Automatic website backup: files + databases using Rclone
Backup Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, Mediawiki, Magento, OpenCart or any other CMS web based software with a simple script that should work in most shared servers
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2025
2024
Node-RED Meshtastic messages
Meshtastic node for Node-RED
Export Bitwarden vault to KeePass with attachments
A PowerShell script that exports a Bitwarden vault to KeePass, including attachments.
2023
OctoPrint + Docker: USB devices hot plugging
How to enable hot plugging or swapping of serial USB devices in Docker containers
Browser Bookmarks to Markdown converter
Tool that converts the bookmarks HTML backup file exported from browsers (Chrome, Firefox and others) to Markdown (.md) format.
2022
ESP32 multiple phase DIY energy monitor
Open source voltage, current, apparent power, real power and energy consumption DIY monitor based on ESP32, ESPHome and OpenEnergyMonitor.
2020
Total7zip Plugin Installer for FreeCommander XE
PowerShell script for the automatic installation of the latest version of the Total7zip plugin in FreeCommander XE
Pre-configured Marlin for SKR Mini E3 v2 on Ender 3
Marlin Firmware for SKR Mini v2 boards on Creality Ender 3
Install linux on an external drive without modifying Windows EFI partition
This article explains how to install Ubuntu Linux (or any other distribution) on a removable USB drive or stick without overwriting the EFI partition of your main hard disk and without using any shell commands, only graphical interfaces.
Plutocalc Designer for Water and Wastewater systems
Plutocalc Designer is a software suite for complete water and wastewater treatment plant sizing.
Vanilla Marlin Firmware for Ender 3 (8-bit) + Mesh bed leveling
Marlin firmware for Ender 3 printers using mesh bed leveling
Are Samsung Galaxy S phones losing features over time?
List of features of the high end S series Galaxy Phones
Fix for RTX Graphics Cards rebooting Dell XPS 8700
Fix for RTX Graphics Cards rebooting Dell XPS computers
Ultimate Marlin 2 + BLTouch for Ender 3 (8-bit) with OctoPrint
This is the vanilla version of Marlin Firmware 2.x pre-configured for Creality Ender 3 printers
Marlin 2.0 Firmware configured for Ender 3 (8-bit) + BL Touch
Marlin Firmware for Ender 3 printers (8-bit boards + BLTouch)
Control Arduino via USB OTG from Android
This script allows Johnny-Five to run from a Termux terminal communicating with other Android apps or external devices by using the TCP protocol without root, without bluetooth and without the WiFi shield. The reason for the TCP protocol is that Termux still does not implement USB-OTG to Serial drivers and the vanilla Johnny-Five would hang right out the box because of this limitation.
Control Arduino from Android using Node-RED and Johnny-Five
Tutorial for controlling Arduino or other IoT devices from Android phones using Johnny-Five and Node-RED. The connection to the board can be local (USB OTG) or remote (TCP).
2019
Planet Position Calculator in JavaScript
Approximate positions of the major planets
Galaxy S8, S9 and S10 random battery drain
Galaxy S8, S9 and S10 random battery drain solution
Tulip Composer 2
Tulip Composer is a free online software for generating road book Tulips.
Vanilla Marlin Firmware configured for Ender 3 + BLTouch
Customized version of Marlin Firmware for Ender 3 printers
2018
V-Car app for rear WiFi camera
Aplicativo para uso em câmera de ré com Wifi
Prevent Chrome from signing in Google services
Describes how to use Google Chrome synchronization feature without the browser automatic login in Google services (Drive, Keep, GMail, etc…).
2017
Install DOW CADIX on Windows 10
This article describes how to install DOW Ion Exchange Design Software, CADIX on Windows 10 (64-bits or 32 bits).
PHP - CSV Viewer for Web Browsers
PHP script that opens and parses a CSV table file to an HTML format to be displayed in the browser.
