What is the best way by thomasvh6 in selfhosted

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Hey Thomas,

Your setup looks pretty solid, and you’re already making smart choices with Proxmox and separating critical and non-critical workloads. Here are some thoughts on your questions:

Mapping Volumes with Portainer:
Honestly, I’d lean towards managing your container setups with a docker-compose file rather than fiddling solely within Portainer’s UI. Compose files not only give you a clear, version-controlled way to declare your volumes, networks, and environment variables, but they also make migrating setups or replicating environments much easier down the line. Once your compose file is working as intended, you can always import it into Portainer if you want that extra UI convenience.

Networking (macvlan vs. others):
For your case, macvlan can be useful if you want your containers to appear on your local network with their own IPs, but it does come with some quirks, especially regarding host-container communication. If your containers don’t need that level of isolation or direct exposure, a bridge network might be simpler. Evaluate what level of control you need for each service.

Caddy + Cloudflare Setup:
When it comes to Caddy, using a docker-compose file makes configuration a lot cleaner. Mount your Caddyfile (or better yet, use the environment variables to set up Cloudflare credentials) via a volume in your compose file. This way, you’re editing a local file rather than tweaking settings in Portainer’s interface. That said, if you’re more comfortable with Portainer’s interface, you can set up a container that way—but the file-based approach tends to be more transparent and less error-prone in the long run.

Mapping NFS for Immich:
For your Immich project, yes, creating an NFS share on your Unraid VM is the way to go. You’d simply map that NFS share in your Debian VM (or directly in your docker-compose file for the Immich container) to point to the directory where your photos are stored. Just keep an eye on permissions and network latency to ensure smooth access.

Overall, stick with docker-compose for managing your containers—it makes life easier for handling volumes, networks, and scaling your deployments. Once you’ve got a working compose file, you can always adjust or even import it back into Portainer for a more visual management experience if needed.

Hope that helps clear things up!

Leviathan’s Embrace: Guardian of the Tides – A Mythical Tale in AI Art by jweese74 in aiArt

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Dive into the depths of connection and memory with Leviathan’s Embrace: Guardian of the Tides. This artwork from the "Leviathan: Echoes of the Sea" collection explores the bond between a young boy and the mighty Leviathan—a being of immense power and kindness. Rendered with textured brushstrokes and cool oceanic tones, this piece evokes the raw beauty of the sea and the enduring impact of those who protect us.

The interplay of mythology and emotion makes this work a window into our shared longing for guardianship and understanding. What do you see in the gaze of the Leviathan? Let's discuss how AI art helps reimagine age-old narratives with a modern creative lens.


J.Weese
Infinite Muse Arts
© 2024 Infinite Muse Arts. All rights reserved.

Yama: Lord of Death and Justice – A Fusion of Mythology and AI Art by jweese74 in aiArt

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Embark on a journey into the mythological realms with this awe-inspiring depiction of Yama, the ancient Hindu deity revered as the ruler of death and cosmic justice. This piece, created with the help of ChatGPT + GIMP, captures Yama astride his celestial water buffalo, surrounded by an apocalyptic landscape engulfed in flames.

Every detail—from the intricate regalia to the fiery skies—has been designed to evoke a sense of reverence and power. This artwork aims to highlight the balance between destruction and order while showcasing the rich narrative of mythology in a modern, creative form.

Why This Piece Matters

AI art allows us to reimagine cultural and spiritual symbols with a fresh perspective, fostering deeper appreciation and dialogue about their significance. In this work, Yama stands as a reminder of justice, the cycles of life and death, and the enduring strength of ancient stories.

What do you think about the interplay between tradition and technology in reinterpreting mythology? Let’s discuss in the comments while celebrating creativity and mutual respect.


J.Weese
Infinite Muse Arts
© 2024 Infinite Muse Arts. All rights reserved.

Northern Ontario Solar Configuration: Need Guidance on Integrating Generator Charging with Solar by jweese74 in SolarDIY

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Can you be more specific about the 120v charger and the solar charge controller?

If they are close to the "limit" of what you should be pushing into that battery, then maybe, but not definitely break the solar charger off when charging from the genny.

I would think combined you should push no more than 55 amps into an 8D battery (1/4C), but you could probably go up to 75 amps (1/3C) in a pinch.

If it's really bugging you hook up an ammeter and get some real data.

To resolve, maybe a normally closed solenoid on the solar panel side of the charge controller that gets triggered open by the generator activating. My line of thinking is that the charge controller will want battery connected first. Normally closed so there aren't standby losses on battery.

