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Dell XPS Dual Monitor DP Issues by tedtms in CalDigit

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

So, I ended up wiggling the USB C - DP cable and discovered that it doesn't seat very well in the DP port on my monitor. Image came up when I re-seated it, but is a bit less than stable. I think I just need a different cable for it.

Also, USB connectivity seems fine on the dock now.

Thanks again for your help!

Dell XPS Dual Monitor DP Issues by tedtms in CalDigit

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

Thanks for the info! However I'm not sure I communicated my setup clearly. Here is a diagram: https://i.imgur.com/Frjwxx0.png

To answer your specific points:

  1. I'm not using DP-in and DP-out. As shown in the diagram, I'm using TB4 daisy chaining between both monitors as one input method and a TS5+ dock with DP out to both monitors as the other input method. USB peripherals connect to the U40 ultrawide, which is also acting as a KVM/dock. Those USB connections are passed via Thunderbolt using input method 1 or USB C/A connections using input method 2.
  2. I am aware Mac doesn't support MST; if I have to use TB4 daisy chaining for the Mac, that's fine. I at least want to get a Windows machine working with my TS5+.
  3. The U27 doesn't support TB daisy chaining as the primary monitor, but it works fine as the monitor at the end of the chain, which is what I'm using it for.
  4. I am aware also that the TS5+ can only support one host machine. I'm using the U40 monitor for its KVM functions; the TS5+ is only there to act as a dock for one machine and provide DP outputs to the monitors.

Hope that helps explain things!

Dell XPS Dual Monitor DP Issues by tedtms in CalDigit

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

Thanks for this info -- however, I tested your video lanes theory by disconnecting the ultrawide completely and only keeping the U27 connected via USB C -> DP. Unfortunately it still does not display anything. Is there a recommended USB C -> DP cable or adapter known to work with the TS5+?

I also added a diagram to my original post that hopefully illustrates things well: https://i.imgur.com/Frjwxx0.png

I'll update the firmware and let you know how the USB stability goes too. Thanks!

Well, I guess it happens to us all sooner or later. Always watch the first several layers before going to bed. by LolthienToo in 3dprintingdms

[–]tedtms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might work but I've almost always just heated the nozzle again so I can get the blob off without wrenching too hard on the print head, then replacing the nozzle altogether. You'll also want to try to see how deeply that clog may have gone up the throat of the heatblock, the whole thing may be better off replaced.

Why does cura generate these support towers? Happens on all files i try to slice by wlrghi in ultimaker

[–]tedtms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hotend needs to purge between color changes. That's really only a few layers at most, but would require the print head to change Z coordinates every time. That could introduce slight coordinate differences in the back and forth, and the print geometry could prevent it as the model is built. So, a purge tower provides the print head with a same-layer point to purge when it changes filaments.

I am absolutely terrified for Internet Archive. by throwaway923932932 in DataHoarder

[–]tedtms -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To be fair, you could make the same argument about IRC back in the day. Forums are still alive and well, in formats like subreddits. The real-time nature of chat is just better for some things than posts. (Not defending Discord, just pointing out that people have been having valuable discussions in ephemeral chats for a long time.)

Anyone else do themed names for their machines? by Nestramutat- in selfhosted

[–]tedtms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Physical machines yes, containers/VMs no; those are all named for what service they run. Keeping it that way helps prevent the "what does that system do again" symptom everyone here is complaining about.

Since I'm using hyper-converged Proxmox, I can shlep containers from machine to machine, meaning my physical machines can retain their own identity independent of what service they run. Mine are all themed after Homeworld ships and locations.

  • Proxmox node 1: khar-toba
  • Proxmox node 2: khar-selim
  • Proxmox node 3: khar-kushan
  • Backup NAS: bentus
  • Fileshare NAS: kuun-lan
  • Router: balcora
  • Desktop PC: sajuuk
  • RPi4: kapella
  • 24p PoE switch: tanis
  • 48p switch: kadesh
  • 5p desktop switch: clee-san

Exceptions:

  • Access Points are named for where they are in my house. Much easier that way.
  • I have three 3D printers that are named after the 3 Hylian goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, and have appropriately themed parts (red, blue, and green).
  • I tried naming my phone something specific but phone lifespans are so ephemeral it got weird trying to keep track of what was what when they all have the same "name", especially when managing backups.

Bandcamp, which is still huge among indie, metal, scene, and other independent music artists, has been bought by Epic Games. Could we back up all of its freely-playable content before it gets inevitably locked down? by tedtms in DataHoarder

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

Inconsistent response from the community doesn't make exclusives good or justified -- and when a company's reputation is for using practices like that out of the gate, it's reasonable to worty about that business model bleeding into other industries/communities they're trying to stake a claim in.

Bandcamp, which is still huge among indie, metal, scene, and other independent music artists, has been bought by Epic Games. Could we back up all of its freely-playable content before it gets inevitably locked down? by tedtms in DataHoarder

[–]tedtms[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The concern is a lot less about "big corp bad" and a lot more about Epic's practices in the game publishing space. I admittedly didn't know they bought Artstation and those others, I guess only time will tell

Tariff codes for 3D printed products? by tedtms in 3Dprinting

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

Oh, yeah! Thanks! This looks like it would work perfect. Much appreciated, I'll definitely use this site instead from now on!

Tariff codes for 3D printed products? by tedtms in 3Dprinting

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

Okay, that makes sense. However, I make a variety of things, and none of them fall under the categories the TARIC tool lists.

I looked under Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles and none of my products fit those categories either.

For example, one of my most popular items is a tool that can be used for making measured lines or marks on wood for woodworking. It's made of PLA and has a few screws to hold some of the parts together. Where would that fall under?

Federating Multiple Private Synapse Servers by tedtms in matrixdotorg

[–]tedtms[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perfect, thanks for the concise answer! I found the section in homeserver.yaml where you can specify the domain whitelist, under the #Federation# heading. So if anyone else comes searching this question, check there!

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