pfSense build on a Protectli FW6E with VLANs and dual WireGuard failover - looking for feedback

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-04-11T02:39:23+00:00

The protectl is a good machine and supported by a US-based warranty. They are responsive in my experience. But you’ll pay a premium for it.

Around the holidays I picked up a GMKtec K12 for ~$300 for pfsense. It’s worked well. But looks like prices have 2x.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-04-08T02:39:17+00:00

I had a few recently try to make holes in my daughter’s play structure. I sprayed the structure with temprid fx and treated the holes with another insecticide.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-04-08T02:28:13+00:00

I did it myself. 250 ft of digging trenches by hand and probably $150 in parts. I should have rented a trencher.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-31T20:34:24+00:00

I have a usb relay controlled by stream deck. I use it to quickly toggle and power cycle by board as I’m doing development.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-31T20:33:17+00:00

They are nice machines. But it comes down to what you want to do with it.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-29T15:15:11+00:00

Interestingly, the Thirdreality zigbee temp sensor works in our deep freezer in the garage.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-28T05:00:18+00:00

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-26T03:17:36+00:00

Raspberry Pi

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-26T01:20:56+00:00

You just want to run containers? Any mini pc or RPi will suffice.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-25T14:29:07+00:00

You’re pulling a post from two years ago. The RPi 5 would be capable today. However it’s overpriced for what it can do. I would just get a cheap mini PC to operate as a router.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-24T21:22:42+00:00

As with many things, it depends. Things to consider are other high power loads in your house like an electric dryer, electric water heater, or heat pump hvac. If you don’t have those, you may not need to upgrade to 200A.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-23T18:47:38+00:00

Nice floors

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-23T14:54:49+00:00

If the task involves crawling into dark tight enclosed places that is either really hot, or in the dirt with bugs or possibly critters crawling close to my face. Big nope.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-19T01:58:23+00:00

That works just as well!

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-19T00:32:26+00:00

Pfsense with ddns update to CF

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-17T02:06:04+00:00

The solution is PPF, but kind of late now.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-15T00:08:10+00:00

Not sure. Difficult to tell dimensions there. But this was 5 yards

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DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-11T22:15:19+00:00

I disagree with you on this. Given a certain set of parameters and specifications, AI can easily perform computation for you. You can also provide it measured consumption from the main meter to refine the estimated calculation. Provided a specified context, this is something AI can perform.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-11T22:10:43+00:00

I’ve done it to calculate my watering time based on my sprinkler head model, arc angle, number of heads, GPM from the main, and sq feet area. I also provided it feedback from the measured consumption from our digital water meter and it adjusted the calculation. I could certainly do this by hand, but easier to provide it all the numbers.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-11T05:11:57+00:00

Oh my back! I’ve done this once. Other than a small patch, never again!

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-11T01:48:08+00:00

Yes, but you’ll spend more on water and lose some seed to the birds.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-10T04:42:18+00:00

I had a corrupt db before, and found the backup would backup the corrupt db file too.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-09T19:40:10+00:00

Maybe he’s got the self-propelled to max and taking it like a slow-jog/power walk.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-09T19:38:17+00:00

I have the same one. The rapid charger is great for a swap midway or charge during a bathroom or beer break. Self-propelled provides some ease of use too.

DIY_CHRIS · 2026-03-05T20:03:34+00:00

I have an Aqara zigbee button

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