Are you a Minecraft enthusiast looking for a fun new way to spice up your gameplay? Whether you’re a casual player, a server operator, or just someone who loves creative challenges, we’ve got something exciting for you—CraftRandom!
[Read More]We are an independent development group based in Buffalo, NY. We work together to help each other out in our fields and open source projects. We live by the name Silo City Labs and work towards a better future for each other.
Universal Joy-Con and Junglecat adapters
3D printed phone adapters by Cuttlephone
Out of all the things the Cuttlephone can shape shift into, the universal controller adapters have been the most popular. The two-piece design can fit onto most phones and attach Nintendo Joy-Cons or Razer Junglecat controllers. It clamps on using a rubber band. This simple design expands the potential userbase far beyond the handful of phone models available. Universal adapters will now be a staple feature of Cuttlephone. Let’s take a look at the design and 3D printing of this adapter.
[Read More]Smart Home Upgrades with ESP32 and ESPHome
Modernizing devices with ESP32 and open firmware
At Silocity Labs, we’ve always loved exploring innovative technology and making the world of electronics more accessible. Recently, we’ve opened a new shop featuring some of our favorite creations: ESPHome-compatible smart devices built on the powerful ESP32 platform.
[Read More]The Return of CODRCG
We are back!
We’re thrilled to announce the return of CODRCG, the Call of Duty Random Class Generator, now fully open source and hosted on GitHub! After shutting down in 2022 due to server costs and code maintenance challenges, we’ve reimagined CODRCG to thrive on a modern, lightweight platform.
[Read More]Preparing for Power Outages in Buffalo, NY
A Comprehensive Guide to Generators
Buffalo, NY, known for its harsh winters, requires residents to be prepared for power outages. Generators are a crucial part of this preparedness, offering a reliable power source when the grid fails. This guide delves into the types of generators suitable for Buffalo, along with tips on fuel storage, maintenance, and installation.
[Read More]Nurturing Your Garden the Smart Way
A Guide to Building an ESP32-Powered Automated Watering System
Introduction
In the world of electronics and software, innovation knows no bounds. As a senior software engineer in Amherst, NY, I’ve always loved to tinker with the latest technologies to create fun and exciting projects. One such project that I recently embarked on is an automated watering system that integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant, using sensors, Tasmota, MQTT, and an ESP32 4CH relay control board. In this article, I will guide you through the process of building your own automated watering system, step by step. Please note that having a basic understanding of Home Assistant and microcontrollers is recommended to follow this guide.
[Read More]Crowsville
A game of adventure and farming
What is crowsville? An mmorpg 2d topdown farming simulator
Why? I wanted an multiplatform game I can share adventures with my daughters.
When? Not sure yet
Cleaning up NAS
Updated in May 2021
Over the last few years me and my wife have been using the network server more frequently from its initial install and setup. We share 3-4 computers across the house and constantly move files onto the NAS. I have installed Nextcloud which I will detail in another post in the future. We have come across an issue that I have noticed with the network share. We moved all of our images and files over and ended up with tons of duplicates and a giant mess. I will show you what I am doing to clean that up. Our Nas is running on a ubuntu server. The following commands should work on most linux NAS servers.
[Read More]Turn an Old Raspberry pi into an offsite backup
Why?
Lets start off with a few notes about how and why I would do this. I already have a fireproof/waterproof drive in my house. Sounds like im all set right? Not really.
[Read More]Recover AMLogic Android boxes everytime
Theres a few ways on the amlogic chips to recover boxes, but theres also many ways to recover these units. I will talk about which I have used and others. In reality it is really difficult to fully brick one of these units permanently. I will start off with the basics and work my way up to the more advanced methods.
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