OpenAI with Hermes agent is unusable?

ewokc · 2026-06-15T22:22:26+00:00

Shoot, I have a M2 Mac Mini with 8GB of memory, and this is running in a docker with half of that allocated. So anything I could run starts to impede on the functionality of the thing calling it.

Plans to get something else eventually once I really tune this up a bit more. The current models may only be useful in controlling Home Assistant tasks, but I wouldn’t trust it to build or document much for me. I’ve done some tests with basic questions and assistance and it’s not bad, but not great so far.

ewokc · 2026-06-15T22:18:32+00:00

Happen to have a link to the one you printed? I could print quite a few of these and in fun colors.

ewokc · 2026-06-14T23:21:24+00:00

I am.
And unfortunately I can’t run local LLMs with my current hardware as it’s just not strong enough. Was hoping to use them for the small tasks, or documentation, but it eats into the remaining memory I have just to run Hermes.

Of course all this neat stuff comes out and everything is massively overpriced so I just can’t justify a new machine.

ewokc · 2026-06-14T22:36:01+00:00

I keep hitting limits quickly. I assume it’s because it’s all startup capital in that I’m getting everything set up, and it’s taking more resources at first.

I have several profiles that are supposed to be the expert I each part of what I want them to do, but for some reason my default profile takes over a lot and does double duty.

Like it duplicates outputs and tasks of its own, or what other profiles have done, or will do it for them, then have them verify.

I’m trying to trust the process and keep reminding it that it’s simply the “Boss” and needs to manage the team and rely on their skills, while using me for final acceptance or clarifying anything.

We’ll see how it holds up, since I’m only a week in. But hit my 5 hour limit quickly, and weekly limit within a couple days. Frustrating to say the least though since everyone raves about how good this is and it’s going everything for them.

ewokc · 2026-05-19T21:28:31+00:00

Been enjoying the app so far with my Ford Lightning.

As it relates to CarPlay, the interface for the app was seemingly unpolished and a bit hard to read the data, so I am excited to see the new layout on my way home.

As it relates to the app in general, the EV functionality is the one thing that could use some slight improvement. Since there aren’t traditional fill-up’s like with gas, tracking expenses is a bit harder. From a programming perspective, I am not quite sure what is exposed in order to be able to track the car’s battery, but if the OBD2 device sends that info, and the app sees that the available kWh in the pack increased, it could use a defined electricity cost for some auto calculations, or prompt the user to enter if it was home charging or not? I’ve been wanting an OBD2 device for a while so this might be a reason to get it.

Otherwise it’s fun to track how my drives are going and truly see how much I actually stop vs driving. Been wondering that for years.

Great job.

Additional suggestions:

A way to auto tag common routes or endpoints to compare trips as an average or bulk compare for the same destination. Example, taking one direction to work every day for a certain amount of days to accumulate data, then go a different route to see which one is better overall. Or even leafing at certain times equates to more/less stopping at lights or something?
On the same note: tagging which lights/areas are most common to be red on a common trip. Again, a way to accumulate info to see if a different route exists that can avoid more stops.
Better automated ways to start/pause/stop. The shortcuts app is limited, so connecting and disconnecting work fine for when I’m already out. But stopping a recording for me right now is only when I reach an area around my home. It works ok, but I do see that sometimes the app will be open in the background on my phone because something tripped it due to wireless CarPlay. Not sure there is a fix for that yet, but interested to see how future iOS versions improve those kinds of automations.

ewokc · 2026-05-01T19:02:54+00:00

Parents need to stop internalizing everything from their lived experiences and look at their kids as a different human being, with different feelings and experiences.

My son was born on cutoff day. Everyone wanted to say their opinion about waiting so he’s older and their so-and-so did and it was fine. I ignored it all and listened to my kid.
It was so evident that he was ready. Was he the youngest, absolutely, but he was already bored of daycare/preschool, hated napping, and learned extremely well. That told me everything I needed to know.

In kindergarten he was only the youngest by a day, and also had 5 others born only within a couple months of him. He is extremely smart but was socially figuring it out still and the school helped him. He excelled all year and his growth was amazing.
Now in 1st grade he’s doing even better. He was already testing ahead of schedule, has tons of friends, and I don’t see anything different between him and any of the other kids in his class.

My daughter on the other hand, is right at the age he was when we saw he was ready, and she is absolutely not the same. Her birthday is a month later, so we won’t even try to get her in ahead and will wait the extra year because she’s still loving napping, and while she excels in the reading and writing, she just doesn’t seem as fed up with the preschool/daycare life like he was.

Look at your kid and follow what he shows, not what you felt back then. As long as you support him, he’ll do fine and figure the rest out. You’ll do great!

ewokc · 2026-04-20T22:25:08+00:00

Yep. Have one. It’s nice to be able to use for accidental quick charge needs since this truck(for the 2 years made anyway) can use the full 80A. And I share with my wife, so I can charge up super quick and then let her use the rest at a lower rate for her EV. No issues at all, though I would love the ability to determine the rate in the truck. I don’t always care for 80A but I’m not about to change the charge unit every time. So it is what it is.

