Comment by Liftyee
2 months ago
Neat little project. For these things, I usually find that simpler is better - use the minimum feature set to finish it and start use.
I recently found a server status bezel and was thinking of making a remote status indicator out of it... maybe I should reduce the features of that project too.
A “Do Not Disturb” door hanger costs $7 on Amazon.
And requires me to remember to get up and hang it before a scheduled meeting. Or not hang it when someone calls me and a meeting erupts. And I need to remember to take it down after each call. (If I don’t, then it’s just up all the time and might be taken as seriously as a Prop 65 Warning.)
Automations are really nice for certain things!
And I'm sure you've set up all the systems that make sure the complicated system is actually working and not dead weight or doing something unintended.
Versus, I dunno a door lock
7 replies →
[dead]
It's not about the price. It's because it's COOL - and because somebody did a fun thing with hardware and software, which is great!
Which is more expensive than an esp32 and a led panel, and less convenient.
A "Do not disturb" sign costs roughly zero with a pen and a piece of paper.
Also, I have no idea how out of touch you have to be to claim that a simple sign that costs a few bucks is less convenient than something that requires power, another peripheral that requires power, and network access.
8 replies →
>A “Do Not Disturb” door hanger costs $7 on Amazon.
"Please take a seat, I'll be with you in a few short hours."
Priceless.