Name: Raspberry Pi CM4 Cluster Running Kubernetes - Turing Pi 2 @MichaelKlements
Uploaded: 2026-09-18T08:17:00-05:00
Duration: 8 min 17 s
Description: Raspberry Pi CM4 Cluster Running Kubernetes - Turing Pi 2

Raspberry Pi CM4 Cluster Running Kubernetes - Turing Pi 2

Michael Klements 2026-09-18 | Raspberry Pi CM4 Cluster Running Kubernetes - Turing Pi 2

Is The LincStation N1 The Ultimate Budget All-SSD NAS?

Michael Klements 2024-10-09 | In this video, I unbox and test the LincStation N1 by LincPlus. This NAS is designed to be exclusively used with SSDs and it comes with an included Unraid license. Is this the perfect entry-level home or small office solid-state storage NAS?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit LincPlus' Amazon store to buy the LincStation N1 - amzn.to/3zuFaDX

Visit LincPlus' Web store to buy the LincStation N1 - bit.ly/4h2FZor

Visit my blog for the written review and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/lincstation-n1-all-ssd-nas-by-lincplus-unboxing-review

PURCHASE LINKS
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LincStation N1 - amzn.to/3zuFaDX
Crucial P3 Plus NVMe SSDs - amzn.to/3N0KjXv
Crucial 2.5" BX500 SSDs - amzn.to/3QEfMAM

Tool & Equipment Used:
Power Meter - amzn.to/3Zm8FlS
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
QNAP 2.5G Ethernet Switch - amzn.to/3Bqhu45

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Unboxing & First Look
1:17 Specifications
2:57 Installing The Drives
4:07 Unraid
5:57 Transfer Tests
7:38 Noise and Power Tests
8:17 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Tried 3 New Hats for the Raspberry Pi 5 #raspberrypi #pi5 #techtok

Michael Klements 2024-10-08 | Are you looking to add functionality to your Raspberry Pi 5 with a hat? In this video, I tried 3 new hats on the market to help you decide which one is the best fit for your project. These include a low profile NVMe hat, a Power over Ethernet or PoE hat which also takes an NVMe drive and lastly a UPS hat that runs on two 18650 cells.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up and full test results - the-diy-life.com/i-tried-3-new-hats-for-the-raspberry-pi-5

Hats Tested:
X1003 NVMe Hat - amzn.to/3ZJjrmb
PoE & NVMe Hat - bit.ly/4ewa11O
X1200 UPS Hat - amzn.to/4ejJGnM

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
Sabrent Rocket 4.0 - amzn.to/3xi2Rxu
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW

Tool & Equipment Used:
ClonerAlliance UHD Pro Video Capture - amzn.to/3IQCVvy
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1

Upgrade Your Raspberry Pi 5 With These Must-Try Hats

Michael Klements 2024-10-02 | Are you looking to add functionality to your Raspberry Pi 5 with a hat? In this video, I tried 3 new hats on the market to help you decide which one is the best fit for your project. These include a low profile NVMe hat, a Power over Ethernet or PoE hat which also takes an NVMe drive and lastly a UPS hat that runs on two 18650 cells.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up and full test results - the-diy-life.com/i-tried-3-new-hats-for-the-raspberry-pi-5

Hats Tested:
X1003 NVMe Hat - amzn.to/3ZJjrmb
PoE & NVMe Hat - bit.ly/4ewa11O
X1200 UPS Hat - amzn.to/4ejJGnM

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
Sabrent Rocket 4.0 - amzn.to/3xi2Rxu
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW

Tool & Equipment Used:
ClonerAlliance UHD Pro Video Capture - amzn.to/3IQCVvy
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:27 X1003 NVMe Hat
1:53 PoE+ & NVMe Hat
4:37 X1200 UPS Hat
6:36 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Add a GPU to your GTi 14 Mini PC with the Beelink EX Docking Station #beelink #gaming #techtok

Michael Klements 2024-10-01 | Beelink have completed their EX Docking Station for the GTi 14 and GTi 12 series of Mini PCs that come with a built-in PCIe port underneath them. This dock allows an external GPU to be plugged into it and its internal 600W power supply takes care of the GPU's power requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Find Out More About the EX Docking Station - bit.ly/47Ba4H3

Find Out More About the GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/beelink-ex-docking-station-for-the-gti-14-ultra

PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6
Beelink EX Docking Station - bit.ly/47Ba4H3

Tool & Equipment Used:
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

Add A GPU To Your GTi Mini PC With The EX Docking Station

Michael Klements 2024-09-25 | Beelink have completed their EX Docking Station for the GTi 14 and GTi 12 series of Mini PCs that come with a built-in PCIe port underneath them. This dock allows an external GPU to be plugged into it and its internal 600W power supply takes care of the GPU's power requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Find Out More About the EX Docking Station - bit.ly/47Ba4H3

Find Out More About the GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/beelink-ex-docking-station-for-the-gti-14-ultra

PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6
Beelink EX Docking Station - bit.ly/47Ba4H3

Tool & Equipment Used:
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:37 Unboxing & First Look
3:07 Installing The GPU
3:52 Testing
5:02 Other PCIe Cards
5:28 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Tried The New F8 SSD Plus From TerraMaster, Their First All SSD NAS #techtok #review #nas

Michael Klements 2024-09-24 | In this video, I unbox and test the new F8 SSD Plus from TerraMaster. This is their first NAS that is designed to be exclusively used with SSDs and it runs their new operating system TOS 6. Is this the perfect home or small office solid-state storage NAS?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit TerraMaster's web store to buy the F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XNAPVH

Visit TerraMaster's Amazon Australia store - bit.ly/3zqyNBu

Find out more about the F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XLtlCs

Visit my blog for the written review and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/i-tried-the-new-terramaster-f8-ssd-plus-is-it-any-good

PURCHASE LINKS
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TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XNAPVH
Crucial P3 Plus NVMe SSDs - amzn.to/3N0KjXv

Tool & Equipment Used:
Power Meter - amzn.to/3Zm8FlS
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

Other TerraMaster Products
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F8 SSD Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F8-SSD-Plus-NAS/dp/B0D9HWLDX5
F8 SSD: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F8-SSD-NAS-Storage/dp/B0D9HSP9HC
F4-424 Max: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F4-424-Max-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2MF2F9
F6-424 Max: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F6-424-Max-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2MKDC9
F6-424: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F6-424-NAS-Storage-6Bay/dp/B0DB2MGPZZ
T9-500 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-T9-500-Pro-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2QPCM1
T12-500 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-T12-500-Pro-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2NHVWV
U8-500 Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-U8-500-Plus-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DGSPBHK3
U12-500 Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-U12-500-Plus-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DGT1N9WJ

I Tried The New TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus, Is It Any Good?

Michael Klements 2024-09-18 | In this video, I unbox and test the new F8 SSD Plus from TerraMaster. This is their first NAS that is designed to be exclusively used with SSDs and it runs their new operating system TOS 6. Is this the perfect home or small office solid-state storage NAS?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit TerraMaster's web store to buy the F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XNAPVH

Visit TerraMaster's Amazon Australia store - bit.ly/3zqyNBu

Find out more about the F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XLtlCs

Visit my blog for the written review and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/i-tried-the-new-terramaster-f8-ssd-plus-is-it-any-good

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus - bit.ly/3XNAPVH
Crucial P3 Plus NVMe SSDs - amzn.to/3N0KjXv

Tool & Equipment Used:
Power Meter - amzn.to/3Zm8FlS
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

Other TerraMaster Products
---------------------------------------------------
F8 SSD Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F8-SSD-Plus-NAS/dp/B0D9HWLDX5
F8 SSD: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F8-SSD-NAS-Storage/dp/B0D9HSP9HC
F4-424 Max: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F4-424-Max-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2MF2F9
F6-424 Max: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F6-424-Max-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2MKDC9
F6-424: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F6-424-NAS-Storage-6Bay/dp/B0DB2MGPZZ
T9-500 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-T9-500-Pro-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2QPCM1
T12-500 Pro: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-T12-500-Pro-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DB2NHVWV
U8-500 Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-U8-500-Plus-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DGSPBHK3
U12-500 Plus: https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-U12-500-Plus-NAS-Storage/dp/B0DGT1N9WJ

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Unboxing & First Look
3:18 Installing The Drives
3:58 TOS 6
5:58 Transfer Tests
7:24 Noise and Power Tests
8:18 Limitations
9:27 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Tried The ZimaCube Pro, Is This The Perfect Home Server?

