happypenguin

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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   Oh, I am a big advocate of open protocols so you can host the hub locally rather than it connecting back to some AWS server. Hence the ZWave and Zigbee reference. Its time for an open source washer!
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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   Yep, if you rent it doesn't make as much sense. All I was pointing out is that automation is way more than just being able to flip your light on using your phone. I have ZWave switches in my home and I don't use my phone to flip a
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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   Even worse, let's apply the non network neutrality argument: the washer won't work without certain "licensed" detergents sold as for the safety of the washer (some claim about harm of the device from the wrong detergent)
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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   When done well it provides more than just toggling a switch on your phone. Examples are timers for lights to say turn on outdoor lights at dusk. Turning on thr garage light when the garage door opens. Double tapping the switch by thr front
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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   I'm not suggesting to not tip, just correcting the misinformation. Servers are guaranteed minimum wage.
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   by happypenguin 5y ago

   This actually isn't true. Servers makr minimum wage, if all night they were tipped $0 then the resturant is required to pay them more hourly to hit minimum wage. Their combined pay from tips and the restaurant's pay must meet mini