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Building My Home Automation Stack with Docker, Node-RED, and Portainer
Over the last few months, I set up a flexible and reliable home automation environment on a Raspberry Pi. I chose Docker to isolate services, […]
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Real-Time Attendance Display with Raspberry Pi, FileMaker (OData), Node-RED and PHP
In our CNC workshop, we wanted to build a display showing the latest badge scans from our RFID attendance system. The goal was to have […]
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Automating FileMaker Backups to Google Drive with Python and Rclone
Automating FileMaker Backups to Google Drive with Python and Rclone Introduction In this article, I want to share a real-world solution I developed to automate […]
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🛠️ Parametric CNC Program for Producing Multiple Parts Automatically
Tested on Biglia B301 SM lathe with Fanuc CNC 18i In our workshop, we often use a parametric CNC program that is especially useful when […]
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🛠️ Internal Grooving with Parametric CNC Code
A real-world example from our CNC lathe At our precision machining workshop, we often need to create internal grooves in cylindrical parts, such as bushings, […]
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A Complete IoT Monitoring System for the Haas Super Mini Mill Using Arduino, FileMaker and OData
After successfully connecting my Haas VF2SSYT machine to a FileMaker-based monitoring system using the REST Data API, I recently completed a second installation — this […]
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🚴♂️ eBike Tour from Como to the Beech Trail: Nature, Mountain Huts, and Enchanted Forests
On June 22, 2025, I completed a beautiful eBike tour of about 30.6 km, with 920 m of elevation gain, exploring some of the most […]
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Boosting Productivity with Custom JavaScript Mechanical Calculators: My Experience
In my daily work in the field of mechanical machining and CNC milling, I often found myself repeating manual calculations: weight estimates, machining costs, cutting […]
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How I Built a Fully Custom ERP for My Manufacturing Company Using FileMaker
In 2013, I began developing a fully customized management system in FileMaker for my company, Rimec Srl, which operates in the field of precision mechanics. […]
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Building a Daily Automated Backup System with Rclone and Google Drive on Windows Server
In this post, I want to share my experience setting up a daily backup procedure using Rclone on a Windows server, with backups sent directly […]
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