Blog by Simeon
It's better to start imperfectly than wait perfectly
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BLE Button with Deep Sleep: When an ESP32-S3 Becomes a Photo Trigger
A power-efficient Bluetooth button for the tourism wheel of fortune - with Deep Sleep, Bonding, and months of battery life. From failures, debugging sessions, and the final breakthrough.
Yet Another Dashboard: iPad Air Gen1 - Cheap and Fun
Yes, I know, another dashboard. But this time with a first-generation iPad Air. Why? Because it's affordable, fun, and perfect for my smart home setup. Basically, it's the display for my dashboard from the previous article
How a 2011 Kindle Became My Home's Pip-Boy
Technology... technology never changes! - or does it? How I created a smart home dashboard on an old jailbroken Kindle 4 Touch using HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript. A simple tutorial from jailbreaking to the finished dashboard.
How to Brew a Magical Smart Home Dashboard with Three Ingredients
Yarr! In this article, I show how I created an interactive Smart Home Dashboard with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - essentially the three ingredients of a powerful voodoo spell. A story about point-and-click magic and modern technology.
Backup: Affordable and Easy with Hetzner Storagebox and restic
When it comes to backups, you should never wait too long. This article briefly describes how one of my backup solutions works. I use a Hetzner Storagebox and the tool restic to secure my data. The whole thing is simple, affordable, and works reliably.
Useful Escape Room Technology: Rotary Phone as Input Device
In this article I describe how to use an old rotary phone as an input device for escape rooms. I explain the technical implementation, programming, and integration into an escape room concept. The article is aimed at technology enthusiasts and escape room aficionados.
Gameboy Games for Educational and Pastoral Work
Gamification in education and pastoral work: How using Gameboy games in education and pastoral work can increase intrinsic motivation. Insights into the use of Gameboy games in education and pastoral work. With tutorial for creating Gameboy games using GB Studio.
Paperless Work with Obsidian, EPUBs and E-Book Readers
Insights into my paperless workflow with Obsidian, EPUBs and e-book readers. Tips on using Obsidian for notes and creating EPUBs from Markdown files. Introduction to my use of EPUBs and e-book readers for paperless work.
Automatic Cover Image Generation for Zola Blogs with Bun, TypeScript and Polotno
A script that automatically generates various images for different platforms from blog post metadata - with consistent design but individual elements based on each article's content.
Bible Studies with Bible Crawler, Obsidian and Bible Linker
A program I wrote that downloads different Bible versions which can then be used in Obsidian. You can also use and work with the Bible versions as markdown files and convert them to other documents.
Zola: The Holy Grail of Static Site Generators
In this article, I will provide you with a detailed introduction to the Static-Site-Generator (SSG) Zola and the use of Github Pages. We will go through the installation, configuration, and usage of Zola step by step and show you how you can easily host your created pages on Github Pages.
The ATmega32u4 and Arduino IDE: A Revelation with a Touch of Purgatory
In this article, I will provide you with a detailed introduction to the ATmega32u4 microcontroller and its programming with the Arduino IDE. We will go through the installation, configuration, and usage of the ATmega32u4 step by step and show you how to use this microcontroller for various projects. This guide is aimed at beginners and advanced users looking for an efficient and flexible solution for their microcontroller projects.
SummerCart64 N64 Flashcart: A Must-Have for N64 Enthusiasts
In this article, I will provide you with a comprehensive guide and my personal experiences with the SC64 N64 Flashcart. We will go through the installation, configuration, and daily use of the flashcart step by step and show you how to enjoy your favorite games on original hardware. This guide is aimed at retro gaming enthusiasts looking for a reliable and flexible solution for their N64 games.
Digital Wheel of Fortune: Fun Gimmick for Tourism Pastoral Events
In this article, I will introduce you to a digital wheel of fortune developed for the events of the Tourism Pastoral in the Werdenfelser Land and the Tourism Pastoral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. We will go through the idea, technical implementation, and usage of the wheel of fortune step by step and show how it can be used at various events. This guide is aimed at anyone looking for creative and interactive solutions for their events.