Micro:bit— capturing temp and light and saving to PC using Python — beginners turotialI was having a tinker with the Micro:bit and wanted to share the process for setting up a basic application, taking some sensory inputs…Nov 2, 20203Nov 2, 20203
Solar in Australia: A better investment than shares?Last month, we had a solar system installed on my roof in QLD. The system cost us $6,000, and I expect to return~$3,000 in bill credits/…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
Published inpowrbotHow to import local business information from the Google Places API into ExcelSay that I own a gym equipment company and want to find all the local gyms in New York.Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020
Published inpowrbotThe ultimate list of company databases/registersWho doesn’t like free data?Jan 21, 20195Jan 21, 20195
Valuing SaaS companies — Xero case studySoftware as a Service is something most of us use — whether it’s paying $10 per month to Spotify for streaming music on our phone, or…Oct 8, 2018Oct 8, 2018
How to use Jiffy Pellets, when to water, when to remove lid, sunlight requirements, etc.Recently I bought some bulk replacement Jiffy Peat Pellets from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2TlgF1D), but they didn’t come with instructions…May 3, 20182May 3, 20182
Published inpowrbotHow to get weekly emails summarising brand mentions on Google News & Twitter for freeThis is a two part how-to guide to using some free web-based tools to set-up an email with mentions of your brand or company. I set this up…Mar 21, 2018Mar 21, 2018
Published inpowrbotHow powrbot uses automation to find company information for freeWe’re launching a new tool at powrbot — Company Search. This free-to-use web-app turns company names into data, like their website/URL…Feb 25, 20181Feb 25, 20181
Looking for ASX company announcements as an email alert or RSS feed?If you’re looking for a free RSS feed of company announcements, as I have been, you’re out of luck. At the time of writing, ASX appears to…Jan 17, 20181Jan 17, 20181
Published inpowrbotGet free stock price alert emails with Google Sheets, Gmail & ZapierAs an investor, I frequently come across companies that sound great on paper, but don’t have the price to match.Dec 30, 20177Dec 30, 20177
