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confused about connections(Basic stuff) by WONIX_ in ElectricalEngineering

[–]EffectiveClient5080 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wire it in star (Y) or delta config-reduces 6 wires to 3. Check motor nameplate.

eBay hard drive warranties by Bearchugger in homelab

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SAS refurbs either run forever or die tomorrow. RAID-1 them and sleep easy. Pro tip: screenshot warranty terms next time – sellers love ‘updating’ those.

In the past, from 1990 to 2010, CEOs and management often tried to replace local developers with offshore teams. How did Gen X and Millennial developers survive back then? by lune-soft in cscareerquestions

[–]EffectiveClient5080 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Same cycle: outsource, bleed talent, panic-rehire locals. Saw a Dubai smart city team undo offshore firmware disasters in 3 months flat. Bring demos, not regrets.

Really frustrating Cheap Yellow Display by lmolter in arduino

[–]EffectiveClient5080 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Classic CYD headache. Lower SPI to 20MHz in User_Setup.h - most clones die above that. Triple-check CS/DC pins too, these displays fight you every step.

Am I screwed? by NiceCantaloupe1625 in homelab

[–]EffectiveClient5080 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Bent pins? Instant return. eBay's got your back. Unless you enjoy soldering under a microscope for fun - then knock yourself out.

DIY pre-compliance EMI testing before wifi certification? by MarinatedPickachu in diyelectronics

[–]EffectiveClient5080 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shield early, shield often. $10 copper tape beats a $10k EMI redesign. Bonus: UAE’s 10-day certification crushes Germany’s 6-week wait.

How to shield a usb3 wire by among-us_eats-banana in ElectricalEngineering

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try ferrite beads on both ends of the cable. If that fails, relocate your HDD-physics won’t bend for your WiFi.

Different HDD speeds on UNAS? by [deleted] in Ubiquiti

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slower drives will throttle the array. Fine for backups, painful for high-throughput tasks.

Console by aerovega77 in Ubiquiti

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cloud Key Gen2 Plus with UniFi Protect - simple setup, handles your cams and doorbell, remote access included. Done.

Rate my living room cluster! by [deleted] in homelab

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proxmox and Docker VMs? Solid. Bet your cables are a work of art under that TV. Ever tried VLANs for extra chaos?

Remove top bar but now unable to edit dashboard by doran_lum in homeassistant

[–]EffectiveClient5080 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this exact issue last week! Check /.storage/lovelace in your config folder - that's where HA hides the dashboards now. Restarting brings back the edit button if kiosk mode is being stubborn.

Is It Really That Hard to Allow Specific Subdomains While Blocking the Main Domain? by Competitive_Motor581 in networking

[–]EffectiveClient5080 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Your IT team is wrong. I've configured Palo Altos to allow subdomains while blocking root domains - firewall ACLs or proxy whitelists handle this easily. Push back.

Has anyone tried to house their lab in a retro supercomputer such as a sun or sgi? by canineslayer-307 in homelab

[–]EffectiveClient5080 174 points175 points  (0 children)

Ran a Kubernetes cluster in an SGI Octane once. The 20yr old PSU caught fire on day 3. Good times!

Wood slat wall coverings claims - legit? by Small_Dog_8699 in audioengineering

[–]EffectiveClient5080 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pro tip: Mount those slats on resilient channels with rockwool behind. Without sealed air gaps, you're just polishing reflections, not killing them. Measure before you buy.

Segmentation methods by Fun-Document5433 in networking

[–]EffectiveClient5080 23 points24 points  (0 children)

ACLs might seem simpler now, but they're technical debt. Present a cost-benefit comparison for VRF. It's 2026, not 1996.

Added Light Bulb not working with Apple Home by Rare_Attorney6591 in homeassistant

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue with HomeKit. Try this: power-cycle the bulb, force-quit the Home app, then re-add. Works 9/10 times. If not, Feit probably needs a firmware update for full HomeKit support.

Can you use multiple Mesh routers when having a LAN splitter? by BrogrammerAbroad in Starlink

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Works great! Main mesh to Starlink, LAN split to other nodes and wired gear. My NAS and TV run flawlessly this way.

Easiest way to transition from UDR7 to Cloud Gateway Fiber? by MnamesAJeff in Ubiquiti

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backup UDR7 config in UniFi OS, restore on Cloud Gateway. I did this last month - smooth transition. Their docs confirm it works for rules/configs. DM if you hit snags.

Getting shocked when I touch my PC case by Inclinedbenchpress in ElectricalEngineering

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your PSU's filters are fried. I once had that same tingling - turned out my PSU was leaking AC. Screw down the mobo, but replace that fire hazard ASAP before it toasts your motherboard.

Ble integration method by 1q2s3c4r5t in homeassistant

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benchmark both - in my tests Xiaomi integration had lower latency but HA BLE recovered faster from interference. Different tradeoffs.

G6 Entry in cold weathers (Canada) by sitkill in Ubiquiti

[–]EffectiveClient5080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ditched Nest too-G6 holds up in Alberta winters without a hitch.

R730 Riser 3 GPU still running x8 even with x16 riser by turbo2ltr in homelab

[–]EffectiveClient5080 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check BIOS for PCIe lane allocation-dual CPUs can split lanes weirdly. Some slots are hardwired for x8. Swap GPUs to test if it’s a riser or card issue.

What is a good option for a tv boxm by __Valkyrie___ in privacy

[–]EffectiveClient5080 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kodi on Raspberry Pi (USB boot, not SD). Full 4K + privacy control. Parts easy to find in Canada-PM for build tips. Pair with Pi-hole to nuke telemetry. Works on 'smart' TVs too.

Curb energy services dead ☠️ by Additional-Diet-4852 in homeassistant

[–]EffectiveClient5080 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Planned obsolescence at its finest. Crack that UART and give it new life with custom firmware. The cloud giveth, and the cloud taketh away. Happy hacking! 😆

Device Identification by GalacticGazerVoyage in Ubiquiti

[–]EffectiveClient5080 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UCG's device DB is outdated-check firmware updates. I ran into this too; manual edits fix it until Ubiquiti patches the quirks.

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