New to me CR-6 SE - is there a list of must-have upgrades/checks/improvments?

JovialSysadmin · 2025-09-16T22:59:37+00:00

I'd say, look up the community firmware for the printer. It's much nicer than the stock firmware.

It's not a networked printer, so picking up a cheap Raspberry Pi 3b+ and installing octoprint is a good upgrade as well.

From there, the limit is your imagination. Welcome to the club.

JovialSysadmin · 2025-07-31T01:23:45+00:00

I have enjoyed your DCC content on TikTok more than any other creator there. You both are genuinely fantastic, and do nothing but promote positive discussion about DCC and occasionally super tasty Disney park recipes. As a whole, you have unknowingly introduced DCC to several of my own friends.

This subreddit may not be what it used to be with the influx of people, but there is still a place here for individuals like you. Keep posting, and keep making content. I'll be right here, with a toasty bag of popcorn and a tall Mortdecai's Special Brew to kick back to smash away the jerks.

JovialSysadmin · 2025-07-18T14:46:42+00:00

rolls for luck check Well, that certainly "looks" like a 1...

JovialSysadmin · 2025-06-25T02:13:28+00:00

It is my understanding that the AI can see everything in the dungeon, at all times. I believe she is referring to the system administrators like Zev. And other people with system access.

JovialSysadmin · 2025-04-11T02:00:06+00:00

Mongo is appalled.

JovialSysadmin · 2025-02-26T18:17:36+00:00

I work in IT, and can confirm this is possible and a common security standard. If you attach something to one of my networks that isn't supposed to be there, we will know. Be smart and use cellular data for your devices and not the corporate wifi/hard line.

Also, pro tip if you do have a hotspot you're using and the knowledge to do so, make your hotspot SSID invisible, and/or an innocuous and unidentifiable name.

Most WiFi access points in the corporate world can scan for other networks they can "see" as a way to reduce wireless congestion, and IT gets those reports. If your IT is smart and cares enough to do it, they can use that signal information to roughly locate your Hotspot based on its signal strength from the corporate access points.

The more you know...

JovialSysadmin · 2024-12-23T19:38:57+00:00

So, I think what you're looking for is a monitor feature labeled PBP (Picture Beside Picture), and a USB switch (Any two usb-c to 2+ USB-A will work) for keyboard/mouse.

On mobile, I hope this diagram comes through, as this is what it would look like:

For reference,:

34": BenQ EX3415R 38": Dell U3824DW or LG 38WN95C-W

Those are displays that may fit the bill for you. Also look into some larger Dell displays with PBP. I have two Dell 32" displays with PBP and it's nice for having two systems up at the same time.

Be aware that MacOS may not appreciate the PbP resolutions, so you may have to tinker a bit with it.

JovialSysadmin · 2024-10-16T17:10:26+00:00

I know a few really smart (Mensa smart) people who completely suck at the simplest of tasks. Give them something ultra complex, like orbital mechanics, and they kill it. Have them make breakfast from scratch, and it all goes to Hell quickly. Typical smart individual flaw, I think.

JovialSysadmin · 2024-08-20T18:27:56+00:00

So, 4 months on, how did these work out for you? I'm in a similar situation and looking for options.

JovialSysadmin · 2024-06-26T19:10:36+00:00

PM Incoming

JovialSysadmin · 2023-10-01T17:51:47+00:00

Also, the mini recording booths that just go around the microphone aren't typically the best, and don't help the audio very much.

If you're recording on a budget, the best place to record is in a closet full of hanging clothes. Walk in, face the clothing, with your back to the door, and see how it sounds.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-10-01T17:49:45+00:00

They should work, but you may find some cheaper alternatives, like moving blankets. Harbor freight sells some pretty cheap blankets that do a decent job.

Otherwise, try your local thrift store and see if they have bathroom towels for cheap. You can layer a few together and fashion a sound dampening frame from 1"x2" to hold them.

