Introduction A smart home is not just about connecting devices together. The way information is displayed and controlled is just as important. As Realm Labs expanded, I wanted a dashboard that felt less like a collection of switches and more like a proper control system. This led to the creation of custom Home Assistant dashboards …
Introduction Not every home lab project needs to involve servers, virtual machines or complex infrastructure. Sometimes the most enjoyable projects are the ones that solve a simple problem in a custom way. The Dart Scoreboard project started with the idea of creating a dedicated display that could show scores and information in a clean, modern …
Introduction Some of the most interesting technology projects are the ones that combine imagination with engineering. The Model TARDIS project started as a fun idea: take a physical model and bring it to life using modern automation technology. By combining Raspberry Pi, Node-RED, MQTT and Home Assistant, the goal was to transform a static display …
Introduction A modern home lab is not just about running services — it is about making those services work together. As Realm Labs expanded, more devices and systems needed a way to communicate with each other. Node-RED became the automation layer that connects different technologies together, allowing hardware, software and services to interact through visual …
Introduction A home lab doesn’t have to be limited to servers and networking. One of the most interesting areas of technology is where software meets the physical world. Smart home automation brings together networking, sensors, hardware and programming into one environment. For Realm Labs, Home Assistant has become the central platform connecting different devices and …
