Smarter Circuits
@smartercircuits.bsky.social
Only doing the social media because it's more or less necessary as a creator.
Contrary to popular opinion, I am alive. There's stuff afoot and I think it'll be fun. Next, some digs at ol' Tommy A.E. and a quick skim of the history of the outlet should be out this week. Then, I have a new Sonoff smart plug to review on Thursday for its release.
November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Contrary to popular opinion, I am alive. There's stuff afoot and I think it'll be fun. Next, some digs at ol' Tommy A.E. and a quick skim of the history of the outlet should be out this week. Then, I have a new Sonoff smart plug to review on Thursday for its release.
I realize we're three days in, but if anyone else would like to try to hit a word goal for this month (or any), there's a place you can track your writing projects. Here's an example:
projectwordcount.com/public_writi...
projectwordcount.com/public_writi...
David's Writing Progress - Project Word Count
Tracking progress across multiple writing projects
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November 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I realize we're three days in, but if anyone else would like to try to hit a word goal for this month (or any), there's a place you can track your writing projects. Here's an example:
projectwordcount.com/public_writi...
projectwordcount.com/public_writi...
I am presently experiencing distractspiration, or a moment of inspiration that motivates you to do something other than the thing you were doing due to previously being inspired.
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am presently experiencing distractspiration, or a moment of inspiration that motivates you to do something other than the thing you were doing due to previously being inspired.
I have to admit, I use a tool that lets me post to a list of sites (here, the letter formerly known as Twitter, and the failbook--don't judge me, I have to), but I don't see replies or other posts. When I log in here, though, there's always cool stuff I've missed. I need to do that more. I shall try
November 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I have to admit, I use a tool that lets me post to a list of sites (here, the letter formerly known as Twitter, and the failbook--don't judge me, I have to), but I don't see replies or other posts. When I log in here, though, there's always cool stuff I've missed. I need to do that more. I shall try
Not that I'm super active on the socials anyway, but I wanted to let everyone who sees this stuff that I'll be even more silent for the month. My wife and I are doing Novel November. (not NaNo)
November 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Not that I'm super active on the socials anyway, but I wanted to let everyone who sees this stuff that I'll be even more silent for the month. My wife and I are doing Novel November. (not NaNo)
While we no longer participate in NaNoWriMo officially, my wife and I still attempt a 40k+ word novel every November. We've decided to add Outline October in preparation for what we now refer to as Novel November. Just a little added distraction in strange times.
October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
While we no longer participate in NaNoWriMo officially, my wife and I still attempt a 40k+ word novel every November. We've decided to add Outline October in preparation for what we now refer to as Novel November. Just a little added distraction in strange times.
I recorded video today. I talked about NEMA and what they were up to a while back. I also started unpacking the 10 foot dual rollershade I've been sent to review.
October 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I recorded video today. I talked about NEMA and what they were up to a while back. I also started unpacking the 10 foot dual rollershade I've been sent to review.
I have a large package.
October 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I have a large package.
Brace yourself; I'm not sure Tron Ares is going to be very good. I did say brace yourself.
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Brace yourself; I'm not sure Tron Ares is going to be very good. I did say brace yourself.
Look, I'm posting regularly! I'm absolutely fantastic at the social media, it's a little known fact about me.
October 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Look, I'm posting regularly! I'm absolutely fantastic at the social media, it's a little known fact about me.
Did I mention that I did a video on the Edison Socket? We had this before we had outlets, which I don't really talk about in this video, but I will on an upcoming video on outlets. Why? Have you met me yet?
youtu.be/3828-RGu7oA
youtu.be/3828-RGu7oA
A Brief History of the Edison Socket
The Edison Socket has a lot to teach us about the application and evolution of technology. A careful balance of keeping what works and innovating when it's truly beneficial.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Did I mention that I did a video on the Edison Socket? We had this before we had outlets, which I don't really talk about in this video, but I will on an upcoming video on outlets. Why? Have you met me yet?
youtu.be/3828-RGu7oA
youtu.be/3828-RGu7oA
I'm considering restarting the podcast and I have a few specific topic ideas in addition to simply covering what sort of stuff is coming out, but I'm not sure if there's enough broad interest to devote the time. I might give it a go, we'll see.