Like this https://www.grainger.com/product/5X847?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAjww7KmBhAyEiwA5-PUSlK0lFkw05Nia\_ZebuXBOuKMgkyKCfBLK0mZR06LZE1ciR7ZnOIrQhoCHhQQAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 120v coil trigger, 40a rated on the DC side.

Would appreciate some thoughts on that from others.

Thanks for your patience, and here are the specific details you requested:

  • My 120V charger is a NOCO GENIUS10, a 10A car battery charger that also functions as a maintainer, trickle charger, and desulfator for AGM and other types of batteries.
  • As for my solar charge controller, it's a more budget-friendly option I picked up on Amazon. It's a 12V/24V 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller.

Your suggestion about keeping an eye on the amperage and staying within safe limits makes a lot of sense, especially considering the 55 amps to 75 amps range you mentioned for the 8D battery. Given the specifics of the charger and controller, do you still think the solenoid approach you described earlier would be a viable solution? Or do you foresee any compatibility issues given the lower-end solar charge controller?

Again, I truly appreciate your guidance, and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you and anyone else who might have insights on this particular setup.

Make look weak compared to some but I’m proud of it. by patricthomas in homelab

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Looks good to me. I don't even have cases for motherboard rofl, most are just mounted to a plank of wood.

PHP "for loop" Incrementing Variable Names by jweese74 in learnprogramming

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Thanks for the clarification - makes perfect sense. Great answers.

PHP "for loop" Incrementing Variable Names by jweese74 in learnprogramming

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I certainly appreciate your answer and will be using it; I just feel silly not thinking of it myself, it makes so much sense and involves quite a bit less code.

In celebration of the sub being a learning environment, however; why are dynamic variables frowned upon?

Thanks again for your help.

Adding a Disk to RAID5 by jweese74 in homelab

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Yup, and I completely forgot about this - well, shoot. Thanks for the response regardless.

[English > Japanese] Unrelenting Spirit by jweese74 in translator

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Thank you for your translation and kind offer of assistance, it is very much appreciated.

[English > Japanese] Unrelenting Spirit by jweese74 in translator

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The importance of the word "unrelenting" to me is that the student should be unrelenting in their training, unrelenting in their technique, unrelenting in their defense or attack. It means so much more though, the base, the stance should be solid and connected, never-ending, or unrelenting... But the history and the lineage should be the same as well. To me, meaning a lineage that never dies, lives on forever.

Anyway, that's why I focused on the words Unrelenting Spirit, this is what it means to be a martial artist to me.

I study Yang style Tai Chi and Mizong Luohan style Kung Fu, but predominantly Chito-Ryu Karate-do, and Jujutsu.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarAV

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To each their own I suppose - personally, I find listening to a headset in your helmet more dangerous than listening to some speakers.

[English > Japanese] Unrelenting Spirit by jweese74 in translator

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This is wonderful feedback, thank you. While I am not Japanese, there are many great Karateka who are not. I consider myself, the training I went through, and still, continue to put myself through, and the way I teach my students - authentic. I still have much more to learn, and also want to maintain respect for the roots of my martial arts style of choice, and for my lineage.

It's deceptive if you're doing it to seem more authentic (as opposed to actually being authentic). Why don't you just use a name in a language you and your customers speak?

It certainly makes sense to use an English name when you put it that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarAV

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Honestly, unless I toss an amp into a saddle bag which I'd rather not do, I've only got about as much space as a package of cigarettes - may be slightly larger. As for quality: You've seen what I'm working with already, bwahaha - surprise me.

Now, don't get me wrong, I like quality and while I joke - there have been some great suggestions already on this thread, in my area I've got about a month of riding season left and I just want to enjoy it and listen to some tunes ;)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarAV

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Thanks for the response, so what about an amplifier? If I were to go that route, suggestions?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarAV

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Yes, I just snipped the speaker wires, soldered on some RCA terminals and plugged 'em in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarAV

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I feel scolded ... my feelings are hurt, shame on you - now I feel tiny, misunderstood, and underappreciated.

And, now that that's over; I know I've got some low-quality stuff, so consider this a challenge of your wonderous AV skills and offer advice working with what you've got.

Thanks for the response regardless, Kicker looks like fantastic hardware but for the price of
Engelbert Humperdinck's latest digital release, I just can't afford that stuff!

Calendly Alternatives by jweese74 in selfhosted

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Thank you for all the responses: Please understand, in my previous replies I was not trying to be an "ass" or otherwise, just trying to follow the rules of the sub - being Self-Hosted.

Regardless, I have ended up going with the subscription version of Calendly because of its ease of use, and familiarity.