IoT Projects2 May 2022·5 min read
Solar Controller Hacking
The manufacturer wouldn't share the protocol docs, so I grabbed an ADAM-4561 and figured it out myself. A solar regulator, a Pi Zero, Node-RED, and a bit of stubbornness.
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Operations15 January 2025·5 min read
Shift handover: what actually gets lost between teams
We've watched hundreds of shift handovers. Here's what we've learned about where information falls through the cracks and why it matters.
Digital Transformation10 January 2025·7 min read
From spreadsheet to system: when to make the switch
Spreadsheets work until they don't. Here's how to recognise when your operation has outgrown them and what to consider when moving to a proper system.
Connectivity5 January 2025·6 min read
Connecting remote sites: cellular vs satellite vs nothing
Not every site has fibre. We break down the real-world options for getting data out of remote locations in Australia.