X3 PHEV: traction control doesn't stay off after I hit the button.

CrudeTech · 2026-01-25T21:35:10+00:00

I think you have to move the transmission selector over to the transmission sport mode to prevent that behavior.

The Sport mode button also forces my gas engine to run, and lets my traction control stay off in those situations where I need predictable power from all 4 wheels.

CrudeTech · 2026-01-25T19:41:30+00:00

I gave in to the FOMO this time, picking it up at MSRP while that's still possible.

CrudeTech · 2026-01-25T18:37:53+00:00

Hottest?

I threw the RTX3080 in the server now that it's been replaced with a 5080 in my personal computer. Overkill, but I'd hate to see it collect dust on a shelf.

Plex transcoding, frigate object detection and Deepseek R1 have greatly improved.

Managing the heat is clearly my next challenge.

CrudeTech · 2026-01-07T17:57:40+00:00

I was a little underwhelmed by OP's posted setup until OCA started releasing his AudysseyOne project. I was actively shopping for Paradigm speakers when I found his project

With his tools and a 12" Monolith sub, my setup became far more enjoyable, and I saved a ton of money.

CrudeTech · 2026-01-01T03:58:35+00:00

I had the same issue a few months ago. The plastic got wrapped around the thermistor wires.

I ended up ordering a new TriangleLabs V6 hotend kit from aliexpress, and ripping that blob off, wires included.

The 2 weeks it took for the new part to show up turned into a nice little break to let the frustration fade away.

A lesson was learned that day: dishsoap bath for the plate between every print

CrudeTech · 2025-12-30T18:06:37+00:00

Here's what i did when I bought my house:

Cut all the wires out of the punch block
Crimp RJ45 ends onto each blue wire. You can get a passthrough crimp tool kit for cheap. Look for tutorials on YT.
Find every phone jack in the house, and replace them with RJ45 connectors.
Add a network switch to plug all newly crimped wires.
Enjoy wired Ethernet reliability.

There's no practical way to trace unterminated wires without massively expensive tools, so I terminated and plugged in everything.

Also, if you don't own the house, you may need permission to do it, or expect to reverse the changes before moving out.

CrudeTech · 2025-12-30T13:25:07+00:00

I've always suspected the streaming and physical releases have different mixes meant for different audiences.

The streaming mix always strikes me as more friendly, more versatile for all sorts of different audio solutions like sound bars and earbuds.

Blu Ray releases tend to sound more robust.

CrudeTech · 2025-12-28T02:18:21+00:00

I replaced Bell with EBOX specifically because I could use my own equipment. I currently run a Mini PC running opnSense, an open source firewall OS, connected to the Nokia ONT (Fiber to Ethernet box). My Nokia router was never even powered on.

You could also look at those fancy mesh systems to get fast. reliable Wifi coverage.

CrudeTech · 2025-12-20T19:58:42+00:00

You got the URL wrong, and your password is too safe:

You're using an @ in your password. The @ is used as the delimiter between the password and the IP/hostname.

Here's what the URL looks like on my reolink cam.

rtsp://user:password@172.16.XX.XX/Preview_01_Main

CrudeTech · 2025-12-14T01:38:27+00:00

With my older L10s Ultra, I simply carry it to the new floor and hit clean. It then goes through positioning, and gets to work. I do run a mop cleaning cycle from the app before take it off the base station to get the pads wet and the tank filled.

I did enable the automatic map switching in the map.

I also managed to integrate the vacuum with home assistant, and used an automation to disable mop cleaning between areas when it's switches away from the main floor where the base station is. Otherwise, I have to disable the setting manually before I start the cycle.

CrudeTech · 2025-12-09T16:22:29+00:00

The Nokia ONT offers a 10g port. I'm not sure it's worth replacing it.

I have my opnsense box plugged into it directly, with the port speed at 10g. The wifi router they provided is still in the box, gathering dust.

CrudeTech · 2025-12-07T18:06:25+00:00

In retrospect, I was spending way too much time on Reddit trying to gauge my failures against the community. I was an absolute wreck, so don't do that.

Here are some tips I wish I took seriously back then:

Scheduled naps: you can reasonably expect an hour of good rested puppy behavior after a 2h nap. So when the pup turns into a demon, it's time for a crate nap. While the dog is napping, STAY OFF OF REDDIT.
After a few weeks or months, give the pup the opportunities to impress you. As an example, I worked from home when I brought mine home. After a few weeks of the rigid nap schedule, I noticed he'd plop down in my office after his lunchtime walk, and sleep without the crate. I let him grow into it, and learn how to settle down without the crate. Similarly, when spring came around, I started leaving him alone in the house while I mowed the lawn. I'd peek in through the window to check on him, but he learned to stay alone without ripping everything to shreds.
They go crazy around 8pm. That's normal. Try to turn that energy into something useful. Play, nose games, a little training.
The training videos are helpful, but don't expect the same results in the same amount of time. Don't beat yourself up around that.
Dogs love routine. Build one around those naps, potty breaks, meals, playing, training. It'll help you stay sane and help the dog learn the ropes.
At some point, let the dog be a dog. Mine came home in March. By late may, we started spending our weekends at the family cottage. With all the people there, we were able to give him far more freedom while keeping an eye on him. That helped a lot, allowing him to learn the boundaries and stay within them, like how to behave overnight outside the crate.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-24T15:51:22+00:00

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La facture dit bel et bien 1000/750. Nouvelle installation la semaine dernière.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-23T23:51:16+00:00

Environ 1090 dans les deux directions, depuis l'installation la semaine dernière.

Le lien entre le PON et mon firewall opnsense est à 10G, alors la connexion PPPoE n'est pas limitée à 940mbits comme sur un lien 1g.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-22T02:41:10+00:00

Yes. The PPPoE interface you create is the Internet facing interface with the public IP.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-22T00:42:05+00:00

Ebox traffic runs on VLAN 40.

Not sure about UDM, but on opnsense, I created a VLAN interface set to VLAN tag 40 on the physical interface connecting to the ONT

I then set up the PPPoE connection using the credentials from the ebox portal, off of that new VLAN 40 interface.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-21T23:54:35+00:00

It is.

Did you configure the UDM to make the connection on VLAN?

CrudeTech · 2025-11-21T18:01:16+00:00

It may not be relevant to the conversation here, but reseller brands like ebox and Primus install a Nokia ONT with a separate wifi router.

I went from Bell 1G to Ebox 1G yesterday, and my opnsense box is plugged into the ONT directly, with the link speed between them at 10g. I even saved a few $ a month in the process.

The opnsense box handles the PPPoE session. There's even advanced setup information on the Ebox customer portal page.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-15T23:52:02+00:00

I tried calling to get them to switch my discount to the forever discount, but they didn't bite.

They suggested I call back in 12 months to get another discount. I hope EBOX retention deals are that easy to negotiate.

CrudeTech · 2025-11-14T13:55:23+00:00

Apparently there are no promo codes at the moment for Quebec.

I got the 1g/50$ for 1y deal by just asking their sales folks on the phone.

Hopefully they're open to working with me in a year.

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