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Blogbot is a Telegram bot that was written to turn a short description and photos with captions into a blog post which are more or less accurate (uses ChatGPT so quality and truthfulness varies). More information and source code here: https://github.com/house4hack/h4h-blog-bot We use it chronicle our Tuesday meetups. Below some examples of articles: Latest 2026/03/09 – Cutting the Cord: A DIY Wireless HDMI Display Takes Shape at House4Hack As the Tuesday evening gathering at House4Hack came to life once again, the focus of the night was drawn to an ambitious and highly practical build: a fully self-contained wireless HDMI display, capable of receiving a signal from any device equipped with an HDMI output — entirely without cables. The project represents the kind of problem-solving that has long been celebrated within the walls of the House. The goal was straightforward in concept, yet demanding in execution: to construct a portable display unit that could receive a wireless HDMI signal, housing all necessary components — including power delivery — within a clean, self-

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2023/07/12 – House4Hack Meetup: Sashen’s Flow Sensor Tackles Water Supply Woes

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Hey there, makers! It’s time to gather ’round and share the latest happenings from our House4Hack meetup. Last Tuesday, our ingenious member Sashen took center stage, showcasing his latest creation – a flow sensor to detect whether the municipal water supply to his house was on. Living in an area where the supply sometimes goes off, Sashen wanted to prevent any unintentional emptying of his water tank, which acts as a buffer. Sashen’s project involved utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller and a specially designed water sensor. The water sensor connected to an esp32 The water sensor, connected to the ESP32, was able to measure and detect the flow of water accurately. With a clever setup and some coding wizardry, Sashen was able to send the flow measurements to his home assistant system, allowing him to monitor the water supply status in real-time. Measurements are sent to home assistant As with any DIY project, there were some hurdles along the way. That’s where the brilliance of our House4Hack community came into play. Robz and Password2, two of our skilled members, lent a helping

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