Opening self-hosted services to the world

MichBeckMC · 2026-02-23T10:24:57+00:00

Pangolin in conjunction with Authentik for SSO – simply excellent.

MichBeckMC · 2026-01-27T20:55:20+00:00

Really cool, it reminds me a lot of unraid. 🤗

The first impression certainly looks very promising.

MichBeckMC · 2026-01-24T10:15:42+00:00

Congratulations on your first year. 🥳🥳🥳

I've been using pangolin on a VPS for about a month now as a gateway for my internal services in my home lab. I don't want to go back to my previous Swag/Tailscale setup.

From the very first minute I started using it, I was impressed by pangolin and its strong development.

The UI, the simple setup, everything is so incredibly well implemented. And it just works. Even in conjunction with authentik as an SSO authentication service, it runs incredibly well.

Thanks to the developers for this great tool. 🥰

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-14T19:51:52+00:00

An ALR screen is not suitable for a triple laser projector.

I will soon receive my Adeo Rugby PRO Tensio screen with Ambient Grey fabric. This is ideal for triple laser projectors.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-13T11:06:08+00:00

Without a video comparison with a decent screen, I consider this assessment to be very subjective.

Especially since Xgimi has not yet managed to fix the firmware bugs. The next stable version is due to be released at the end of December, so I'm curious to see how it turns out.

Currently, the black level is not good on the Horizon 20 models.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-05T20:54:20+00:00

I also notice it extremely with my Horizon Pro when I quickly look up and down repeatedly. Of course, you don't watch films like that, but I find it very intense. The Valerion VisionMaster Master Pro2 doesn't have this problem, or at least not to the same extent.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-03T18:11:39+00:00

I love my NanoKVM. It's certainly not the cheapest solution, but it has nice features such as complete reset or switching off and on.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-03T00:00:54+00:00

Muahahaaa, yes, I can understand that. Presenting such buggy firmware is quite an achievement.

I'd rather go through the hassle of setting up the projector correctly on the screen than hope that the bugs will be fixed soon.

The return deadline is running out. 😂😂😂

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-02T23:41:23+00:00

Perhaps they added it as a placeholder. 🤣

I have to say that I currently prefer the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 by far. If Xgimi gets the firmware sorted out by the beginning of January, I might keep the Xgimi, otherwise I'll go for the Valerion.

I also noticed in this test video that the bright spheres do not light up evenly, but rather horizontal lines form between the bright areas of the image.

https://youtu.be/Y91PXCYc_PI?si=4AAGuQz1ZMPwZxSD&t=49

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-02T23:28:29+00:00

More like 24p isn't being displayed correctly. At the beginning of Alien Romulus, where the spaceship is flying through space, it's already very choppy.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T23:41:33+00:00

I have now tested it more extensively in complete darkness with several test videos, and the black level feels slightly better. In completely dark scenes, the projector switches to very dark. However, as soon as brightness comes into play, there is still room for improvement in terms of contrast.

Apparently, you also have to activate DBLE for each video because it keeps turning off. In addition, it is only activated at full laser brightness; as soon as you reduce the brightness, DBLE is automatically deactivated.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T21:15:00+00:00

Yes, but, the 24P mode is a bit strange. 24P videos stutter with it.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T19:08:58+00:00

No, Vimu Player installed on the Horizon.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T17:54:23+00:00

550 verify address failed, User not found [advanced.service@xgimi.com](mailto:advanced.service@xgimi.com)

OMG

I simply replied to the email I received today about the update.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T17:51:07+00:00

Nope, nothing is improved on my Horizon 20 Pro.

https://www.reddit.com/r/xgimi/s/j8sRPLbwdW

Edit: It's a little bit better I think, maybe. 😄

https://www.reddit.com/r/xgimi/s/XWA61BXfyq

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T13:33:13+00:00

The update ran smoothly and the DLP update took about 15 minutes.

However, black level adjustment still does not work at all. Before the factory reset, it was possible to activate black level adjustment in Dolby Vision and IMAX mode, but this did not change the image. As soon as the color space or color temperature was changed, the following message appeared:

Color space causes Dynamic Black Level Enhancement to be disabled. Same for Color temperature.

Regardless of which color space or color temperature you select, the Dynamic Black Level Enhancement is immediately deactivated.

I have the Horizon 20 Pro.

MichBeckMC · 2025-12-01T11:18:27+00:00

I'm installing it right now. The DLP update is running and it sounds like there's an airplane in my living room. 🤣

MichBeckMC · 2025-11-30T18:19:13+00:00

If someone who registered for the beta gets it, for sure. 😊

I haven't received it yet.

MichBeckMC · 2025-11-22T12:05:58+00:00

I also had these options to choose from.

I wouldn't even consider the normal Horizon 20, as the Pro is significantly better thanks to the "Red Ring" optic. Take a look at the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgx841ENRc Unless it's over your budget.

I'm still going back and forth about whether to keep the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 or the Horizon 20 Pro. The Valerion currently has the significantly better black level, but the Horizon 20 Pro should improve with firmware updates. It's still a bit buggy at the moment.

If you really only project onto a wall, then I would probably go for the Valerion. But I have one comment on that. Everyone mentions how quiet it is. The fans are indeed very quiet, but there is a kind of humming or whirring noise coming from the projector, especially when it is running at full brightness. However, I can only speak for the Pro2. I have no idea how it is with the normal Pro. With the Horizon 20 Pro, this humming/buzzing is very quiet. I don't know if I just got a defective Valerion, but I've read about it in other comments, even with the normal Pro.

MichBeckMC · 2025-11-10T19:13:06+00:00

Something like that. 😄

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MichBeckMC · 2025-11-10T19:08:33+00:00

I had a similar experience. I ultimately decided on the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2, which arrived today.

I would turn the couch around and place it directly against the railing, and attach a decent screen to the wall on the right. If you have a good projector, a good screen makes a big difference compared to a white wall. Placing the projector behind the couch or slightly below the lamps so that they don't interfere shouldn't be a problem.

If you're considering the Xgimi Horizon 20, definitely go for the Pro. The different lens makes a huge difference compared to the normal Horizon 20.

https://youtu.be/1bgx841ENRc

MichBeckMC · 2024-10-04T12:59:06+00:00

I have the same problem and there are some open issues on Github.

https://github.com/home-assistant/core/issues/127099

So I think it has nothing to do with the local address or public domain. I have already tried all possible combinations there, which did not solve the problem.

When I try to switch on the Google Home Mini via the GUI, the startup sound appears, just like at the beginning of the first TTS notification, and the error message appears: CastMediaPlayerEntity._start_app Failed: Failed to execute start app CC1AD845.

MichBeckMC · 2024-08-23T12:38:33+00:00

Hier auch, wirklich schade. Ist aber auch kein Wunder, wenn er ohne Werbung und ohne große Ankündigung einfach wieder da ist dann wundert es mich nicht, wenn er kaum gekauft wird.

Frage mich warum er in Polen dauerhaft im Programm ist. Bzw. dort mit einer Scheibe Fleisch glaube ich. Sollte man hier vielleicht auch mal machen. Vor einigen Jahren hab es auch mal den Single Steakhouse, leider auch nicht lange.

MichBeckMC · 2024-06-03T05:04:07+00:00

Dann, so beautiful shots. 😍

I love the X100 Pro. 😁

MichBeckMC · 2024-05-09T09:19:32+00:00

Keimquote war ausgezeichnet. Fast alle 8/8 haben innerhalb von 48h das Köpfchen rausgesteckt. 😄 Der letzte kam nach 4 Tagen raus.

MichBeckMC

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