The first device I needed to make for my smart garage project was a roller-shutter controller. Yes, you can buy them. But where’s the fun in that? I have already replaced the (crap) controller installed by the landlord with something a bit meatier: a Neco Rollermatic. This has three switched inputs for external buttons. Connect the ‘up’, ‘down’ or ‘stop’ terminals to ground to trigger … Continue reading Roller-shutter controller
I’ve decided to make my garage/oversized shed, smart. Getting in is a pain as I have to get out of the car to turn off the alarm, so I can’t just drive in. The way the unit was set up, the alarm goes off every time you open the roller shutter. Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to hit a single button on my … Continue reading Smart garage
Can’t believe it has been three months since I posted on here. But that’s what happens when you get sucked into making videos. Continue reading All pictures, no words: update
While it’s cold and dark and I’m waiting for access to the garage I’ve been working on some interior bits, starting with creating space for a double din head unit and hence relocating the heater controls. Continue reading Fitting a double-din head unit to the Z3 centre console (part 1)
The time has come to start on the body swap in earnest Continue reading Kit kick-off
I’ve been busy on the videos again. Two more videos on the rewiring project over on my YouTube channel now. Continue reading More DIY EV Vids: Rewiring
In this video I highlight the three critical questions I need to answer/problems I need to solve with the rewiring project. Continue reading Rewiring the Z3: Stop blowing stuff up
The DVLA has accepted my bid to re-register the Z3 as an electric vehicle. Hoorah! Continue reading DVLA Success: Registering your DIY EV
People always ask me the same questions about the DIY EV project. So I figured I would gather answers from other people who have built their own EVs. Continue reading DIY EV Chat Episode 1: Jamie Jones & the Bugplug
