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How to install Hugo on Windows 11.

I recently switched from macOS(Hackintosh) to Windows 11. So, a lot of things need to be installed again. Hugo is one of the tools that I use to preview my blog posts or edit some theme settings. To install the Hugo extended edition, we will only install Go/Golang and Git. Let’s install it. Install Go/Golang Download the Go/Golang installer from the Go website. Run it and proceed until complete. To check the installation by executing the command below:...

March 16, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words
DIY Human Presence Sensor with ESP8266, LD2410 and ESPHome.

Build Human Presence Sensor with ESP8266, LD2410 and ESPHome, Integrate into Home Assistant.

The photo above is my cheap human presence sensor with ESP8266 and LD2410C mmWave radar sensor. It costs about RM 27—ESP8266-RM 9.90 and LD2410C-RM 17.61. This is my first time using ESPHome and LD2410. The LD2410C mmWave radio sensor module comes with Bluetooth connectivity, and Home Assistant has an integration for this sensor module. We can power the LD2410C and directly integrate the sensor module into Home Assistant via Bluetooth....

January 29, 2024 · 5 min · 975 words
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-P

Integrate SONOFF Zigbee USB Dongle 3.0 Plus-P into Home Assistant.

Recently, I bought the SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus-P with a great deal. It was RM 84.95 and dropped to RM 64.84. At first, I don’t plan to use it. I don’t have a Zigbee device. Somehow, my newly brought SONOFF SwitchMan M5 smart switch has an issue with my outlet’s neutral wire. The ELCB trips immediately after I switch on the outlet’s circuit breaker. To make my life easier, I replace it with a Smaturl Zigbee Smart Switch....

January 23, 2024 · 3 min · 481 words
Water inlet valve from washing machine

Fixing Washing Machine Water Fill Issue.

My washing machine has the water fill/water flow slow/water pressure low issue. It slows down the washing machine’s normal wash cycle from around 1 hour to 3 or 4 hours to complete. Water Inlet Valve Issue. Usually, it’s caused by the clogging washing machine’s water inlet filter. However, mine one is the water valve faulty. The water valve controls the water flow to decide when to start filling and stop the water....

January 22, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words

DIY a Floating Wall Mounted TV Console Part 1: Preparation

I don’t like this TV console. This TV console is a 147 cm length IKEA KALLEX shelving unit. It’s quite bulky, a lot of storage and no grommet holes for cables/wires. It’s look OK for this current 32 inch TV. But, the TV is starting to show signs of aging. So, I decide to replace the IKEA KALLEX shelving unit to a much

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