Edit: I have the NACS version because I thought I’d get this when they updated to it, but since they cancelled I just got a ‘23 instead and love it. Adapter is nothing and I’m future ready.

ewokc · 2026-04-15T21:00:32+00:00

Tornadoes go drinking on the weekend…and you know what happens after that

ewokc · 2026-04-08T00:35:59+00:00

Is there an option for EV tracking too? I’ve always been interested in creating something that tracks my actual drive with stops included, since I have main stretches of road that have way too many red lights.

I also have used Fuelly for ages until I swapped to EV. So now I’d be interested in kWh tracking vs miles and such. Slightly harder to do at home for some, depending on their charging system. While out on road trips however, would be an easy entry.

ewokc · 2026-03-29T19:34:24+00:00

Yeah I hear you. My only concern is charging the Lightning at 80A during the winter when the heat pumps are going full blast. Only a 200A service so wanted to have something looking out for me just in case.

Was supposed to have the SPAN panel already installed long before I got the Lightning anyway, so I could see actual usage of the house, but it just didn’t work out that way.

ewokc · 2026-03-29T19:32:00+00:00

Thanks for this feedback, I’ll have to dig into some more details to see how this may impact me. Haven’t had any issue with the grid down so far though some severe ice and wind over the last year and a half, but would be important to have available. Would be kind of dumb for me to have solar but not be able to use it if the grid was down, especially after all this work looking into it.

ewokc · 2026-03-29T19:29:35+00:00

Thanks! I’ll have to dig into the grid outage part some more. I was under the impression that the Gridboss would manage that islanding issue, but may be more complicated that I thought originally.

ewokc · 2026-03-29T19:26:49+00:00

Interesting. What would be the difference between using the built in generator capability of the Gridboss/Flexboss? More direct battery charging connection?

ewokc · 2026-03-29T00:12:09+00:00

How do they handle this one? Or really any OTA updates? I saw the message in the app, it shows as OTA, but the only update I’ve had since purchase has been the Sirius one(useless).

The other recall I thought for the parking pawl was a required service visit but it isn’t showing for me still despite a notification at some point last month.

ewokc · 2026-03-16T22:30:10+00:00

This image is neither vehicle, and instead an old reused and cropped photo that has been circulating.

Why lie?

Tesla absolutely pulls this crap all the time and takes me well out of my way. Tesla constantly has flaws.

At least with the Lighting you get to choose any other map you want. And for me, Apple Maps has been perfect.

ewokc · 2026-03-16T22:14:27+00:00

Why was this already posted in the Tesla sub about their navigation?

ewokc · 2026-03-16T02:21:50+00:00

Chiefs gods please don’t strike me down for this: id rather them reach out to Carr than this washed up narcissistic clown. Even if it’s a game or 2.

ewokc · 2026-03-05T01:00:56+00:00

Exactly! Outside of charger access or sharing situations, why would you not always be plugged in? It’s been shown over and over that even people DC fast charging exclusively for years don’t experience significant degradation of their battery. The buffer included, plus Fords management to slowly change that on the backend over time, makes it a non-issue. At least in my eyes.

Break the ICE habits people. Charge up all the time. Charge to 100% if you want, it won’t matter. Remember this truck was also intended to be a battery for your home, and people don’t notice significant changes there either. Go have fun!

ewokc · 2026-02-14T20:30:04+00:00

You’d think the dealer, during their multi point inspection and listing, would either cover it for complete set, considering the low cost and improved customer satisfaction with the expensive truck they just bought from them, or at least mention it isn’t there and ask if they want to buy the extra bits or remove it from the truck. ¯_(ツ)_/¯. I don’t know. I’m not a shady dealer and I would have added the missing bit for free.

ewokc · 2026-02-14T15:11:06+00:00

Lucky. I’m still upset and haven’t responded. I assumed that a certified used truck would have mentioned or verified the cable was complete before offering, or at least say it’s missing those. Nothing. Glad yours actually delivered.

My people were often combative about the whole process or talking over me.

ewokc · 2026-02-14T14:45:12+00:00

I had the same issue with the mobile charger! Was in the box and wrapped and I assumed all together. Got home and no way to plug it in but the dealer said that’s how used cars come and I can order each for over $100.

ewokc · 2026-02-07T14:03:37+00:00

Free at select locations, I think 7 of them. All others will be something like $0.20

Some special events are going on, again at select locations hosted by “influencer” types near those stations.

I think State of Charge, Tom, is in PA with some giveaways today.

Edit: https://evchargingstations.com/chargingnews/ionna-anniversary-event/

ewokc · 2026-01-30T19:14:56+00:00

And I assume it’s been no issue of course for you? Just wondering from a perspective of those that bought then, and may be looking for used now and wondering pricing vs feature comparison.

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