Lgbeno 189 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I thought that maybe some forum members would enjoy this cautionary tale that I wrote: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-epic-fail-internet-things-iot-luke-beno It's kinda funny and has a happy ending. Also just a quick run down on how things are going with the 2015 Hackaday prize: Currently analog.io is ranked #35 with 56 followers, 5 comments and 29 Skulls. The top project has 443 followers, 56 comments and 161 Skulls. Right now it would take 55 Skulls to move to the 10th rank. 10 Finalists are going to be selected on Sept 21st. While the judging criteria is not based solely on these stats, they still provides a clear signal to the judges that people like the projects. I would ask very kindly, if you enjoy using analog.io, please, take a minute, sign up for Hackaday and help the project out. Sign up here: https://hackaday.io/signin?returnUrl=%2Fproject%2F4648-analogio-a-full-stack-iot-platform The project page:https://hackaday.io/project/4648-analogio-a-full-stack-iot-platform Rei Vilo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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cubeberg 540 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Ouch - that's a LOT of water. It's pretty cool you can actually see what happened at least. Where was the meter located that you're monitoring? I'm pretty sure mine is under a big metal cover unfortunately but I'd love to start monitoring water consumption. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,265 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 haha! That sucks, but awesome that your IoT system actually measured it. I was thinking this was a horror story where your IoT system actually *caused* the failure..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lgbeno 189 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Yeah all I can do is laugh, it could have been much much worse if the 9000 gallons filled my basement. What is also funny is that I called the local water department and told them what happened. Her reaction was very nonchalant. Said "we don't even start to worry until you lose 20,000 gallons." I feel sorry for that guy! She estimated about $50-$60 worth of water. I guess its a good thing that I don't live in AZ or CA... But yes it would be much worse if the spill was cause by a IoT actuator. Luckily, so far I have spent all of my time on sensors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 630 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 On the upside of IoT imperfectness: You didn't worry the whole weekend. Ignorance is bliss, as they say Lgbeno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yyrkoon 250 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 hahaha ! reading the comment on that page . . . Greg Burneske Director, OEM Products - New Business Development Hey Luke. The company I used to work for -- Winland Electronics -- makes the perfect solution for this problem. Check out the EA800 IP and Waterbug sensor. Guess the point of the post was entirely lost on him ! Well, maybe not entirely as it did kind of give him an excuse to "spam" you hehehe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yyrkoon 250 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 BTW, I'd probably re-title your post to "epic fail that IoT logs" or something Seems your IoT solution did it's intended job fine tripwire and pine 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lgbeno 189 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Haha, yes he didn't quite catch the point. Making the sensor is the most fun! I do know Greg though, I interviewed with him awhile back but ended up working somewhere else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rei Vilo 695 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Done, +1 skull! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lgbeno 189 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Done, +1 skull!Thanks! The project is moving up the ranks, #30 now with 36 skulls thanks to 43oh members. Surprisingly, the next 3 skulls would move the project up another 5 spots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeke 693 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 +1 skull. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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bluehash 1,581 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks! The project is moving up the ranks, #30 now with 36 skulls thanks to 43oh members. Surprisingly, the next 3 skulls would move the project up another 5 spots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Luke, Where is the ranking list? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lgbeno 189 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Luke, Where is the ranking list? Thanks for the Skull! The list is a little difficult to find but here it is: https://hackaday.io/list/7402-2015-hackaday-prize-semifinalists Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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