Mining LTC and monitoring the power usage with Home Assistant? Why yes I am doing that.

in #ltclast year

Using a few Shelly devices, some python code, and some clever Home Assistant automations, I'm monitoring and controlling my mining rigs (only running two at the moment due to price and temperature).

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If you're not monitoring your home rigs with Home Assistant, what are you even doing?


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Here's the control panel for the full automation setup that controls when the miners are active based on price and outside temperature--accepting that when it's cold enough, we'll tolerate a lower price.


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An expanded view of the temperatures, energy usage, fan speeds, and room temperatures