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===To do===
 
===To do===
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* use a rasp pi with a microphone to do sound recognition and tune it to recognize events like bird song, car door, door bell, dishwasher, microwave, furnace, airplane overhead, sirens and other household events.  Use lots of them and correlate the log entries.
 
* use a rasp pi with a microphone to do sound recognition and tune it to recognize events like bird song, car door, door bell, dishwasher, microwave, furnace, airplane overhead, sirens and other household events.  Use lots of them and correlate the log entries.
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* revisit indoor gps with more hotspots
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* read copr docs http://copr.fedoraproject.org/
 
* read copr docs http://copr.fedoraproject.org/
 
* read mock docs http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Projects/Mock
 
* read mock docs http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Projects/Mock
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** waterproof a cheap webcam like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA67F25W1598&cm_re=inspection_camera-_-9SIA67F25W1598-_-Product
 
** waterproof a cheap webcam like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA67F25W1598&cm_re=inspection_camera-_-9SIA67F25W1598-_-Product
 
** view a webcam on a tablet (can this be done with just the proper cable?)
 
** view a webcam on a tablet (can this be done with just the proper cable?)
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* run ioprof on drobo to learn more about the stall that happens on transfers > 500MB
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* run ioprof on drobo to learn more about the stall that happens on transfers > 500MB (tcp window)
 
** http://www.admin-magazine.com/HPC/HPC/Articles/I-O-Profiling-at-the-Block-Level
 
** http://www.admin-magazine.com/HPC/HPC/Articles/I-O-Profiling-at-the-Block-Level
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* block ads to tablets watching youtube over wifi
 
 
* install a Ubiquiti edge router and wifi AP  
 
* install a Ubiquiti edge router and wifi AP  
 
** http://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap/
 
** http://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap/
 
** http://www.ubnt.com/edgemax/edgerouter-lite/
 
** http://www.ubnt.com/edgemax/edgerouter-lite/
 
* build a remote controlled submarine
 
* build a remote controlled submarine
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** like this: http://www.openrov.com/ but maybe cordless
 
* set up a pair of microphones on opposite edges of the house to detect the speed of loud cars
 
* set up a pair of microphones on opposite edges of the house to detect the speed of loud cars
 
* set up a [[solar-powered raspberry pi]] to be a sensor communicating over wifi
 
* set up a [[solar-powered raspberry pi]] to be a sensor communicating over wifi
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* puppet
 
* puppet
 
** revisit puppet modules.  Increase coverage of managed services.  
 
** revisit puppet modules.  Increase coverage of managed services.  
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** Use hiera.
 
 
** puppetize laptop so every upgrade can be installed fresh
 
** puppetize laptop so every upgrade can be installed fresh
 
** try these puppet recipes: http://puppetlabs.com/five-things-to-automate-with-puppet-enterprise
 
** try these puppet recipes: http://puppetlabs.com/five-things-to-automate-with-puppet-enterprise
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* install alljoyn. write a test app.
 
* install alljoyn. write a test app.
 
* use software defined radio to make an FM receiver, analyze some arbitrary signal (like a TV antenna)
 
* use software defined radio to make an FM receiver, analyze some arbitrary signal (like a TV antenna)
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** this looks like it will be a great sdr http://www.rtl-sdr.com/ http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr
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** use sdr to decode airplane transponders http://linuxwolfpack.com/raspberrypi-dump1090.php
 
* install [[solar panels]]
 
* install [[solar panels]]
 
* install a garden watering system like this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Irrigation-Controller/?ALLSTEPS
 
* install a garden watering system like this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Irrigation-Controller/?ALLSTEPS
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* [[fix Harry's wifi]]
 
* [[fix Harry's wifi]]
 
* [[set up a replacement for skype telephone service]]
 
* [[set up a replacement for skype telephone service]]
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* play with vim-airline https://github.com/bling/vim-airline
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* fix [[dish_washer]]
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* build cheap [[video streaming device]]
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* fight spam
  
 
===Done===
 
===Done===
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* install gerrit
 
* install gerrit
 
* upgrade a bunch of [[Arduino yun]]s
 
* upgrade a bunch of [[Arduino yun]]s
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* [[block ads]]
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* play with vim-airline https://github.com/bling/vim-airline
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* [[fix broken pressure sensor hose on washer]]
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* wire ethernet to upstairs office
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* revisit [[indoor gps]] with more hotspots.  This will be a lot easier with bluetooth LE than with wifi.
  
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===Giving up===
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===Giving up. Not done===
 
* install a laundry chute to the basement
 
* install a laundry chute to the basement
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* fix Julie's tail light (she took it to Jiffy Lube.  boo)
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* fix Lisa's tail lights

Latest revision as of 15:21, 19 March 2015

To do

  • use a rasp pi with a microphone to do sound recognition and tune it to recognize events like bird song, car door, door bell, dishwasher, microwave, furnace, airplane overhead, sirens and other household events. Use lots of them and correlate the log entries.
  • write point-of-sale software for reading rooms: Caesar

Doing

Done

Giving up. Not done

  • install a laundry chute to the basement
  • fix Julie's tail light (she took it to Jiffy Lube. boo)
  • fix Lisa's tail lights
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