The computer designed to only run Java Applets - Sun JavaStation Cameron Gray 2018-04-04 | In this video we take a look at the Sun JavaStation - A Network Computer released by Sun Microsystems in 1996 designed purely to run Java Applets. We will take a look at the hardware, take it apart to see what's inside then boot it up and take a look at JavaOS!camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515 *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Building the Core of my New Smart Home! - Home Assistant Server Build Cameron Gray 2024-10-18 | In today's video we'll be building a server that will act as the core of my new smart home running Home Assistant, Node-RED and all other applications that are critical to my smart home operations. The build is pretty simple nad based around an Intel N100 CPU with the core focus being on keeping power consumption as low as possible without needing to worry about not having enough system resources.Buy parts used in this video on Amazon (Affiliate): - ASUS N100I-D D4 Motherboard: geni.us/G243qP - Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 SSD 500GB: geni.us/DAN8H - Integral 16GB DDR4 SODIMM 3200MHz: geni.us/TAGE - Brother PT-E550W Label Printer: geni.us/BzOiMEOther Parts: - Seasonic SSP-350ES2 PSU: uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pc-power-supplies/2132358 - X-Case XPC-230 2u 300mm Deep Case: xcase.co.uk/products/xpc-230-2u-300mm-matx-rackmount-chassiscamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:27 - Parts We'll be Using12:06 - Building the Motherboard14:19 - Putting it Together22:06 - First Power Up!24:27 - Software Installation Complete26:54 - Up and Running!28:22 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Its Finally Done! - Massive Home Network Install - Part 4: Building The Rack! Cameron Gray 2024-10-11 | In today's video we finally finish off my massive home network install! We'll terminate all the patch panels, build out the rack and finally get the network fully up and running!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - Cable Crimp Tool & Terminals: geni.us/JSBvIZ - Labgear TV Distribution Amplifier: geni.us/AZIY3A - F-Connector Crimp Tool & Connector Set: geni.us/6NYmjqA - Brother PT-E550W Label Printer: geni.us/BzOiMEOther Products: - Horizontal Rack Bonding Busbar: uk-store.netceed.com/horizontal-earth-bar-4x-4mm-x-400mm-long-leads-10x-grounding-points-includes-m6-fixings-ln-dgr-tpr-1u10-bl-h-1u-x-w-19.htmlShielded Cable Bonding Technical Document: web.archive.org/web/20240730063157/network-data-cabling.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Earthing-Bonding.pdfcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Work Since Previous Video03:08 - Installing Bonding Infrastructure12:13 - Installing CAT 6A Patch Panels21:23 - Installing speakON Speaker Patch Panel25:21 - Installing TV Antenna Distribution System30:19 - Installing Networking Equipment32:28 - First Switch On!33:14 - Completed Rack Walkthrough42:06 - Working Network Faceplate!43:33 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Massive Home Network Install - Part 3: Connecting it Up! Cameron Gray 2024-09-27 | In today's video we continue my project to install a massive amount of home network and AV cabling in my new house! We'll take a look at all of the hardware we'll be using including network faceplates, keystone jacks, euro modules and patch panels and we'll then terminate the various points in all the rooms showing the termiantion process in detail.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - F-Plug Crimp Set: geni.us/6NYmjqA - Noyafa NF-8209S Cable Tester: geni.us/Ea0mHx - Brother PT-E550W Label Printer: geni.us/BzOiMEBuy on AliExpress (Affiliate): - Noyafa NF-8209S Cable Tester: geni.us/nqAqoPShielded Cable Bonding Technical Document: web.archive.org/web/20240730063157/network-data-cabling.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Earthing-Bonding.pdfcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Progress Since Previous Video02:20 - Electrical & Bonding Installation07:38 - Hardware: Euro Module Frames11:53 - Hardware: Euro Modules14:13 - Hardware: Keystone Jacks17:23 - Hardware: Other Modules19:23 - Hardware: Media Panel/Lounge Plate22:42 - Hardware: Speakon Wall Plate25:54 - Hardware: Patch Panels31:05 - Hardware: Bonding Busbar33:29 - Hardware: Speakon Patch Panel36:35 - Terminating a Network Point - Step by Step57:37 - Terminating a TV Point - Step by Step59:26 - Fitting Everything into Back Boxes1:05:31 - Living Room Media Panel1:08:54 - Living Room Speakon Plate1:11:06 - Terminating F Plugs1:14:41 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Massive Home Network Install - Part 2: Pulling The Cables! Cameron Gray 2024-09-14 | This video is the second installment in my series where I install an absolute tonne of network and AV cabling in my new house. In this episode we'll run all of the cables and talk about some useful tips and tricks along the way!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - IMAYCC 360° Green Laser Level: geni.us/PLdr8RlOther Products Used: - Excel CAT 6A LSOH B2ca 305m Cable: excel-networking.com/catalogue/product/190-191-305M - 2 Core 1.5mm Speaker Cable: cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/2cspkcble1-5-100m/cable-loudspeaker-1-50mm-2-core/dp/CB17819 - 4 Core 1.5mm Speaker Cable: cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/4cspkcble1-5-100m/cable-loudspeaker-1-50mm-4-core/dp/CB17822 - 8 Core Alarm Cable: screwfix.com/p/time-white-8-core-alarm-cable-50m-drum/519jy - CT100 Coax: toolstation.com/pitacs-tv-satellite-cable-cucu-ct100/p10423 - Cable Basket From: directchannel.uk.com - Envirograf Multi-Purpose Intumescent Box: envirograf.com/product/multi-purpose-fire-boxcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:33 - Getting Cables up to the Attic11:07 - Installing Cable Basket17:55 - Starting to Run Cables18:25 - Second Hand Cable?!?!21:23 - Running Cables to the Bedroom TV32:09 - Running Cables to my Office & Studio37:13 - Running Cables to the Living Room44:29 - Running Cables to the Kitchen TV47:14 - I Can't Believe This Worked!49:56 - All Cables Installed!51:22 - Fire Sealing the Garage Ceiling53:24 - Additional Work Still To Do55:29 - Looking at the Completed Install1:12:29 - Tour of the Attic1:16:44 - The Damage!1:20:36 - Conclusion!*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Kicking Off My Massive Home Network Install! - Part 1: The Plan & Finding Cable Routes Cameron Gray 2024-08-23 | In today's video we'll be starting the installation of a massive home network and smart home setup in my new house! We'll talk about my plans, look at the cables we'll be installing and then figure out the routes that we'll be using to run the cables.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - Dual Lens Inspection Camera: geni.us/fJZQ - Franklin Sensors Prosensor 710+ Stud Finder: geni.us/qln4Rh - Armeg Solid Board Access Cutter: geni.us/ljUnHQ - Milwaukee M18 FPD3 Drill with Auto Stop: geni.us/9uUTdb - Milwaukee M18 Packout Vacuum: geni.us/PD3bcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:20 - What we're working with03:22 - What we'll be installing - CAT 6A05:40 - Why not CAT 7 or CAT 8?07:59 - What we'll be installing - Speaker Cable10:28 - What we'll be installing - Coax12:21 - What we'll be installing - Alarm Cable14:21 - Where we'll be installing things35:09 - The Rack!39:50 - Figuring out Cable Routes01:15:57 - How I'm Opening Up The Floors01:29:41 - The Finished Cable Routes01:36:49 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Tear it Out! - De-smarting My Old Flat! Cameron Gray 2024-08-12 | In today's video, we'll be tearing out all of the smart home and home networking systems I've installed in my old flat in order to revert the place back to a state where it could be sold to a "normal" person who isn't going to want light switches that require a Home Assistant server in order to function!camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:20 - The Plan: Hallway Cupboard03:53 - The Plan: Office04:45 - The Plan: Living Room06:58 - The Plan: Bedroom07:18 - The Plan: Hallway09:17 - Living Room Wall Repair11:47 - Speaker & HDMI Cable Tidyup13:30 - Progress Update: Office13:47 - Progress Update: Bedroom14:38 - The Final Stages15:17 - All Gone!16:44 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Ubiquitis New 25 Gigabit Monster! - UniFi Enterprise Fortress Gateway Cameron Gray 2024-07-29 | In this video we take a look at the brand new UniFi Enterprise Fortress Gateway (EFG) which is a brand new UniFi console which supports 25 gigabit ethernet and over 12 gigabit of IDS/IPS throughput! We'll take a look at the hardware, check out the brand new "NEXT AI" SSL inspection feature, test out the performance and take a look at the Automatic Shadow Mode high availability feature.Buy from the Ubiquiti Store (Affiliate): - UK: uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/efg?a_aid=CameronGray - US: store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/efg?a_aid=CameronGray - EU: store.ui.com/eu/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/efg?a_aid=CameronGraycamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:28 - Hardware Tour07:56 - Initial Power Up09:50 - NEXT AI SSL Inspection Feature18:02 - Performance Tests22:01 - Automatic Shadow Mode High Availability28:49 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
