Autor: feedc0de
-
Flashing esphome on Shelly 1 mini gen3
I dont like the stock shelly firmware, as it does not support toggling the light when the switch input toggles (it only supports turning on when the swtich turns on, and vice versa, but it gets confusing when you toggle the light once online, then you have to press the switch twice?!) and because the…
-
Abusing the ceph orchestrator for other services
Today I learned I can completely abuse the ceph orchestrator to run all my (other) services in high availability mode. For many years my 30+ services all ran on a single host which goes down sometimes and which runs out of memory most of the day, even when I download more ram from the internet…
-
How to crack immich
I have to admit I am also running an immich instance as a photo backup solution for me and some family relatives and friends. Since immich started with this nasty „UNLICENSED“ banner on the webapp it was my task to teach immich a lesson and develop a crack for it 🙂 Cracking immich involves a…
-
Setting up a WordPress with PostgreSQL
Thinking about creating an useless blog about all the things I do in my free time, starting with setting up a WordPress. But not setting it up like everyone else does, because I dislike running a mysql server in my infrastructure and therefore it’s patching time! Modifying WordPress so it can talk to my already…
-
Installing a 43kW DC charger for electric vehicles
I was able to get a very cheap Dual Output DC Charger from an electric mobility faire in stockholm from a asian manufacturer, they used this device to show off and sold it cheap to avoid heavy transportation back to the origin country. I was lucky that my employer also had a stand at the…
-
Fixing a seemingly dead Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol D2
I got a really nice deal off of Willhaben: a DJing controller from Native Instruments (Traktor Kontrol D2) with a built-in screen and lots of controls. The only problem: it was sold as defective, description said it won’t turn on. This thing is only compatible with NI’s propritary windows drivers and is not even a…
-
Improving my bobbycar headlights with custom 3d printed parts
In my last post I reported about my new led headlights and what a great addition they are for my bobbycar. They increase not only my own but also the safety of other (sidewalk-) participants. Sadly the metal band construction from last time did not last very long and the lamp broke off during a…
-
Adding some headlights to my bobbycar
Using a telegram bot for free amazon products I was able to get my hands on a free led spot light. OrderMania or CollectMania on telegram allows you to apply for a position for free products, you have to make your amazon profile public readable and provide them a link to it. If you have…
-
Getting my first real 19″ server rack
Since I moved into my new flat all of my server infrastructure was in the small storage room located in my kitchen. The main problem is that the room was actually planed for storing food and drinks and all the devices produce so much heat that for example chocolate is melting! Also all the fans…
-
Moving to my last flat ever
I have once again moved all of my server infrastructure to a new flat. But this will be my last flat moving ever. I bought this flat! It’s mine now. The storage room in the kitchen already has a very fitting IKEA Lackrack shaft: Preparing WiFi at the car One of my main problems is…