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Konstantin Burkalev

Konstantin Burkalev

I’m only human after all

Hello there! Welcome to my blog! Here I write various notes about development, all kinds of smart things I do, my aquarium, and other everyday matters. Enjoy reading!

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Automated Liquid Vitamin Dispenser

·7 mins

Hi folks! Today I want to tell you about yet another device I built to make life better for my aquarium pets. This time it’s an automated liquid vitamin dispenser.

My Take on Ralph Loop

·11 mins

Hi there! These days it seems like every developer and their dog is talking about AI coding — Claude, Cursor, and countless other tools. Most of us are already using them in one form or another. But there is one specific approach that has been gaining a lot of traction over the past few months: the Ralph Loop. I want to share my experience with it — what it is, how I use it, and what I’ve built around it.

ESP-based WP8621 Fish Feeder

·8 mins

Hello-hello! Let me show you my take on aquarium fish feeding automation!

For quite some time I wanted to have control over fish feeding. It’s probably not a problem when you’re home, but it’s definitely an important question when you’re on vacation or away from home for more than a few days.

Ugears Wooden Sport Car

·2 mins

Hello and Happy New Year (if it’s still actual)!

These holidays I had some time to assemble another awesome wooden model from Ugears. This time it’s their latest GT racing car.

DIY: Indoor air quality monitor

·19 mins

Hi folks! Howdy? Today I want to tell you about another thing I made for myself. As probably some of you already know, I love home automation, Home Assistant, and various smart things, especially when they’re built by yourself :)