Michael Klements 2024-09-11 | In this video, we take a look at the Zimacube Pro, a new product from Icewhale with an i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a host of other NAS-specific features. We also tested their new cooling solution that aims to address some of the CPU cooling concerns that early users had.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit the Zimaboard website to find out more about the Zimacube Pro or to buy one for yourself:
ZimaCube Pro Official Shop: bit.ly/4e0XVx4
ZimaCube Pro Personal Cloud: bit.ly/3X4ZIdA

Visit my blog for the written review and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/i-tried-the-zimacube-pro-is-this-the-perfect-home-server

PURCHASE LINKS
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Zimacube Pro - bit.ly/3X4ZIdA
Crucial BX500 SSDs - amzn.to/3ZgRnpZ
Crucial P3 Plus NVMe SSDs - amzn.to/3N0KjXv

Tool & Equipment Used:
Power Meter - amzn.to/3Zm8FlS
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Unboxing & First Look
3:47 ZimaOS
4:23 Testing The New Cooler
7:58 Installing Drives & Transfer Tests
11:23 Other Features
12:13 Power Consumption
13:05 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Made A Raspberry Pi 5 Based Personal Cloud Server

Michael Klements 2024-09-04 | In this video, I show you how to build your own personal cloud server to eliminate subscription fees, using a Raspberry Pi 5 and an NVMe storage drive. I made an enclosure for it from acrylic and plywood using the Omtech Polar laser cutter and engraver.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit Omtech's website to find out more about the Polar or to buy one for your own home workshop
Omtech USA - bit.ly/4g5cktW
Omtech Australia - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Use the discount code MKDIY for an extra discount, valid in both AU and US.

Visit my blog for the full guide and to download the CAD files for the case - the-diy-life.com/personal-cloud-server-using-a-pi-5-made-with-the-omtech-polar

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW
Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3vrAbSa
Lexar NVMe Storage Drive - amzn.to/3RGNYMS
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
40mm 5V Fan - amzn.to/477aIMw
Clear Acrylic Sheets - amzn.to/4dY1PXE
Black Acrylic Sheets - amzn.to/3yTtN88
Walnut Plywood - amzn.to/472H8Yq
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4bv95ce
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/4blw0Hw
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3UY8pH2

Tool & Equipment Used:
Bambulabs X1C 3D Printer - bit.ly/3wtxQXz
Omtech Polar Laser Cutter & Engraver:
Omtech USA - bit.ly/4g5cktW
Omtech Australia - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Acrylic Bending Tool - amzn.to/4beqMx4
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3UUibKg
Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/4bcey8g

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

I Made A Pi 5 Based Personal Cloud Server Using The Omtech Polar

Michael Klements 2024-08-28 | In this video, I show you how to build your own personal cloud server to eliminate subscription fees, using a Raspberry Pi 5 and an NVMe storage drive. I made an enclosure for it from acrylic and plywood using the Omtech Polar laser cutter and engraver.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit Omtech's website to find out more about the Polar or to buy one for your own home workshop
Omtech USA - bit.ly/4g5cktW
Omtech Australia - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Use the discount code MKDIY for an extra discount, valid in both AU and US.

Visit my blog for the full guide and to download the CAD files for the case - the-diy-life.com/personal-cloud-server-using-a-pi-5-made-with-the-omtech-polar

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW
Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3vrAbSa
Lexar NVMe Storage Drive - amzn.to/3RGNYMS
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
40mm 5V Fan - amzn.to/477aIMw
Clear Acrylic Sheets - amzn.to/4dY1PXE
Black Acrylic Sheets - amzn.to/3yTtN88
Walnut Plywood - amzn.to/472H8Yq
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4bv95ce
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/4blw0Hw
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3UY8pH2

Tool & Equipment Used:
Bambulabs X1C 3D Printer - bit.ly/3wtxQXz
Omtech Polar Laser Cutter & Engraver:
Omtech USA - bit.ly/4g5cktW
Omtech Australia - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Acrylic Bending Tool - amzn.to/4beqMx4
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3UUibKg
Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/4bcey8g

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Omtech Polar Unboxing & Setup
2:08 Designing The Enclosure
3:42 Laser Cutting Components
5:02 Assembling The Case
7:42 Installing Nextcloud
8:08 First Boot & Testing
10:02 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Raspberry Pi 5 vs Intel N100 Mini PC - Which Is Right For You #pi5 #n100 #techtok

Michael Klements 2024-08-21 | In this video, we compare the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Intel N100 mini PC to help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. We'll dive into the specs, performance, and features of both devices to give you a clear understanding of what each has to offer so that you have all of the information you need to make an informed decision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/raspberry-pi-5-vs-intel-n100-pc-which-is-right-for-you

PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink Mini S12 Pro N100 Mini PC - amzn.to/3KXLW7e
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4c5RiZX
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3KZVA9s
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3XyEruZ
Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3vrAbSa
Lexar NVMe SSD - amzn.to/3RGNYMS

Equipment Used
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B
Mains Power Meter - amzn.to/4cB7AtK

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Designed A Custom 3D Printed Case For My Mini ITX Computer Build #3dprinting #raspberrypi5

Michael Klements 2024-08-14 | I designed and 3D printed a custom mini-ITX form factor computer case for my latest gaming PC build. It is built around an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and a Radeon RX 6600 GPU.

Visit my blog for the full guide and 3D print files - the-diy-life.com/can-i-design-print-a-mini-itx-computer-with-one-charge-of-the-jackery-solar-generator-2000-plus

Download the 3D print files to print your own case - makerworld.com/en/models/215160

PURCHASE LINKS
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - amzn.to/46Dc7Z3
ASRock B550M-ITX - amzn.to/3T3Jam4
XFX SWFT Radeon RX 6600 - amzn.to/3RuBPeg
Crucial 1TB P3 Plus - amzn.to/3Tbj6W6
Kingston Fury Beast Black 16GB - amzn.to/4a5K6MY
Silverstone 500W TFX Power Supply - amzn.to/47RvRcC
PCI-E 4.0 Riser Cable - amzn.to/3R5j8wa
M3x8mm Button Head Screw Kit - amzn.to/3FsVYJJ
Power Button - amzn.to/3gbyM6W
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/438fSnx

Tool & Equipment Used:
Bambulab P1S - bit.ly/3T971Rj
Gweike Cloud CO2 Laser Cutter - bit.ly/3NayRZv
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Hakko Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3NBeUe3
Hakko Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/3NtfR84

Transform Your Raspberry Pi 5 into a Laptop with the CrowView Note

Michael Klements 2024-08-13 | This is the CrowView Note, a new laptop-style self-powered portable monitor with a keyboard, trackpad, microphone and speakers that has been designed to be connected to a Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano or other single-board computer or mobile device. In this video, we unbox it and take a look at some of its specifications and features.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit Elecrows Kickstarter page to get your own CrowView Note - bit.ly/3Avhxed

