Mike Wieger with Meshtastic Updates, Local ChatGPT with Ollama and Frigate – HGG626
OCT 12, 202462 MIN
Mike Wieger with Meshtastic Updates, Local ChatGPT with Ollama and Frigate – HGG626
OCT 12, 202462 MIN
Description
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
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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!<br />
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Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at <a href="http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg626">http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg626</a><br />
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Join Jim Collison / <a href="https://www.twitter.com/jcollison">@jcollison</a> for show #626 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network.<br />
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<a href="https://meshtastic.org">https://meshtastic.org</a><br />
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<a href="https://ollama.com">https://ollama.com</a><br />
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<a href="https://frigate.video">https://frigate.video</a><br />
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Show Chapters<br />
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<a>[0:00]</a> Intro / Meshtastic Update<br />
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<a>[23:26]</a> Local ChatGPT and LLMs <br />
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<a>[51:46]</a> Exploring Security Camera Solutions<br />
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Extended Outline<br />
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* Home Gadget Geeks Show Introduction and Weather Discussion<a href="https://otter.ai/u/c8JB1QPJr6ojyvw9-A_QSlZyZWA?tab=summary&t=0s">[0:00]</a><br />
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* Jim Collison introduces the show, mentioning the date and location, and sets the stage for discussing tech gadgets.<br />
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* Mike Wieger talks about the ongoing dry weather and lawn maintenance issues, including broken sprinkler heads.<br />
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* Jim shares similar weather conditions in Nebraska, including a recent fire at a pumpkin patch due to dry conditions.<br />
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* Discussion about the dangers of prairie fires and the impact of dry conditions on the environment.<br />
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* Support for the Show and Amazon Prime Day<a href="https://otter.ai/u/c8JB1QPJr6ojyvw9-A_QSlZyZWA?tab=summary&t=127s">[2:07]</a><br />
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* Jim thanks Patreon subscribers and mentions the $5 plan on the averageguy.tv/patreon page.<br />
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* Jim and Mike discuss the concept of Prime Day and the frequent Amazon Prime deals.<br />
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* Mike expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of Prime Day.<br />
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* Jim reminisces about their first in-person meeting in Washington, DC, eight years ago.<br />
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* MeshTastic Update and Community Growth<a href="https://otter.ai/u/c8JB1QPJr6ojyvw9-A_QSlZyZWA?tab=summary&t=271s">[4:30]</a><br />
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