In this episode of NTVN, New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex discuss standing desks and their uses, preferences, and assembly experiences, while standing.
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Discussing standing desk benefits, such as such as better posture, a more dynamic presentation style in virtual meetings, and improved overall well-being while working from home.
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Personal Experiences with standing desks, including the types they use (two-legged vs. four-legged) and the challenges and benefits they encountered.
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Assembly and Setup Tips
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- Gridfinity
- Kickstarter
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- Zoom
- WebEx
- Microsoft Teams
- Huddles
- Hangouts
- Flexispot
- Ikea countertop
- Monster
- Seasonic
- GeForce (NVIDIA)
- AliExpress
- Apple MacBook
- LTT store (Linus Tech Tips)
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In this episode of NTVN New Tech Vintage Nerds, hosts AJ and Alex invite special guest Vikash to the table. The trio dives into a variety of tech topics, from the challenges of home automation with Sonos speakers to the intricacies of digitizing VHS tapes. They explore the world of 3D printing and the balance between high-end tinkering versus plug-and-play solutions. The conversation shifts to Vikash’s personal journey in tech and his motivations behind creating valuable content on YouTube. If you’re into home automation, DIY tech projects, or considering starting a YouTube channel, this episode is packed with insights and tips that you won’t want to miss.
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Alex’s Experience with Home Automation: Alex talks about his automation setup using Sonos speakers, the problems he faced when the speakers stopped working, and how he resolved them by reintroducing the speakers into the setup.
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Whole Home Audio Systems: The discussion shifts towards various audio setup strategies, including using HomePods and Home Assistant for automating music throughout the house. They also discuss systems like ZigBee and Z-Wave for motion sensors and other home automation elements.
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VHS Digitization: Alex explains his process of digitizing old VHS tapes using an HDMI video converter and a capture box, as well as software like OBS and Handbrake for the actual digitization and encoding. He emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and quality improvement by using these specific tools.
Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to weather stations, focusing on automation benefits, local data integration, and energy efficiency.
Takeaways:
- Flexible filaments like TPU are versatile but require longer print times.
- Weather stations can significantly augment smart home automation by providing real-time environmental data.
- Choosing a weather station with local data support can enhance reliability and control over cloud-dependent alternatives.
- Integrate UV sensors in your system for personalized alerts and safer outdoor activities.
- Tools like a filament dryer can drastically improve print quality, especially for hydroscopic materials.
🏠 What’s on the Agenda:
00:00 Introduction and recent 3D printing projects 00:37 Challenges and solutions with flexible filaments 03:31 Overview of weather stations and their role in home automation 12:05 Benefits of using EcoWitt Witboy for real-time data 33:30 Practical uses for UV sensors and soil moisture sensors 45:00 Tips
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Enhance 3D printing with a reliable filament dryer Explore the benefits of advanced weather stations like the EcoWit for precise automation Invest in localized data solutions to prevent automation failure during connectivity issues 🤝 Join the Conversation: We’re not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing, or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let’s start the discussion!
Today AJ and Alex are talking about zone heating, and more importantly, how it can help you increase the comfort level in your house.
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