CrowView Note Product Page - bit.ly/3Ay5UTO

Check out my blog for my written review and more information - the-diy-life.com/crowview-note-14-workstation-unboxing-and-review

PURCHASE LINKS
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CrowView Note - bit.ly/3Avhxed
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3SsDWiE
Pineberry HatDrive! Top - amzn.to/3x290Of
Sabrent Rocket 4.0 - amzn.to/3xi2Rxu
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW

Equipment Used
USB C Screwdriver Set - amzn.to/3zny0gl

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Purchase Options
1:03 Unboxing
2:07 A Look At The Hardware
3:53 Installing The Pi
5:16 First Boot
6:37 Using The Crowtail Starter Kit
7:47 Trying An Included Project
8:53 Dual Boot System
9:17 Potential Power Supply Issue
9:48 Final Thoughts

Is This The Best Case For A Raspberry Pi 5? #raspberrypi5

Michael Klements 2024-08-07 | The new Pironman 5 case by Sunfounder is an all-in-one case for the Raspberry Pi 5 that includes a cooler, NVMe hat and some neat features. I assembled the case and then tested the cooling performance and the NVMe drive carrier's speed to see how it compares to my case design.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Buy The Pironman 5 Case - bit.ly/3WHnQnN

Visit my blog for the written review and test details - the-diy-life.com/__trashed

PURCHASE LINKS
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Pironman 5 Case - bit.ly/3WHnQnN
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3SsDWiE
NVMe Storage Drive - amzn.to/3WHjInE
Pi 5 USB C Power Supply - amzn.to/3LKeOQF
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

Is This The Best Raspberry Pi 5 Case Yet? Meet the Pironman 5!

Michael Klements 2024-07-31 | The new Pironman 5 case by Sunfounder is an all-in-one case for the Raspberry Pi 5 that includes a cooler, NVMe hat and some neat features. I assembled the case and then tested the cooling performance and the NVMe drive carrier's speed to see how it compares to my case design.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Buy The Pironman 5 Case - bit.ly/3WHnQnN

Visit my blog for the written review and test details - the-diy-life.com/__trashed

PURCHASE LINKS
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Pironman 5 Case - bit.ly/3WHnQnN
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3SsDWiE
NVMe Storage Drive - amzn.to/3WHjInE
Pi 5 USB C Power Supply - amzn.to/3LKeOQF

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Unboxing & Assembly
4:03 Software & Web Dashboard
8:02 Cooling Performance Test
8:02 NVMe Drive Test
8:02 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Building the Ultimate Pi 5 NAS: Easy Drive Swapping #techtok #raspberrypi5 #tech #nas

Michael Klements 2024-07-24 | Today we're using the Radxa Penta SATA Hat to build our own high speed NAS with a Rapsberry Pi 5 and all solid-state storage.

I decided to keep the vertical arrangement of the Radxa hat and rather have the drives plug in through the top of the case. I designed a tray for each drive with a pull tab to make it easier to swap out individual drives if needed. To cool the drives I've included a cutout for a 40mm, 5 volt fan on the side. This blows air across all 4 drives and the air then comes up around the gaps between the drives on the top of the enclosure. I also added an LED bar to bring the drive activity lights onto the side of the case. There's a power button adapter to allow the Pi's power button to be pressed and its LED to be visible and an optional window on the side of the NAS to look into it to see the drives.

Visit my blog for the full guide and 3D print files - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-4-bay-raspberry-pi-5-based-nas

Download the 3D Print Files to build your own NAS - bit.ly/3K7robG

This Mini PC Has A PCIe Port - The New Beelink GTi 14 Ultra

Michael Klements 2024-07-17 | Today we're taking a look at the new Beelink GTi 14 Ultra and we'll explore its unique feature - a built-in PCIe x8 port. This is the first Mini PC I've tried that you're able to plug an external GPU directly into, so let's see how it performs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Find Out More About the GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/the-new-beelink-gti-14-ultra-has-a-pcie-x8-slot

PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink GTi 14 Ultra - bit.ly/4bSEAg6
Beelink EX Docking Station - bit.ly/47Ba4H3

Tool & Equipment Used:
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Unboxing & Specs
4:07 Look Inside
5:23 First Boot & Benchmarks
7:23 Gaming on the Stock Setup
8:32 Gaming with an External GPU
9:17 Power Consumption
9:52 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Raspberry Pi 5 vs Intel N100 Mini PC - Which Is Right For You

Michael Klements 2024-06-27 | In this video, we compare the Raspberry Pi 5 and the Intel N100 mini PC to help you decide which one is best suited for your needs. We'll dive into the specs, performance, and features of both devices to give you a clear understanding of what each has to offer so that you have all of the information you need to make an informed decision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up and more detailed test results - the-diy-life.com/raspberry-pi-5-vs-intel-n100-pc-which-is-right-for-you

PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink Mini S12 Pro N100 Mini PC - amzn.to/3KXLW7e
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4c5RiZX
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3KZVA9s
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3XyEruZ
Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3vrAbSa
Lexar NVMe SSD - amzn.to/3RGNYMS

Equipment Used
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B
Mains Power Meter - amzn.to/4cB7AtK

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Pi 5 & N100 Setups
4:03 Test Process
8:02 Results & Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Tried A New RK3588 SOM - The Mixtile Core 3588E

Michael Klements 2024-06-06 | Today we're looking at the Mixtile Core 3588E, a new SOM from Mixtile based on the RK3588 SOC. This powerful SOC on a 260-pin SoDIMM module makes it a great alternative for edge computing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Core 3588E - bit.ly/3URGvv4
Coupon Code: michael25 - get $25 off for the first 100 orders.
Applicable to Mixtile Core 3588E, Mixtile Core 3588E Heatsink.
Valid till December 31, 2024.

More information on the Core 3588E - bit.ly/4dRaQ5y

RKNN Toolkit (YOLOV5 Object Detection Model) - github.com/airockchip/rknn-toolkit2

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/mixtile-core-3588e-review

PURCHASE LINKS
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MixtileCore 3588E - bit.ly/3URGvv4
A206 Carrier Board - bit.ly/3URkqwv
Coupon Code: michael25 - get $25 off for the first 100 orders.
Applicable to Mixtile Core 3588E, Mixtile Core 3588E Heatsink.
Valid till December 31, 2024.

Equipment Used
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Hardware
3:14 First Boot
3:33 Video Playback
4:57 Sysbench Benchmarking
5:51 Storage Speed Test
6:42 AI Image Recognition
8:39 Power Consumption
8:53 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Built A 4-Bay NAS Using A Raspberry Pi 5

Michael Klements 2024-05-15 | Today we're using the Radxa Penta SATA Hat to build our own high speed NAS with a Rapsberry Pi 5 and all solid-state storage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the full guide and 3D print files - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-4-bay-raspberry-pi-5-based-nas

Download the 3D Print Files to build your own NAS - bit.ly/3K7robG

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/44I8sKq
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3QH8hsJ
Radxa Penta SATA Hat (Pi 5 Kit) - bit.ly/3yrHsT2
Sandisk 32GB MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3JW6zjJ
12V 3A Power Supply - amzn.to/3UxVdqS
4 x Crucial 2.5" BX500 SSDs - amzn.to/3QEfMAM
Noctua 40mm 5V Fan - amzn.to/3UY4fPw
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4bv95ce
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/4blw0Hw
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3UY8pH2
Wavelink 2.5G Ethernet Adaptor (Optional) - amzn.to/3wDTfgA

Tool & Equipment Used:
Bambulabs X1C 3D Printer - bit.ly/3wtxQXz
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3UUibKg
Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/4bcey8g
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Acrylic Bending Tool - amzn.to/4beqMx4

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Radxa Penta SATA Hat
2:17 NAS Components
3:09 Designing The Enclosure
4:43 Making The Components
6:08 Assembling The NAS
8:23 OMV Installation
10:03 Testing The NAS

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Is The New Orange Pi 5 Pro A Good Raspberry Pi 5 Alternative?

