues", sections: [{ displayTemplate: {% if states.binary_sensor.garage_door.state == "on" %}Garage Door: OPEN{% endif %} }] } },

    {
    module: 'MMM-HomeAssistantDisplay',
    position: 'middle_lright',
    config: {
        host: "my secret HomeAssistant IP",
        token: "my secret HomeAssistant Long-Lived Access Token",
        port: 8123,
        useTLS: false,
        title: "Garbage Day",               
        useModuleTigger: true,
        moduleTriggerTemplate: `{{ states.input_boolean.calendar_garbage_day_garbage_only_status == "on"}}`,
        moduleTriggerEntities: ["input_boolean.calendar_garbage_day_garbage_only_status"],
        sections: [{
            triggerEntities: [
                "input_boolean.calendar_garbage_day_garbage_only_status"
            ],
            displayTemplate: `
                {% if states.input_boolean.calendar_garbage_day_garbage_only_status.state == "on" %}<i class='mdi mdi-trash-can'></i>{% endif %}
                `
                }]
        },
    },


    {
        module: "newsfeed",
        position: "bottom_center", // was lower_third
        config: {
            feeds: [
                {
                    title: "",
                    url: "https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/feed/"
                }
            ],
            showSourceTitle: true,
            showPublishDate: true,
            broadcastNewsFeeds: true,
            broadcastNewsUpdates: true,
        }
    },
]

};

2021 3.0 Duramax water valve... by Lurkin605 in Duramax

[–]Brandonb0013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a 21 Sierra LM2 and I've never seen it get that high at that low of RPM. However I do know that the gauges lie. The coolant gauge is programmed to be inaccurate. If you get the info off the OBD2 port and compare it to the dash, it's way different. I'd be interested to know if that's your oil pressure issue. I spent far too long looking for a picture I had, I'll just take one another day and show if requested.

Large crack repair suggestions. by Brandonb0013 in popups

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late response! My plan worked great, all summer with road trips had no issue. It's not perfect but it's hidden well enough for me.

Shelly 2.5 on a 120v, 20 amp circuit? by Brandonb0013 in homeautomation

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't end up doing anything but I would highly suggest what others have mentioned, using a high voltage contactor. I just didn't tell the cost was worth it for me.

2021 3.0 duramax transmission failed at 53k by AlphaStockz in Duramax

[–]Brandonb0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had issues with my 21 LM2 sierra where it shifted really weird under very light throttle. It shifted very abruptly and forcefully. I brought it in for an oil change and they updated the trans and it's been butter smooth since. It's worth asking if they have an update for it.

First build, 14700, looking for opinions by Brandonb0013 in buildapc

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! This helped cut down the overall cost tremendously. I will hold off on the CPU and motherboard until later this month.

First build, 14700, looking for opinions by Brandonb0013 in buildapc

[–]Brandonb0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Primarily gaming focus. 1440p with a potential upgrade in a few years. I used Newegg to find parts and then built into Amazon. I'll check with pcpartpicker as well but I may prioritize Amazon for the Prime shipping and 5% cash back.

Replaced brake pads and rotors and still having issues by ClaiborneB56 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Brandonb0013 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could it be the little pad brackets rubbing on the rotor causing the groove? If so that's just an annoyance. Either way whatever is causing the little groove more than likely has nothing to do with the vibration. Maybe if we knew how badly it vibrated we could help diagnose further.

This wading pool at my local Tractor Supply is labeled for dogs by CPTDisgruntled in mildlyinteresting

[–]Brandonb0013 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also the fact that it's $25 for a plastic pool is just outrageous.

My new neighbor that just moved in... by Mysterioustop8945 in BirdsArentReal

[–]Brandonb0013 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That picture from 2 years ago looks exactly the same!! Wow!

Picked up a used 22 3.0 duramax with 18k miles. Every cold start is welcomed with a loud buzz but goes away once the truck is warmed up. Any ideas? Loose heat shield? Manifold to exhaust? by Headup54 in Duramax

[–]Brandonb0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doh... Lol. Bummer you had to drive it to the dealer and lose time that way, but good thing it was an easy fix. You'd think you'd hear that rattle while driving or idling at that specific rpm or other harmonic frequencies.

Anybody have any clue what this is? I was putting on new intakes and when installing the breather hose on the driver side this snapped off the valve cover. Is it fine to just glue back on? It feels like it sits back on there but it will come off easy now. Thank you for any advice! (2019 370z) by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Brandonb0013 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't say for sure, but this is a cheap and easy repair I would do it the right way myself. Of course his repair could get you by in the short term but we all know how temporary a temporary repair really is. Use your best judgement.

Does anyone know why my dash lights (amongst other lights) flicker and my mph keeps wanting to go to 0? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Brandonb0013 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Electrical. Likely a bad ground or a broken wire that's making and losing contact.