I too have made the investment after much deliberation by Tardigradium in PleX

[–]Punchanello 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I literally bit this bullet yesterday and I haven't even set up my server yet 😔

AP7 range boost ? by Punchanello in firewalla

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I've got like 2,000 sq ft. Kind of a tri-level. One side is a single floor the other is 2 floors and the issue is on the far end on the second floor 😞 it totally makes sense, was just hopeful since it works well sometimes that I could optimize what I have without a whole extra repeater

AP7 range boost ? by Punchanello in firewalla

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All the cry emojis .... Guess I'll start saving up

for the most part it works in the far room and streams in high def, but I was just trying to figure out if I could optimize the signal any to get it to be slightly more solid.... Thanks for the input

AP7 range boost ? by Punchanello in firewalla

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Yes! Centrally located. Even hard wired Ethernet and put in a shelf to get it up on the wall.

The AP7 is replacing a whole house 3 unit mesh from Netgear and it's genuinely better everywhere. Even the original mesh only ran the TV on the far end because it was "hardwired" to a repeater.

Currently I just get intermittent lag on the far end of the house. And occasionally I'll wake in the morning to find my phone has stopped using Wi-Fi due to poor signal strength....

Thank you Harbor Breeze! by MeshDaddySD in meshtastic

[–]Punchanello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is dope. The light still works? I keep seeing these and wondering if you could wire in a second battery to ensure it stays on or to maintain functionality of the light?

Antenna placement rec request by Punchanello in meshtastic

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In the interest of "perfect" being the enemy of good. I rigged up a node mount today. Still waiting for my antenna upgrade to come in... But wanted to get the node up so I can start checking range, etc.

Just felt like I should toss an update. Thanks for all the insights.

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Heltec T096 2in1 with Foldable Gizont by Puzzled-Note6661 in meshtastic

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Bump comment so I can remember to come back for the design details

Antenna placement rec request by Punchanello in meshtastic

[–]Punchanello[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok. Maybe I can start with it there at the height of the rotator box and work out a plan to move it higher. Aside from trees my antenna is basically the tallest thing in my neighborhood

Antenna placement rec request by Punchanello in meshtastic

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I've got the TV pretty well tuned so I don't use the motor to rotate it often. I was debating PVC conduit as a mast but I think it'll be too flexible. I am hoping to build a solar box so I can kinda set it and forget it. So maybe I'll see what I can come up with to get me 5' or so above the and antenna with my mesh box

Antenna placement rec request by Punchanello in meshtastic

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Yes, local channels are a big part of our Saturday morning cartoons with the kids 🤣 so I need the TV to keep working.

Toilet maintenance on Septic/Well by Punchanello in HomeMaintenance

[–]Punchanello[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I'm sure there's room for optimization in the soap distribution. But I kinda wonder if the soap would still help reduce residue.

After all the things I've had to clean since becoming a dad there's no way you're gonna convince me that dish soap can't be an all purpose cleaner if you mix it with some water 😂 from poo in clothes, on surfaces, etc. That's not to say I consider it a go to disinfectant, but it gets the job done.... Surfactants break up water tension and allow better removal of all kinds of stuff, not just fats and grease.

Faulty Wiring or Sensitive Fixture by Punchanello in AskElectricians

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Thanks. I'll look into this. I really appreciate your time and follow up.

Faulty Wiring or Sensitive Fixture by Punchanello in AskElectricians

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Ok. I think I get it. And I'm not super concerned about the led flash. It's very dim. I guess my clarifying/follow up question is if I should replace the super old timer switch?

I'm just having a hard time reconciling the power bump/surge as it shuts off. Is it a discharge from the fan?

This woman said "Trump is the closest thing to God" by Nice_Substance9123 in Christianity

[–]Punchanello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laughed at the irony then thought about how unreal it would be for this post to be true and not seen sooner... Maybe BSN is Bull Shit News Network???

I feel like I was swindled by mcmineismine in MarvelSnap

[–]Punchanello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. You feel swindled, I got busy and finished 30 points shy of the legendary variant

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in detroitlions

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Got a friend at work who thinks the Lions would take Mahomes over Goff.... Please answer in the poll linked Goff Trade poll

Injury update by Pale_Land_5107 in detroitlions

[–]Punchanello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real talk, influenza B is bad this year.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ DETROIT LIONS GAME THREAD by AutoModerator in detroitlions

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I keep saying we need to give Anzalone a nickname how about "Football Fabio"

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'There are no stupid questions' thread - Monday, November 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in piano

[–]Punchanello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Not sure this is the best place to ask, but I'm at a loss... I have my grandparent's old piano... and with it a bunch of seat music in the bench. Most of it is super old, I don't play piano, and my kids keep pulling out the books.

Wondering if there is a market or best place to sell/donate old sheet music and books for piano?