Michael Klements 2024-04-24 | The Orange Pi 5 Pro is a new SBC from Orange Pi that is based on the Rockchip RK3588S SOC with an 8-core processor and 16GB of RAM. In this video, we find out whether it is a good alternative to the Raspberry Pi 5.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get the Orange Pi 5 Pro - amzn.to/3WjYU5X

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/is-the-new-orange-pi-5-pro-a-good-raspberry-pi-5-alternative

PURCHASE LINKS
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Orange Pi 5 Plus (Amazon) - amzn.to/3WjYU5X
Orange Pi 5 Plus (Aliexpress) - bit.ly/3UsXYLk

Equipment Used
Power Meter USB C Cable – amzn.to/3IAkMTQ
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Look Around The Board
3:38 Flashing The OS
4:10 First Boot
4:50 Testing Video Streaming
7:07 Sysbench CPU Benchmark
8:36 NVMe Speed Test
9:09 Power Consumption
9:33 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Which NVMe Hat Is Best For The Raspberry Pi 5?

Michael Klements 2024-03-27 | Are you looking to supercharge your Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe hat? In this video, we'll compare the top NVMe hats on the market to help you decide which one is the best fit for your project. From speed and compatibility to price and features, we'll explore everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up and full test results - the-diy-life.com/which-nvme-hat-is-the-best-for-a-raspberry-pi-5

Buy one of my cases:
To suit HatDrive! Top - bit.ly/3VKttS5
To suit HatDrive! Bottom or Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3xnijbO

NVMe Hats Tested:
Pineberry HatDrive! Top - amzn.to/3x290Of
Pineberry HatDrive! Bottom - amzn.to/43zjRLV
Pimoroni NVMe Base - bit.ly/3vrAbSa
Geekworm X1001 - amzn.to/43uZsaR

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
Sabrent Rocket 4.0 - amzn.to/3xi2Rxu
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW

Tool & Equipment Used:
ClonerAlliance UHD Pro Video Capture - amzn.to/3IQCVvy
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Top or Bottom Mount?
2:41 PerformanceTest Process
5:28 Test Results
7:06 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Track Aircraft With Your Raspberry Pi Using The FlightAware Pro

Michael Klements 2024-03-13 | Have you ever seen a flight overhead and wondered where it is going? Or seen a unique-looking aircraft and wondered what type or model it was? Well, today I've got something exciting to share with the aviation enthusiasts out there. We're going to set up our own flight tracker using the FlightAware Pro USB stick and a Raspberry Pi.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/track-aircraft-in-real-time-with-your-raspberry-pi-using-the-flightaware-pro

Visit the FlighAware online store to buy a USB stick or kit - bit.ly/49RBjgY

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 4 - amzn.to/43hxeQF
FlightAware Pro - bit.ly/3PjGtdc
Indoor Antenna - bit.ly/3VaUNbW
MicroSD Card - amzn.to/4bpTiw1
Pi 4 Power Supply - amzn.to/3Ti9zuO
Pi 4 Basic Heatsink - amzn.to/48M2QPy

Tool & Equipment Used:
Gweike Cloud CO2 Laser Cutter - bit.ly/3NayRZv

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:58 PiAware Assembly
3:03 First Boot & Setup
3:58 FlightAware Web Interface
7:18 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Should You Water Cool Your Raspberry Pi 5?

Michael Klements 2024-02-07 | In this video, we'll take a look at a new water cooling kit that has been designed for a Raspberry Pi 5 and we'll see how its custom water block and performance stack up against my DIY solution to see whether it's worthwhile to water cool your Pi 5.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Pi 5 water cooling kit - bit.ly/4bvSFkA

Get your own DIY water block kit - Coming Soon

Visit my blog for the write-up and test results - the-diy-life.com/is-it-worth-water-cooling-a-raspberry-pi-5

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/3OuKHhL
MicroSD Card - amzn.to/4bpTiw1
Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3UtfWh9
Pi 5 Active Cooler - amzn.to/3Ur0cuW
DIY Water Cooling Block Kit -
Water Cooling Kit -

Tool & Equipment Used:
Gweike Cloud CO2 Laser Cutter - bit.ly/3NayRZv
InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amzn.to/48SxWq7
Jobi Gorilla Pod - amzn.to/43lVRef

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Cooling Options
1:32 Test Process
2:51 Active Cooler
4:08 Water Cooling Kit
6:02 DIY Water Cooler
7:08 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

The New Geekom IT13 Mini PC is Awesome with an External GPU

Michael Klements 2024-01-31 | Today we're going to see if we can game on the new Geekom IT13 mini PC. This mini PC is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 13900H with 14 cores - 6 performance cores running at up to 5.4Ghz and 8 efficiency cores running at up to 4.1Ghz. It has 32GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200Mhz and a 2TB NVMe SSD.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Geekom Mini IT13:
Geekom Australia - bit.ly/48LELsQ AU$30 off coupon code: MCKENT30
Amazon Australia - bit.ly/494AJeX 2% off coupon code: MichaelK
Geekom USA - bit.ly/3HwGAy8 US$20 off coupon code: MK20
Amazon USA - amzn.to/3UaitfS US$20 off coupon code: O2GMIT13i9
Geekom UK - bit.ly/492VbwF £15 off coupon code: MK15
Amazon UK - bit.ly/4b9wkJx £15 off coupon code: MICKIT13

Visit my blog for the full project write-up and 3D print files - the-diy-life.com/the-new-geekom-it13-mini-pc-is-awesome-with-an-external-gpu

PURCHASE LINKS
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M.2 to PCIe Adaptor via. Oculink - amzn.to/3SsdVQV
Crucial 2.5" SSD - amzn.to/492oks6

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Unboxing & First Look
1:37 Boot & Benchmarks
3:23 Gameplay
4:22 Upgrades & New Case
7:48 Benchmarks
9:07 Gameplay
9:43 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Can I Design & Print A Mini-ITX Computer With One Charge Of The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus?

Michael Klements 2023-12-06 | Jackery recently asked if I'd like to try out their new Solar Generator 2000 Plus portable power station, so today we're going to try to design, 3D print and assemble a mini-ITX form factor computer using just a single charge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your first solar generator from Jackery - bit.ly/3GtNvr3

Visit my blog for the full guide and 3D print files - the-diy-life.com/can-i-design-print-a-mini-itx-computer-with-one-charge-of-the-jackery-solar-generator-2000-plus

@JackeryGlobal @JackeryAU2012

#Jackery #SolarGenerator #JackerySG2000Plus
#outdoor #offgrid #adventure #solarpower #greenenergy

PURCHASE LINKS
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - amzn.to/46Dc7Z3
ASRock B550M-ITX - amzn.to/3T3Jam4
XFX SWFT Radeon RX 6600 - amzn.to/3RuBPeg
Crucial 1TB P3 Plus - amzn.to/3Tbj6W6
Kingston Fury Beast Black 16GB - amzn.to/4a5K6MY
Silverstone 500W TFX Power Supply - amzn.to/47RvRcC
PCI-E 4.0 Riser Cable - amzn.to/3R5j8wa
M3x8mm Button Head Screw Kit - amzn.to/3FsVYJJ
Power Button - amzn.to/3gbyM6W
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/438fSnx

Tool & Equipment Used:
Bambulab P1S - bit.ly/3T971Rj
Gweike Cloud CO2 Laser Cutter - bit.ly/3NayRZv
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Hakko Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3NBeUe3
Hakko Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/3NtfR84

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Charging The Solar Generator
2:35 PC Components
3:35 Designing The Case
6:06 Making The Case Components
9:14 Assembling The PC
11:34 Problems
14:36 Boot & Testing
16:01 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I tried the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus, Is It Any Good?