October 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm considering restarting the podcast and I have a few specific topic ideas in addition to simply covering what sort of stuff is coming out, but I'm not sure if there's enough broad interest to devote the time. I might give it a go, we'll see.
In an effort to actually use my social media and be able to announce things outside channel videos, I'm attempting to use a posting tool to simultaneously post on all my stuff--well, most of it. In theory, I'll be more interesting or at least you'll be up-to-date on how uninteresting I am.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In an effort to actually use my social media and be able to announce things outside channel videos, I'm attempting to use a posting tool to simultaneously post on all my stuff--well, most of it. In theory, I'll be more interesting or at least you'll be up-to-date on how uninteresting I am.
I'm terrible at the social media thing, but I'm slightly less terrible at videos (or more, I don't know, you tell me).
youtu.be/5phzcJ4QRu4
youtu.be/5phzcJ4QRu4
Sonoff Cam B1P Released and Reviewed
YouTube video by Smarter Circuits
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September 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I'm terrible at the social media thing, but I'm slightly less terrible at videos (or more, I don't know, you tell me).
youtu.be/5phzcJ4QRu4
youtu.be/5phzcJ4QRu4
Open Source Smart Shunt. That is all.
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PwrTool 500
A 500 A, 60 V power and battery monitor for Home Assistant
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September 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Open Source Smart Shunt. That is all.
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www.crowdsupply.com/voidbox-indu...
The automobile brought us global lead poisoning, wildly accelerated climate change, oil companies with the most economic power on earth, vast political corruption, pipelines that stretch continents, oil spills, deindustrialization, and more. Convenience has a greater cost than freedom, it appears.
Our public streets have become a testing ground for a private company deploying multi-ton machines that have already cost lives. No one asked for consent. The public bears the risk because lawmakers failed to regulate.
July 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The automobile brought us global lead poisoning, wildly accelerated climate change, oil companies with the most economic power on earth, vast political corruption, pipelines that stretch continents, oil spills, deindustrialization, and more. Convenience has a greater cost than freedom, it appears.
I have nothing to say. That is all.
July 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I have nothing to say. That is all.
Observation: There seems to be an inordinate amount of anxiety involved in preparing to relax.
July 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Observation: There seems to be an inordinate amount of anxiety involved in preparing to relax.
You know, I'm just sort of over it all. Until I can do something, I can't do anything, so until I'm there, here is where I will remain.
July 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
You know, I'm just sort of over it all. Until I can do something, I can't do anything, so until I'm there, here is where I will remain.
Middle age is having lived long enough to get to know a world younger people haven't but think they understand better than you while also finding yourself in a place where nothing is familiar anymore and the entire world seems to have lost the point.
July 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Middle age is having lived long enough to get to know a world younger people haven't but think they understand better than you while also finding yourself in a place where nothing is familiar anymore and the entire world seems to have lost the point.
I hate to sound like an old guy, but today's internet sucks worse than it did in the 90's. Popups are back, viruses and other shenanigans are rampant, companies will do anything to take your money and give as little as possible in return (now faster and easier). It's just all too much. I'm tired.
July 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I hate to sound like an old guy, but today's internet sucks worse than it did in the 90's. Popups are back, viruses and other shenanigans are rampant, companies will do anything to take your money and give as little as possible in return (now faster and easier). It's just all too much. I'm tired.
Am I the only one that feels like the internet went from being a library (mostly) and news stand to being something you must bludgeon with all your might to prevent it from eating you and hope to drain two or three drops of fact from its remains?
June 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Am I the only one that feels like the internet went from being a library (mostly) and news stand to being something you must bludgeon with all your might to prevent it from eating you and hope to drain two or three drops of fact from its remains?