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Using Ansible to update Synology with Acme certificates from pfSense Certificate Manager

I love that my pfSense router can manage Acme certificates for my local domain. I use DigitalOcean for hosting this blog, so I was able to configure pfSense manage my Acme certificate updates

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My Computer Lab

or... how I stopped worrying and learned to love containers... [UPDATE Nov 2019] I've recently moved from Nomad/Consul to Kubernetes for my Orchestration and Service Discovery. So I have been meaning to

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AdaFruit MiniPOV code generator

After I migrated blog engines, I failed to realize that I killed my old minipov code generator tool. I decided to resurrect the project as a docker image instead of having to maintain

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I made a G4 iLamp from a iMac G4!

I was making it to sell, but I think I’ll keep it. It’s splendid. I did remove the arm spring, but kept the action. The lamp can bend down and swivels

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Adding headrests to the back seat of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) – Part Two

Ok, so I found a neighbor that was able to get the welding done for me. You’ll see why later, but in retrospect I would have mounted the brackets about another 1/

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Adding headrests to the back seat of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) - Part One

My kid has outgrown his booster seat, but we have continued to use it for far too long because the back seat of my Jeep has no headrests. I set about solving that

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Replacing the battery in the original Boogie Board message tablet

We love our Boogie Board message device. Its been a good run at least 8-10 years since I purchased it new and the clear button no longer wipes the screen. Simple enough – the

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Solution for OctoPrint's update "git diff failed with returncode 129" issue

So I have been wrestling with performing updates within OctoPrint’s GUI update manager.  Returncode 129… every… time. I searched the web.  The only answer was that maybe my local git repo was

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Looking for a soldering mat? Try a (less expensive) baking mat instead.

I was searching for a soldering mat for my new work surface in my new basement’s office.  I was not happy with the available sizes (and prices) for larger, branded silicone rubber

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Turn Supermicro's Java IPMIView into a native Mac Application

In my struggles with managing a few Supermicro machines I recently acquired, I finally found a clean way to run their Java IPMIView/iKVM software on my Mac. You can find the code

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DIY Store Foam Medieval Practice Sparring Sword

One afternoon, like many others, I found myself engaged in an intense battle with with my son on the backyard grass.  This day’s chosen weapons are blocky foam replica swords from some

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Smoothing out 3D printed parts

3D printed parts look cool and unique, but sometimes you want them to look like something that isn’t 3D printed.  And to achieve this, you need to cover up or smooth out

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Awesome, inexpensive 3D printer filament

I stocked up on a bunch of filament a couple years ago, but my stock is starting to run out.  In the past I’ve mainly used plastic from Ultimachine and Faberdashery – but

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Building the Avonos Classic Stormtrooper Kit [Part 2]

In this installment, I thought I would highlight some of my methods for to allow easier snapping of the parts that have bends and curves. For items like the arm and leg pieces,

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Building the Avonos Classic Stormtrooper kit [Part 1]

So I got my Anovos Classic Stormtrooper kit on Friday. I’m so happy the helmet was a completed part, as that would most certainly be the most challenging part of the costume

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40W Chinese Laser: More upgrades

Made some upgrades over the long weekend: Took out the stock work holder in preparation for the adjustable Z bed. It is hard to see in the first picture, but all but two

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40W Chinese Laser: First cuts with open-source toolchain

Now, since I haven’t removed the stock work area, and because of the way the machine homes before the cut, I had to rest the test piece up higher than the normal

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40W Chinese Laser: Public Service Announcement: Clean your mirrors and lenses!

Don’t trust that your mirrors and lenses will be even remotely clean. Remember when I mentioned I saw some soot on the lens carrier? Well, today I took it out for a

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40W Chinese Laser: Brain Transplant!

I’m removing the stock controller board. The proprietary software is terrible. It is getting replaced with the Open Source RapRep RAMPS G-Code controller. Thanks to the customized Marlin firmware by TurnkeyTyranny, this

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40W Chinese Laser: First cuts!

Today I finally wrangled a Windows XP machine back into shape so that I could run the stock software that works with the stock controller board. I did the test cuts on 1/

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40W Chinese Laser: Improvements

This is currently just a list of the upgrades I intend to make on my new machine. I’ll add links as I complete each item: Add LED interior lighting Remove controller and

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40W Chinese Laser: Upgrade Parts List and RAMPS conversion

All of the following links are for items on Amazon. With a few exceptions, all qualify for Prime free shipping. RAMPS Parts: RAMPS + Arduino + Stepper Drivers RAMPS LED Display E-Stop Switch Power Supply

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40W Chinese Laser: Unboxing

I ordered mine from the San Leandro, CA facility. It shipped on a Monday via FedEx. It arrived two days later, on Wednesday. I was surprised at the size of the unit – I

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New solution for getting PLA to stick to your print surface

I’ve been tipped to a new solution for PLA adhesion that works incredibly well. I’ve printed objects with square corners that cover nearly the entire print bed (190mm) and it works

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OLI Project: Polargraph - Arduino UNO Version

I was recently reminded it would be nice see a write up of my experience of building a Polargraph that is controlled via a Ardunio Uno. The kit from polargraph.co.uk is

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