Michael Klements 2023-11-18 | The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus kit is a combination of an Explorer 2000 Plus and SolarSaga 100W panel. Together they make a powerful and expandable portable power solution designed to keep you powered when you're away from home, or keep your home powered in the event of an outage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Jackery BLACK FRIDAY OFFER - Up to 40% Off Sitewide (Save Up to $2,040 20-27th Nov.)
Get your first solar generator from Jackery - bit.ly/3ufY5ix

@JackeryGlobal @JackeryAU2012

#Jackery #SolarGenerator #JackerySG2000Plus
#outdoor #offgrid #adventure #solarpower #GreenEnergy

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Unboxing & First Look
2:48 Charging Options
5:23 App
6:13 DC Power Outlets
6:58 AC Power Outlets
9:02 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

My Graphics Card Is Now My Computer

Michael Klements 2023-11-01 | I turned an RTX3080 graphics card enclosure into a case for a Raspberry Pi, so now my graphics card is my computer. Let's see how well it performs and whether or not I can still game on it.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my Blog for the Written Guide & Print Files - the-diy-life.com/my-graphics-card-is-now-my-computer

Original Printables Model by Nils Kal - printables.com/model/41404-rtx3080-piggy-bank

Updated Fans by TperroneDesign - printables.com/model/128551-updated-fans-for-rtx-3080-piggy-bank

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/47bYSzw
MicroSD Card - amzn.to/46GNZ8R
Raspberry Pi Power Supply - amzn.to/3MmPqRB
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3pvwnwe
M2.5 x 4mm Brass Standoffs - amzn.to/3FzYVcs
M2.5 x 4mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/46AmONt
M3 x 12mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3FsVYJJ

Tool & Equipment Used:
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo
Shargeek Storm 2 Powerbank - amzn.to/4346BgD

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Designing The Case
2:28 Printing & Assembly
5:28 First Boot & Testing
7:28 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Turned PET Bottles Into A 3D Printed Pi Case - DIY Bottle Recycler

Michael Klements 2023-10-12 | A few weeks ago I published a project on the controller that I designed for a PET bottle recycler that I've been working on. I've now completed the rest of the design and at the end of the video, I use it to turn a few old PET bottles into a new case for my Raspberry Pi.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the 3D print files, PCB Gerber files and build guide - the-diy-life.com/i-turned-pet-bottles-into-a-3d-printed-pi-case-pet-bottle-recycler-part-2

Visit my GitHub repository for the code - github.com/mklements/PETRecyclerController

PURCHASE LINKS
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608 Ball Bearings - amzn.to/48GFegl
M8 Threaded Rod - amzn.to/45ojNOc
M8 Nuts - amzn.to/3ZP7BFl
M3 Button Head Screws (8mm and 40mm) - amzn.to/3Q6vQvo
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3Q7TvLR
M2.5 Button Head Screws (6mm) - amzn.to/3rInSiB
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3Q7TvLR
Aluminium Strip - amzn.to/3tou9jV
M5 Button Head Screws (10mm) - amzn.to/3ZPbDNC
M5 V-slot Nuts - amzn.to/3tou6Vh
2020 V-Slot Extrusion 500mm - amzn.to/45hRfGg
3D Printer Hotend - amzn.to/3ZOrZpT
3mm Plywood Sheet - amzn.to/48MOEXC
GT2 60 Teeth Pulley 8mm Bore - amzn.to/3LRzarN
GT2 30 Teeth Pulley 8mm Bore - amzn.to/3LRzarN
GT2 Timing Belt - amzn.to/3LRzarN
Nema17 27:1 Geared Stepper Motor - amzn.to/46GOPlG
Dia. 8mm x 200mm Shaft (To Cut In Assembly) - amzn.to/48LiL1D
M3 Nylon Standoffs - amzn.to/45vsu9O
TMC2208 Stepper Motor Driver - amzn.to/46UWtcP
Arduino Pro Mini 5V - amzn.to/3tuq39S
IRFZ44N Mosfet - amzn.to/3NZTKpT
I2C OLED Display - amzn.to/3Q10whM
1/2W Resistors - amzn.to/3K1AXJC
Capacitors - amzn.to/3OjSTSx
Rotary Pushbutton - amzn.to/3rDP3uo
2 Pin Screw Terminals - amzn.to/44w8QL4
Barrel Jack Socket - amzn.to/3OlQR4r
12V Power Supply (US Plug Linked) - amzn.to/3rHgyDY

Tool & Equipment Used:
Pokit Pro Multimeter - bit.ly/3FkcfRX
Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amzn.to/48SxWq7
Jobi Gorilla Pod - amzn.to/43lVRef
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Hakko Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3NBeUe3
Hakko Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/3NtfR84

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:09 Designing The PET2Print
1:35 Assembling The Cutter
4:25 Hot End First Attempt
4:56 Assembling The Reeler
7:56 Assembling The Controller
8:46 Programming & Controller Setup
12:08 Hot End Second Attempt
13:29 First Filament Pulls
15:26 Test Prints
16:36 Raspberry Pi Case Print
17:33 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

This Is A Great Mini Personal Server, The New ZimaBlade

Michael Klements 2023-09-27 | The ZimaBlade has been designed to be a powerful, compact and energy-efficient personal server with an x86 architecture and a host of IO. This time, they’ve packed the board into a stylish Cyberpunk style case with a clear window into the internals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own ZimaBlade on Crowd Supply - bit.ly/3PtGTgB

More information on the ZimaBlade - bit.ly/450EQX2

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/this-is-a-great-mini-personal-server-the-new-zimablade

PURCHASE LINKS
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ZimaBlade (Crowd Supply) - bit.ly/3PtGTgB

Equipment Used
USB Power Meter - amzn.to/4515rU1
Power Bank - amzn.to/4346BgD
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Hardware
2:3 PCIe 2.0 Port
3:18 First Boot
4:51 Installing Apps
6:00 Sysbench Benchmarking
6:23 Power Consumption
7:25 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

One Kit, 7+ Robot Options - UGOT Modular Robotics Kit!

Michael Klements 2023-08-31 | Today we're taking a look at a new modular robotics platform called UGOT. It has been designed by a company called UBTECH, who already have a wide range of products in the robotics space. The kit includes a central controller and then a range of legs, joints, motors and sensors which allow you to build a number of different style robots.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Back their Kickstarter campaign - bit.ly/45xwgQK

Visit the UGOT web page - bit.ly/3EjgbSF

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/one-kit-7-robot-options-ugot-modular-robotics-kit

PURCHASE LINKS
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UGOT Kit (Kickstarter) - bit.ly/45xwgQK

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:07 Included Hardware
3:57 Building & Programming
5:08 Assembly Example
7:00 Testing The Example
8:18 Other Robots
10:02 Other Functionality
10:53 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Supercharge Your Home Cluster With The Mixtile Blade 3

Michael Klements 2023-08-16 | Today we're taking a look at the Blade 3, a new SBC from Mixtile based on the RK3588 SOC. It's got a unique 4-lane PCIe gen 3 port on the side which allows you to stack them to build compact clusters with low latency communication between the nodes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Blade 3 - bit.ly/448LKJd

More information on the Blade 3 - bit.ly/3KCpWPm

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/mixtile-blade-3-test-review

PURCHASE LINKS
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Mixtile Blade 3 (Crowd Supply) - bit.ly/448LKJd
Blade 3 Case - bit.ly/3P3fYJG

