Hestia Hacker

https://www.tindie.com/stores/eternalsunshine/

I am the lead maintainer of the HestiaPi, an open source thermostat.

Public Key

npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq

NIP-57 Address

HestiaHacker@coinos.io

Profile Code

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relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1ydhmq6k7zshd5chdfrmpqpy44jyn02z7amw98knaqascw2flnpzq5serpq

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Last Notes

2024-08-25 23:08:53

AirGradient answers the question about why they don't have any salespeople: https://www.airgradient.com/blog/why-we-dont-have-any-sales-people/
It's a good little #philosophical read.
#engineers #engineering #FOSS #hardware #OpenSource #OpenHardware #GrowNostr #sustainability

2024-08-09 04:50:10

The bottom line is this: If we want to have fech that isn't dystopian, we have to build it ourselves.
#nevent1q…gcuv
Now look, I don't make cars, but I do make #smart #thermostats that don't spy on you. #HestiaPi
I'm also started to get involved with the #AirGradient One, which is an #OpenSource air quality monitoring system.
Both projects are 100% #OpenHardware too. This is how I live. If you want nice things, build it or support someone who does. Or don't and just complain about it on social media instead. You do you.

2024-08-08 19:15:56

Good news: I updated my inventory on the #tindie store. #HestiaPi thermostats in stock!
Bad news: #RaspberyPi Zero 2 W boards are not available in the US, and the international stores generally have higher prices, higher taxes (VAT), and more expensive shipping.
I'm going to wait and see if they become available before my current supply is completely sold out.
I thought these days were behind us when I saw stores inventories replenished and purchase limits lifted a while back.
#IoT #FOSS #OpenSource #Hardware #Privacy

2024-07-22 17:09:33

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I've only had it happen once and I've ordered about 20 pi boards over the years, either for thermostats or other projects.

2024-07-21 22:17:53

Today I found that a brand new #RaspberryPi Zero 2 that I bought was dead on arrival. So that's about $20 down the drain.
https://image.nostr.build/82723ba63f5b7670054b5befebc94f5413d16ccc09d3c3c09c08392fbe18bee3.jpg
This is why I test every unit I build. Rare junk like this does happen sometimes and I want to make sure I do my best to never let a fellow #OpenSource enthusiast down! ✊ #HestiaPi #OpenHardware #foss #hardware #IoT

2024-07-09 22:10:33

#OpenSource fixes this
#nevent1q…2m9e

2024-07-02 05:57:30

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I tried listing it there. Can you see it?
https://xmrbazaar.com/listing/db7d

2024-07-01 06:40:27

Independence day is almost here in the USA, which seems like a great excuse to have a 10% off sale.
Coupon code: HestiaPi4thOfJuly
https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/
Declare your independence from big tech companies.

2024-06-22 18:21:02

Just read an article about how modern #tech and #privacy are incompatible (link below).
The author points out the things people can do to claw back some of their privacy, but then concludes it's too much effort.
To that I say: I am PERSONALLY working on making it less effort. Buy a #smart #thermostat, put it on your #wifi (or not, it's up to you) and never wonder if it's sending data off somewhere else.
Sure, some people can't afford a #HestiaPi. Sure, it doesn't solve the problems of cars, GMail, phones, smart washing machines and all the other junky #IoT devices.
But for anyone who was going to buy a wifi connected thermostat anyway, it helps. We can take these problems on one at a time. And we can build better tech. As long as people are willing to buy these types of #OpenSource #hardware, I'll keep making them. ✊🏼
https://www.technologytalk.net/p/episode-101-the-end-of-privacy

2024-05-21 02:59:08

I didn't get to build any hardware today. Life interrupted. 😅

2024-02-05 16:18:45

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🤔 I can't say I've ever tried that...

