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MCP: the live data layer your AI system is missing
None of that information was in the vault. No file listed Saturday's schedule. Charles didn't remember it. He looked.
Mar 28, 202621 min read
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Why C-suite alignment is necessary for smarter technology investment decisions [publication]
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Working 10 years at Sitecore
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Bellfire home automation project
This article provides you with an overview and links of all articles published around the Bellfire fireplace Mertik Maxitrol controller project that was…
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Step 4: Configure ESPHome to control the relays from Home Assistant
This article is part of the Make your Bellfire fireplace smart project that I presented during the Home Assistant Conference 2020. It's time to execute the…
Dec 14, 20204 min readESPHome
Step 2: Flash ESP chip with ESPHome node firmware
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Dec 14, 20203 min readESPHome
Home Assistant Conference 2020 presentation
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Home Assistant to Fireplace, how will it work together
This article is part of the Make your Bellfire fireplace smart project that I presented during the Home Assistant Conference 2020. We now have all…
Dec 14, 20202 min readESPHome
Step 1: Install ESPHome in Home Assistant and create first Node
This article is part of the Make your Bellfire fireplace smart project that I presented during the Home Assistant Conference 2020. It's time to execute the…
Dec 14, 20202 min readESPHome