620: Brent Loves Building Things
- Author
- Jupiter Broadcasting
- Published
- Mon 23 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://linuxunplugged.com/620
Off-the-shelf didn't cut it, so we built what we needed using open hardware and open source.
Sponsored By:
- Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
- 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps.
- Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility.
Links:
- 💥 Gets Sats Quick and Easy with Strike
- 📻 LINUX Unplugged on Fountain.FM
- Castamatic
- Castamatic 11 - with live shows and Podping — With this release, you can now listen to live podcast episodes directly in the app and get instant notifications as soon as a new episode—live or recorded—is available.
- ESP8266 NodeMCU
- DHT22/AM2302 Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module
- 5V One Channel Relay Module Relay Switch with OPTO Isolation High Low Level Trigger
- Marine Boat 3" in-Line Bilge Air Blower DC 12V 130 CFM
- Wolfwhoop PW-D Control Buck Converter 6-24V to 5V 1.5A Step-Down Regulator Module Power Inverter Volt Stabilizer
- TICONN Waterproof Electrical Junction Box
- BOJACK 3 Values 130 Pcs Solderless Breadboard
- ESPHome Web - web.esphome.io — Allows you to prepare your device for first use, install new versions and check the device logs directly from your browser.
- PlatformIO - Your Gateway to Embedded Software Development Excellence
- buildFHSEnv - nixpkgs — Provides a way to build and run FHS-compatible lightweight sandboxes.
- ESPHome NixOS module: Failure to compile firmware because of DynamicUsers
- Pick: High Tide — Third party unofficial TIDAL music client. Listen to your favorite music from your desktop or mobile Linux device at the highest quality.
- Pick: Junction — Junction pops up automatically when you open a file or link in another app.
- Junction on Flathub
