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

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https://ollama.com

https://frigate.video

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]

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