This guide will explain you how to update the firmware/image of the Dreambox (7025+). Most steps in this article also applies to any other DVB satellite/terrestrial television receiver running Enigma2 like the VU Plus (VU+) devices. Read in this case instead of Dreambox, the name of your favorite receiver. However, this article is assuming you… Continue reading New image Dreambox / Configuring Enigma2
Raspberry Pi: Controlling your wall sockets
In this post I will describe 2 methods to operate “remote controlled sockets” via the Raspberry Pi. The methods differ in the used software. Both methods use C as development language and compile to native Raspberry Pi code (ELF 32-bit LSB executable, ARM, EABI5 version 1 (SYSV), dynamically linked). The prerequisites and wiring are the… Continue reading Raspberry Pi: Controlling your wall sockets
Add your picture to Google search results – Rich snippets
Maybe you noticed the fancy Google search results containing profile pictures already. When you don’t have a clue what I mean, you can find an example of a Google Search rich snippet at the top of this article. Pretty neat don’t you think? What are you thinking.. you do want to have the same fancy… Continue reading Add your picture to Google search results – Rich snippets
Raspberry Pi: Your cheap Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver
In this tutorial you will learn how to teach your Raspberry Pi to become a brave Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. What is AIS? The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on/for ships. It transmits information like identification, position, course and speed. Ingredients Raspberry Pi (2 model B) DVB-T-DAB-FM receiver Client… Continue reading Raspberry Pi: Your cheap Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver