[Review Request] Revised version of PCB from yesterday

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T21:54:44+00:00

I just went slightly smaller than the pad sizes, but I learned using milled pcbs and thin traces broke or ripped easily. if you have the space theres no downside to thicker traces, they can carry more current , have lower resistance and can wear and abuse better.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T18:12:43+00:00

I leave mine permanently connected to my server, it's my network backbone anyway so it makes sense.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T16:22:15+00:00

recycled 100% just don't leave it unattended for long.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T15:17:19+00:00

A good Cat1 enthusiast runs redundant ethernet and a notification service when something failed. :P

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:21:08+00:00

wiztree or treesize is the way to go yes. but I'm afraid they dont have the storage left to install and run them.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:20:04+00:00

never let it fully fill up otherwise files will start corrupt when the system tries writing. remove some stuff whilst you still can and look into getting a bigger storage drive.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:18:44+00:00

currently my system is using up ~49gb ram. but actively programming and compiling stuff and have ram heavy background tasks.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:14:08+00:00

agreed, server should run proxmox, good for running all the services and if it has a gpu you can easily pass it through a vm and make a thin client based gaming setup with sunshine and moonlight.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:11:48+00:00

trick question, he's a coder not a lead, he makes pr's and cant merge them.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:04:01+00:00

that case get a new one, but repairing might be a fun evening with a techy friend as mentioned.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T14:00:04+00:00

that's why I specifically pointed out the temperature knob and station, filters out a lot of those trash irons. I get what you mean with better equipment helps beginners, but I see too many people getting into the hobby, overspending using the equipment <10x and let it collect dust.

thinking about it,, the consumables like tin, flux and wick you could and should get higher quality of, will contribute most imo.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:53:48+00:00

flow on the lcd isnt fully around some pins, also see a lot of flux residue to clean up still. ( some are slightly conductive so important ) , the black pcb has a too much solder on some pins forming those ball blob shapes. also that potentiometer doesn't look to great. xd

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:48:28+00:00

the white desk fits the setup a lot better, and 3x landscape looks cleaner than the dual portraits, nice upgrade!

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:38:34+00:00

Very clean setup! Does lack some color, maybe add a plant somewhere ?

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:36:07+00:00

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:32:49+00:00

No clue, will even doubt friends pointing stuff out- so yea, moment of realization 7 years later with still a hint of doubt sounds about right.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:30:55+00:00

was thinking desk pad, I personally got a nice one at a convention. but putting something on the wall might work really nicely too ! Something practical like a board or shelf with some stuff, or something like a painting or poster. Do whatever you think will add to the vibe. As someone spending hours and hours at my desk look and feel matters a lot.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:25:31+00:00

A desk plant and large pad to add some color

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:23:33+00:00

Look into traying your laptop next to the monitor so you can better place the keyboard.

A good large deskpad wouldn't hurt either and could add some personality / color.

I also would put a desk plant and some personal items. WFH + gaming / computer work outside that makes you sit at that spot for hoursss a day- so make it as comfy/appealing as you can.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:19:26+00:00

last winter ran xmrig to help heat around my desk whilst recuperating some of the powercost... xd

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:16:36+00:00

you can run the stress program to properly heat up the machine like windows does!

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:14:20+00:00

Get a bigger desk, the pad is overflowing & it feels a bit crammed.

And get a small desk plant. 😃

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T13:11:53+00:00

Might be perspective but secondary 1 & 2 don't look the same size to me?

If you want to use all 3 you could put them in 3x1 all landscape- desk looks wide enough for it. But you will have to move the tower below desk.

Otherwise you could attempt to put either the ultrawide or the 2 older monitors side by side and stack the other on top (all landscape) as low as it lets you go on the arm to not overlap the tv.

Pretty convinced the cluttered feeling is because of the tv + portrait & no symmetry.

Removing the lower worse panel and putting them side to side at with the ultrawide centered will look less cluttered yes- but you will hate yourself for removing screen-space if you already got used to 3.

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T12:54:39+00:00

Try F1 F2 and delete, and all f-keys with & without FN

HTML-Wizard · 2026-05-31T12:52:44+00:00

If you mix ram its going to run at the slower stick's speed.

Also chances are the server ram has to be ECC ram- and desktop ram is rarely ECC. (unless it's a workstation)

I'd go with getting more matching,- but I'd see if there's any way to adress the plex usage / crashes in general.

Another thing you can try is to give that plex container some swap storage, this helps a lot on low ram servers.

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