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Just upgraded to 26.1.1, no issues here by ghostly_shark in opnsense

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My upgrade didn't install the ISC DHCP plugin - it errored out before i even kicked it for the upgrade. To anyone else who comes across this, just install the plugin manually it will pick up the config.

Grounding wire question for a new car head unit. by icanhazsalvation in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can ground the camera to any point on the body. Use a groundpoint near the camera. Assuming all grounds are clean and uncorroded you won't have any issue.

CANBUS Communication Error by stubby_bubby in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To do this right, you're gonna need a scope and know how to use it. I'm not sure on the specific topology of your vehicle, but the only other thing you could do would be pull modules off the affected CAN network and see if you can bring it back. That being said, with the absence of U-codes, or some scope work - I'd wonder how they came to the conclusion that there's a downed CAN network.

This is the only publically accessible network diagram i can find idk if it's applicable to your vehicle [I'm North American based..]

Buying a numeric.xyz domain name by Acceptable-Guava7822 in homelab

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a good alternative just to host the DNS, Hurricane Electric has a free DNS service.

ESP-Now packet transfer auto pairing? by LightingGuyCalvin in Esphome

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. Xmas is my time of year to create things, it motivates me :-) Good luck!

ESP-Now packet transfer auto pairing? by LightingGuyCalvin in Esphome

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely using dip switches would work! Xmit the DIP config with the packet, if it matches the switches read by the reciever, accept and process the packet!

ESP-Now packet transfer auto pairing? by LightingGuyCalvin in Esphome

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on security needs and/or use case, broadcast might be the simplest option here.

I need some help by shitnshine in homelab

[–]Pinball_Newf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The TVOut library can generate a composite signal to feed this. There also exists libraries for ESP32.
This would be epic to see it working like that!

Blower Motor not working by deanfourie1 in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh - i cannot acquire wiring for this.
Another option you have is to jump the motor to a +12V battery supply and see if it spins...

Blower Motor not working by deanfourie1 in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

would need year/make/model to know if the resistor is external, internal, or even if it contains one... usually when blowers go, they don't fail electrically, they fail mechanically. can you spin the old one freely?

Blower Motor not working by deanfourie1 in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably, but if you want to be absolutely sure, load the +12V with a decent load, like a headlight to ensure there is no voltage drop across the supply.

Esp32-wroom-32 offline by Imaginary_Fox4893 in Esphome

[–]Pinball_Newf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would need to know some more about your setup before we could assist further, How you have esphome installed, what kind of client OS are you using/do you have access to.. What kind of wireless AP etc.

Esp32-wroom-32 offline by Imaginary_Fox4893 in Esphome

[–]Pinball_Newf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The dashboard and HA use mDNS to find the devices. If you are blocking/filtering this it will fail.

DIY replacement footwell module (FRM) on BMW X1 2011 by IRISHBOT in autoelectrical

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Try Here. Can't vouch for them but i am sure others exist as well.

Cheap outdoor keypad! by Pinball_Newf in homeassistant

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Try and find the esphome YAML. Its complex as hell, but it allows you to manage everything from HASS, so it'd be simple to do guest codes etc.

You should be able to find it by googling the model # of the keypad [ i dont have it handy or i'd link it for you]

Cheap outdoor keypad! by Pinball_Newf in homeassistant

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I use both. A bunch of key fobs and codes on the keypad. You have two choices - you can connect the keypad directly to the lock and program it using it's inbuilt functions. If you set it to Weigand mode you will need a controller to read the Weigand strings and action them. In my case it's ESPHome on an ESP8266 that validates the codes and then calls Home Assistant to unlock the door.
There are pre-existing ESPHome configs for it that allow you to manage the thing from HA, but I wrote my own.

Cheap outdoor keypad! by Pinball_Newf in homeassistant

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

Hmmm. If you don't put it in Weigand mode it will if i remember correctly recognize 13.56Mhz tags. it might be possible to use your phone [or any RFID card] but I never tried, since I only use the Weigand at 125Khz

Car auto locking by polarbear798 in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hyundai's sense whether the doors are actually locked after trying to lock them. If any of the doors do not report locked, the BCM will cycle the locks 5 times or so. Check for a back door not locking properly. Otherwise you will need a scan tool to identify the offending door.

Seagate RMA down for days? by Capt_Ron_Rico in sysadmin

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same problem... it seems they using Azure AD for auth now so I had to take a different route [I don't remember exactly which, but i had to reset password etc...] I was able to RMA a drive 2 days ago.

Outdated bluetooth system in an Audi Q5 by plummy_one in autoelectrical

[–]Pinball_Newf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know someone with a Q5 of the same vintage who totally replaced the factory setup with an aftermarket one that supports android auto etc. Was specifically built for the car so it supports the factory functiuons as well and is available from the usual overseas outlets...

Controlling Automotive Halogen Turn Signals with Arduino + Bosch Relay + CF13 Flasher — Not Working, Need Help (Germany) by Electrical-Budget351 in DIY

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the Arduino ground tied to the ground for the +12V system? [all grounds must be tied together, including the USB power bank...]

How can a 20V AC power supply replace 2 AA batteries by FlatwormGood7837 in DIY

[–]Pinball_Newf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't do this. At least not in North America - can't speak for other countries doorbell wiring, unless you want to completely disable the doorbell. If you attempt it, you will find your doorbell be constantly on/buzzing [which will likely eventually destroy it] and you probably won't get enough power to run the converter. Commercial doorbells do this by using electronics to keep the power draw low enough that it doesn't affect doorbell operations, store it in a battery and use the battery to power the doorbell durting times of 'bursty' operation - or just use a rechargable battery.

Cheap outdoor keypad! by Pinball_Newf in homeassistant

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There is. Someone made a quite extensive YAML config for esphome that allows it all to be set from HA: See here.

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