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Raspberry Pi + Docker + RTL-SDR
In the last days, i tinkered with different things: I installed Docker onto a Raspberry Pi 2, built several docker images [1][2] and got myself two new RTL-SDR-Sticks. Today, I’ll bring all these...
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Docker on a Raspberry – Q&A
Soon after i published my last blogpost (Raspberry Pi + Docker + RTL-SDR) i received a bunch of feedback, questions and critic. “Why not just compile the applications directly?” – “I may be missing the...
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RPI + Docker + ACARS: Receive “Aircraft SMS”
After the fantastic feedback i got for my blog post about ADSB reception with RTL-SDR (and Docker), the next point in my list is ACARS. The basics: What is ACARS? ACARS is short for Aircraft...
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The best for last: A complete Docker-RPi-RTL-SDR ADSB/ACARS Solution
After my last two blogposts [1][2], many of you asked “Why Docker on a Raspberry?” if you can install all the software directly (“There are so much tutorials“). Yeah, that’s right – but think how...
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New toys – ESP8266 Modules
Yeah, new hardware to tinker with: a ESP-01 and a NodeMCU Board Specs The ESP8266 is a powerful and cheap SoC (System on a Chip) with onboard WiFi (b/g/n) capabilities. It has 16 GPIO pins, UART, i2c,...
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Setup a C.H.I.P in Headless mode (no screen)
So you got your C.H.I.P but unfortunately you can’t connect to a Display and you don’t have a keyboard available? This guide should help you to get started. You will connect the C.H.I.P to your wi-fi,...
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Install rtl-sdr on a C.H.I.P
Check your hardware First you should make sure that your rtl-sdr stick is properly connected to your c.h.i.p and that your power source is suitable to drive the chip plus the rtl-sdr. Some of them are...
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Use a ESP8266 to control your A/C via MQTT
We had some very (very!) hot days here in Sydney, up to 40 DegC over several days. After a day in the office, you open the door to your apartment and… 50 DegC I looked for a solution to cool down home...
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New IoT stuff: D-duino-B and D-duino V2
While looking for a OLED display for my WiFi connected Temperature/Humidity logger, i found some very interesting boards on “Tindie”: ESP8266 MCUs with integrated OLED Display and USB connection. I...
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Basic D-duino code (OLED, WifiManager)
In a previous blog post I introduced to you the D-duino ESP8266 boards. In this blog post, I’ll show you a small Arduino code which is providing the basic functionality for my next projects. What’s in...
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