# DIY **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/do-it-yourself-diy/66.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [xDrip+ problem with new G6 transmitter and sensor - sensor stopped](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-problem-with-new-g6-transmitter-and-sensor-sensor-stopped/7243)
**Author:** [@teflonjoe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/teflonjoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-problem-with-new-g6-transmitter-and-sensor-sensor-stopped/7243 "2019-04-18T21:17:19Z")
Hi all, I’ve just got xDrip+ up and running on my OnePlus 6T and I’m having some troubles. I had about three readings after I had done the initial calibration. The readings were coming through as notifications (along w… --- ## [Measuring IOB](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/measuring-iob/7111)
**Author:** [@Momofm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momofm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/measuring-iob/7111 "2019-04-06T15:49:11Z")
Hi, I’m a new T1D parent, but I work in tech and am starting to explore the DIY tech side of the T1D world. My daughter is on the Dexcom G6 and omnipod and I’m struggling to wrap my head around the IOB “safety” feature. … --- ## [Market for used G5 transmitters?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/market-for-used-g5-transmitters/5784)
**Author:** [@g5-curious](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/g5-curious)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/market-for-used-g5-transmitters/5784 "2019-03-18T04:41:11Z")
I’m an embedded software engineer, and have been curious about the technology in a friend’s Dexcom G5 equipment. She recently swapped out the transmitter and I was surprised to hear that the old transmitter just goes in… --- ## [XDrip IOB Help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-iob-help/6990)
**Author:** [@khaled](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/khaled)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-iob-help/6990 "2019-03-16T18:34:16Z")
Hi all, I was curious if anyone knew how to manage the insulin on board on the Xdrip+ app… The IOB on my Xdrip app moves much faster than that on my PDM. The insulin duration is correct on Xdrip (3 hours) and matches u… --- ## [Xdrip+ Changing the G5 Transmimtter](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-changing-the-g5-transmimtter/5378)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-changing-the-g5-transmimtter/5378 "2018-11-05T23:30:36Z")
HELP @docslotnick and others. I use xdrip+ with a sony smartwatch 3 as the collector and a Samsung Galaxy S5. Every time I change the G5 transmitter with xdrip it never “just works” if I just change the transmitter num… --- ## [Problems starting Dexcom G6 with XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-starting-dexcom-g6-with-xdrip/5350)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/problems-starting-dexcom-g6-with-xdrip/5350 "2018-11-01T20:11:36Z")
I’m having a lot of problems with my first Dexcom G6 sensor, linked with XDrip+ on my LG Phone (running Android 6.0.1) I entered the transmitter ID, inserted the sensor, connected the transmitter & entered the sensor co… --- ## [How do I start xdrip+ with a Dexcom?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633 "2018-08-20T14:04:05Z")
Okay, so I rushed home, joined the Facebook group and have downloaded xDrip on my wife's Samsung Galaxy S7. Now the problem I'm having is..I went through steps 1 - 17 in the xDrip guide and, since we have already had Li… --- ## [Bloomberg article about DIY closed-loop systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloomberg-article-about-diy-closed-loop-systems/4683)
**Author:** [@dm61](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/dm61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloomberg-article-about-diy-closed-loop-systems/4683 "2018-08-17T17:15:02Z")
A relatively well put together Bloomberg article about do-it-yourself closed-loop insulin delivery systems: --- ## [Technical setting up of an "open loop" DIY system based on Freestyle Libre](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technical-setting-up-of-an-open-loop-diy-system-based-on-freestyle-libre/4234)
**Author:** [@PierreM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/PierreM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/technical-setting-up-of-an-open-loop-diy-system-based-on-freestyle-libre/4234 "2018-08-02T21:27:34Z")
Hello all, I’d like to share my recent experiences with setting up an “open loop” DIY system for my wife. This is for the moment solely from a technical point of view as we have not been using it really yet. I hope som… --- ## [Help starting out on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-starting-out-on-loop/2801)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-starting-out-on-loop/2801 "2018-06-13T21:56:13Z")
I had been impatiently waiting for the Omnipod comm protocol to be cracked to set my son up with Loop. Well, now is the time! Not wanting to waste any time, I just purchased a MacBook for the specific purpose of program… --- ## [Dexcom G5 -\> XDrip+ on Sony Smartwatch3 -\> XDrip on Android](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151)
**Author:** [@martingay1975](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/martingay1975)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-xdrip-on-sony-smartwatch3-xdrip-on-android/4151 "2018-06-05T20:45:53Z")
I am seeking a guide how to get the following working: Dexcom G5 transmitter Using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as the collector (which has XDrip+) Android phone with OS Wear and XDrip+ installed, I have tried setting this up,… --- ## [How I got started on Loop](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-got-started-on-loop/3540)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-i-got-started-on-loop/3540 "2018-03-27T16:43:54Z")
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**Author:** [@sanfran](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sanfran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sooil-dana-rs-in-the-us/3385 "2018-02-03T22:54:35Z")
I’m new to this forum but I have enjoyed reading peoples experiences with their Closed/Open Loop systems. I live in San Francisco, CA and have been using an open loop system on my Android phone, connected to my Dexcom G5… --- ## [Nice perks of having an actual site for BG tracking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-perks-of-having-an-actual-site-for-bg-tracking/3401)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nice-perks-of-having-an-actual-site-for-bg-tracking/3401 "2018-02-02T14:03:39Z")
\[Heroku\] --- ## [Looping: a possible strategy for sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looping-a-possible-strategy-for-sleep-deprivation/3383 "2018-01-30T17:26:48Z")
Not a tip, just a plan: I intend to start looping within a month. I’m particularly inspired by Renza Scibilia’s experience as reported on her blog https://diabetogenic.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/my-new-diabetes/ --- ## [Combined strip and lancing DEVICE](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancing-device/440)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancing-device/440 "2017-12-29T18:31:45Z")
Combined strip and lancing DEVICE Similar to the last one I showed, except this one has an automatic lancing device instead of the manual lancet holder I posted before (to me it doesn't really matter, any poke in the f… --- ## [Combined strip and lancet holder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancet-holder/414)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/combined-strip-and-lancet-holder/414 "2017-12-27T21:40:45Z")
The DIY Gear Cat was empty, so I figured I would get it started… When I look at the things they make for diabetics to carry stuff around, I always think, “What about for the guys?”. Much of that stuff is so huge and ca… --- ## [xDrip+ on iPhones?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-on-iphones/1673)
**Author:** [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-on-iphones/1673 "2017-10-24T21:06:47Z")
I just read that X-drip now works on iPhones? --- ## [G5 transmitter battery cover for battery change](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-transmitter-battery-cover-for-battery-change/2308 "2017-10-10T01:49:47Z")
Thingiverse is a website where people publish and freely share plans for parts that can be printed online (for a fee) on a 3-D printer. User BillyBean on Thingiverse recently published the plans for a G5 battery cover, … --- ## [Nightscout Foundation Hack event Nov 17, '17 in SF](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-foundation-hack-event-nov-17-17-in-sf/2278)
**Author:** [@Bradford](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bradford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nightscout-foundation-hack-event-nov-17-17-in-sf/2278 "2017-10-07T18:47:33Z")
More information here: http://www.nightscoutfoundation.org/nfhack-172/ --- ## [Sugru moldable glue: have you done anything exciting with it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugru-moldable-glue-have-you-done-anything-exciting-with-it/1776 "2017-08-31T00:33:50Z")
I have been fascinated with this item recently: It seems like such an amazing ability to have! I have been toying with several diabetes DIY projects with it but nothing has really come out to tell me “make me!.” Have… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/do-it-yourself-diy/66.md?page=1)