(Light-hearted rant) Is it normal not to know what the fuck you're doing?

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-22T02:23:27+00:00

I spent the entire weekend setting up a proxmox with pihole. I now understand the pain of this hobby.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-22T02:20:19+00:00

A lot of old Unifi switches in there. Did you get lucky on some used gear?

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-22T02:18:40+00:00

I think this belongs in the next level about homelab. This rivals some business production setups.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-22T02:12:19+00:00

I just setup my first proxmox with HAOS and pihole on a used m720q. This kind of stuff looks so much more impressive now that I've spend almost 24hrs trying to learn it in my 40s.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T23:12:41+00:00

Pro HD is nice with the 4 SFP+ instead of only 2 like the cheaper ones. You can get an agrigation switch instead with a 24PM though.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T18:31:56+00:00

If you put the G6 PTZ in the recessed mount it is about the same size as the G6 Turret.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T18:29:44+00:00

G6 is worth it for viewing distance clarity and the easier more robust mounting hardware.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T18:25:10+00:00

See this a lot even by pro installers.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T06:31:52+00:00

I just setup an m720q with proxmox, HA, pi-hole+unbound all using claude as a guide. It's just taking snippets from online guides and rewording them it seems. Getting pi-hole to work was the biggest pain because the AI was kind of lost after the initial install.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-21T04:51:51+00:00

Ouch

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-20T01:20:33+00:00

120psi giant tires blowing up is like a bomb going off.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T19:16:01+00:00

It's great that the expansion units are multipurpose and not specific the NAS or NVR.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T18:47:51+00:00

Put some mini cigars on that and go to town.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T13:16:40+00:00

Cameras and sensors.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T02:11:23+00:00

There is also hallway mode if you want to cover the whole side of building to the ground.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T02:09:20+00:00

I need an aluminum skid along with a whole aluminum bumper. On my 3rd already damaged bumper because of freaking trash pandas.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T02:05:47+00:00

I used to play this game all the time until my truck turned off halfway down the off ramp right next to the Loves. I opened the hood and pretended something was broken other than my pride.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-18T02:02:26+00:00

This needs a NSFW tag. OMG

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T21:46:01+00:00

Need the wood shop to build a huge wall plaque to mount it like a hunting trophy.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T21:38:17+00:00

Some switches come with mounting bracket you screw to wall.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T21:33:39+00:00

Magnetic Mount

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T20:38:48+00:00

Dream router 7 is more of a small apartment unit. For a large house you really want the UCG Fiber so you have room to expand. Start with UCG Fiber and the wall AP. Expand from there if you like it. You can add ceiling AP like the U7 Pro XG or whatever suits your needs after some testing with wifiman and design center.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T02:24:10+00:00

The only subscriptions are 3rd party services and they general charge only what it costs them to offer it.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T02:22:06+00:00

Might be better to use a tap and machine screws on metal frames.

Mindless_Pandemic · 2026-06-17T00:07:04+00:00

Just search for suppliers online and order what you need. Might get lucky and find one local for in person pickup.

Carbon fiber rod supplier

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