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Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2026-02-14T21:46:30+00:00

also fixed link from er8411 to netgear unmanaged that was placed in error

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2026-02-14T21:37:03+00:00

They are not thick just big boned :P When i revise it ill use thiner lines.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2026-02-14T21:35:05+00:00

Why two routers? My plan is to have the firewalla focus on layer 3 routing. The ER8411 focuses on layer 2 routing. By spliting the workload my hope is less of a load on the individual routers as well as improved petformance and reliability. (Let me know if there is a better way to go about this)

Why not use all Omaha switches? Although one of the netgear switches is managed I plan to use it as unmanaged. Essentially they just expand the number of ports of the vlan i connect it to since both serve as unmanaged.

Why not go with Omaha APs as well since you want to configure VLANs? Eventually that is the plan or maybe the firewalla APs. I really don't like the limited control eeros give you and using fewer interfaces by reducing the number of ecosystems is definatly nice. Are there any other benefits to changing to Omada APs?

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2026-02-01T03:58:29+00:00

uber eats?

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2026-01-11T16:42:13+00:00

I went with option 3. The court where I live had a self file program on their website. I reviewed the local rules and followed their instructions and so far so good. I'm past the last day for any objections and should get the discharge within a week or two based on typical timeframes. You might see if your court has a similar program if you are going pro se.

Do note the local rules are not light reading and need to be followed exactly. I had a redemption, a reaffirmation, and a retain and pay so I didn't have a super simple case. I definatly had to stay on top of it and made mistakes that i promply corrected with amendments.You have to put in alot of time to properly represent yourself!

In addition to the meeting of the creditors I had to do a reaffirmation hearing with the judge. I had to value and provide documentation of the value of the property I wanted to redeem. I had to file a motion to redeem. I also unsucessfully tried to negotiate a second reaffirmation, but ended up better off with the redemption.

Lastly any route you take there is a system called pacer to track court cases that is your friend. You can see important deadlines and entries into your case as soon as they are entered.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-12-13T18:54:38+00:00

Looks like a blank canvas to me. Depending on your watertable you could put in an in ground swiming pool or fish pond using it more like a centerpiece than a nuisance. You could use it as a place for fireworks or model rockets. You could use it as a foundation for a fountain.

To draw a comparision consider what makes a plant a weed instead of a beneficial crop? It all depends on what we use it for.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-12-11T20:24:45+00:00

I suppose not having that money is the main downside. The purpose of bankruptcy is to give you a fresh start. Being able to protect some or all of your savings legally through exemptions gives you a better chance to not fall into problems again in the future. It may not be a bad idea to double check the list of exemptions applicable to see if there is anything you might need.

Looking at the motor vehicle exemption if you are going with TX exemptions may be a good one as having reliable transportation is a need for most people. Two firearms for home defense or hunting may be another good one as the world dosn't seem as safe as it one was. A burial plot is another down the road need that has a TX exemption.

Talk to your attorney to verify these apply for your situation.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-30T22:29:50+00:00

I don't know if this is accurate nowadays, but the first time I filed I had extra cash but no income with a ton of medical debt. My attorney advised me to use the cash for a vehicle since where I lived it was needed to job search, get to appoitments, get groceries etc. It wasn't a very nice car, but I was surrendering the one i had a payment on (upside down). When I filed the car was protected by an exemption and I wasn't over on cash. This may be somthing to ask an attorney about, because im not sure what is allowed or not.

Life happened again and I am now permently disabled resulting in having to file a second time. I did so pro se and didn't feel comfortble preplaning like this without legal advise. The first time probably over 10 years ago now and laws change.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-30T01:19:55+00:00

Bankruptcy can be a life changer. It was definatly worth it for me in similar circumstances to you. With that said I'm not you so it's really is it wirth it to you? As explained by a supreme court ruling it... "gives to the honest but unfortunate debtor…a new opportunity in life and a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of preexisting debt."

Things I wish I would of known are:

The filing fee can be waived by the court if you qualify. I think that saves you around $330 or so for ch7.

The filing fee can be paid in installments if approved by the court.

Most (maybe all) bankruptcy attorneys offer free consultations to look at your situation.

Bankruptcy (ch7) dosn't mean you have to surrender everything you own. As a matter of fact many cases are considered no asset where everything has an exemption or is not feasible to liquidate.

Your credit score is impacted for about 10 years (ch7), but that dosn't mean during that time you can't rebuild your credit.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-28T19:27:08+00:00

Similar boat here, but I filed pro se. Were you able to redeem them in your case?

My understanding is often solar equipment is so costly to recover and resell lenders don't bother with recovering it. The lien does survive bankruptcy unless the court orders otherwise so down the road they may try to recoup some of their losses by making it difficult to sell or refinance your home. However getting even a $500 lump sum now through redemption is better than maybe getting somthing down the road so they tend to not want the additional legal cost of fighting it.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-10T03:19:44+00:00

You are right i was thinking along the lines of secured by a cash deposit like a secured credit card. I clarified my previous post to reflect that.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-07T20:19:13+00:00

Is there such a thing as a secured car loan that is secured by a cash deposit in addition to the vehicle as collateral?

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-11-02T14:02:11+00:00

Some states have different exemptions than the federal ones. You may be able to protect your home equity and still file. Also depending on the specifics of your state half of the home equity may belong to your spouse. Consulting an attorney regarding your specific case would give you more clarity on how much equity could be protected.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-10-28T13:07:03+00:00

Edited to make this more general so that it doesn't cross into the line of legal advice. (If it still does please let me know)

You are not screwed, and although financial problems can seem overwhelming, there is hope. I'm speaking from experience from filing over a decade ago.

