Pi Media Center

Posted on December 1, 2025 by larry

I finally figured out the Pi Kodi box I wanted to use for front ends. I want to use a pi because it supports CEC and can be controlled with the TV remote.

But I had couple of challenges, the biggest one was getting the pi to see my HD Homerun and schedule.

Going to document, it is late, so won’t get it done here, maybe tomorrow, for sure taking notes.

Needed to test my documentation and build process.

Also I have not been swimming, supposed to take just a week off, but been so busy.

Weight: 325.4

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Planning For 2026

Posted on November 30, 2025 by larry

If there was a phrase to describe this month it is “Planning for 2026”. I mentioned a bunch of network changes and some new hardware, but I also thinking of a new dog.

Today I started building my first production JBOD instead of the reference prototype JBOD. Still printing a few things but it should be ready before next weekend.

Also been moving data and VMs around, getting new stuff on to the Rocky KVM.

Starting my goal setting for 2026.

Weight: 327.0

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New File Storage On The Way

Posted on November 29, 2025 by larry

My plans for the new NAS2026 and other improvements for 2026 storage are in motion.

Here is the kicker, I need to slowly stage the storage and upgrade storage. Phase 1 is the JBOD(s) plural. I need to get them build and simultaneously get the new HBA ready.

The drives which are the most expensive parts will come over time next year and I am considering buying a few at a time. That is the hard part, scheduling the upgrade while protecting the data.

Starting to get stuff in, got my first Raspberry Pi 5

Been a busy day, got a lot done.

Weight: 327.0

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Black Friday 2025

Posted on November 28, 2025 by larry

I really wanted to sleep in today, but had to get up for a Doctor’s appointment. At least that did force me up.

My Black Friday haul was based on things I want to do in 2026 for my network. Spent quite a bit of money on storage and parts for a new NAS and some other things for the attached JBOD.

I have committed to building 7 JBOD and my get a 8th backplane for a spare.

Also looking to organize the front ends (kodi) for my media. Ordered a Raspberry Pi5 to try it out.

Also scripted a way to test wifi connectivity, leads the way to a nagios check.

Weight: 327.6

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Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by larry

I slept late last night, I actually fell asleep about 5AM. But rest of family started out 2025 Thanksgiving feast.

They did wake me up at 10AM and we got to work cleaning up and organizing

Had a single guest this year, JZ my son’s dormmate.

Decent spread nothing crazy

My after dinner weight was 327.8 but here is my official

Weight: 324.2

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Pre Thanksgiving Prep 2025

Posted on November 26, 2025 by larry

Doing a quick post, but family all here.

Gonna get ready for tomorrow, pretty sure everyone will be home the entire day unless picking up things or people.

House needs to get cleaned but a lot of things already in place.

Also playing with Libreelec Kodi.

Trying to get a base setup going.

Weight: 326.0

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Hump Day Tuesday

Posted on November 25, 2025 by larry

Shortened week so today is the middle of the week. I still got a lot of things to work on, am working late to try and catch up. More to hope tomorrow is more quiet.

Doing a quick post. Got more stuff another pair of Comet’s

Need to start installing these things.

Office starting to return to a mess.

No workout this entire week. I am on vacation.

Also a nonimportant milestone, I hit 8 Billion on the slots app on my phone.

Weight: 325.0

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Feeling Weird

Posted on November 24, 2025 by larry

Been really tired lately, part of the blame is lack of sleep. But also just feeling weak in general.

Maybe it is the zepbound, or weather. Could be both.

Taking heavy advantage the online sales this time of the year. Mostly storage upgrades, but heat too.

Looking for a huge upgrade next year.

Note that I am not working out in the gym this week.

Weight: 323.0

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KVM over IP

Posted on November 23, 2025 by larry

Had this little device for a while now finally put it to use.

Amazing how nicely it works. Provides out of band access to one of my computers.

Speaking of computers, got my mediacenter upgraded and am going through some hard drive checks.

Office is incredible, it is clean. Feeling good about it.

Being Thanksgiving week, got a lot going on, I dont see myself having a normal workout.

Weight: 323.0

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Office Nice and Clean

Posted on November 22, 2025 by larry

I finally got my office really cleaned up, looks much better. Feels open again. Going to slowly return and reshape my office.

Still a lot to go, but the progress is significant. Feels clean also.

I was going to replace the case of my media server, but I noticed the fan and drive position could fix the heat issues. Going to monitor for now.

Also had to mention, I went to ER late last night, just to check out a lump in my leg. PCP and daughters urged me to.

Weight: 322.2

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