Technical Logs

2026.04.20 14:32 STABLE

Testing the new Proxmox Cluster

Just migrated 5 VMs from the old TrueNAS box to a new Proxmox cluster running on two Intel N100 mini PCs. The performance leap is noticeable, and the idle power draw is incredible (~12W for both nodes). Writing up a tutorial on the migration process soon.

2026.04.15 09:15 FAILED

Outdoor Enclosure V1: Thermal Stress Test

Note to self: PETG warps more than expected on large flat surfaces if the bed adhesion isn't perfect. The V1 outdoor enclosure for the LoRa node failed at 80%. Going to try adding mouse ears and an enclosure for the printer before attempting V2.

2026.04.02 18:45 COMPLETE

LoRaWAN Range Validation

Took the new Heltec V3 ESP32 board for a walk. Managed to get a solid connection to my gateway from 3km away through mild urban clutter using a simple dipole antenna. This is going to be perfect for the remote soil moisture sensors.

Running Services

  • TrueNAS CORE ONLINE
  • Docker Swarm ONLINE
  • WireGuard VPN ONLINE
  • Home Assistant ONLINE

Environment Metrics

Lab Temp 22.4°C
Lab Humidity 45%
Power Draw 84W