Recent content by raj

If you only need one cam, a simple USB cam is a cheap and solid choice. In particular, I use this one https://ameridroid.com/products/usb-cam-720p and it captures relatively sharp images, has a nice long cord, and was plug and play out of box. Where I ran into a minor "gotcha" was trying to...

I think it depends also on what software you run and how much horsepower you need. For me, I've got over a half dozen SBC boards (mix of Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi and ODROID) doing various functions with minimal power draw. Since I run software that I can simply apt-get, I have no issues with...

Interesting reference for a new member to quote hostingsource and a2hosting with similar wording to another new member's post referencing the same two hosts. Brothman said: ↑ Hostingsource.com and a2hosting.com offer attractive SSD VPS deals on lovely conditions and they have low prices and I...

Brothman=Lastio?

Nice tutorial from a local member.... https://vpsboard.com/threads/running-your-own-mail-server.1506/

My RPi Model B+ runs 2 USB Webcams with motion as nanny cams; Combines images to a video with ffmpeg and also jpeg streams 2fps over interwebs. I also have 3 OrangePi Zeros scattered around the house with single USB webcams, same video/jpeg stream as the RPi. RPI also runs nginx which serves...

I just had a trio of ESP8266 boards (1xNodeMCU V2 board, 2xNodeMCU V3 boards) delivered. Planning on using them to get familirized with the ESP-12 chips before building an AC thermostat, lighting switches and home alarm system. Will post progress!

Build one of these bad boys instead! https://hackaday.io/project/19167-sst-esp8266-smart-thermostat-wifi-iot-ready

Been running my own mail server for 15+ years.  postfix the entire time, local retrieval only for first few years. Introduced dovecot maybe 10 years ago, spamassassin maybe 8 years ago? Bounced around VPS providers for a few years, spry.com for a few years, and for the last 5-7 years or so on a...

Over 3 months apart.... :)

Many utilities require the use of grid tie inverters that feature a safety disconnect switch that will isolate your panels from the grid upon loss of grid power to prevent energizing de-energized portions of the grid from dispersed power generating resources.

It's a beautiful board.  i've had it for a bit now and its completely replaced my daily driver "desktop".

I'd totally buy that.  My old Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) phone had similar specs aside from the CPU and RAM.   I'm finding so many uses for that old phone right now (baby monitor, mp3 player, GPS, international knock around phone, etc) that at $4 i'd gladly purchase a few with faster CPU and...

I'd say pick up an ODROID-C2 or XU4 with a Sabrent 2 bay SATA->USB Dock.    Or a barebones kit similar to this.

Currently running Odrobian for the XU4 (boot from SD, load root from USB).  I had the same system running on the C1, but it is noticeably faster on the XU4 (for obvious hardware reasons).  Running everything pretty much stock with "desktop" experience applications straight from standard Debian...