Equipment Used
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Power Bank - amzn.to/4346BgD
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Hardware
2:42 Clustering Abilities
3:43 Blade 3 Case
4:48 Included Debian Image
5:54 Video Playback
7:43 Sysbench Benchmarking
9:08 Thermal & Power Tests
10:44 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Meet Unihiker - A Linux Computer & Microcontroller In One

Michael Klements 2023-08-02 | The Unihiker is designed to bridge the gap between a traditional single-board computer (SBC) that runs an operating system like Linux, and a microcontroller like an Arduino - it's actually got both of these onboard. Today we're going to be taking a look at it.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Unihiker from DFRobot's web store - bit.ly/44Td13u
or DFRobot's Amazon store - amzn.to/3Oc7gqM

Visit my blog for the written review and project tutorial - the-diy-life.com/meet-unihiker-a-linux-computer-microcontroller-in-one

PURCHASE LINKS
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Unihiker (Web store) -bit.ly/44Td13u
Unihiker (Amazon) - amzn.to/3Oc7gqM
Unihiker Silicon Case - bit.ly/3Y9WuG3
DFRobot BME280 Sensor - bit.ly/3rG0MZz
Relay Module - amzn.to/3O9gKmv
Motor, Fan & Battery Pack - amzn.to/3Ouv76l

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Hardware
2:14 First Boot & OS
3:53 Test Program
4:54 Environment Monitor
5:57 Controlling A Fan
7:08 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Mini ITX Computer Case Made With The Creality Falcon 2 40W

Michael Klements 2023-07-26 | In this video, we’ll be using the new Creality Falcon 2 40W laser cutter and engraver to make up a Mini ITX computer case for my Turing Pi 2.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Buy the Creality Falcon 2 40W from:
Their web store - bit.ly/434oCep
Their Australian web store - bit.ly/3KbxtEM
Amazon - amzn.to/3OwLgIs

Visit my blog for the written build guide - the-diy-life.com/diy-mini-itx-computer-using-the-creality-falcon-2-40w-laser

PURCHASE LINKS
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Turing Pi 2 - bit.ly/3rb3iXt
3mm Walnut Plywood Sheets - amzn.to/3PDRg32
Black PLA Filament - amzn.to/3rg2AIo
3 x 40mm 5V Noctua Fans - amzn.to/43dG4xc
PicoPSU ATX Power Supply - amzn.to/3N56TMB
Power Button - amzn.to/3gbyM6W
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/438fSnx
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3pvwnwe
M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3FsVYJJ
M3x16mm Button Head Screws & Nuts - amzn.to/3FsVYJJ
M3x10mm Brass Standoffs - amzn.to/3XyFngK
M2.5x6mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/46AmONt
M2.5x12mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/46AmONt
Satin Varnish - amzn.to/3XzW9Mp

Tool & Equipment Used:
Creality Falcon 2 40W Laser - bit.ly/434oCep
Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Hakko Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3NBeUe3
Hakko Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/3NtfR84

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Designing The Case
1:13 Creality Falcon 2 40W
2:58 Making Up The Parts
6:08 Finishing Off The Parts
7:08 Assembling The Case
10:07 Completed Case
10:27 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Control A 3D Printers Hotend With An Arduino - PET Bottle Recycler Part 1

Michael Klements 2023-07-19 | Today we're going to be using the new Arduino Uno R4 WiFi to control a 3D printer's hot-end. I'm doing this as the first part of a project, working towards building my own version of a PET bottle recycler to produce filament for my 3D printer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the written build guide, circuit & code - the-diy-life.com/pet-bottle-recycler-part-1-using-an-arduino-uno-r4-to-control-a-3d-printers-hotend

Try PCBWay's easy one-page order form - pcbway.com/QuickOrderOnline.aspx

PURCHASE LINKS
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Arduino Uno R4 - amzn.to/3QaAkkO
Ender 3 Hotend - amzn.to/44PyI4h
IRFZ44N Mosfet - amzn.to/3NZTKpT
I2C OLED Display - amzn.to/3Q10whM
1/2W Resistors - amzn.to/3K1AXJC
Capacitors - amzn.to/3OjSTSx
TMC2208 Stepper Driver - amzn.to/46UWtcP
Nema17 Stepper Motor - amzn.to/44TqGaH
Rotary Pushbutton - amzn.to/3rDP3uo
2 Pin Screw Terminals - amzn.to/44w8QL4
Barrel Jack Socket - amzn.to/3OlQR4r

Tool & Equipment Used:
InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Jobi Gorilla Pod - amzn.to/43lVRef
USB C Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Hakko Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3NBeUe3
Hakko Brass Insert Tips - amzn.to/3NtfR84

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Components Required
1:48 Test Circuit
3:48 PCB Design
4:53 PCB Assembly
5:38 Programming The Arduino
6:03 Testing The Controller
6:53 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Is The Orange Pi 5 Plus The Best Value For Money SBC Available?

Michael Klements 2023-06-28 | In this video, we’re going to be taking a look at the Orange Pi 5 Plus, a new SBC from Orange Pi based on the Rockchip RK3588 processor. It's got a great set of features and a really attractive price, so let's find out how it performs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get the Orange Pi 5 Plus - amzn.to/3XiRheJ

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/orange-pi-5-plus-test-review

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Orange Pi 5 Plus (Amazon) - amzn.to/3XiRheJ
Orange Pi 5 Plus (Aliexpress) - bit.ly/43Vu0Sj
Orange Pi 5 Plus (Aliexpress Alt) - bit.ly/43jmqA9

Equipment Used
Power Meter USB C Cable – amzn.to/3IAkMTQ
Infiray P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:57 Look Around The Board
3:28 Flashing The OS
4:32 First Boot
5:02 Testing Video Streaming
6:42 Sysbench CPU Benchmark
7:37 Power Consumption
8:13 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Meet The New Arduino Uno R4 Minima #UNOR4 #newdimensionofmaking

Michael Klements 2023-06-26 | Get your own Arduino UNO R4 - bit.ly/42Zp3GM

Raspberry Pi 4B Insane Overclock To 2.5 Ghz - Monitored With The InfiRay P2 Pro

Michael Klements 2023-06-01 | In this video, we're going to be overclocking a stock Raspberry Pi 4B as far as possible before it gives up. I've seen a couple of Pi 4B's that have been overclocked to 2.3GHz, so I'm going to try to get this one to 2.5GHz.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get the InfiRay P2 Pro - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
$20 coupon code: Klements123

Visit my blog for the write-up - the-diy-life.com/raspberry-pi-4b-insane-overclock-to-2-5-ghz

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 4B 8GB - amzn.to/3C6LFdG
Ice Cube Cooler - bit.ly/3zAEL09
Ice Tower Cooler (Alternative) - amzn.to/3C7VYhq
Arctic Thermal Compound - amzn.to/43jQ358

Tool & Equipment Used:
InfiRay P2 Pro Thermal Camera - amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
Jobi Gorilla Pod - amzn.to/43lVRef
Smartphone Holder - amzn.to/3WLr5Jt
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa

Additional P2 Pro Thermal Camera Purchase Links:
US customer: amazon.com/dp/B0BG2QC143?th=1
CA customer： amazon.ca/dp/B0BJ1W6BBH
UK customer: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BG2Q8KWN
GE customer: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BK92BRHL
FR customer: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BK95GSLV
SP customer: amazon.es/dp/B0BK8S26VR
IT customer: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BK99D1X5
Others: aliexpress.com/item/1005003667651922.html?spm=5261.ProductManageOnline.0.0.44927197tzGsoi

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:32 InfiRay P2 Pro
2:40 Test Process & Baseline
3:38 Improving Cooling
4:34 Overclocking The Pi
2:39 Booting At 2.5GHz
8:44 Playing With The P2 Pro
10:43 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Can You Power Your Pi With A Power Bank Instead Of A UPS? I Tried The Shargeek Storm 2

