Data with Bert
bertwagner.comA personal blog about hardware, IoT, and maker projects
Hardware & IoTiotmakerhardwaremicrocontrollerself-hostedpcbhome-lab
About
Data with Bert is a personal technical blog by Bert Wagner covering maker and hardware projects including custom PCBs, IoT devices, home servers, and microcontroller programming. Posts detail hands-on builds like a vibrating conducting baton, a self-hosted NAS photo server, and a pool notification IoT device. The blog also explores using AI/LLM tools as assistants in hardware and software development.
Problem
Makers and hardware hobbyists lack practical, honest write-ups of the real challenges involved in building custom IoT and embedded devices from scratch
For
Hardware hobbyists, makers, and DIY enthusiasts interested in embedded systems and home lab projects
How it works
Bert Wagner documents his personal hardware and software projects in long-form blog posts, sharing code, schematics, lessons learned, and build processes
Business model
free
Status
launched
Founders
- Bert Wagnersite