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Securing MySensors network

Some months ago I decided it was time to secure my steadily growing MySensors [https://www.mysensors.org] network. As described on the MySensors website this can be implemented by using a software or hardware solution to sign messages. I chose the hardware solution using the ATSHA204A component. Because the

Home automation

MQTT and openHAB adventure

Some people asked me to share my MQTT setup in regard to openHAB [https://vleeuwen.net/2016/01/opentherm-gateway-for-the-win#comments] and I agreed to do so. In this blog post I will explain and describe in more detail my current setup primarily on the heating subject. But first some background

Home automation

Home heating setup using openHAB

Three weeks ago I finished my home build thermostat and heater control using openHAB [http://www.openhab.org/] and MySensors [http://mysensors.org/] and I am really pleased with the result so far. The set-up consists of two Arduino Pro Mini’s, one 3.3v for the battery powered MySensors

Low power mod for Arduino Pro Mini

Low power mod for Arduino Pro Mini

Today I replaced the Deek Robot Pro Mini clone by an original Sprakfun [http://www.sparkfun.com/] one. Although the clone worked quite well I could not manage to cut the traces right to preserve power for this battery powered Arduino. In an attempt to disable the onboard power regulator