The resurrection of my file server is complete 🍻 blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/zeta... #homelab #zfs #fileserver

When testing #Netdata last year — I noticed a constant 1 drop/s on inbound packets. It turned out to be RRCP (Realtek Remote Control Protocol) broadcasted frames from a TP-Link switch with enabled "loop prevention". blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/netd...

After only a few evenings' work — I am getting close to seeing my desk surface again 🥳 #homeoffice #electronicslab

Lately I've been thinking a lot about fire detectors. We have Nest Protect in the house, works great. But there are locations where they aren't suited; attic, garage & shed. What to do there? Integrate into my DIY security system, but is it foolproof enough? I have acquired some things for testing.

Here is the #video implementation for my blog — #gohugo and #BunnyStream. blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/bunn...

Using a #Shelly Plus Plug S to monitor the #homelab power — I got much better results using an #MQTT sensor than the integration in #HomeAssistant 🔌 blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/shel...

I've added navigation buttons to my #gohugo series taxonomy, making it much easier to navigate ⏮️⏭️ blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/hugo...

On my #RaspberryPi security alarm: I will be replacing all #Aqara motion sensors with #PhillipsHue — they seem to be more reliable, have better battery life, short cool-down and I like the mounting options better. 3D printed corner mounts!

Sometimes I do non-computer related projects — like turning an old oak tabletop, from my friend's barn, into a pub table. blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/pub-... #WoodWorking

My #homelab page is now up to the with all the recent changes 🖥️ blog.cavelab.dev/homelab/

I solved my #wireguard problem — slow egress through my #mikrotik #chr. I was "working" with the @kagi.com Assistant while troubleshooting. My first time using an AI assistant, I am fairly impressed 🙂 blog.cavelab.dev/2025/01/opti... #homelab #networking

The #server is up, with 4xNVMe (mirror #ZFS special device, Intel Optane ZFS SLOG, and #Proxmox datastore). 2x8 TB HDDs, and 2x25 Gbit NIC, with cooling. Now to configure the ZFS pool, and I need a #25Gbit switch. #homelab

I'm using #Shelly PRO 2 and a 24V relay to control my garage door from @home-assistant.io. The Shelly controls the interlock, allowing me to disable the motor, and button push — activating movement. The 24V relay is active when the door is moving, triggering an input on the Shelly.

When we dug new power to the garage and shed a few years ago, we put down an additional conduit for #fiber. Currently have single mode 1 Gbit fiber from the #homelab rack to the garage. I have the optics for 10 Gbit, just need a new switch in the garage.

My @raspberrypi.com security alarm will close the main water valve and cut power to the dish washer if the water alarm is triggered. I'm using #Aqara water sensors, and a manual override switch in the entryway.

Installed proper rails on my #fileserver, freeing up 1U. Rearranged the #homelab rack to fit the new Z440 server.

Successfully tested the 4xNVMe card in my new Z440 server. Now waiting for a new 1 TB drive to use as a #Proxmox datastore. The two 250 GB drives will be #ZFS special devices. Soon ready for the #homelab 👍

20 years of #homelab ♥️ blog.cavelab.dev/2024/12/home...

Troubleshooting low throughput on @mikrotik.social CHR in my #homelab — I made an interesting discovery about interface queues, that had a big impact. blog.cavelab.dev/2024/12/mikr...

I've tried some alternative search engines over the years, but always ended up going back to Google. I've been using @kagi.com for 2.5 weeks, on a 3 month trial. I can confidently say I'm not going back to Google. @kagi.com is awesome, clean and uncluttered. After the trial I'm a paying customer 👍

I have a few ongoing projects in the #homelab this winter. blog.cavelab.dev/2024/12/home...

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I'm using an old @raspberrypi.com 2 and a DS18B20 probe to accurately measure outdoor temperature. Value is sent on #mqtt to @home-assistant.io, and displayed on our @dakboard.bsky.social digital calendar 👍 blog.cavelab.dev/2024/11/rpi-...

Using @home-assistant.io; I'm setting the clock on our #Komfovent #ventilation system once a week — to prevent it from drifting. blog.cavelab.dev/2024/11/set-...

Upgrading the #Proxmox server hosting my #mikrotik #CHR router. I first downloaded the updates, before taking the VM down. blog.cavelab.dev/2024/11/upgr...

I’ve been using my HP ZBook 15 G5 #laptop a lot lately, but it annoyed me that I couldn’t tap the touchpad in #i3wm. But fixing/enabling it was a breeze 🙂 blog.cavelab.dev/2024/11/lapt...

#introduction I’m a father of three sons, the oldest two being twins. I live with my kids and wife in #Norway. I’m in my early 40s and find computers with #Linux, #electronics and home #automation things pretty fascinating. I’m also a big fan of red wine, #Whisky, pipes and cigars, and cooking.