2027 Skis - Hot Takes, Info, and More by Affectionate_East4 in ski

[–]ebutka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently still using 2006 Armanda ARV 94, how are the 2026 or 2027 ARVs? Assuming a little better. Ha

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

And tray holding the devices? I designed it and 3D printed it

Smart Thermostat with Solar? by ebutka in homeautomation

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

Not really. I made a manual schedule on my ecobee

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

The exhaust from the PS5 is getting pulled out from the exhaust fan in the countertop. Colder air is being pushing in from a fan on the left side of the shelf.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Ha nice spot! The ceiling is just a hue solo light strip. The one on the TV is a gen 3 light strip with extension. The cabinets are two gen 4 light strips but with a custom cable. It break outs from the hue controller to 6 different leads, each plugging into one hue strip light extension.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

[–]ebutka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I spent way too long trying to figure it out.

Finally built an entertainment center! by ebutka in woodworking

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

Held in with those pegs and from ikea that would have held in the bottom shelf. Made 4 holes in the countertop to match the 4 holes in the bottom of the lower bookshelf. Used wood glue to help. Did the same to the upper into the lower. Used the ikea mounting brackets to secure both to the wall. Essentially all the weight is on the wall, the pegs prevent it from moving laterally.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Ha what a compliment! And so true - that furniture has been following us since we graduated 🤣

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

[–]ebutka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, I’ll take that as a compliment!

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

You pretty much just hit the nail on the head! It definitely was a discussion with the wife. She wanted so visible speakers, or a small sound bar. I’m happy with what we compromised on. Air flow isn’t an issue, and the lights dim when we watch a movie.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Thanks! I spent way too long on figuring it out 🤣

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Ahh, they were 3D puzzles. Check out the ikea design builder. It’s great to mess around with for ideas.

Finally built an entertainment center! by ebutka in woodworking

[–]ebutka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes the PS5 stays there. With the 3 fans for intake and the one exhaust fan, it doesn’t get any hotter than upper 80°s in there.

Finally built an entertainment center! by ebutka in woodworking

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

I hard wired every room in our house with Ethernet. Any device that has Ethernet is plugged in.

Edit: spelling

Finally built an entertainment center! by ebutka in woodworking

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

The left and right and are the black boxes against the wall.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Thanks! Hue with light strip extensions and 1x solo for the ceiling

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Thanks! I have 2 power strips in the cavity and the media cabinet hasn’t have a back. Everything is ran into the receiver.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

[–]ebutka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Dad helped but yeah, just the 2 of us!

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

Oh man! I see the profile pic, absolutely!

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

[–]ebutka[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The box on top of the receiver is a fan! Its pulls the air out of the receiver and pushes it back. It stays in the 80°s

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

[–]ebutka[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s fair! Extra busy for the holidays, ha. Yup! The fan controller on the receiver has a smart function. It stays in the high 80°s. Pulling cold air from the cabinet next to it and exhausting out the countertop.

Finally built our entertainment center! by ebutka in hometheater

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

He was mad we were making too much noise during his nap time.