Michael Klements 2023-05-17 | In this video, we're going to be answering a question that has come up quite a lot in videos where I’ve used a small purpose-built UPS to power a Raspberry Pi - Can you just use a Power Bank instead? I tested the Shargeek Storm 2 to find out whether a power bank can power a Raspberry Pi.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the write-up - the-diy-life.com/can-you-power-your-pi-with-a-power-bank-instead-of-a-ups

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Shargeek Storm 2 (Web Store) - bit.ly/3Bvxaj5
Shargeek Storm 2 (Amazon) - amzn.to/4346BgD
Alternate Power Banks - amzn.to/3IilXGr
Pi Sugar 3 Plus UPS - amzn.to/3IgVUzn
Pi UPS - amzn.to/454ExM5
Portable Monitor - amzn.to/3W8Aaf0

Tool & Equipment Used:
USB Power Tester - amzn.to/3MwYsfg
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 UPS' Used Previously
1:32 Power Banks To Test
3:12 Testing The Cheap Power Bank
4:32 Testing The Storm 2
6:32 Powering My Turing Pi 2
7:43 UPS vs Power Bank
10:17 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I 3D Printed A Case For My Rock 5 B

Michael Klements 2023-05-03 | Today we're designing and 3D printing a Pico ITX case for my Rock 5 Model B so that it is better protected to run as a desktop computer. We'll design the case to be 3D printed with some laser-cut clear acrylic side panels so that the Rock 5 B is still visible.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the build guide - the-diy-life.com/i-made-a-pico-itx-case-for-my-rock-5-model-b

Get Your Own Rock 5 B Case - etsy.me/3Lu7F6t

PURCHASE LINKS
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Rock 5 Model B (Amazon) - amzn.to/42gmBfa
Rock 5 Model B (Allnet) - bit.ly/3HsNgNU
Rock 5 Passive Heatsink (Allnet) - bit.ly/3vK50OG
1TB NVME Drive - amzn.to/3p2RaGP
40mm RGB Fan - amzn.to/3H3w7JV
EZ Fan 2 Module - http://bit.ly/3QKAaPE
M3 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3HYJJYl
M3 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/42b7Yd8
M2.5 Brass Standoffs - amzn.to/3LLvZSP
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3XzMtQO

Tool & Equipment Used:
Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Use my discount code MK200 on checkout to get $200 off
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Designing The Case
1:38 Making Up The Case
3:18 Installing The Rock 5 B
6:02 Booting The Rock 5 B
7:03 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Take Power With You On Days Out - EcoFlow River 2 Power Station Review

Michael Klements 2023-04-26 | Today we're taking a look at the new River 2 portable power station by EcoFlow. This is an all-in-one battery, charger, inverter and DC power supply in a compact and portable package to take care of your power needs on days out, at work sites or on camping trips. EcoFlow have sent me the River 2 along with their 110W solar panel to try out, so let's get it unboxed and then we'll take a closer look at what it has to offer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/take-power-with-you-on-days-out-ecoflow-river-2-power-station-review

EcoFlow RIVER 2 portable power stations are finally here: bit.ly/3ABBZao
Power has never been this easy.
P.S. RIVER 2 Pro will be available on 1st May.
#PowerHasNeverBeenThisEasy #EcoFlow #EcoFlowRIVER2

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
EcoFlow River 2 Series - bit.ly/3ABBZao
EcoFlow 110W Solar Panel - bit.ly/3L01Zko

Tool & Equipment Used:
Power Meter - amzn.to/3JIRWB7

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:22 Unboxing & First Look
1:22 Charging Options
3:12 Power Options
4:58 1hr Charge Time
6:03 Using Power
8:43 Solar Charging
10:19 EcoFlow App
11:22 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Level Up Your Homelab With The Raspberry Pi CM4 Compute Blade

Michael Klements 2023-03-23 | Today we’re taking a look at the Compute Blade, a rack-mountable PoE carrier board for a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. These are designed to allow you to stack up to 20 blades, each carrying a CM4 module, into 1U of 19" rack space. So you’re able to create a low-profile cluster with 80 ARM cores, up to 160GB of RAM and up to 160TB of NVMe storage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Compute Blade Kickstarter campaign - http://bit.ly/3FBKYey

Compute Blade website - http://bit.ly/3lqzdAJ

Visit my blog for the write-up & enclosure CAD files - the-diy-life.com/level-up-your-homelab-with-the-raspberry-pi-cm4-compute-blade

PURCHASE LINKS
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Compute Blade - http://bit.ly/3FBKYey
Raspberry Pi CM4 Module - amzn.to/3YPC0B5
Crucial NVME Drive - amzn.to/3ZQ0Fqz
Noctua 40 x 20 Fan - amzn.to/3mVmmaa

Equipment Used
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Power Meter – amzn.to/3JIRWB7

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Look Around The Board
2:37 CM4 Module & Drive
3:47 Fan Enclosure
4:42 Reflashing The Bootloader
5:37 Drive Speed Testing
6:27 Thermal Testing
7:37 Energy Consumption
7:52 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Tiny Cyberdeck Made With The Atomstack X30 Pro

Michael Klements 2023-03-08 | Today we'll build a tiny cyberdeck from plywood sheets using the Atomstack X30 Pro. This is Atomstack's new flagship gantry-style laser cutting and engraving machine with a powerful 6-core, 33W laser module. The Cyberdeck uses a Raspberry Pi and Hyperpixel 4 display along with a repurposed Blackberry keyboard and trackpad.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Check out the new Atomstack X30 Pro on their web store - http://bit.ly/3EX29GU

Visit my blog for the written build guide and to download the CAD files - the-diy-life.com/make-a-tiny-raspberry-pi-based-cyberdeck

Visit my blog for my written review - the-diy-life.com/atomstack-x30-pro-unboxing-testing

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/3l9uZNm
Hyperpixel 4 Display - http://bit.ly/3EZUS9D
32GB Sandisk Ultra MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3Qe6ObL
Blackberry Keyboard & Controller - http://bit.ly/3yfnPdS
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3XzMtQO
Short USB C Cable - amzn.to/41LqNnS

Tool & Equipment Used:
Atomstack X30 Pro - http://bit.ly/3EX29GU
Atomstack Honeycomb Bed - http://bit.ly/3Youk8w
Power Meter - amzn.to/3JIRWB7

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:47 X30 Pro Unboxing & Setup
3:50 Test Cuts & Engraves
5:55 Cutting The Cyberdeck Components
7:29 Assembling The Cyberdeck
10:48 Testing The Cyberdeck
12:13 Other Materials
13:52 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Build A Raspberry Pi NAS For $35 Using All New Parts

Michael Klements 2023-02-08 | In this video, we're going to be building a Raspberry Pi based NAS using all new parts for only $35. This is obviously not going to be fast or have a significant amount of storage, but it'll be great for a first-time NAS build to learn how they work and how to set them up.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the written build guide - the-diy-life.com/build-a-raspberry-pi-nas-for-35-using-all-new-parts

Download the CAD Files to Print Your Own NAS Case - etsy.me/3llUmf7

Use rpilocator to find the Pi Zero 2 W in stock at list price - rpilocator.com/?cat=PIZERO

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - amzn.to/3l9uZNm
128GB Sandisk Dual Drive - amzn.to/3RAEMIj
32GB Sandisk Ultra MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3Qe6ObL
30mm 5V Fan - amzn.to/3H3w7JV
Aluminium Heatsink - amzn.to/3DDcKX5
MicroUSB Power Cable - amzn.to/3HYyvmN
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3HYJJYl
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3XzMtQO

Tool & Equipment Used:
Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo
Power Meter - amzn.to/3JIRWB7

