I run OmniOS on an Aoostar WTR PRO as my NAS and for most of my self hosting needs. After installing a new fan, I wanted to see if I could read and control the fan speed from the OS instead of just the BIOS. Using Claude chat, I got a working kernel driver that gives me fan speed, PWM control, temperature readings, and even (incorrect) voltage readings.
I wanted to share as an example of what’s currently possible. I’ve even seen people vibe code ethernet drivers for freeBSD.
What do you all think of using LLMs to cobble together drivers like this?
spits on ground, squints reeeeaaal slow
Now listen here sonny… we don’t take kindly to none of that AI business around these parts.
We is simple, God fearin’ folk, raised on sweat, dirt, and good honest labor, not all of that fancy machine learnin’ contraption nonsense.
Ain’t no place for thinkin’ machines where a man’s meant to use his own two hands. So I reckon I’ll mosey on over and downvote this here post myself, nice and proper.