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| <h2>Marc's Products:</h2> | ||
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| Almost to a fault, i fix everything and keep it working after most others would replace it. So, in general i don't | ||
| think of myself as a big consumer. However, there are a few products i really like, many of which help me keep me | ||
| and my | ||
| stuff ticking... | ||
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| <h2>Alexa Home Automation related:</h2><br>I've found the following items useful and fun in automating my | ||
| home | ||
| via seamless integration into the Amazon Alexa ecosystem. | ||
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| <ul> | ||
| <li>Several <a href="https://amzn.to/4fuHlHu" target="_blank">Kasa Smart Plugs</a> which allow you to say | ||
| "Alexa, turn on the | ||
| <a href="https://amzn.to/3ybZadR" target="_blank">TubeAmp</a>" (which the <a | ||
| href="https://amzn.to/4fuHFWI" target="_blank">Amazon Echo Dot</a> has a BT | ||
| connection to, enabling great HiFi stereo via which you can play | ||
| PrimeMusic-- included w/your AmazonPrime subscription, Pandora, Spotify, etc in your home), and "Alexa, | ||
| turn on the <a href="https://amzn.to/46sVVeq" target="_blank">Mr. Coffee</a> at 6:15a" after you've | ||
| setup the coffee pot the evening before. | ||
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| <li>Several <a href="https://amzn.to/3WW02Nj" target="_blank">Kasa Smart Light Switches</a> which allow you | ||
| to say | ||
| "Alexa, turn on the DenLight", to set the porch light to go on at Sunset & off at Sunrise, via a timer | ||
| rule, and allowing "Alexa, after 15min turn off the BathroomFan" when you get out of the shower.</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/4dqbG8a" target="_blank">TREATLIFE Smart Ceiling Fan Control and light | ||
| dimmer</a> which allow you | ||
| to say "Alexa, turn on the CeilingFan"</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/3WLCfiQ" target="_blank">Sengled Smart LED multicolor bulb</a> which allow | ||
| you to say "Alexa, turn on the MagicLight" or "Alexa, MagicLight 20%" or "Alexa, MagicLight red"</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/3YuiBcm" target="_blank">Refoss Smart WiFi Garage Door Opener</a> which allow | ||
| you to say "Alexa, close the garage door" or to open/close it from your phone.</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/4ccKDMG" target="_blank">Fire TV Stick 4k</a> so you can cut the cord and | ||
| have voice command over your existing set... or if you're due for a new TV, perhaps the <a | ||
| href="https://amzn.to/4flqWVX" target="_blank">65" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV</a> or the <a | ||
| href="https://amzn.to/3WwiZo6" target="_blank">55" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV</a>.</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/4cVDxNT" target="_blank">Sharp ZSMC1469HS Microwave Oven</a> which allow | ||
| you to say "Alexa, microwave my frozen peas for 5min." fwiw, not saying you should buy a new microwave | ||
| SO that you can say that, however if you were going to get a new microwave this might fit the bill, and | ||
| the home automation theme. It does keep its time in sync (and resets time after power failures)-- so you | ||
| can really use it as a kitchen clock on school days. I find it actually works quite well, though i do | ||
| get some side eye from other | ||
| family members when speak to the micro... <br> | ||
| I have a Samsung (Model #NE63BG8315SS) stovetop/oven in the kitchen as well, and can similarly | ||
| turn on/off the oven light via Alexa, along w/keeping its clock sync'ed.<br> | ||
| Ahh... the IoT. Yeah... the Internet, it's gonna be big someday.</li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
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| <h2>Go Bucket for the Truck</h2><br>Some gotta-have-it gear when heading out... i keep them it in a 2.5gal | ||
| bucket i bring with me in <a href="53ChevPU.htm">the truck</a> like a portable glovebox: | ||
| </li> | ||
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| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3LOEBXQ" target="_blank">Veepak mini BT OBDII dongle</a> connected to the | ||
| <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en_US" target="_blank">Torque | ||
| Pro app</a> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/4d1OxJN" target="_blank">DanForce USB rechargeable headlamp</a></li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/3WIlV2m" target="_blank">4 Ports USB Car Charger USB Adapter with | ||
| Voltmeter,Type C Port PD 3.1/QC 3.0 Super Fast Charging Car Cigarette Lighter Plug</a></li> | ||
| <li>A <a href="https://amzn.to/3LLRWAb" target="_blank">Kindle reader</a> of some variety, and <a | ||
| href="https://www.howtogeek.com/735643/how-to-borrow-ebooks-from-a-library-on-a-kindle-for-free/" | ||
| target="_blank"> access | ||
| to your local library to check out and wirelessly download Kindle ebooks</a>.</li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ymS4mI" target="_blank">Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch (TS 8000)</a> As | ||