The FINAL Tour of my Flats Home Network & Smart Home Setup! Cameron Gray 2024-07-12 | In this video we take a final look at my home network and smart home installation in my flat before I have to rip it all out and prepare to move! This will summarise all of the projects that I have done over the years into one complete tour to show how everything works together. If you would like to find out more about any of the projects shown in this video, there will likely be a video on my channel showing it in full detail!camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Hallway Comms Cabinet02:48 - Network Switches06:06 - Blue Iris NVR07:05 - Office Server Rack09:55 - TrueNAS Server10:38 - Proxmox Server11:35 - PDU & Old Servers12:14 - Ruckus Access Point12:58 - Living Room AV Cabinet13:51 - HDMI Distribution System15:37 - Living Room Speaker Setup16:20 - Smart Home Design Philosophies16:58 - In-Wall Touchscreens & Home Assistant Dashboards19:17 - Physical Light Switches for Smart Bulbs22:29 - Smart Lighting Demonstration23:51 - Hallway Smart Lighting26:35 - Texecom Burglar Alarm Integration28:15 - Nest Thermostat Controlled by Burglar Alarm29:03 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
The End of an Era - Huge Announcement! Cameron Gray 2024-06-22 | Today's video is a quick update to announce that I'm moving house, and of course, in my usual style, this means that there's going to be an absolute TONNE of home networking, home automation and other interesting content coming soon!camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
My New 25 Gigabit Firewall Testing Setup! - Cisco TRex Traffic Generator Cameron Gray 2024-05-31 | In this video we take a look at my new firewall testing rig which will allow me to test firewalls up to 25 gigabit using both iPerf and custom traffic generation using Cisco's TRex software all from a single device. We'll take a look at both Cisco TRex to generate custom traffic streams as well as how Linux's "network namespaces" feature can be used to run iPerf between two interfaces on the same machine.Cisco TRex: trex-tgn.cisco.comcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Hardware Tour06:30 - TRex Software Setup12:41 - TRex Stateless GUI19:09 - Traffic Profile Creation20:52 - Running Tests30:52 - Running iPerf between two ports on the same machine32:32 - Setting up Network Namespaces36:57 - Running iPerf Inside Network Namespaces39:07 - My Helper Scripts41:59 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This PoE Zigbee Coordinator is Perfect for Zigbee2MQTT & ZHA! Cameron Gray 2024-05-18 | In this video we take a look at the HamGeek HMG-01 Plus PoE Zigbee Coordinator and use it as a networked Zigbee coordinator for my Zigbee2MQTT setup. This device can also be used with ZHA as part of Home Assistant and is ideal for situations where you want to install the Zigbee coordinator in a more central location than your server and saves messing around with USB dongles and passing them through to virtual machines.Buy the HamGeek HMG-01 Plus PoE: - Amazon: geni.us/rYyTVo - AliExpress: geni.us/3BB7lkcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:16 - Looking at the Hardware04:17 - Different Versions & Specs07:25 - Testing it out!14:20 - Migrating Zigbee2MQTT to the new adapter19:41 - What's inside?23:26 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
