Benny
@thisisbenny.bsky.social
👨💻 Solution Architect | 📸 Hobby Photographer | 🏡 Home Automation Enthusiast
💻 https://hierl.dev
📍 Düsseldorf 🇩🇪
💻 https://hierl.dev
📍 Düsseldorf 🇩🇪
#ZimaBoard2 arrived yesterday — now I have to find a spot on my packed wall board, and two planned 2,5” SSDs aren’t making it easier
#Homelab #Selfhosted
#Homelab #Selfhosted
September 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#ZimaBoard2 arrived yesterday — now I have to find a spot on my packed wall board, and two planned 2,5” SSDs aren’t making it easier
#Homelab #Selfhosted
#Homelab #Selfhosted
The IR reading head for the smart meter arrived today, so I can continue working on my LoRa smart‑meter reader project.
Before that, I need to finish a small maker project with my son. Any guesses what we’re making?
#SmartMeter #LoRa #Maker #ESP32 #3DPrinting
Before that, I need to finish a small maker project with my son. Any guesses what we’re making?
#SmartMeter #LoRa #Maker #ESP32 #3DPrinting
September 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The IR reading head for the smart meter arrived today, so I can continue working on my LoRa smart‑meter reader project.
Before that, I need to finish a small maker project with my son. Any guesses what we’re making?
#SmartMeter #LoRa #Maker #ESP32 #3DPrinting
Before that, I need to finish a small maker project with my son. Any guesses what we’re making?
#SmartMeter #LoRa #Maker #ESP32 #3DPrinting
August 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Last night turned out to be later than planned 🥱, but it was worth it 💪! My #ESPHome configuration is working well, allowing me to synchronize sensor data from one #ESP32 to another via# LoRa. The next step is to order an IR reading head to read the #SmartMeter.
#IoT #SmartHome
#IoT #SmartHome
July 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Last night turned out to be later than planned 🥱, but it was worth it 💪! My #ESPHome configuration is working well, allowing me to synchronize sensor data from one #ESP32 to another via# LoRa. The next step is to order an IR reading head to read the #SmartMeter.
#IoT #SmartHome
#IoT #SmartHome
I've been testing #Meshtastic to see if I can transmit using #LoRa from my apartment to the basement. The test shows a strong signal strength!
The next step is to integrate the apartment node with #MQTT into #HomeAssistant, so I can access the data from the basement in Home Assistant.
#SmartHome
The next step is to integrate the apartment node with #MQTT into #HomeAssistant, so I can access the data from the basement in Home Assistant.
#SmartHome
July 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I've been testing #Meshtastic to see if I can transmit using #LoRa from my apartment to the basement. The test shows a strong signal strength!
The next step is to integrate the apartment node with #MQTT into #HomeAssistant, so I can access the data from the basement in Home Assistant.
#SmartHome
The next step is to integrate the apartment node with #MQTT into #HomeAssistant, so I can access the data from the basement in Home Assistant.
#SmartHome
What a successful evening! 💪 Not only did I replace #Authentik with #TinyAuth as the #Traefik Forward Auth Provider, but I also resolved the integration issue between #PocketID and #Beszel. This allowed me to remove Authentik from my #k3s cluster and reclaim some resources.
#HomeLab #Selfhosted
#HomeLab #Selfhosted
July 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
What a successful evening! 💪 Not only did I replace #Authentik with #TinyAuth as the #Traefik Forward Auth Provider, but I also resolved the integration issue between #PocketID and #Beszel. This allowed me to remove Authentik from my #k3s cluster and reclaim some resources.
#HomeLab #Selfhosted
#HomeLab #Selfhosted
In these high temperatures, the fan only blows warm air in your face 🥵
Stay healthy and hydrated in these temperatures.
#summer #hightemperature #heat #germany #europe
Stay healthy and hydrated in these temperatures.
#summer #hightemperature #heat #germany #europe
July 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In these high temperatures, the fan only blows warm air in your face 🥵
Stay healthy and hydrated in these temperatures.
#summer #hightemperature #heat #germany #europe
Stay healthy and hydrated in these temperatures.
#summer #hightemperature #heat #germany #europe
Well, that was easy 😎
Setting up the #TRMNL #EInk display took less than 5 minutes.
Super smooth onboarding! 🙌
#Homelab #SmartHome
Setting up the #TRMNL #EInk display took less than 5 minutes.
Super smooth onboarding! 🙌
#Homelab #SmartHome
May 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Well, that was easy 😎
Setting up the #TRMNL #EInk display took less than 5 minutes.
Super smooth onboarding! 🙌
#Homelab #SmartHome
Setting up the #TRMNL #EInk display took less than 5 minutes.
Super smooth onboarding! 🙌
#Homelab #SmartHome
Mail call! 📦
After weeks of waiting, my #TRMNL #EInk display finally arrived.
#MailCall #HomeLab #SmartHome
After weeks of waiting, my #TRMNL #EInk display finally arrived.
#MailCall #HomeLab #SmartHome
May 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Mail call! 📦
After weeks of waiting, my #TRMNL #EInk display finally arrived.
#MailCall #HomeLab #SmartHome
After weeks of waiting, my #TRMNL #EInk display finally arrived.
#MailCall #HomeLab #SmartHome
Yay! 🎉 My #TRMNL order is on its way 🚚🚚🚚!
I can't wait to get it and play around with it!
#SmartHome #IoT
I can't wait to get it and play around with it!
