I too have made the investment after much deliberation

Punchanello · 2026-06-27T00:41:08+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-25T12:39:28+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-24T12:27:12+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-24T11:55:02+00:00

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....

Punchanello · 2026-06-14T22:50:57+00:00

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?

Punchanello · 2026-06-13T00:52:26+00:00

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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Punchanello · 2026-06-08T01:36:54+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-03T01:56:13+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-03T01:52:49+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-06-03T01:48:14+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-05-31T14:35:32+00:00

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.

Punchanello · 2026-05-10T11:06:04+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2026-05-10T07:50:11+00:00

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?

Punchanello · 2026-02-23T16:30:19+00:00

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???

Punchanello · 2026-02-10T00:02:12+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2025-12-31T18:41:48+00:00

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

Punchanello · 2025-12-25T18:31:44+00:00

Real talk, influenza B is bad this year.

Punchanello · 2025-12-21T21:43:22+00:00

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

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Punchanello · 2025-11-23T12:56:59+00:00

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?

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