Observed arrival · 2026-10-11
Spanner & Byte’s mechanic’s-bench builds
A Perth mechanic documents Home Assistant projects, smart appliance modifications, hardware repairs, and custom workshop systems.
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$Paid
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Home Assistant users and hands-on repair tinkerers
- Worth noticing
- The dishwasher controller preserves factory safety, while the battery reset proceeds only after every cell group checks healthy.
Field notes
The project list spans household automations, battery electronics, and workshop operations rather than focusing on a single device family. Specifics include a Home Assistant add-on that uses Frigate plate recognition with a stated rule against opening for an Uber, and a counter kiosk that sends customer details and signed repair terms into a job system. Many entries still carry a “Photos coming soon” note.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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