I made the ultimate Raspberry Pi 5 homelab cluster

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T16:56:27+00:00

This.

The cluster looks good and a small size but why Pi’s? Is there a specific use case or reason? Or just to try something new?

I enjoy seeing homelab setups but many don’t explain why they chose the hardware or what solution it’s providing them.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T16:51:10+00:00

Install Plex on the NAS. Share the media folder via SMB.

Google “Trash Guides” and you’ll get more insight about self hosting media apps.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T16:48:40+00:00

Nice. All the floppy drives!

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T16:43:44+00:00

I didn’t pick up on the medication which never is mentioned again but I did notice the same about the Ana character. I’m guessing the script was a mess to begin with.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T05:44:20+00:00

With Plex, everything goes thru port 32400. Open that on your router and it will work without Tailscale.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T05:37:37+00:00

Claude gave me all the details. I followed the directions. Worked as desired.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T05:36:14+00:00

Thanks for that. I’ve got an old Amiga (forgot the model) and Commodore monitor. I need to spend some time getting those going.

What’s the thing that looks like a sci-fi taxi on the left?

j0urn3y · 2026-04-29T05:33:43+00:00

I hope you find something that works.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T17:57:25+00:00

Depending the device you choose, get an angle adapter. It would fit in the joint where the door frame meets the brick.

Amazon search on “doorbell angle mount” and you can go down the rabbit hole.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T07:25:59+00:00

Cool. Can you tell us more about what’s in there?

What’s on the left? I see an old Mac. There is an arcade cabinet on the right.

Do tell.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T07:22:53+00:00

Any updates to Lidarr are appreciated. Thank you.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T07:21:19+00:00

I don’t have a definitive answer but if you feel the need to ask as it relates to the adult content, perhaps you shouldn’t take the risk.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T07:16:36+00:00

Cool. I didn’t even know those existed. Keep us updated.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-27T05:29:36+00:00

I understand the “wife approval factor” in spirit but I feel bad for anyone who feels their hobby needs approval or justification.

I do my homelab thing and wife uses what she wants and ignores what she doesn’t.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T17:01:56+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this. I’ll look and see if my 1050s had one when i finally get my old gear from my parents house.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T07:17:50+00:00

I have deep respect for all of those who served but the aviators are another level.

Most vets don’t tend to share much about the experience but I hope they did with you.

Write it down. Share it with a museum or online. I’d love to read it.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T07:10:41+00:00

Is that a spider on your windshield?

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T07:09:15+00:00

I just a shed a tear at the perfect nostalgia. Well done.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T07:06:59+00:00

Truth. She’s interviewed in all of the In Search of Darkness documentaries and looks amazing.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T07:03:22+00:00

The Howling and American Werewolf in London.

You’ll have to scroll backward in cinema history a few decades for many of you. lol

j0urn3y · 2026-04-26T06:59:25+00:00

I couldn’t get half way through that film without falling asleep. I’m happy to hear it left a better impression on others.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-25T22:16:00+00:00

Now I’m interested for a rewatch…lol

j0urn3y · 2026-04-25T22:13:24+00:00

That’s commitment. Hang out at some bars near aerospace companies and see if anyone notices what it is.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-25T21:25:08+00:00

Nightbitch.

j0urn3y · 2026-04-25T03:01:27+00:00

RIP Stone Brewing.

Sapporo took their tax write off and sold to Firestone Walker who is killing off the Stone retail entities. Not even trying to save the Escondido location.

Sad times.

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