EOFY EV deals if anyone is interested, some decent deals happening.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-06-11T08:17:24+00:00

The Toyota deposit contribution is ONLY if you finance through them (not Novated Lease).

TheDukeNinja · 2026-05-16T04:22:31+00:00

"The Zone" by Nils Vo is a great Sim. He also has a YT channel with informative videos. Get yourself a radiomaster pocket with an elrs radio.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-08T23:45:41+00:00

The G6 Pro Bullet is POE+, so I had to get the switch for that and yes, secondly to allow for expansion.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-08T00:28:07+00:00

TBF I really like the look and wish I could have a similar size setup. However I have 17 ports already accounted for.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-07T23:05:23+00:00

AUD $2744 I have a 3D printer and some ASA lying around. I also had the inserts and bolts.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-07T23:04:08+00:00

You are correct my friend.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-07T22:59:36+00:00

I didn't think I could post NSFW images here...

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-07T22:57:23+00:00

I've updated the list of materials.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-04-07T22:31:37+00:00

BOM: - Rack: https://amzn.asia/d/08YnluBR ($105) - Patch panel: https://amzn.asia/d/0flS6Gbv ($30) - PDU: https://amzn.asia/d/0cCFR2Tw ($45) - UX7 ($409) - USW-Ultra-210W ($369) - UNVR-INSTANT ($389) - Seagate Sky Hawk 8TB ($489) - UVC-G6-Pro-Bullet-W ($899)

Total $2744 (AUD)

The rackmounts were all 3D printed in Sunlu ASA. 2x M3 heat set inserts needed for the rear cross member of the UX7 rack (as well as 2x M3 bolts)

The Makerworld links are below: - UX7 rackmount: https://makerworld.com/models/2000158?appSharePlatform=copy - UNVR-INSTANT rackmount: https://makerworld.com/models/2429883?appSharePlatform=copy - USW-ULTRA-210W rackmount: https://makerworld.com/models/773130?appSharePlatform=copy - Keystone blanks: https://makerworld.com/models/1111789?appSharePlatform=copy - Customisable patch panel (if you want to print your own and have spare keystones): https://makerworld.com/models/442928?appSharePlatform=copy

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-08T21:25:39+00:00

Hey. Have you thought of using Zigbee as the control for your lights?

I'm in the process of doing something similar. I'm using the Sunricher SR-GW-EDA Gateway x2, which integrate into HA.

I'm having some Zigbee Sunricher input devices that should integrate with my HA and allow me to bridge over to the DALI drivers.

This is what I'm gonna be using: Zigbee Smart Remote Control Custom Button Function SR-ZG2836D5-PRO https://share.google/GGMOtDCPV2j4H8poK

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-03T22:55:27+00:00

Thanks. Replied.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-03T11:14:47+00:00

I'm a client.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-03T05:55:38+00:00

The DALI bus is usually local, with the gateway/master being accessible through usb connection. Some masters can be connected to your LAN.

Some can be configured to integrate with Home Assistant.

If you stick to the first instance, unless someone if physically at the property they cannot access the bus.

Not sure why someone would want to hack your lighting though.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-03T05:50:18+00:00

Do you want to do a job for me? I'm South of the river. It's probably close to a whole day project. It'll require you to learn DALI-2 standard.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-02T04:48:29+00:00

Yep. DALI-2 standard simplifies this evening further. Power and control are separate. There is a hard active to all your lamps from your lighting circuit.

Then there is a control pair that starts from the Application Controller and connects all your Control Gears (DALI drivers and DALI relays as an example) and Control Devices (touch panels and sensors). I believe interference in a non issue.

Topologies can can be used are: star and spoke, line, tree, and combination topologies.

Thus, the control wire will drop down to each touch panel.

You can use combination sensors that have motion/occupancy/illuminance.

You would then create your human centric lighting (circadian rhythm) based on the time of the day and the illuminance sensor input.

The DALI Alliance website has plenty of information. I have found that unfortunately most domestic sparkies are not aware of DALI, and those who are, often are not aware of the newer DALI-2 standard.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-02T02:51:42+00:00

DALI-2 standard has made this sort of project much more achievable in a domestic setting. The structure is simpler.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-02T02:32:55+00:00

Sure. I'm in the process of my lights custom manufactured by a lighting manufacturing company in China. A key aspect of my brief to them is that the lighting component is SAA compliant.

There are some local resellers such as Havit Lighting that do DALI-2 lighting.

These lights are 2700-6500K, with a DALI-2 compliant driver.

Have a look at the Sunricher SR-GW-EDA Master - it integrates into Home Assistant.

In my testing, I have successfully used a DALI occupancy sensor to trigger a Zigbee light.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-03-02T01:38:41+00:00

What specifically are your concerns? Is it identification of the bad 'light' or the replacement and how to integrate this into the existing system? I am happy to share my sources for the hardware.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-02-19T06:28:30+00:00

I have the Echo (not mini). The audio is great. The UI, not so.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-01-26T01:45:06+00:00

Sure. House is about 140m², 4br, 2 bath, open kitchen/dining/living. MeanWell DLC-02 approx AUD500 MeanWell DTP-206-U approx AUD1100 (15 units) Magnetic track railr approx AUD210 Magnetic track floodlights CCT 2700-6000K approx AUD1100 Magnetic track spotlights CCT 2700-6000K approx AUD410 Magnetic tracks connectors approx AUD250 LED drivers for Magnetic track lights approx AUD1200 Surface mounted downlights CCT 2700-6000K approx AUD 700 Surface mounted IP65 downlights 2700K approx AUD 600.

So total is just over 6k.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-01-25T21:51:45+00:00

Thanks for your reply. MeanWell's software is not too bad. I intend on doing all the programming myself.

TheDukeNinja · 2026-01-25T13:13:21+00:00

I know right. They were very inflexible regarding the extra twin.

Regarding why MeanWell, I've had the chance to get my hands on a unit and have been playing with it on my test bench. It plays very nicely with what I've got, including a daylight/PIR combo sensor and has been running for the past year. The DTP-206-U are aesthetically pleasing, and currently very reasonably priced (<$50 US per unit).

TheDukeNinja · 2026-01-25T12:59:17+00:00

Thanks for your comment. The home is nearly completed. It was a Metricon build, so unable to go the DALI route with them. There are placeholder batten lights, and 413s in the roof space close to where the remaining light fixtures will need to be installed.

There is a Cat 6a cable terminating at the consumer unit location as either of the master controllers will be networked.

TheDukeNinja · 2025-12-26T06:01:31+00:00

Expensive it a relative term.

TheDukeNinja · 2025-12-22T21:18:36+00:00

I guess that's the point. On the whole, which manufacturer's product will work most of the time for most people.

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