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PBS - Full Disk

xo — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Proxmox Backup Server - No space left on device

I was recently greeted with backup failures, from what appeared to be a full disk.

bash102: 2026-01-22 06:00:08 ERROR: Backup of VM 102 failed - VM 102 qmp command 'backup' failed - backup connect failed: command error: mkstemp "/var/log/proxmox-backup/tasks/AF/UPID:pbs:000002CC:000004AF:00000396:69721148:backup:Unraid\\x2dMain\\x3avm-102:root@pbs:.tmp_XXXXXX" failed: ENOSPC: No space left on device

As, it turns out, this is an inode issue and not a full mount point.

Acurite Tower Discovery Script

xo — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Acurite Tower Discovery Script

This post provides a home assistant script, which will automatically discover Acrite tower sensors.

This works with 06002M and 592TX. Other devices may function with minor changes and modifications, but, are not tested.

Installing POE Doorbell

xo — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Installing POE Doorbell

Tonight's project was to install a POE doorbell.

This post goes through pulling cable, terminating cable, installing a patch panel, and finally adopting a new POE doorbell.

New Home, New Projects

xo — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

New Home, New Projects

Wondering where all of the posts have been? Well...

As of the end of 2025, I have moved to a new house.

So, I will be starting new projects, for many areas of the new house.

New home network, new lab. New electrical projects. New shop projects.

And, a massive new solar project.

New Home, New Homelab

xo — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

New Home, New Homelab, New Office

So, December of 2025, I moved to a new home.

And, of course, that means moving my entire network, lab, everything.

Cheap Deutsch Connectors

xo — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Using Deutsch Automotive Connectors

So, for Project Ram{target=_blank}, I am starting to dive into more electrical related projects. As connectors are an essential part to making something maintainable- I really felt I needed to upgrade the connectors I was using.

For my last major automotive project, Because, Racecar{target=_blank}, you may, or may not have noticed the molex connectors I used in my Dash Fabrication Project{target=_blank}.

While- they did work, they are not at all suitable, not to mention.... lack of water resistance, vibration resistance, etc...

So- this week, I decided to pick up a relatively cheap kit for Deutsch DT connectors and give them a try. These are a commonly used automotive connector, with locking pins, vibration resistance, and water resistance.

Mikrotik Backup Script

xo — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mikrotik - Backup Script (To Git)

Problem: I have a handful of Mikrotik RouterOS based devices, and I would like a source-controlled versioning solution.

Solution: A simple bash script, with a cron job.

This post, provides a script, which allows automated backups of mikrotik configuration over ssh, from a linux host.

Proxmox - Unraid ZFS

xo — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Proxmox: Using ZFS over iSCSI with Unraid

So, recently I decided to acquire a new Lenovo P520, which will be for running Unraid. Before, My unraid ran as a VM on my r730XD.

Now- it is bare metal on the P520, with a MD1200 disk shelf for its 3.5" HDDs.

One of my goals, I wanted to transition some of my VMs to leverage ZFS storage, hosted on this box.

This post goes through the steps of configuring Proxmox to leverage ZFS over iSCSI, hosted on Unraid.

Dodge Ram w/Cummins Generations

xo — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Generations of Dodge Ram w/Cummins Turbo Diesel

This, is a short post containing knowledge I gathered on the various generations of Dodge Ram trucks w/Cummins Turbo Diesels.

ProjectRam: KDP & Timing

xo — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Project Ram: Adjusting timing & Fixing KDP Issue

This is part 4 of the Project Ram Series{target=_blank}

For about a week straight, I have been hammering out various projects for this truck to improve reliability, performance, etc.

Two days ago, I finished my modifications for the AFC and fueling, which should drastically boost the horsepower.

Today's project is to advance the timing about 4 degrees from stock, fix the killer dowel pin, and ensure all of the timing case bolts are properly torqued with loc-tite.

ProjectRam: Fueling Upgrades

xo — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fueling Upgrades & AFC Modifications

This is part 3 of the Project Ram Series{target=_blank}

Not even a week after bringing this truck home, I had already started the process of upgrading it.

Immediately after installing gauges to monitor the vitals, I started modifying the P-Pump to boost the horsepower up quite a bit.

ProjectRam: Gauges

xo — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Installing Gauges on Project Ram.

This is the 2nd part of the Project Ram Series{target=_blank}

If you plan on modifying a diesel, the single most important modification you can do... is to have proper gauges.

If you add adding fuel, your EGTs will increase. If your EGTs go too high, your engine dies.

If your lift pump cannot keep up, you will have a ton of issues dialing in your pump. A fuel pressure gauge monitors this.

If your turbo is not working, You will either make no power, or you will have EGTs through the roof.

For me- the three metrics I need to know are Boost, EGTs, and Fuel Pressure.

Introducing Project Ram

xo — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing, Project Ram

This, post introduces my newest automotive project.

Project Ram.

No... we aren't building a truck to shamelessly roll coal. Rather....

This, will be a truck, intended to be used as a truck. It will be beefed up a bit, and won't be slow. And, it will be able to haul a 15,000 gooseneck as well.

I am not building a show truck. Just a dead simple, reliable, multi-purpose truck.

Git - Delete Merged Branches

xo — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Git - Deleting Merged Branches

I use git for source control when writing these posts. Eventually- my local editor ends up with 50 branches which have already been merged into origin/main, and I end up needing to manually go through and remove the old branches.

This, is a VERY short post, detailing how to create a git alias to automatically prune branches, which have been merged, or deleted on your remote.

If- you don't need steps on how to create the alias, then here is the command:

!git fetch -p && git branch -vv | awk '/: gone]/{print $1}' | xargs git branch -D

Otherwise, keep reading.

The Hoodcat Chronicles

xo — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Hoodcat Chronicles

This- is the tale of hood-cat. The cat who decided to break into my house, assert dominance over my cat, pee on my chair, and make himself at home.

Building a Shop Table - Part 2

xo — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Shop Table - Part 2 - Wheels & Tool Mounts

In Part 1{target=_blank}, I built a solid steel shop table from plate and angle-iron.

This- was the end result. A simple, solid table.

Well, Today, I added a few... changes to this table. I added wheels, and solid tool mounts.

Learning About Computers & Electronics

xo — Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learning about how a computer works and about electronics

Want to learn about how a computer works?

Not- at a high level....

But, at a very, very low level, where you literally build a functional computer from transistors.

If so- this is a list of resources which I have found extremely handy for myself.

Also, because ADHD.... there is also a list of automation centric games, channels involving lasers, plasma, etc.

KVM Assistant

xo — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing KVM Assistant

This year, I automated a cheap KVM switch{target=_blank} by disassembling it, and installing a micro controller inside of it running ESPHome.

That was intended to be a preface to my next project. Fully automating my office / desk.

Well, the time has come to share the end result.

Introducing... KVM Assistant.

Mikrotik Outbound Wireguard

xo — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mikrotik - Route specific websites or hosts through VPN.

This post outlines how to accomplish the following activities:

Creating an interface for a remote wireguard VPN connection to an upstream VPN provider.
Forcing specific websites over VPN via Destination IP or DNS.
Forcing specific hosts over VPN via Source IP.
Route ALL traffic over VPN.
Blocking traffic if VPN is down.

Mellanox Configuration Guide

xo — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Mellanox ConnectX-NIC Configuration Helper

This post centralizes data for configuration of Mellanox ConnectX Series NIC (Tested with CX3, and CX4)