Projects in works
Been busy doing a lot of stuff. The Server Desktop is almost done. I ran into an issue with the VSB rail. The power supply I have only outputs 1A and with a boost converter it is unstable. I’m...
View ArticleBought A Electric Screw Driver
So I have been debating on buying a electric screw driver. I wanted one that comes with a case and a bunch of bits so I can keep it in one spot. I saw a video on YouTube on this certain one and I was...
View ArticleCriminals Using Tech
So in New Jersey a burglar used a WiFi blocker to attempt to break into a home. This isn’t the first I have heard about this and has happened in other places. These blockers don’t just block WiFi but...
View ArticleHikvision NVR firmware 5.0
So I made some trades and got a 8 channel Hikvision M series NVR. Just like with all of my stuff I want to make sure it has the latest firmware. Well To my amazement the new 5.0 NVR firmware was...
View ArticleHikvision NVR 5.0 Firmware – Part 2
The more I play around with it the more it makes sense and so much easier to use. The engineers took their time with this for sure. I was able to get my DS-HD1 Doorbell working with it. I just had to...
View ArticleElectronic parts to keep inventory of for a electronics lab.
So with the Mini Shop acting as my Electronics Lab I don’t want tons and tons of parts I hardly use taking up space. So I have been working on a short list of the most common parts used in a modern...
View ArticleDecided to take a different path on store electronic parts
Ever since I saw that Findybot 3000 on YouTube I wanted to build something like it. I went through all of my electronics parts and I just have too many and I honestly hate to toss them out. However I...
View ArticleElectronics Part Finder – Trying some things
So I started playing around with some bash scripting and got an idea. Using case statements I can search for my part and it will output where it is and run a curl command to the WLED controller....
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Electronics Parts Finder – Things changed some
So I fought and fought with WLED and I can’t make it work the way I want. So I tried something else. I took an old Raspberry Pi Zero W and the SD card already had Bullseye on it so I added the python...
View ArticleParts Finder – Hardware
I got a Meanwell 5V 4A power supply for the build. For giggles I pulled out my old Omega2 and it’s pretty much useless these days. So I will continue to use the Pi Zero W. Currently printing a case...
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Parts Finder – Layout & Soldering
So I took the back off of cabinet one and went to work. Attached the LED strips and soldered on the wires. Made sure to mark the direction of the data so I wouldn’t screw up on the wiring. Drilled...
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Part Finder – Hardware Testing
Well it lights up all 144 LEDs for cabinet 1. The terminal block you see draped across is what will connect cabinet 2. I was too excited and put the cabinet back together and did a test. Works as...
View ArticleBuilding a Mini Rack
For fun I am building a mini rack to hold some small devices. Such as my Pi4, Mikrotik router, 8 port switch and a old HP thin client I use for hosting a Minecraft server for game night with the kids....
View ArticleHoneywell/Resideo Wave 2 Sounder issue resolved
So the manufacturer for this sounder stopped including the built in pull down resistor. The sounder/siren circuit on the Vista series main board is a open collector. So the transistor is normally open...
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10inch Rack build
I got all of the 3D Printed parts done. I got the rack cage nuts and screws. I pretty much got it half way done. I just need to make the sides and bottom. I need to figure out a way to attach the LCD...
View ArticleSitting back and watching the net crash
I’m still trying to understand whats going on but an update from Crowdstrike has been crashing computers running Windows. Systems going into the old Doom Loop (System starts up then go straight into a...
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Server to Desktop – First power up
After a ton of thinking I decided to use the stock PSU along with the PSU I wanted to use. The stock PSU is just to power the motherboard section and the ATX PSU is powering the drives and GPU. I...
View ArticleServer to Desktop – DONE
Finally got the last few pieces and got it running like a champ. I just need to split a 2×4 to make a french cleat and find a couple of toggle bolts to mount it to the wall. It’s wicked fast. Granted...
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Server to Desktop – A few issues
So I sat here staring at the wall for a good half hour. Debating to mount the system on that spot. I would hold the system up on the wall and think and think, get tired of holding the heavy thing and...
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Installing a LPR Camera on the house
So a few nights ago someone was driving around slowly then getting out and trying to open car doors. The Facebook group for the neighborhood has all sorts of pictures and video but all of it was...
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