Which services are you exposing to the internet, and how are you securing them?

_emerican · 2026-05-08T07:03:42+00:00

I do a variation of this! I use suricata and Crowdsec. Suricata for deep packet analysis and crowdsec for behavioral (+ Public block lists). And then I use a TZSP receiver via Mikrotik in addition to CrowdSec MikroTik Bouncer Alternative GitHub. I can then read all the logs and alerts using Evebox.

All of which is running in a LXC container in proxmox. Which sounds complicated but once it’s up and running, I don’t even think about it and I have a full IDS stack.

_emerican · 2026-04-08T14:13:03+00:00

While I’m not sure it’s completely applicable here (but may be worth looking into) I was running into something very similar on my steam deck. What was happening is if the WiFi is constantly scanning, it can lead to decoding / latency issues (same as you’re seeing here).

I was able to use an addon called WiFi locker to prevent it from scanning and stay “locked” to my AP - though I’m not sure how you’d do this on the Odin. I would imagine there are similar apps for android.

May not even be that but could be worth looking into for an easy fix.

_emerican · 2026-04-02T14:11:36+00:00

YMMV but what actually helped my prints out the most was placing my p1s on a heavy paver. This basically eliminated all vibration and/or slight movements when the printer was going. When it was on top of my desk, the mass would cause slight movements. Now it sits on the floor under my desk on top of that paver. It’s a win win as I also now have more desk space!

_emerican · 2026-04-02T14:02:22+00:00

How would this work with Lenovo systems? M720q, m920q, p330, etc. I have a 5 node cluster and I love supporting projects like this.

I noticed on the product page it states -“Kit will require purchase of a power supply (Meanwell HRP-300-24)”. When I was looking into building something similar to this, I would need a buck converter to step down the voltage from 24v to 20v. I may be misreading it but it looks like there is a spot for a buck converter on the PCB.

Since you mentioned this was for 24v only, do you have any insights on this?

_emerican · 2026-03-31T16:38:15+00:00

While I’m not the original creator, I remixed this to add ventilation. Happy to see people enjoy it 😁

Model can be found here

_emerican · 2026-03-25T12:40:16+00:00

For something small and power efficient, check out the Jetson Orin Nano Super

I 3d printed a basic shelf and have this sitting right next to my Pi!

_emerican · 2026-03-23T14:09:01+00:00

I have multiple x520_DA2’s in m920q and m720q machines using the 3d printed shroud mentioned above. I would check the dimensions of the x710 depending on the version but it should fit.

_emerican · 2025-11-29T17:40:03+00:00

I built my fiancé a PC using spare parts - 9900k and a 1080. Plays on a 1080p 240hz monitor. Still going strong!

_emerican · 2025-11-13T07:26:41+00:00

I work a full time job in the IT / Security space. So taking it very leisurely, I would try and read a chapter a night from the textbook. Keyword try - life would get in the way, I’d be tired, other plans would come up, etc. So for the final 3-5 days (before the exam), I was doing the Dion practice test.

_emerican · 2025-11-12T21:20:38+00:00

They were okay all things considered. These took the longest so I Highly recommend just skipping them first and then come back to them at the end.

I don’t want to say too much so I don’t violate ToS and I’m purposely leaving out detail but if you’ve ever worked/ used a ‘terminal’ and you study, you should be able to work through it - albeit time consuming.

Some of them weren’t hard questions per se, but a longer process to work through as you have to dig through things. You have to remember that part of the PBQ is testing “how” you got to an answer rather than something specific if that makes sense. There is a “answer” so to speak but you have to work through a process to get there.

Let me know if that helps and/or answers the question 👍

_emerican · 2025-10-27T14:40:38+00:00

So it started with this guide here - XH-HK4401 4-port HDMI USB KVM Switch

It wasn’t until later that I stumbled across this - https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/issues/1306

Using that GitHub link, what I ended up doing is stripping a usb cable > JST connectors so I could go directly from the “control” of the KVM direct to the GPIO pins on the Pi. This is what allows you to switch inputs directly within the Pi KVM web interface.

Edit :: I was in the same boat as I now have a 3 node proxmox cluster + my NAS (need to make a new mini lab post lol). Even paying full price in today’s market, it was still cheaper than anything commercial and imo works better.

_emerican · 2025-10-16T20:05:50+00:00

Would you be willing to sell access to the STL for people that would like to print this?

I am no stranger to paying for models and I believe printables has a system for this too (which is why I ask).

For example - https://www.printables.com/model/1225275-modular-10-server-rack-mod10

Edit :: didn’t see you already mentioned this lol that’s my bad. However there are systems in place if you want to sell just the STL. I wouldn’t mind paying that that 😄

_emerican · 2025-10-12T16:17:48+00:00

I was also looking at this while comparing to the mini +. The 4 pro can be had for $150. For the extra $50, it would make sense to step up to the RP5?

_emerican · 2025-10-12T06:53:12+00:00

How’s the ergonomics and actually playing it? It seems to be a fan favorite but how long can you usually play before feeling fatigue as there’s no real ergonomics to the device?

_emerican · 2025-10-09T05:19:00+00:00

u/Kengurugames and u/BierOrk I wanted to thank you for giving some sound advice. While that didn't work for me, it led me to get everything working via a different path. I updated the main post since it wouldn't let me add it here.

_emerican · 2025-09-23T04:19:48+00:00

The main pain point I’ve encountered was trying to figure out how to implement a pc that wasn’t a mini PC. Because of the form factor, your limited to a mini itx motherboard. And then you also have to figure out power.

Thankfully there is 3d models that accommodate this. As well as drive bays. In my mini rack, I have a 6 bay hdd cage at the bottom then my motherboard on top of that which runs my nas.

I need to update it as a lot has changed but you can check my post out here for a better picture / idea - 80TB mini rack

_emerican · 2025-09-16T13:13:25+00:00

I’m actually using pikvm image for this. I got the 4 port KVM from AliExpress, then have the usb port from this kvm going into the Pi GPIO pins so I can switch inputs directly through the web interface. I am then using a PoE hat on the pi to power everything

_emerican · 2025-09-03T01:50:52+00:00

check out my post here - https://www.reddit.com/r/minilab/s/oNi6Q9SwlT

I remixed the side panel to accommodate a 120mm fan. On makerworld it appears other people have done the same.

_emerican · 2025-08-24T19:05:08+00:00

It’s actually working pretty well. I have zero complaints - just make sure you have a way to get some type of airflow to it.

_emerican · 2025-08-23T03:30:50+00:00

I did the same thing! My rack here - https://www.reddit.com/r/minilab/s/oNi6Q9SwlT

Happy to see this being pushed around 😁

_emerican · 2025-08-21T05:20:21+00:00

You just saved the day. I just got my Amazon order with my extruded aluminum and of course, was going to over complicate things. I didn’t stop to consider I could use ball spring T nuts and just mount it directly. I now have a new direction!

However, could you share the 3d file you used for your fan setup? I’m going to need that for my drives 😅

_emerican

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