Clean Air and Clever Gadgets: A Breath of Fresh Tech

In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups.

Takeaways:

• Importance of Clean Air: AJ and Alex emphasize the importance of clean air inside homes, especially during winter, when indoor air quality can deteriorate due to heating, cooking, and other activities.
• Methods for Clean Air:
  • Air Monitoring: Using air monitors to keep track of CO2 levels and other pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
  • Air Filters: The benefits of using air filters, such as HEPA filters, to remove particulates and volatile gases from the air.
• 3D Printing Considerations: The importance of using filters and air extraction systems when 3D printing materials like ABS and PETG, which can release harmful fumes.
• Workshop Dust Control:
  • Dust Extraction: Both emphasize the significance of having a dust extraction system in workshops to control wood dust and other particles.
  • DIY Solutions: Descriptions of custom-built or modified systems such as dust cyclones and shop vacuums to manage dust effectively.

🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips:

• Teleprompters: Using a teleprompter allows reading scripts while maintaining eye contact with the camera.
• Elgato Stream Deck Pedal: Using a foot pedal to control teleprompter scrolling, Zoom mute, and video controls enhances productivity. The pedal can start/stop scrolling of the teleprompter and can be configured for other uses like muting during Zoom calls.

® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order):

1. Philips Hue
2. Raspberry Pi
3. IKEA
4. Zigbee
5. Homey
6. Home Assistant
7. AliExpress
8. Synology
9. Dust Commander
10. TrueNAS
11. Gigabyte
12. AMD EPYC 3151
13. Elgato Stream Deck

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