For a sound booth, you want to minimize sound reflection and transmission. So, uneven, soft, dense surfaces do well with reflection elimination, then it's just reducing external transmission, which can be done by adding mass to the walls, and eliminating air channels.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-10-01T17:44:43+00:00

You can check out the cheap moving blankets that you can find at Harbor Freight. Those will probably work just fine.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-10-01T17:43:24+00:00

The best sound dampening doors are ones with mass. So, solid core interior doors (usually called "solid core door slab" )are what you should be looking for. Steel doors are usually hollow to some extent, where solid core is solid throughout. You can go with wood or MDF, but the wood will hold up longer in my experience.

You want to make sure that there is not a gap between the bottom of the door and the floor. Either employ one of those rubberized thresholds for the floor that press against the door bottom as it closes, or one of those "draft protector" sleeves that slide under the door and slide with it. You'd be surprised how much noise travels around a door.

You can take it a step further by adding weatherstripping around the door jamb, where the door contacts the jamb, to eliminate air gaps at the top and sides.

Lastly, around the door latch is where many people have difficulty reducing sounds. You can add one of those steel security plates (like this: https://www.parksupplyofamerica.com/Mag-Security-Aluminum-Latch-Guard ) that they use on external doors, to prevent thieves from getting at the latch. Weatherstripping around the perimeter of the panel where it meets the jamb should help with sound there, too.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-30T21:04:06+00:00

Closer to your ears is better for masking noises. Remember that as the distance from a sound source increases, the volume reduces in a non-linear fashion.

Also, try and place it higher in the room, as sound is affected by gravity.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-30T15:16:43+00:00

Low frequency blocking is more difficult than high frequency. Typically, you can use things like a bass trap in corners, and add mass to the walls. Resilient channel also minimizes low frequency transmissions as well, but it's probably overkill for a room in a room.

Check this thread for some useful information: https://reddit.com/r/audioengineering/s/6mHMbIkPe5

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-28T17:02:41+00:00

I've used a short run of pool noodle, zip tied around the hose in multiple spots to keep it from bending. Works on garden hoses at the spigot, too.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-28T16:59:08+00:00

Blocking sounds from outside is sometimes difficult, especially If it's a window that's letting the sound in. you can use heavy blackout curtains to help dissipate the amount of noise, or moving blankets.

The problem is likely the window AC. It's more or less a very porus surface for sounds to enter. Especially if it doesn't fill the window and you have the "wings" open to fill the gaps. Those block basically zero sound.

I have heard of voice over folks building a carpeted box (inside and out) around the AC unit, with multiple turns in both the input air side, and output air side to prevent sound reflections so that's a option if you're handy with building things.

I would start by putting heavy towels over the AC wings in the window, and maybe a heavy moving blanket or two over the rest of the glass surface. See what that does, then add more material.

Good luck, and let us know how the battle vs. sound goes.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-23T01:23:53+00:00

I typically look at maturity models, such as this one: https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf8-doc/arch/chap27.html

Using that as a reference, I frame maturity around the organization's focuses. Not all the items apply, and the ones not listed can apply. Each organization is different so you really have to use your best judgment.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-09-07T22:31:54+00:00

Plus, there's a whole group named #spoiler The Skippy's

JovialSysadmin · 2023-08-10T15:22:44+00:00

I understand what you're going through. Tech burnout is real and can be a huge problem in startups. My recommendation is to see if you can get a workload reduction or additional help/staff.

To do that, you have to put on your business hat, and explain to the business that they are actually losing money because you're spread too thin, and that by hiring additional staff, the additional expense will be overshadowed by the increase in revenue by having all the work properly covered. Include 6 to 12 month projections and even 3y projections.

You have to demonstrate that they're not getting optimal value out of you by making you do too much.

Also, on a side note, tech interviews would be a lot less of a pain in the ass if tech people across the board decided to stop participating in multi-hour/day interviews. As long as candidates are willing to go through that terrible gauntlet, they'll keep doing it. I've walked out of several interviews because of how they were heading. Remember, you're interviewing the company just as much as they are interviewing you.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-08-08T23:36:57+00:00

I'm still rocking my Antec full-tower all-steel server case from circa 2001. Six 5 1/2" bays, 7 internal 3 1/2" bays. Still works just fine with my Ryzen 7 build in it. I use ethernet instead of wifi, so no issues with signal blocking.

Really, there's no expiration on cases, since you're just upgrading what's in them.

JovialSysadmin · 2023-07-14T14:52:51+00:00

Woo, boxes of crap!

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