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Selecting NAS Components
2:47 Making The Enclosure
4:01 Installing Components
5:17 Flashing OS & System Boot
6:27 Installing OMV
9:22 Testing The NAS
10:57 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I 3D Printed A Raspberry Pi Case That AI Designed

Michael Klements 2023-01-18 | I've been experimenting with Dream Studio's AI image generator and I thought it would be fun to give it a few prompts to get some new design ideas for a case for my Raspberry Pi.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the build guide - the-diy-life.com/i-3d-printed-a-raspberry-pi-case-that-ai-designed

Dream Studios AI Image Generator - beta.dreamstudio.ai/dream

Download the CAD Files to Print Your Own Case - etsy.me/3iU8Fqo

JC EZ Fan 2 Module - http://bit.ly/3QKAaPE

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/3e0BL52
40mm RGB Fan - amzn.to/3H3w7JV
EZ Fan 2 Module - http://bit.ly/3QKAaPE
40mm Fan Mesh Cover - amzn.to/3H6LiTz
32GB Sandisk Ultra MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3Qe6ObL
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3HYJJYl
M2.5 Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3XzMtQO
5mm Blue LEDs - amzn.to/3kkRiz3

Tool & Equipment Used:
Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Use my discount code MK200 on checkout to get $200 off
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo
Knipex Wire Strippers - amzn.to/3Q8xvh7

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Generating AI Image
1:29 Modelling The Case
2:27 Making Up The Case
7:50 OS & System Boot
8:52 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Rock 5 Model B, A Powerful New SBC From Radxa

Michael Klements 2023-01-11 | In this video, we'll look at the new Rock 5 Model B, a powerful new SBC from Radxa based on the RK3588 SOC. It has a 64-bit, 8-core processor, integrated G610MP4 graphics that can do up to 8K 60fps and up to 16GB of RAM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit ALLNET's web store to get your own Rock 5 B - http://bit.ly/3VUGd4Y

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/rock-5-model-b-a-powerful-new-sbc-from-radxa

Get help from the Radxa community - forum.radxa.com

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Rock 5 Model B - http://bit.ly/3VUGd4Y
Passive Heatsink - http://bit.ly/3vK50OG

Equipment Used
Power Meter USB C Cable – amzn.to/3IAkMTQ
Video Capture Box - amzn.to/3s6js1B

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Look Around The Board
3:22 Passive Heatsink
3:58 Flashing The OS
4:38 Testing Video Streaming
6:12 Sysbench CPU Benchmark
7:27 Power Consumption
7:49 Booting From NVMe Drive
8:52 Final Thoughts

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

Awesome Cyberpunk Case For The Raspberry Pi 4 - Pironman by Sunfounder

Michael Klements 2022-12-22 | Today we're going to be taking a look at the new Pironman case by Sunfounder for the Raspberry Pi 4. The case is a similar form factor to my original Pi desktop case but includes some nice new features like a power button, addressable RGB LEDs, fan control, a custom OLED stats display and integrated support for an M.2 SATA SSD.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Get your own Pironman Case from Sunfounder's Web Store - http://bit.ly/3Wj0kuP

Get your own Pironman Case from Sunfounder's Amazon Store - amzn.to/3G9Vj1N

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/awesome-cyberpunk-case-for-the-raspberry-pi-4-pironman-by-sunfounder

Try my OLED Stats Script - github.com/mklements/OLED_Stats

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/3e0BL52
Pironman Case - amzn.to/3G9Vj1N
32GB Sandisk MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3XTJwfb
M.2 SATA SSD - amzn.to/3tt1iI2

Tool & Equipment Used:
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.

I Made An Only Fans Case For My Raspberry Pi - How Does It Perform?

Michael Klements 2022-12-07 | In this video, I'm going to build a case for my Raspberry Pi using as many 5V fans as possible to see if more cooling is required for better performance. This is a significant step up from the usual single fan and Ice Tower that I use on my standard Raspberry Pi desktop case design.

Now we just need to get Alex at @LinusTechTips to build an Only Fans PC case!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the written guide and test results - the-diy-life.com/i-made-an-only-fans-case-for-my-raspberry-pi

Download the laser cutting file for the frame - http://bit.ly/3hcKceR

PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/3e0BL52
Ice Tower Cooler - amzn.to/3F6nEVe
32GB Sandisk MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3XTJwfb
90-Degree Micro HDMI Cable - amzn.to/3Uy45Lg
90-Degree USB C Cable - amzn.to/3XSJx2V
5V 40mm RGB Fans - amzn.to/3VXBIY1
Breadboard Jumpers - amzn.to/3XaI47M
Pin Header Strips - amzn.to/3usIsRQ
M3 Brass Standoffs - amzn.to/3h0lrT5

Tool & Equipment Used:
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Use my discount code MK200 on checkout to get $200 off
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Acrylic Bender - amzn.to/3b0A4ma
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Designing the Fan Case
2:57 Making the Case Components
4:18 Mounting the Fans
6:48 Desktop Case Tests
8:37 Fan Case Tests
10:27 Final Thoughts

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I Made The Worlds Smallest Server Rack - With UPS and SSD Storage

Michael Klements 2022-11-17 | Having your own home server rack or homelab is really useful, but you have to have a relatively large space to set it up, it generates a lot of heat and can be pretty noisy. So that's why I built this, the world's smallest server rack that fits right in on my desk alongside a drink or cup of coffee. In this video, I'll show you how I made it.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit my blog for the written build guide - the-diy-life.com/i-made-the-worlds-smallest-server-rack-with-ups-and-ssd-storage

Download the 3D print files - etsy.me/3hYsdc1

PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 4B - amzn.to/3e0BL52
PiSugar 3 Plus UPS - amzn.to/3O0df1n
Geekworm M.2 NGFF Shield - amzn.to/3SA1ZdF
M.2 SATA SSD - amzn.to/3tt1iI2
Noctua NF-A4x10 5V Fan - amzn.to/3Ad8E6g
I2C OLED Display - amzn.to/3TAJdSO
Breadboard Jumpers - amzn.to/3XaI47M
M2x10mm Button Head Screws & Nuts - amzn.to/3hCpC7B
M3x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3NOTQPT
M2.5x8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/3hu1OTg
M2.5 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3WXSkQq
M2.0 Brass Inserts - amzn.to/3WXSkQq

Tool & Equipment Used:
Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro - amzn.to/39lxlTX
Gweike Cloud Laser - bit.ly/3qbXvNx
Use my discount code MK200 on checkout to get $200 off
Electric Screwdriver - amzn.to/3aOeDVa
Acrylic Bender - amzn.to/3b0A4ma
TS100 Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3vw6MDo

Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.

CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Designing The Mini Server
1:48 Making the Case Components
4:59 Assembling the Racks
8:28 Adding The Fan
10:33 Booting It Up
11:57 Final Thoughts

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Bluetti AC200MAX Portable Power Station - Unboxing & Review

Michael Klements 2022-10-28 | The Bluetti AC200Max is an expandable portable power station designed to keep you powered when you're away from home, or keep your home powered in the event of an outage. Today we're going to be unboxing and trying it out.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Visit Bluetti's website for more information - bluettipower.com

Visit my blog for the written review - the-diy-life.com/bluetti-ac200max-portable-power-station-unboxing-review

PURCHASE LINKS
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Bluetti's Web Store (AU) - http://bit.ly/3zq3uDl
Bluetti's Web Store (USA) - bit.ly/3gAIp2x
Bluettis Amazon Store (Australia) - amzn.to/3DyHY23
Bluetti's Amazon Store (USA) - amzn.to/3N6iGeA

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:38 First Look
3:07 Charging Options
5:08 DC Power Outlets
5:58 AC Power Outlets
6:18 Use Cases
7:48 Bluetti App
10:27 Thoughts On The AC200MAX

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