Mike Wieger is my guest this week! Mike shares his experience with MeshTastic, a mesh networking system, noting a significant increase in nodes in Omaha and their use for local communication. He also discusses running a local instance of ChatGPT using Ollama and Open Web UI, highlighting its benefits for privacy and local processing. Additionally, Mike talks about using Frigate, a Docker container for security cameras, and its integration with Home Assistant. Thanks for listening!







































Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg626







Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #626 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.







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Show Chapters







[0:00 ] Intro / Meshtastic Update







[23:26 ] Local ChatGPT and LLMs







[51:46 ] Exploring Security Camera Solutions















Extended Outline









* Home Gadget Geeks Show Introduction and Weather Discussion[0:00 ]



* Jim Collison introduces the show, mentioning the date and location, and sets the stage for discussing tech gadgets.







* Mike Wieger talks about the ongoing dry weather and lawn maintenance issues, including broken sprinkler heads.







* Jim shares similar weather conditions in Nebraska, including a recent fire at a pumpkin patch due to dry conditions.







* Discussion about the dangers of prairie fires and the impact of dry conditions on the environment.











* Support for the Show and Amazon Prime Day[2:07 ]



* Jim thanks Patreon subscribers and mentions the $5 plan on the averageguy.tv/patreon page.







* Jim and Mike discuss the concept of Prime Day and the frequent Amazon Prime deals.







* Mike expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of Prime Day.







* Jim reminisces about their first in-person meeting in Washington, DC, eight years ago.











* MeshTastic Update and Community Growth[4:30 ]