Category Archives: New Toys

First Pi Node Running

Posted on April 5, 2021 by larry

Got the first node running. Kind of interesting in that you need to boot from SD card and configure it to be able to boot from USB. I don’t think you can go completely back where you cannot boot from … Continue reading →

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Pi Boot From USB

Posted on April 4, 2021 by larry

Can’t believe it took me a while to get boot from USB working. System seems really fast now it is coming from a SATA SSD. Although I hate the Pi 4 change in power supply and HDMI port, one of … Continue reading →

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Building New Machine

Posted on March 27, 2021 by larry

Completing the build process for my new monitoring machine. Almost done. Still using influxdb though, and my leave database where it is. In fact my maintain two nagios instances. Weight: 318.2

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Screwed By Screws

Posted on March 24, 2021 by larry

Found out this HP thin client uses a really small M1.6 screw. Not something standard in a PC. So pull some weird shenanigan’s to get it to work. I got a temp solution, borrowed a screw from the MSATA. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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New Monitoring System for Home

Posted on March 23, 2021 by larry

Got my new devices for monitoring the home. Going through a kickstart build for the thin client and will work on the Pi next. Noticing it is slow installing. Ran Cedar river today, did pretty good, ran 1 mile without … Continue reading →

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HP Thinclient T620 SLIM-SRP US

Posted on March 22, 2021 by larry

Got a new thin client today. An HP. Cost me $55 and the version I got has an MSATA port and an M.2 port. Noticed that a lot of ones sold do not have screws for the M.2 This is … Continue reading →

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St Patricks Day 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by larry

Bunch of Random Stuff Today A year with covid restrictions. Hoping to get my shot soon. Weather is getting better as well. I noticed I need to work harder to get my BPM up. Trainer said it is a good … Continue reading →

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Adding TPLink Device With No Internet

Posted on March 11, 2021 by larry

One of the reasons I purchased these TP-Link devices is because they can be used without an Internet Connection. Up until now I needed an internet connection to set them up. I have figured out how to setup them without … Continue reading →

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TP Link Web Page

Posted on March 9, 2021 by larry

Was able to quickly build a web page to manage my TP Link Lights. Need to make it more flexible though. Went running today, son did too with Cross Country. Hailed when I ran. Weight: 318.2

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TPLink Light Bulbs

Posted on March 8, 2021 by larry

Got some Smart Light Bulbs Will do a better review, but having fun controlling them with python. Here is the install sudo yum -y install epel-release sudo yum -y install centos-release-scl sudo yum -y install rh-python38 gcc openssl-devel bzip2-devel libffi-devel … Continue reading →

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