#SmartHome #IoT
May 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Yay! 🎉 My #TRMNL order is on its way 🚚🚚🚚!
I can't wait to get it and play around with it!
#SmartHome #IoT
I can't wait to get it and play around with it!
#SmartHome #IoT
Second attempt at soldering the #ESP32 to the #mmWave sensor.
Everything’s holding this time — but both components ended up a bit damaged.
Luckily they are still working.
#Maker #IoT #HomeAutomation
Everything’s holding this time — but both components ended up a bit damaged.
Luckily they are still working.
#Maker #IoT #HomeAutomation
April 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Second attempt at soldering the #ESP32 to the #mmWave sensor.
Everything’s holding this time — but both components ended up a bit damaged.
Luckily they are still working.
#Maker #IoT #HomeAutomation
Everything’s holding this time — but both components ended up a bit damaged.
Luckily they are still working.
#Maker #IoT #HomeAutomation
Currently testing a DIY lightbox using a 3D-printed lithophane photo. Not sure yet if the LED strip will be bright enough when mounted along the outer wall.
For direct backlight, I’d have to cut and solder it to the rear panel… not exactly thrilled about that part. #3Dprint #lithophane #maker
For direct backlight, I’d have to cut and solder it to the rear panel… not exactly thrilled about that part. #3Dprint #lithophane #maker
April 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Currently testing a DIY lightbox using a 3D-printed lithophane photo. Not sure yet if the LED strip will be bright enough when mounted along the outer wall.
For direct backlight, I’d have to cut and solder it to the rear panel… not exactly thrilled about that part. #3Dprint #lithophane #maker
For direct backlight, I’d have to cut and solder it to the rear panel… not exactly thrilled about that part. #3Dprint #lithophane #maker
Back from vacation, and first things first: a proper cappuccino.
My favorite travel ritual? Picking up beans from local roasters. No mugs, no magnets—just great coffee. #thirdwavecoffee #coffeegeek
My favorite travel ritual? Picking up beans from local roasters. No mugs, no magnets—just great coffee. #thirdwavecoffee #coffeegeek
April 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Back from vacation, and first things first: a proper cappuccino.
My favorite travel ritual? Picking up beans from local roasters. No mugs, no magnets—just great coffee. #thirdwavecoffee #coffeegeek
My favorite travel ritual? Picking up beans from local roasters. No mugs, no magnets—just great coffee. #thirdwavecoffee #coffeegeek
Another trusty sidekick this vacation: the packable #backpack from #Matador x #Carryology. These limited collabs are hard to resist—and this one keeps proving why. Lightweight, durable, perfect for quick day trips with a kid in tow. Packs down easily for the trip home #travelessentials #OneBagTravel
April 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Another trusty sidekick this vacation: the packable #backpack from #Matador x #Carryology. These limited collabs are hard to resist—and this one keeps proving why. Lightweight, durable, perfect for quick day trips with a kid in tow. Packs down easily for the trip home #travelessentials #OneBagTravel
I don’t usually spend this much on clothes, but the Travel Hoodie by #Carryology x #UnboundMerino? No regrets. Survived sun, rain, wind and chill this vacation week without breaking a sweat.
#Merino #TravelEssentials #carry #OneBagTravel
#Merino #TravelEssentials #carry #OneBagTravel
April 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I don’t usually spend this much on clothes, but the Travel Hoodie by #Carryology x #UnboundMerino? No regrets. Survived sun, rain, wind and chill this vacation week without breaking a sweat.
#Merino #TravelEssentials #carry #OneBagTravel
#Merino #TravelEssentials #carry #OneBagTravel
You know you’re deep into coffee when you pack your own beans and equipment for vacation. Can’t risk bad brews on holiday.
#CoffeeLover #TravelEssentials #Coffee
#CoffeeLover #TravelEssentials #Coffee
April 14, 2025 at 5:49 AM
You know you’re deep into coffee when you pack your own beans and equipment for vacation. Can’t risk bad brews on holiday.
#CoffeeLover #TravelEssentials #Coffee
#CoffeeLover #TravelEssentials #Coffee
My #HomeLab has grown way beyond the clean and simple setup from 1.5 years ago. Time to optimize — but let’s be real, a HomeLab is never done.
#RaspberryPi #FritzBox #Unifi #IkeaSkadis #Skadis #ComputeBlade #Selfhosted #ZigBee #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
#RaspberryPi #FritzBox #Unifi #IkeaSkadis #Skadis #ComputeBlade #Selfhosted #ZigBee #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
April 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
My #HomeLab has grown way beyond the clean and simple setup from 1.5 years ago. Time to optimize — but let’s be real, a HomeLab is never done.
#RaspberryPi #FritzBox #Unifi #IkeaSkadis #Skadis #ComputeBlade #Selfhosted #ZigBee #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
#RaspberryPi #FritzBox #Unifi #IkeaSkadis #Skadis #ComputeBlade #Selfhosted #ZigBee #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
Another upgrade for the #Homelab: #3Dprinted a mount for the #ComputeBlade to get it onto the #IKEA #Skadis board. Simple, but solid for now!
#RaspberryPi #3Dprint
#RaspberryPi #3Dprint
April 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Another upgrade for the #Homelab: #3Dprinted a mount for the #ComputeBlade to get it onto the #IKEA #Skadis board. Simple, but solid for now!
#RaspberryPi #3Dprint
#RaspberryPi #3Dprint