| Crocodile Dundee would say, "That's not a lighter, this is a lighter."</li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
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| <h2>Other tools you should probably have on hand, or otherwise around the house</h2><br>Some items for the | ||
| garage | ||
| bench, your wrist, on or | ||
| under your | ||
| counter, etc. I'll leave it to you when and where you use them. | ||
| </li> | ||
| <ul> | ||
| <li>An inexpensive yet decent <a href="https://amzn.to/4dp16hX" target="_blank">multimeter</a> (i have a | ||
| similar, earlier | ||
| model. It often travels with me in the Go Bucket as well). And a cheap <a href="https://amzn.to/4dqIwpB" | ||
| target="_blank">IR Thermometer</a>.</li> | ||
| <li>I've also made great use of this <a href=" https://amzn.to/3yq8dYx" target="_blank">Underground | ||
| wire locator</a> and with it have found 4 separate/buried spinkler valve control boxes with it.</li> | ||
| <li>For you Floridians (or others in warm climates)... if you're going to attempt to maintain your AC units, | ||
| you're going to want <a href="https://amzn.to/46uoWXe" target="_blank">Yellow Jacket Manifold, guages | ||
| and hoses</a> along with <a href="https://amzn.to/3LOJwIn" target="_blank">Yellow Jacket Mini Ball | ||
| valves</a> and a <a href="https://amzn.to/4fwvkl8" target="_blank">low loss fitting</a> for | ||
| your red/high pressure hose. I'm a fan of these <a href="https://amzn.to/3A7JPLT" target="_blank">5-2-1 | ||
| Compressor Saver kits</a> even proactively when units are new; and as they age, let alone get old, | ||
| you'll probably want to have some <a href="https://amzn.to/3AgC46c" target="_blank">Leak Savers</a>. | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li>An <a href=" https://amzn.to/3WMomkg" target="_blank">Amazfit Band 7</a> (the successor to the | ||
| wonderful | ||
| line of Xiaomi MiBands) connected to the (green) <a | ||
| href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mc.amazfit1&hl=en_US" target="_blank">Notify | ||
| for Amazfit</a> app</li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WK7b2R" target="_blank">Simple Green</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4d2JlFv" target="_blank">5Gal Bucket Lid Mouse Trap</a></li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
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| <h2>Must haves for the nerd bench</h2><br>OK... must haves are an overstatement, though this is some fun | ||
| gear to geek out with. | ||
| </li> | ||
| <ul> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WrZEED" target="_blank">Yihua 853D Soldering station</a> including a Hot Air | ||
| Rework gun, and some <a href="https://amzn.to/4dtu4gJ" target="_blank">extra tips</a> and <a | ||
| href="https://amzn.to/46ysp7o" target="_blank">tip tinner</a> to ride shotgun | ||
| alongside a <a href="https://amzn.to/4dnxnpF" target="_blank">heat resistant silicone | ||
| electronic repair mat</a> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dpdTAT" target="_blank">CRC 05103 QD Electronic Cleaner</a></li> | ||
| <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WVT22Z" target="_blank">Weishi 1000 Timegrapher</a> so you can adjust your <a | ||
| href="https://amzn.to/4c3ikAt" target="_blank">Seiko SKX007K</a> or any other automatic watch | ||
| yourself. | ||
| </li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
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| <h2>The Commode</h2><br>it deserves its own section. | ||
| </li> | ||
| <ul> | ||
| <li>I'm a single piece <a href="https://amzn.to/4fup3pR" target="_blank">Toto Ultramax Elongated 1 Piece | ||
| Toilet MS854114SG#01 Cotton White</a> fan, which should come with a Toto soft close lid.</li> | ||
| <li>Between that lid and the bowl, you should have a simple bidet. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3yvNOBh" | ||
| target="_blank">LUXE Bidet NEO 185</a> is a good choice in my book.</li> | ||
| <li>A <a href=" https://amzn.to/4frZeH2" target="_blank">motion sensing, color LED night light</a> for the | ||
| bowl is | ||
| entirely | ||
| unnecessary... butt there are far worse ways to flush $5. | ||
| </li> | ||
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| <p>These are simply some things i find useful and enjoy putting to use. I've been thinking of hosting a Marc's | ||
| Products | ||
| page for | ||
| years; finally got around to it.<br>Hope you'll find some of them interesting as well.</p> | ||
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| <p><span class="subhead"><strong>Note: This page contains affiliates links</strong> for hours of quiet games | ||
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| <li><a href="https://bit.ly/2I44CBs">A short CV/bio here.</a> Cheers </li> | ||
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| <p>Back to <a href="index.html">Marc's Homepage</a> | ||
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| <p>To share comment, mail to marcse((at))exMSFT((dot))com</p> | ||
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