2024-02-05 15:16:24

#Selfhosting people who use #Proxmox, I'm a contributor to the terraform provider for proxmox and I need your help. Please boost.
I'd like to get access to several Proxmox servers for testing purposes. This will let me determine which issues are specific to particular versions of Proxmox and allow us to do regression testing.
Why? As you may know, there's no way to downgrade Proxmox. So if I upgraded to 8.1, I could no longer test compatibility with 7.4 or 8.0. I can't afford to buy, let alone operate 3 test servers, which is why I'm asking for your help. Lets divide up the burdon by letting me focus on software development and testing, while others in the community provide servers to test against.
I'd strongly prefer that these be dedicated test servers because I'm going to be throwing i untested code against them (by definition). But if you trust Proxmox permissions to keep me in my little area and not mess up your production VMs, that's up to you. It should work, but I err on the side of safety.
#privacy #selfreliance #opensource #foss #selfhost #selfhoster

2024-01-09 23:00:51

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I'd be happy to get you a smart thermostat that doesn't snitch on you, is open source (hardware + software), and isn't going to be sunset like those turds over there at #Google.
You can find all the details at https://www.tindie.com/products/eternalsunshine/hestiapi-one-silent/
If you pay in #BTC, I'll give you 21% off. 😁
#IoT #SmartThings #SmartThermostat #thermostat #bitcoin #shopping #sale

2023-12-26 21:28:07

I haven't said anything about this publically, and it's still something I'm just mulling over, not an actual plan, but...
I've been thinking about trying to put together a #crowdfunding campaign to buy parts for building a big batch of #HestiaPi thermostats.
The thing is, I'd need a lot of money to order parts in bulk so I can keep the costs reasonable per unit. Like probably at least $4000 USD to build 30 units.
I just don't know if there's enough interest in open source #hardware to make it a reality. And even if there is, I don't know that I can get the word out to them.
What do you all think?
Interesting enough to spend ~0.0036 BTC for an #openSource, wifi accessible, touchscreen #thermostat. It's similar to a #Google #nest except that it doesn't snitch on you!

2023-12-23 18:11:00

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Sure did. Designed it in FreeCAD myself too. 😃

2023-12-23 16:08:45

Now that I am set up to recieve zaps, I feel like I can post a picture of this...
https://image.nostr.build/1dec55249ace50fcacd2a86bd7a6fafbf3bc035a96091a06639e5f5e6f0ee50e.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1920x1440&blurhash=%23AH%5Enf4%3B02M%7B0MxZ%250nj-6.nOFGaxZyWRjt6az%2511Qt6%7D%3ARjw%5DRkI%3BWCI%3Blni_ZhozIVxtNet6NI%3A%24t79%7Et7XTaKRkoJs.%3FENINfjEM%7Cs.s.a%7Dn%241Pj%5B%23*t6%24%25R%2BoKWDWD&x=6196973ba9179708746fa3758dbb552167aebb4280dd4e57298c490cd7375d2d
USD for scale. You'll notice that bitcoin is **above** the dollar. 😂

2023-12-22 21:30:58

I am trying to get a #bitcoin #lightning #wallet so I can do the #zaps thing.
- #Alby, invite only
- #Strike, not open source, no APK, and likely depends on google play services
- #lnbits, says it is experimental and should only be used for testing
- #Zeus, couldn't figure it out plus I don't have sats to open a channel
Any suggestions on where I should go next?
Constraints:
- Must be either
- open source (preferrably on F-Droid) or
- web based
- I don't have any sats to spend yet
Things I'll tolerate:
- Can be a custodial solution
- I do want it to be simple, but I'm also willing to learn more about lightning networks if necessary
- I don't need advanced features like using it to log into websites; I just want to receive/send sats
- I'm willing to pay reasonable fees

2023-12-19 04:50:58

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No, I saw support telling someone they couldn't connect their wallet software until some week long upgrade was done. Sounded to sus for me.

2023-12-19 04:41:21

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Went to sign up for lnbits, but they say it's beta and should only be used for testing.
Went to sign up for alby, but apparently they can't connect to wallet software until they do some week long upgrade of their systems.
The search continues...

