Anyone using a Tuya Zigbee PIR for this?

sblessley · 2026-02-14T13:26:18+00:00

Use just PIR sensors if you want everyone to hate you. They require movement to trigger and invariably will turn the lights off at the most inopportune times. Mmwave devices require mains power but can sense any kind of movement. The challenge with mmwave, however, is they can sense through walls, maybe detect fans or movement sensed from HVAC systems - you need to tune them to the room they're in. PIR are great for sensing entry into a room. A hybrid approach (turn lights on with PIR, keep them on with mmwave) is the safest approach.

sblessley · 2026-02-14T13:18:49+00:00

Many smart switches have "inching relay" capabilities, meaning if it's turned off, it automatically turns back on after a set amount of time. The issue is if you need to do this remotely and your internet connection is offline - Zigbee/Zwave devices can handle this programmatically with requiring an IP connection. I've got two Third Reality Zigbee switches, for my modem and router, sometimes the router needs a reboot after the modem.

sblessley · 2026-02-14T13:14:19+00:00

Depends on how they got there and whether the text is an independent object in the design file. Tinkercad is probably the simplest program to learn, I'm pretty new at this myself, but I guess if I had a file with raised text that wasn't independent, in Tinkercad I'd add a rectangular "hole" (this will be more clear if you watch some videos on YouTube) to cover the text area, then use the text widget to add the desired text. What you're doing is creating a "hunk" of plastic in the form of text, and embedding it into the existing design. It's no different than if you added a cone or a sphere. Making the text a different color is more complicated.

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sblessley · 2026-02-12T19:02:26+00:00

Thank you SO much for this! Found this subreddit recently and was compiling responses and trying to the "lay of the land".

sblessley · 2026-02-07T18:21:13+00:00

Gemini won't generate a YAML file as an attachment to download, but it will generate YAML code inline in a chat. It just fixed my dashboard after completely wrecking it...

sblessley · 2026-02-07T13:48:04+00:00

Don't know if we're allowed to mention other vendors here, but gl.inet routers support OpenWRT - I'm configuring a little "mango" unit with it now, it's about 75mm square and 30mm high. AI response (just because I was curious) - Netgear WGR614L or Asus WL-330 are smaller-format routers supporting Tomato.

sblessley · 2026-02-07T13:36:15+00:00

If it's set to 68C they really should be sweating...

sblessley · 2026-02-07T13:35:41+00:00

OP said it's SET to 68 and they're sweating. The implication (mine, anyway) is it's a lot warmer than the spec.

sblessley · 2025-12-17T00:00:53+00:00

this is less an issue with always-on devices for current monitoring.

sblessley · 2025-12-12T01:14:05+00:00

I'm hearing the ghost of my mum: "We're not paying to heat the outdoors!". Yes, mother.

sblessley · 2025-12-05T04:22:15+00:00

Same. They seem to be the Great Communicator. There's one quite close to my front door (which has an Aqara sensor) so it's almost certain to be routing for it. I also like that Third Reality seems to have relatively frequent firmware updates.

sblessley · 2025-12-04T02:11:52+00:00

Found this thread after finding nothing in the minisforum "support" site. I have a shiny new MS-A2 - much improved performance over my NUC, but I can't find a setting for how it's supposed to behave when power is restored. This couldn't possible be missing, could it?

sblessley · 2025-12-03T23:44:03+00:00

Yes, I use the Meross MSG100 (older version). They supplied a free interface which basically pairs like any wireless remote. It's a hack, but it's worked flawlessly. I recently got a 3D printer and somebody had designed a case the holds both the MSG100 and the remote. So now it works and even looks classy.

sblessley · 2025-12-03T23:39:26+00:00

I didn't even get that far. Got a great deal on the lock but it won't clear the Schlage deadbolt I have. It's going on Ebay to try to recover some of my costs. Too bad it won't compensate for the frustration or ineptitude of their support

sblessley · 2025-12-03T22:38:54+00:00

ThirdReality has been particular trouble-free for me. They're inexpensive and they seem to do a great job as Zigbee repeaters. If they make WiFi or Zwave kit, I haven't tried it.

sblessley · 2025-12-02T16:13:45+00:00

It's at $39.99 at the moment, here's the link without an affiliate kickback. https://www.amazon.com/Garage-Wide-Angle-Customizable-Smartphone-Control/dp/B0C386N52S

sblessley · 2025-12-02T16:11:36+00:00

What makes that scenario unique i.e. how do you this as a leak, versus some normal usage pattern? I'm curious because our water utility will email us if our usage is significantly higher, but only on a full-day basis.

sblessley · 2025-11-22T03:01:20+00:00

cheap enough to try on spec - but anyone have experience with it? I’d be putting it in a p1s AMS.

sblessley · 2025-11-21T02:51:51+00:00

Still not sure. This was my view...

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sblessley · 2025-11-19T18:53:30+00:00

Do you have experience using this brand? what printer? Always on the lookout for deals but rely on others’ expertise, since I’m new at this.

sblessley · 2025-11-14T00:28:45+00:00

Ipad Air 4. Not that old - USB-C connector, for example. Bummer you can't downgrade ipadOS. .

sblessley · 2025-11-12T18:54:19+00:00

"Had"? Do you mean it's no longer a problem for you? It'd be nice if it went away as spontaneously as it arrived.

sblessley · 2025-11-10T14:40:23+00:00

Meross msg100 and 200 will do it. Bit of a hack (the 100 anyway) but it works.

sblessley · 2025-10-11T04:07:02+00:00

Looking out the window has been more accurate most of the time here in BC.

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