Notices by Christopher M0YNG (m0yng@mastodon.radio)

@silverwizard for extra fun it should only be available over ipv6

@ryanc when mine was installed I got as far as the log in / create an account page of the manufacturer (daikin) one option was Facebook.
Why in the fuck would I use a Facebook account to control my house heating?
Tldr, my heat pump does not connect to anything and I have to go into the garage and adjust settings manually.

@HopelessDemigod @2E0RKE this

FT8 is a "weak signal" mode.
But often confused for a "low power" mode.

I was running between 20 and 40 watts at the radio this afternoon (and still not always being heard!)

I wonder what power you use for #FT8 #FT4 and similar?

Can't help feeling uneasy about the new mastodon nonprofit and its board. Posts like this by Eugen don't help that.

Yes, open source developers should be paid properly.
Yes, €60k probably isn't enough for the level of responsibility he has.

Equally, step into the fediverse you've helped create and you'll find many admins/mods paid nothing to admin/mod and many more people asking for relative pennies to survive.

My day job pays less and I feed 5 + 1 cat 🤷

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/112345006374198905

We have the unlucky bonus of being "mastodon.radio" since 2018 and in the past it's been made to clear to other instances that they have to run mastodon to use the name in your domain or the trademark holders will request (legally) that you stop.

If I don't like something with mastodon what can I do?

How far can we stray from "pure" mastodon?
A fork without features we don't like?
A variant that is based on mastodon?
Complete rebrand, new domain, and different software?

@libreoffice why is "tagged PDF" not enabled by default?
It's pretty much the most common accessibility issue with PDFs (not being tagged, that's the issue)

@guysoft @g7vkq the IKEA thing has helpful breakout pads for power and data so you can easily add an esp8266. I use esphome which knows how to talk to both sensors. The co2 is an scd41.
It all sort of shoves into the case with some hot glue.
Sends data to home assistant, both pm25 and co2 plus temperature and humidity.

@guysoft depends what you want it for and where you're getting it from.
If you want reliable and accurate readings I'd suggest looking for something that specifies what sensor it uses and checking that's an actual co2 sensor (not just giving an approximation based on other readings)
If it's just for fun and/or you can confirm it against a known working sensor it's possibly worth a few £

@g7vkq @guysoft I've got a couple of IKEA Vindriktning that I've added an esp8266 and an scd4x co2 sensor to.
So if you're inclined to solder stuff that's an option too.

Bought a cheap co2 monitor off eBay. The screen cover hides four screws, inside it looks suspiciously like there is space for an esp, although it's lacking the components to provide power and data. The pad marked 3v3 is 5v but the one marked vcc is 3.3v so could be tapped.
The temperature and humidity sensors look pretty basic, not 100% on the co2 sensor
There is no fan to draw air into the case
The lithium cell's rating is hidden by the sticky pad.
It doesn't seem to agree with my SCD4x sensor

What happens to your web server when you post a link on mastodon is that every instance goes off to fetch a preview (pleroma) does this too.

@roadriverrail @deebloo maybe a bambino then? Not the plus, so you don't have steam. But they you also/still need a grinder.

I have a small electronic milk frother and heater that does a pretty good job for two button presses.
Not as fancy as proper steaming, but also no risk of causing failure in other equipment.

Something like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BX6B62KC/

@roadriverrail @deebloo I've literally just bought (it's somewhere between the seller and me right now) a "SAGE the Barista Pro"

I think it does everything I need/want.
Will do manual shots (but can be programmed)
Has decent grinder
Can froth milk
Can be had for not stupid money if you get a refurb unit.

A review, if you like them in video format
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PLt0TrLwZU

I don't use Facebook, I don't use Twitter, or Instagram, or tick tock, or blue sky, or WhatsApp, or threads.

I started mastodon.radio in 2018 for a reason and I still run mastodon.radio for the same reason.

There is zero chance I'll let any of them in when they turn up uninvited ready to scoop up our community.

I've seen embrace, extended, extinguish, before.

We block threads.
Always have, always will.
(If anyone was wondering)

@kb6nu think you're missing an "is" in the "PROGRESSIVE" section.

I'm not a massive fan of "patriotic" and wonder if it could be more "humanity focused" rather than country? Not sure on the words though.
"Available... [Skills etc] available to assist anyone in need"

Otherwise it reads well to me

@feditips @USelaine but this is another good reason to do shortcodes well, not everyone can see the custom emoji, sometimes it's because they're blind, sometimes the file doesn't load, sometimes the app doesn't support it, sometimes their display can't do it (e.g. using toot)