2023-12-17 23:00:28

I'm working on making the #HestiaPi case have stand offs for the PCB.
This will cause the PCB to be straight and a specific distance from backplate. Currently, the distance is dictated by the length of the tails on the header pins, which also makes the board sit at an angle.
This change will enable 4 identical screws to hold things in place (as opposed to being a combination of whatever fits).
If successful, it will make the parts list much better and allow me to stock fewer parts.
#IoT #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #Production #Thermostat #OpenHardware #OpenSource #harfware #FOSS #FLOSS
https://image.nostr.build/321529edd770becdffa87366ccfb1b8ce6d469c41dbbab237123110edb2219cd.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1920x1440&alt=Base+of+a+HestiaPi+case+which+now+has+spacers+to+hold+the+PCB+exactly+3mm+off+of+the+base.&blurhash=%23FMQhc_200WB9ZIVE1M%7BIUD%25t7WBRjofxtt7ofj%5B009Gxu%25Ls%3Aof%3FHM%7B%25MM%7Bxut7Iot6a%7BIVt7M%7C00WB%7EpIU%3FbRjWB%25LIo-%3BayoL-%3AM%7Bofj%5BM%7Bt7juay-%3BxuD*xuIUj%5Bj%5B&x=63adbf57251fdcdd1fc730a2ecb172b91869c512b9b6b9e3cd311060722719a8

2023-12-17 08:49:26

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Zeus does not appear in FDroid, but I can check out the APK from their website
https://image.nostr.build/24c756d509244f15af4bef8603c23077344f0c8d8fdf79043924a818efc061da.jpg

2023-12-17 08:26:07

Does anyone know where I can get a lightning wallet provider that doesn't require a closed source app? I've given up on Strike.

2023-12-16 23:08:31

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This sounds pretty good but I'm already 30 minutes in and I still haven't gotten an account with Strike nor figured out how Incan download it without Google's play store (which I don't have)

2023-12-09 19:19:58

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Cool. It looks pretty modular, so I'm guessing getting is running smoothly on a stock #HestiaPi should just be a matter of changing the UI to fit on a rectangular screen instead of a round one, yeah?
Anything I should know before I try to set this up that isn't already in the README?

2023-12-09 01:27:56

@npub1lh2…a9nk If you still have a #HestiaPi and are still working on a faster, more efficient image for it, I'd be interested in learning more about where you are in the project and probably helping with coding.

2023-12-02 05:49:01

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Is there any documentation on how yo set that up?

2023-12-02 04:47:46

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Yeah, I got it fixed. I was looking only at followed people (so, no one) instead of the global timeline.
Seems like jashtags are going to be super important over here since people can't just find a cool instance and peruse. They find a cool hashtag and peruse instead, which is fine as long as people use hashtags.

2023-11-30 20:35:15

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I very much appreciate you raising awareness on this. I donate hundreds of hours a year to open source projects and sometimes question whether it is worth the effort.
Just seeing people talk about this is encouraging. It is something I haven't seen much of online anywhere else and within like a day of being on #Nostr, I saw your post.
Maybe the timing is just a coincidence, but either way it warms my heart. ❤️

2023-11-30 19:51:40

Woot! My documentation on how to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the touchscreen of the #HestiaPi got accepted upstream.
https://github.com/HestiaPi/hestia-touch-openhab/pull/78
All open source projects should have good documentation and I'm proud to be the change I want to see in the world. 😁

2023-11-30 05:47:32

I feel like I must be doing something wrong on here. I am not seeing a single post in my timeline in Amethyst except my own toot. When I click on that, I can see replies. And I can see replies on the bell screen. I am connected to 13 relays...
Does #nostr only show me things from people I follow?
If so, how am I supposed to find people I want to follow if I can't just see everything and surf for the interesting toots?
This is very confusing

2023-11-30 02:39:30

Hey, I'm new to #nostr and looking to connect with people who are into #OpenSource, #decentralization, and maybe #IoT fans!
I make open source smart thermostats that don't snitch on you. So of you know anyone that would like a project like this, tell me about them so I can follow them. ❤️