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Tips on running structured wiring for residential.
The office sent me to do a rough-in yesterday so I took some pictures and share some tips. To many people this would be common sense but it isn’t. Always mark out where you’re gonna run cables. Supers...
View ArticleFound the perfect glue for 3D prints
So after trial and error I found the perfect glue. Loctite Vinyl, Fabric and Plastic Flexible Adhesive. In second place is JB Weld. With the Loctite there is no prep work just apply and place...
View ArticleGot a free 3D Printer
A buddy of mine decided to give me his Ender 3 V2 today. Last night he texts me saying he designed a new punch down holder for CAT5e and CAT6 keystones and said he has presents for me in the morning....
View ArticleAT&T messed up somewhere
So at work we have gotten a slew of service calls for Hikvision camera systems beeping. They start beeping around 4:00am to 5:00am. These customers are also AT&T internet subscribers. Hooking up a...
View ArticleBacking up files made easy in Linux
I’ve been searching for an easy way to backup my files. I use Linux as my daily driver and there are so many ways to backup files. As I said I wanted something easy. I also want it to be encrypted for...
View ArticleDesigning the new Garage and shop
We haven’t moved yet but I am designing the layout of the new Garage shop. The Garage is completely unfinished. It has no paint on the walls. There is a single light and there are only three...
View ArticleSetting up my Linux system
Every PC I own I always install Debian Linux on them. I’ve been using Linux for many years and honestly if I was given a task to do in Windows I would probably be a little lost. I completely gave up...
View ArticleBought a Welder
So Amazon had some stuff on sale on Easter. I found a cheap Vevor 180amp arc stick welder for $60.00 and bought it. I checked the reviews and even researched it a bit and it typically goes for $99.00....
View ArticleNew computer setup in the works for the new house
I attend to bring home computers that are kinda old and I fix them up and toss a few upgrades in. After that they typically end up collecting dust. So to lighten the load so to speak I’ve taken all of...
View ArticleNew GPU but system suffers
My brother dished out a ton of money for a new GPU. I forgot what he bought but I did fix an issue he was having. I do know it was a GeForce RTX 40 series Super GPU. Made a deal if I was to fix it I...
View ArticleReolink Argus Solar Bullet Camera Review
A friend bought two Reolink Argus solar cameras and had me install them. Didn’t get far with the install. Reason being it kept failing to connect to the WiFi network. The whole setup is the dumbest...
View ArticleHoneywell/Resideo Wave2 Siren/Sounder Issues
So For the past three installs I have done I have ran into an issue with the Wave2 sounder from Honeywell/Resideo. I have noticed they redid the whole circuit board to it, use to have through-hole...
View ArticleMoving Day
Starting this afternoon I will be packing and moving. It will be a week or two before I get my shop and garage in order. My job gave me a half day today but I have to travel to Palm Coast for work...
View ArticleFound a fix for the Wave2 Sounder
The sounder output on a Vista series alarm panels is a open collector. If the siren/sounder is humming the 820ohm supervisory bell or a 2k ohm end of line resistor going from the sounder lug three to...
View ArticleMade the move
We have moved into the new house. The move was not easy. We had two uhaul trucks. We rented a 26ft and a 20ft and still had issues for space. I had to trash my garage desk, 3d printer workstation,...
View ArticleNew Phone
Before the move I was at Home Depot and dropped my phone. The screen took the hit and broken the diffuser on the top and cracked the physical LCD screen on the bottom. This is my first time breaking a...
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3D Printer station in the Mini Shop
I was thinking to buy some Lack tables from Ikea to stack up for the 3D Printers but after looking how cheaply they’re built I decided to use my 20U half rack. With a shelf on the bottom and a shelf...
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3D Printer station Part 2
Finished for the most part. I shortened the tool board and attached it to the rack and on the backside I added the power supplies. For the power supplies I wired them up together to a single power...
View ArticleNeed to install Cameras on the house
So we had a slight scare. The amenity center right down the street almost got broken into. Wife and Daughter saw someone trying to break in and called the law. So after that I need to get at least one...
View ArticleCamera system and switching Internet providers
This happens a lot in my work. A customer signs up to AT&T and we go in and install camera equipment then a year later the customer switches from AT&T to Comcast and now the cameras don’t work...
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