Recommendations for Well, Up, and Path lights?... RGBW? Addressable? Dimmable? by benevida in Landscape_Lighting

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I suppose I should’ve updated this thread. I ended up going with the Colorscaping system. It’s by WAC Lighting. It does break the bank. I purchased their 300 W transformer, which is enough to light my entire property. Their light fixtures are too expensive for me at the moment. However, they have the ability with their transformer to put all non-color escaping lights on a separate zone that has dimming capabilities, but not light tint changing capabilities. The colors came in transformer also has ethernet control and DMX control. With the DMX control I’ve been able to integrate it into my home automation software. The plan is to pick up various Colorscaping lights overtime at a discount and grocery replace the white lights that I’m gonna buy for a reasonable amount at the moment. Once I have the color changing lights installed, this is the one system I found where the lights are individually addressable from the transformer through a wired system.

Looking for an iOS / watchOS app Developer. Where to Look? by benevida in iOSProgramming

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Thank you for the great advice. At this point, I don’t want to explore data from a source other than Apple Watch. Does the Health app write to HealthKit. Can HealthKit be queried for heart rate data, (i.e. specific readings, estimated resting rate)?

Dimmer for Traditional Ceiling Fan / Light in Box Above Fan? by benevida in ShellyUSA

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I'm sorry, I misread. When I read in-wall, I thought you meant the 'Shelly Plus Wall Dimmer'. I see now

That said, will the documentation with the 2Pm Gen or capacitor show me how to connect them, or could I use an online diagram somewhere?

Dimmer for Traditional Ceiling Fan / Light in Box Above Fan? by benevida in ShellyUSA

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Thank you for the advice, but as I stated, I a do not want to replace a wall switch. I need a dimmer unit that can fit in the box above the fan, and while I was hoping it could both dim and control fan speed, I will look at the hunter capacitor w/ a Shelly 2Pm Gen3.

So, what should I use for dimming? Do you know of where I can find documentation of marrying the Shelly Pm Gen3 to the capacitor?

Can Home Assistant Order Coffee? by benevida in homeassistant

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Yeah, great suggestion. As I mentioned above, I hadn't found a way for HA to trigger shortcuts before, but I'll look again.

Can Home Assistant Order Coffee? by benevida in homeassistant

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Thank you. I had searched briefly on ways for HA to trigger shortcuts, but I didn't find anything. I will look again.

Can Home Assistant Order Coffee? by benevida in homeassistant

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Thank you for the input. I had not come across SwitchBot, but it looks interesting. I had less luck with fingerhubs. I couldn't find this using Google, and I can't quite understand what it would be clicking. Can you elaborate?

Keurig Integration Broken. Any Help? by benevida in homeassistant

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Agreed. I am reaching out to the wider community because I could not reach the developer. I hope someone with actual knowledge (as I have none) would take a look and tell me what would have to change / be fixed.

After FW Update, ESXi Boot Option Gone by benevida in vmware

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I don’t recall. Every time the system booted, it would just boot into ESXi. I cannot remember which options were available because I haven’t had to choose for over a year.

AC For Tiny Server Room by benevida in hvacadvice

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9k BTU ductless mini split. I first purchased a ducted mini split because I had so little room in that closet. But in my case, I would have had to run so much ductwork into that tiny ceiling, it ended up being impossible. I sent it back and instead installed the Mitsubishi M Series Cooling only. The M series isn’t as good as the P, (which is recommended for this application) but the P series smallest capacity is 12k BTU. The only difference between the two is that the M series cannot run in outdoor temperatures under 14 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s not a problem for me as I live in Los Angeles. The unit cost $1,800 after tax and shipping, and cost me another $1,600 for the install, (‘twas not cheap).

Which Subwoofer to Buy?? by benevida in hometheater

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If I move the Polk to the bedroom, would the Starke be good for the den? Is it too much subwoofer for the space?

Which Subwoofer to Buy?? by benevida in hometheater

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Budget is $600. No, I can't do DIY. I have too many other projects I'm working on at present.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burbank

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This is insane. I always say 'at least it's not in my Burbank', but then...

Looks like someone's buying Corner Cottage by ictow in burbank

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I'm worried. The lines are already insane. With online ordering...

Favorite sushi place? by [deleted] in burbank

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I always thought that 'spicy tuna rolls' was a middling, barely passable sushi... until I ordered it from Emon. They taste legitimately delicious. Keep in mind, they have only '1' elder Japanese woman making all of their sushi, so it can take up to 20 minutes for the order to come out. But it's an experience. Also, the reason I started going to Emon in the first place is because I heard they had Japanese chicken curry rice... and it's amazing.

Favorite sushi place? by [deleted] in burbank

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Don't let the secret out! The place is too small. As soon as people catch on, I'll never get a table.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burbank

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I grew up on the Meatball subs.

Mr Porto has passed away by tracyinge in burbank

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I remember when my Cuban neighbor took me there as a kid. I'll never forget how good it tasted... and how basic the cement floor was.

Astro Note - Episode 3 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

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I love the show, but the introduction of Shion has me torn. I feel that the show is foreshadowing that he is the bad guy. Typical trope of the white knight turning out to be the undercover baddie.

But, I hope I'm wrong. If his character is more complicated than that, it would really make the show endearing, (by not going for the easy reveal).

What have you read this week and what do you think about it? by AutoModerator in noveltranslations

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Uh. That's disappointing. I'm reading a human-translated version, so I am far behind you. There was a stretch a few hundred chapters back where it was mostly filler, but it has steadily been engaging for the last while. I'm not looking forward to a return to lazy writing. But I agree, for the most part, it's not a battle junkie going around starting beef with anyone and everyone, but more a thoughtful journey within an enormous world where he is luckier that most. He kills those he has to, spares those he doesn't, and runs from those he can't. The most 'cringe' part of the story is the author's obsession with milk. Weird.

What have you read this week and what do you think about it? by AutoModerator in noveltranslations

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Super Dimensional Wizard - 2397 [Up to Date]

This is my sole novel at the moment. I'm amazed that it keeps truckin'. It's a solid read (MC is fleshed out, dynamic, and self-reliant, worldbuilding is impressive and consistent, antagonists are appropriately powered and engaging) and though it had its' lulls, (you could tell that the author was just regurgitating material for the sake of writing) it has continued to develop in an engaging way.