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Project 1 – Home Automation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hardware costs<\/strong> (approximate only, excluding delivery):
* Raspberry Pi 500<\/a> – $183<\/strong>
– Recommended upgrade to 128GB High Endurance<\/a> – $89
OR Samsung SSD<\/a> – $236
* 2x Tapo Monitor Plugs<\/a> – $60<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Option 1 “Startup”<\/strong> ($550)<\/strong>
Let me help you get started<\/em> with Home Assistant<\/a> – the free system to manage home automation. (Requires existing home WiFi network)
Includes: Minimum Hardware and 2 hours setup and support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2 “Go Hot”<\/strong> ($950)<\/strong>
We add a hot water cylinder relay<\/a> to your system (use local electrician) and set times to heat your hot water cylinder based on either your power company’s off-peak rates, or your solar* production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 3 “Go EV” (Cost depends on many factors)<\/strong>
We look at options to measure your EV’s battery through your car’s API and organise charging to take best advantage of your power company’s rates. This requires a significant amount of programming and compatible hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Requires a compatible Home Assistant Solar Inverter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project 2<\/strong> – FlightRadar24 Monitor (gaining free Business Subscription)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hardware costs<\/strong> (approximate only, excluding delivery):
Raspberry Pi 4 with case<\/a> – $150<\/strong>
ADS-B receiver<\/a><\/strong> – $80<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Option 1 “Startup”<\/strong> ($550)<\/strong>
Let me help you get started<\/em> with FlightRadar24 Monitoring<\/a> – the cheapest way to gain a permanent Business Subscription to FlightRadar24.
Includes: Necessary hardware and 2 hours setup and support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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