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  • New WordPress format

    New WordPress format

    Jan 25, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Development

    Hi! I migrated my old website on my Raspberry Pi to a public server and rebuilt it in WordPress after having difficulty maintaining it as I’ve been relocating frequently. This way, I can manage it without worrying about power outages or network issues which frequently caused it to go offline in the past. The switch…

  • Design of a forced air temperature control system for a Kamado Grill

    Design of a forced air temperature control system for a Kamado Grill

    Jan 23, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in 3D Printing, Automation, Food, Kamado Grill, SolidWorks

    After spending hours of my time watching the temperature on the analog thermometer slowly rise, I designed a temperature control system for my kamado grill so I can get to the target temperature faster, grill food consistently, and grill without physically being present to manipulate dampers. Design overview The objective of the design is to…

  • Smoking Pork Loin Ribs Using A Kamado Grill

    Smoking Pork Loin Ribs Using A Kamado Grill

    Jan 22, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Food, Kamado Grill

    I’ve been wanting to learn how to make good bbq smoked ribs. To do this, I am using a kamado grill. The unique egg-shaped ceramic construction of a kamado allows for tight temperature control and moisture retainment, trapping the smoke and juices in the meat, making it tender. Not only can a Kamado grill smoke…

  • A VLOOKUP alternative to pulling Excel data using the Python Pandas Module

    A VLOOKUP alternative to pulling Excel data using the Python Pandas Module

    Jan 21, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Development, Excel, Python

    The VLOOKUP function in Excel is used to pull data from a row knowing at least one piece of information from a column about that row, however it has its limits. For instance, you cannot pull data using multiple criteria. Additionally, if you have a list of items within your Excel dataset that may contain…

  • Raspberry Cherry Sour

    Raspberry Cherry Sour

    Jan 21, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Beer

    Recipe Details Batch Size Boil Time IBU SRM Est. OG Est. FG ABV 5.5 gal 60 min 23.2 IBUs 3.4 SRM 1.057 1.013 5.8 % Actuals 1.046 1.01 4.7 % Style Details Name Cat. OG Range FG Range IBU SRM Carb ABV Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer 28 B 1.02 – 1.09 1 – 1.016 5 –…

  • Orange Indian Pale Ale

    Orange Indian Pale Ale

    Jan 21, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Beer, IPA

    This is a summer style beer I brewed. I wanted to make something similar to Dogfish Head’s TropiCannon by adding Citra hops into a dry hop. After trying this beer, the primary aromas I got were orange, pineapple, strawberry, and bubblegum. Recipe Details Batch Size Boil Time IBU SRM Est. OG Est. FG ABV 5…

  • Welcome to my website!

    Welcome to my website!

    Jan 21, 2024

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    by

    Oleg Semenchenko
    in Automation, Development, Python

    Hi, I created this blog site to showcase projects I am currently working on or have worked on in the past, share ideas, python codes, homebrewing recipes and other things I find cool. This site is designed using Python with Flask as the framework and hosted on my Raspberry Pi which is also a RIMS control system for my…

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