🧩 FreeCAD Headless: The Docker Container You Didn’t Know You Needed
in Open Source, Programming, Technology
Want a lean, headless FreeCAD environment for automated CAD workflows? Introducing pjslauta/freecad_headless, a containerized FreeCAD build optimized for scripting and CI/CD. ✨ What Is It? 🚀 Why It Matters On my local machine, FreeCAD builds ballooned into 13 GB, full of desktop UI assets I never used. This Docker approach decouples the build environment (with full
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Reverse Proxy Nirvana with Nginx Proxy Manager and Hover DNS Automation
in Home Automation, Programming, Technology
Serve your services On a good day, a self-hosted app stack is like a sleepy beehive—orderly, humming, and slightly dangerous if you poke it wrong. On a bad day? One misconfigured port or an expired TLS cert can turn your homelab into a flaming clown car on the digital autobahn. That’s where Nginx Proxy Manager
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Upgrade Your Dynamic DNS Script for Hover: Key Improvements
in Home Automation, Programming, Technology
In my original post, I introduced a Python script for dynamic DNS updates using Hover domains. It got the job done — but let’s be honest — it had issues. Cookies would silently expire, headers were brittle, debugging was painful, and while 2FA was implemented, it wasn’t always smooth. This updated version fixes those problems.
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YIHUA 929D-V Desoldering Iron Review: Pros and Cons
in Hardware, Reviews, Tools
YIHUA 929D-V Electric Desoldering Iron Review For anyone seeking an entry-level desoldering iron, the YIHUA 929D-V from Amazon.com offers a solid option. In my testing, I found that the heat output is sufficient for melting solder puddles on through-holes and even handling larger solder bridges. At times, I had to roll the tip’s edge along
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ASD ADHD and Me
in Neuro Divergence
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) for me is like being in a room full of people whose language I understand, but who’s body movements, facial expressions, and overall actions are as foreign to me as if you were dropped into Ancient Jerusalem and expected to speak Aramaic. Over the years, I have learned to mask these
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Monitoring Freezer Temperature with a Raspberry Pi and DHT22 Sensor Using Python 3+
in Technology
Maintaining a consistent temperature in your freezer is crucial for preserving your food. A sudden rise in temperature can indicate a failure, which could lead to spoiled food and a mess to clean up. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use a Raspberry Pi and a DHT22 temperature sensor to monitor the temperature
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Using Hover Domains for Dynamic DNS
in Technology
Dynamic DNS services are all over the internet. Most of them will provide you with a subdomain on a domain that they own. They will host any domain that you want, but there’s usually a charge attached to the service. NO-IP, for example, charges around $10US per month for bring your own domain. This post
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