Dedicated Frigate Server

Dedicated Frigate Server

I've decided to use Frigate as the platform for AI object detection using my existing Amcrest IP cameras. It's working as a sidecar to Synology Surveillance Station as detection only. frigate-server 12-core Ryzen 5900X, 64GB RAM, 8TB SSD & 16TB…
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Bad Boy – Mowing Tech

Bad Boy – Mowing Tech

I thought I was making the switch to Electric wholesale when we moved in. It turns out gas zero-turn mowers are just higher quality and do a better job faster.
Posted inHomestead
Cisco Network Upgrade Complete

Cisco Network Upgrade Complete

I've been using a variety of different brand switches in a patchwork to get all of the network and camera devices I am using connected. The network mess was causing performance issues so it was time to take a more…
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Getting Jacked – Modular Style

Getting Jacked – Modular Style

One of my obsessions is modular synthesizers. It's an instrument, a puzzle, a teacher and the most interesting paradox of complexity used to create peaceful music.
Posted inMusic
My how he has grown

My how he has grown

One of the benefits to the extended career break has definitely been getting to watch Draco, our Chocolate Lab, grow up. Luna is an exceptional big sister and they are the best of friends.
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Earthquake Data

Earthquake Data

I get asked about Rainier and volcanos a lot. I decided to integrate some seismic data into Home Assistant today for information and future notifications.
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Rainier Timelapse with Synology NAS

Rainier Timelapse with Synology NAS

When I set up the Synology NAS as my backup solution and security camera solution, one of the things I was curious about was the time lapse feature. I don't really have any need for time lapses of my security…
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