Bill Babcock

A little build it your way demo: Smarter Presence Detection with the Sonoff SNZB-06P– A $15 Sensor That Makes Your EMS Work Your Way

This is a demonstration of how you can work with the EMS system to have it precisely suit your needs. We’re getting closer to a release for the system. If you can’t wait for the tested and proven version and want to start playing around let me know in the comments of the included video.

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Balcony Solar + Battery + EMS + Presence Detection: The DIY Power Stack for Everyone

March 2026 • 10 min read • Beginner-friendlyIf you’ve been watching your electricity bill climb every month and thinking “I wish I could do something about this” — this post is for you. You don’t need a rooftop. You don’t need an electrician. You don’t need to spend $20,000. What you need is a south,

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AI powered wildfire mitigation system You can Build with AI help

It lives! a not very brief (sorry) walkthrough of the fire mitigation system as it is currently. It’s quite far along, and after lots of struggles it’s working very well except some of the physical stuff still isn’t done. It’s challenging to find pro help on Maui with all the work available related to Lahina

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Could Solar Power Help Protect Your Home Against Wildfire

Project: Save Your Home From Wildfires With Solar Power Episode 1: Introduction Can Solar Power Help Protect Your Home From Wildfire? Yes it can, and this project will show you how. There is a long list of preparations you can undertake to make your home more defensible. We’re going to cover most of them. But

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