PHP - Internet of Things Web Logger
Server side PHP Script that captures any HTTP GET request data and stores in a CSV spreadsheet. Can be used with Raspberry PI circuits, Arduino, IntelGalileo, IntelEdison and even with Smartwatches that can connect to the internet using Ethernet cables, Bluetooth, USB or Wifi.
Excel - Pivot tables with text values or numbers without calculations
This article demonstrates how to use the Excel Power Query tool to create pivot tables that organize and display values without calculations (count, sum, average, etc..).
Drupal - Clean database cache tables automatically
Script and instructions to manually or automatically clean the Drupal 8.x cache tables (cache_config, cache_container, cache_data, cache_default, cache_discovery, cache_dynamic_page_cache, cache_entity, cache_menu, cache_render and cache_toolbar).
OpenCart orders and options Excel export tool
Export tool for orders with options from OpenCart
Drupal - Duplicate view results in multi language sites
This article explains why this happens and how to eliminate all duplicates.
2016
JavaScript Test Workbench
Single file HTML 5 boilerplate for quick JavaScript applications development and testing.
Swimming distance, speed and time conversion table
This spreadsheet put together paces, speeds and time for swimming.
Plutocalc Water - Instant calculations for environmental professionals
Plutocalc is a free calculator for water treatment, wastewater, hydraulics, environmental chemistry and unit conversions. Plutocalc was carefully tuned to require minimal inputs and provide accurate results based on the latest advances in science and engineering.
Equations and algorithm for Reverse Osmosis systems normalization
On this page you will find a normalization algorithm that can be built in the PLC or in a SCADA system, therefore eliminating the need of the spreadsheets. This algorithm will deliver the normalized results in three variables: Pressure Drop, Permeability and Salt Passage rate. It also can consider the Concentration Polarization factor for a higher precision.
Equations and algorithm for Reverse Osmosis membranes comparison
Comparison method for Reverse Osmosis membrane datasheets or pilot plants.
Spreadsheet for Brazil import tax calculations
Importation tax calculations from 2012 to 2020
JavaScript - Table data interpolation
Application and algorithm/library for data interpolation in JavaScript
GPS Maps - Complete Aconcagua Hiking and Climbing Routes
Full Aconcagua trekking and climb waypoints and tracks
2015
Yii2 vs Laravel 5 - Rapid Application Development in PHP
My opinion on how Yii compares to Laravel in practical terms.
Aconcagua Basecamp Trekking
Details about the Aconcagua Basecamp Trekking.
Spreadsheet for the Water Ionic Balance
Balance of ions in the water
2014
2012
Spreadsheet - Slow sand filter design
Excel spreadsheet for the sizing of slow sand filters according to the standard NBR 12216/92
Upgrading the original speakers from the Suzuki Jimny
Instructions on how to replace the original front speakers in the Suzuki Jimny.
Installation of the rear speakers on the Suzuki Jimny
Instructions on how to install the rear speakers on the Jimny
Crossing the Andes on bike
The trip was divided in two parts, the first one consisted of the route between Malargüe (Argentina) and Curicó (Chile) by the Paso Vergara. The second part of the trip had many route alternatives, we planned three options for the paths, the plan A, B and C. During the trip we decided to follow another track later called “Plan D”.
2011
Extending the breathers of the Suzuki Jimny
Simple modification that increases the under-water capabilities of the Suzuki Jimny.
Installing an USB/SD/MP3/Aux-in adapter on the Suzuki Jimny OEM Radio
How to install and USB/Aux port adapter in the Suzuki Jimny.
2010
Multimedia filter sizing for water treatment
Sizing spreadsheet for multimedia or sand filters
2007
PHP - Form2CSVTable
This application will convert all data submitted by an HTML form to a CSV table located in the same folder as the script.
2006
Tulip Composer
A flexible and multiplataform open source tool to compose tulip diagrams (Java Version)
2005
GHome Mover - Linux home folder mover
Tool that moves Linux home folder and performs necessary updates/changes to the configuration files
Easy to remember password generator
App to generate passwords that are easier to remember