David WattsMicro: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
David WattsSolar 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
David WattsinpowrbotHow 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
David WattsinpowrbotThe ultimate list of company databases/registersWho doesn’t like free data?Jan 21, 20195Jan 21, 20195
David WattsValuing 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
David WattsHow 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
David WattsinpowrbotHow 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
David WattsinpowrbotHow 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
David WattsLooking 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
David WattsinpowrbotGet 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