We like to talk about all the new tech, even though we’re a bunch of seasoned, vintage nerds.New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them.
As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture.
So, sync up your calendars, dear listeners, for a regular dose of discovery—all through the lens of two vintage nerds who have not only lived through the evolution of the tech industry but continue to remain at its pulse, ever curious, forever learning, and perpetually sharing the chronicles of tech, both new and old.
In this podcast episode, AJ and Alex delve into different aspects of the digital communication world, specifically email and their recent 3D printing projects, custom-designed 3D inserts for slat walls, the TARDIS and more.
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Ice cube machine
Measuring wheel
® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order)
Apple Mail
Outlook
Gmail
MailCow
EM Client
Sogo
Thunderbird
Microsoft Office 365
Exchange Server
Microsoft Hotmail
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1 May 2025
Clean Air and Clever Gadgets: A Breath of Fresh Tech
In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups.
Takeaways:
Importance of Clean Air: AJ and Alex emphasize the importance of clean air inside homes, especially during winter, when indoor air quality can deteriorate due to heating, cooking, and other activities.
Methods for Clean Air:
Air Monitoring: Using air monitors to keep track of CO2 levels and other pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
Air Filters: The benefits of using air filters, such as HEPA filters, to remove particulates and volatile gases from the air.
3D Printing Considerations: The importance of using filters and air extraction systems when 3D printing materials like ABS and PETG, which can release harmful fumes.
Workshop Dust Control:
Dust Extraction: Both emphasize the significance of having a dust extraction system in workshops to control wood dust and other particles.
DIY Solutions: Descriptions of custom-built or modified systems such as dust cyclones and shop vacuums to manage dust effectively.
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Teleprompters: Using a teleprompter allows reading scripts while maintaining eye contact with the camera.
Elgato Stream Deck Pedal: Using a foot pedal to control teleprompter scrolling, Zoom mute, and video controls enhances productivity. The pedal can start/stop scrolling of the teleprompter and can be configured for other uses like muting during Zoom calls.
® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order):
Philips Hue
Raspberry Pi
IKEA
Zigbee
Homey
Home Assistant
AliExpress
Synology
Dust Commander
TrueNAS
Gigabyte
AMD EPYC 3151
Elgato Stream Deck
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24 Apr 2025
Navigating Home Automation: The Millimeter Wave Revolution and Real-World Challenges
In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups.
Takeaways:
mmWave Technology as an alternative to PIR for detecting presence, even if the person is not moving significantly.
mmWave response slower than PIR, but the combination is good
Automations are annoying when it is not working properly
Home automation can be expensive, with numerous small costs accumulating over time
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3D Printing Magnets Tip:
When starting 3D printing and incorporating magnets, AJ suggests printing a specific tool that helps in orienting the magnets correctly. This tool ensures the magnets are inserted in your prints with the right orientation, preventing issues with alignment and adhesion.
Embedded Magnet Dispenser Tool for 3D Prints
Mini Greenhouse Project:
Alex mentions a project involving 3D printing a mini greenhouse called "Herbus," designed by Hands On Katie. It’s a comprehensive project that includes sections for planting herbs for the kitchen or small plants for a vegetable garden. Alex highlights adding technology and automation to the greenhouse, such as full spectrum LED lights for growing plants and potentially including an automated watering system.
Herbus Mini Greenhouse
® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order):
Homey
Home Assistant
Aqara
Gardena
Husqvarna
Hands On Katie
Herbus
Inside a recent episode
Zone heating
Published 14 Jan 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] No, I just have radiators. So the big things on the wall. And I don't have underfloor heating, unfortunately. I should have thought of that before we actually laid in the floor that we have. So we have, I don't know how it's called in somewhere else, but it's sort of a pebble floor, but it's really small. It's insanely durable, very comfortable. But it doesn't go well with underfloor heating. It will rip. I do remember that you had some electrical floor heating. Yeah. Well, we ripped that out. Well, we tried to at least. Anyway, so I don't have underfloor heating. So it's just the radiators mounted to the walls. […]
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