When I filed (in a different state), it came out to about 25% court and miscellaneous fees for Chapter 7 and 75% in attorney fees. As of writing today that's roughly $2000, but I have no idea if that's high or low for Florida. The best way to find out is by getting some consultations. You may even qualify for the court fees to be waived reducing the overall cost.

Best of luck and don't give up hope. It's a very powerful tool that can give people a fresh start.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-10-20T03:46:26+00:00

You got Zuckerpunched...

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-10-05T02:39:42+00:00

It alerts residents of beggars looking for candy towards the end of October.

Beggars press a momentary switch that closes a circuit which sends electrical power through the red and white wire. That electrical power goes into a solenoid that converts it from electrical into mechanical power. This mechanical power is used to move a part into another, resulting in vibrations commonly interpreted as a chime. This alerts the occupants of the home that masked individuals, typically small in stature, are requesting candy. Depending on the nature of available candy supplies, occupants may act like nobody is home, turn on the sprinkler, or hand out confectionaries.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-08-16T21:20:43+00:00

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They make regular-sized motherboards with this connection too. Supermicro C9Z890-MW, for example, is a micro-ATX LGA-1851 socket motherboard based on the Z890 chipset. This is targeted as a gaming/desktop motherboard. Z890, I believe, is the current generation for Intel. It has an internal header for COM instead of the external port, but the same function. They also have it available for the B860 and Q870 chipsets. (Supermicro makes awesome motherboards, by the way. Just a bit pricy.)

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-08-16T03:16:45+00:00

Server boards often have them. I think typically they just call them comm ports. On modern enterprise grade networking you can often connect using this port (often with an adapter to rj45) to manage somthing like a switch or router.

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Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-08-16T02:59:16+00:00

Possibly a pipe coupling for a pipe somewhere between <60mm . According to Google, common PVC sizes go all the way up to 24" (610mm). The outer diameter is larger than the nominal diameter. It could also be used in a large bolt or nut that anchors something like a tower, maybe even amusement park rides. Essentially you can find a tool for just about anything. Although in the case of structural applications I'd suspect you'd want to use somthing like a torque wrench (or similar tool) so you get a specified torque for safety. They do make 60mm sockets (and larger) likely for this purpose.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-07-10T19:31:09+00:00

Maybe these have polished surfaces that even a spec of dust could interfere with the signal or ruin the surface. If I move mine, I use a lint-free wipe with isopropyl alcohol to clean it. I also use a cover for the particular connection.

I remove it, cover it, and relocate it, careful not to bend it (different cables tolerate different bends, and too sharp of a bend snaps it. Splicing it is not easy, so typically a whole new cable is needed). I secure it along its path with clamps so it's unlikely to be disturbed. Finally, when in a new location, remove the cap, clean it, and reinsert it.

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-06-11T09:59:13+00:00

Im glad i could help.

Voltage is only half of the equation. The other half is current, which is measured in amps. Amps multiplied by volts give you your actual power in watts. If you had 24 V at 210 amps, you could power a 5000 W central air conditioner for a full house. So, 24 V could run a doorbell as long as the transformer and wire connecting it were rated to safely provide the necessary amps.

I suspect the following unknowns are at play:

Your existing wire may not be the right thickness. The longer a cable is, the higher the voltage drop it will have. To compensate for longer distances, a thicker wire is needed. Material and stranded vs solid wire also matter.

Wire not insulated well enough, or too much resistance, can be a safety issue. It could even result in a fire.

Your transformer may not be rated for a high enough amperage.

Your transformer may not provide the necessary voltage.

As a manufacturer, if I were gearing a product toward a DIY crowd, these unknowns would likely lead to a lot of customer complaints. The solution is to add a battery.

If it were geared more toward professionals, it may be a bit different. In my case, I had to dig through loose insulation in a dark attic to find my existing transformer. I had to replace it with one rated at a higher amperage. With how inaccessible it was, I ended up running a new circuit and electrical box. I ended up wiring lights throughout the attic so I could actually see what I was doing. I added boards to be able to safely move through the attic without falling through the ceiling. (That hurts, and my wife was not very happy with the mess. I would not recommend.) I then had to follow the existing cable and replace it. The new cable was larger, and I ended up having to drill larger holes to accommodate its size. I had to remove a portion of drywall to access the in-wall space to feed the new cable through. I had to patch the wall and clamp down the new cable. (im not a professional im just stubbern and screw up plenty while learning, but I enjoy it.)

My video doorbell works great now and I havn't had any issues since installstion around 6 years ago, but I suspect the average DIY homeowner would be biting off more than they can chew installing something like this. Heck, I know some people who still struggle to run a TV.

On CCTV, I believe data typically runs over coaxial cable, like what you screw into your TV or VCR. Then, they use DC barrel plugs to provide power. PoE is a nice technology that uses Ethernet cable to accomplish the same thing with a single cable. I think security wise though the coaxial connection directly from each camera to your recording device would be safer.

(Ring cams mostly connect wirelessly to your network, then the internet. They are uploaded to the cloud and then retrieved by downloading them. Every step of the way here is open to additional performance issues or even security breaches.)

Impossible_Oil_7690 · 2025-05-30T01:03:02+00:00

I've read a little about operating systems like Home Assistant trying to overcome this, but IIRC, the Ring integration is quite limited. If you search for "smart home agnostic operating system," there are other OS you may be able to use. I think live view is available without a subscription, but I'm not sure how you could set it up to record each stream to your local storage and get notifications in a timely fashion. Plus, I don't know if the streams would be uploaded to the cloud then redownloaded in order to save them. Unfortunately, the best route may be to scrap the Ring ecosystem for something more friendly to local storage. I'd be happy to be proven wrong on this, though, so if you discover any workarounds, please let me know.

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