Smart Cat Feeder – Part 2
The source code for this blog can be found in my Github repository: https://github.com/chiwaichan/aws-iot-cat-feeder. This repository only includes the source code for the solution implemented up to this stage/blog in the project. In the end I decided to go with the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 implementation of the ESP32 micro-controller for $4.99 (USD). I also […]
Smart Cat Feeder – Part 1
If you are forgetful when it comes to feeding your fur babies like me, and you often only realise you need to put some dry food into the bowl when you are at work then you should read these series of blogs. Over time, I’ll be designing and building a smart cat feeder over time […]
Storing Electricity Price Data on AWS
For a personal project of mine, I like to be able to analyse the pattern of New Zealand’s electricity Spot Prices; to identify the cheapest hours during the day to pull power from the grid, as well as, the best time of the day to sell back to the grid. I will be creating a […]
Hack The Box
Last week, I finally sat down to create an account on Hack The Box. It was no simple task even for someone that has not been technically active for the last year. The aim of learning how to hack on HTB is to provide me with a better understanding of the techniques used by hackers, […]