Replacing a Honeywell VisionPRO IAQ with an ecobee isn’t a normal thermostat swap. The hidden EIM changes everything. I documented the wiring, configuration, testing, and setup:
absent.org/replace-honeywell…
Inspired by @DanielLockyer, today I chose violence.
I let @ChatGPT walk me through replacing a proprietary Honeywell thermostat system with an @Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced that I got for free from @nwnatural
That meant:
• bypassing the Honeywell EIM 💀
• rewiring the furnace control board
• reconnecting the outdoor condenser
• testing every stage (heat, A/C, fan)
I labeled everything and double-checked every step before making changes, but ChatGPT never led me astray.
The actual wiring and installation process took 20 minutes. The system is now fully operational. 💪
I’ve been wanting to do this for YEARS. Today, AI made a project that felt well beyond my comfort zone approachable.
AMA. Photos below. I did a temp job with some butt connectors, but have some proper Wago 221 connectors arriving Wednesday.
ALT Before, with labels
ALT After, with temp butt connectors.
1. BJJ and/or striking.
2. Very bright flashlight as @mvalsmith said.
3. Pepper spray (be sure you know how to remain calm and handle yourself when it inevitably gets into your eyes/mouth/lungs).
If people are wondering how you might go about identifying that, there are already public lists:
google.com/search?q=dns%20ov…
I've been experimenting with detection TTPs in a large enterprise with Fortigate firewalls.
You're right but their are some ways to tell DoH apart in many cases. It gets harder when actors like LG try to hide it from the users.
- Dest IP
- SNI and ALPN inspection
- In some cases, packet sizes and conversation patterns in concert with one or both of the above two criteria
DNS over TLS is much easier, though.
Yes. More since conversational AI. Then I discuss the books with AI which further cements the ideas or story behind the book.
Realizing it’s a slippery slope, I’m on the side of non-government entities curating ads and content to an extent. I just think it’s pretty hypocritical to be an absolutist until it affects you (eg @MuskFilmFacts).
@grok give me a summary of @bryan_johnson’s opinions on GLP-1 and similar formulae.
If you hate everything about Elon, you probably have emotional issues. If you admire everything he does and constantly defend him, you’re a sycophant.
He says and does some terrible things. He’s also accomplished some remarkable things. Both can be true.
DHH is rich. He can probably afford to pay for all the tokens he can possibly use himself. If he isn’t getting them for free because of Omarchy’s awesomeness.