Hands-on experience with AI, self-hosting, Linux, and the developer tools Botmonster actually uses

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Hands-on experience with AI, self-hosting, Linux, and the developer tools Botmonster actually uses

Home Assistant smart irrigation: local control, $25-89 hardware

Build a smart garden irrigation system with Home Assistant, a rain sensor, and automations that run locally with no subscription on $25-89 of parts.

ESP32, RP2040, STM32: MQTT beyond ESPHome

Integrate any microcontroller with Home Assistant. Publish sensor data to discovery topics and subscribe to commands. Full control, no ESPHome.

Mechanical keyboard PCB repairs with flux and continuity tests

Repair mechanical keyboard PCB faults in 15 to 30 minutes with a basic soldering iron. Covers diagnosis, tools, soldering, and continuity tests.

Best silent mechanical keyboard switches in 2026

Silent mechanical switches with dual silicone pads and TPE damping eliminate noise while preserving tactile feel. Best for office, coding, and gaming.

Build a low-cost air quality sensor with ESPHome

Wire a PMS5003 or Sensirion SEN66 to an ESP32 with ESPHome to build a low-cost air quality sensor for Home Assistant with no cloud, for under $50.

Self-hosting Gitea as a GitHub alternative: setup, CI/CD, and mirroring

Self-hosted Git platform with GitHub features: pull requests, CI/CD, registries, and mirroring. Deploy production-ready Gitea with Docker in minutes.