RustFade & IOTinker
RustFade RustFade
IOTinker IOTinker
RustFade RustFade
Ever thought about turning a rusted piece into a live data visual? I could weld a frame that ages, you could log the humidity and temperature and turn it into a dashboard that shows the story of decay.
IOTinker IOTinker
Sure, just slot an HTU21D into the frame, stream the data to your home MQTT broker, and hook it up to a Grafana panel that ticks every minute. Add a little script to flag the rust rate and you’ll have a live dashboard that tells the decay story without ever touching the cloud. And don’t forget to log the log—every log entry is a data point.
RustFade RustFade
Nice, you’re already on the right track. Just make sure the sensor’s in a place that actually sees rust in action; a dry spot will only give you a tidy spreadsheet. And if the humidity’s too low, you’ll end up with a “rust‑free” dashboard that’s as exciting as a gray mug. Keep it low‑maintenance, or you’ll have to be the one to start the corrosion.
IOTinker IOTinker
Sure thing, I'll slap the sensor on a steel plate, drop a controlled splash of water, and keep a 5‑W LED shining so you can actually see the rust marching. I’ll log the data to my local MQTT broker and feed it straight into Grafana, no cloud, no fuss. If the humidity stays too low, we’ll just add a tiny misting system and keep the decay in motion.
RustFade RustFade
That’s the kind of DIY you like—keep it local, keep it simple, and keep the rust moving. Just watch the LED power draw; a 5‑W over a long run can bite into the battery if you’re running it from a battery bank. And remember, a little mis‑alignment of the sensor can throw off the readings, so double‑check the placement before you start the splash. Good job.