Taste The Code

I make weekly videos of electronics, code and general making

Replacing a Broken AC Wi-Fi Module with an ESPHome IR Bridge

I built a simple infrared controller using an ESP-01 and ESPHome to reconnect my GREE air conditioner to Home Assistant after its original Wi-Fi module failed.

Nov 15, 2025 — 9 mins read

ZBDongle-E Setup: Adding Thread & Matter Support to Home Assistant

Learn how to set up Matter devices in Home Assistant using the ZBDongle-E, avoiding deprecated add-ons and running Zigbee and Thread networks reliably.

Aug 31, 2025 — 6 mins read

Zigbee Switch Hack: Automate Unrelated Lights with Home Assistant

Discover how to hack a Zigbee 3-gang switch like the Zemismart K6 to control unrelated lights using Home Assistant automations - no extra hardware needed!

Jun 06, 2025 — 4 mins read

Smart Home Dashboard with ESPHome and CrowPanel HMI Advanced Screen

This project demonstrates how to create a smart home dashboard using the CrowPanel ESP32-S3 display integrated with ESPHome and Home Assistant..

Apr 04, 2025 — 23 mins read

Setting up Zigbee Dongle on Home Assistant in a Proxmox VM

I've installed a Sonoff Zigbee dongle to my Home Assistant setup via Proxmox so that I can now add Zigbee smart devices to my smart home setup.

Mar 14, 2025 — 6 mins read

Testing out different sensor for pellet level monitoring

I tested the VL53L0x sensor to see how it works and if it makes a better choice for pellet level monitoring in my pellet boiler at home.

Apr 26, 2024 — 5 mins read

Soil Moisture Sensor on batteries with ESP-07 running ESPHome - Start to Finish

I created a battery operated sensor for my smart home setup that uses the ESP07 module and a capacitive soil moisture sensor.

Apr 19, 2024 — 7 mins read

Testing out the Dusun DSGW-210 Home Assistant Gateway

I tested out the DSGW-210 gateway that has integrated Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Z-Wave modules for use with Home Assistant and it has some interesting quirks.

Mar 15, 2024 — 5 mins read

Making a Pellet Level Monitor with HC-SR04 and ESP8266

I made a device to tell me the level of the pellets in my pellet boiler that I use to heat the house.

Feb 28, 2024 — 8 mins read

Detecting finished laundry cycle

I'm exploring a few options to detect when the washing machine at home has finished its cycle.

Jan 14, 2024 — 4 mins read

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