UniFis Brand New High Availability Feature! - Automatic Shadow Mode Cameron Gray 2024-05-03 | In this video we'll take a look at the brand new Automatic Shadow Mode feature that will soon be coming all rackmount UniFi Dream Machines with the release of UniFi OS 4.0! This feature finally allows a pair of UDMs to be configured in a high availability pair to facilitate automatic failover in the event of the failure of a single UDM.Buy from the Ubiquiti Store (Affiliate): - US: store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/udm-pro-max?a_aid=CameronGray - EU: store.ui.com/eu/en/pro/products/udm-pro-max?a_aid=CameronGraycamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:05 - My Test Setup02:39 - Setting up Automatic Shadow Mode10:35 - Testing it out!15:06 - Accessing Protect footage from a failed primary18:43 - Switching back to the primary UDM20:19 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
New UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max - First Look & Performance Tests! Cameron Gray 2024-04-23 | In this video we take a look at a brand new product from Ubiquiti - The UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max. This is essentially an upgraded version of the regular UDM Pro but with more memory, a more powerful CPU for better IDS/IPS throughput, 2.5GbE WAN port and the ability to install redundant hard drives for UniFi protect.Buy from the Ubiquiti Store (Affiliate): - US: store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/udm-pro-max?a_aid=CameronGray - EU: store.ui.com/eu/en/pro/products/udm-pro-max?a_aid=CameronGraycamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Unboxing03:05 - Upgrades over the UDM-Pro10:28 - Hard Drive RAID Configuration14:01 - Performance Testing18:41 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This Budget Network Cable Tester is AWESOME! - Noyafa NF-8209S Cameron Gray 2024-04-13 | In this video we take a look at a very affordable, yet extremely powerful device for testing network cables that provides many useful features that are invaluable when it comes to identifying and locating faults.Buy on AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/nqAqoPBuy on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/Ea0mHxcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:33 - Unboxing & Hardware Tour08:15 - Test Setup09:10 - Looking at a Basic Cable Tester10:10 - Continuity Testing11:14 - Cable Length Measurement14:08 - Cable Toning/Scanning16:43 - PoE Testing17:53 - Port Flashing18:26 - RJ45 Crimp Testing ("QC")20:45 - Fault Finding Demonstration29:03 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This USB KVM Console is Awesome! - Openterface by TechxArtisan Cameron Gray 2024-03-30 | In this video we'll be taking a look at a new USB KVM console that is being developed by a group named TechxArtisan which promises to be a low cost, feature packed way to use a laptop as a monitor, keyboard and mouse for accessing servers and other computers. This product is currently still in development but they were kind enough to send over an early version to try out and gain feedback on!Openterface Website: openterface.comOpenterface Subreddit: reddit.com/r/Openterface_miniKVMTechxArtisan Website: techxartisan.com/encamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:28 - What is it?05:01 - Looking at the hardware11:00 - Why not use [other solution] instead?15:18 - Testing it out!21:40 - "Pasting" text to the target machine!24:53 - Some bugs28:12 - Testing out VGA adapter30:33 - Testing on a server31:47 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
The ULTIMATE Label Printer for Network Infrastructure - Brother PT-E550W Cameron Gray 2024-03-17 | In this video we take a look at the label printer I've been using to label all of my home network and electrical components. The Brother PT-E550W is an extremely powerful label printer with many extremely useful features to produce accurately sized/spaced labels, labels that wrap around cables and labels including graphics/images.Buy the Brother PT-E550W on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/BzOiMEcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:30 - What comes in the kit?04:37 - Tour of the printer12:35 - Mode: Standard Labels13:20 - Automatic Cutter & Chain Printing19:41 - Serialisation21:42 - Mode: Faceplate Labels22:48 - Mode: Cable Wrap29:11 - Mode: Cable Flag31:06 - Mode: Patch Panel (and Consumer Units!)37:00 - Mobile App Demo42:50 - Desktop App Demo49:11 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Building My New Blue Iris CCTV Setup with PTZ Cameras Cameron Gray 2024-02-24 | In this video we'll take a look at my new CCTV setup based around a Blue Iris NVR utilising indoor PTZ cameras to allow me to set up a "privacy" mode so that when I'm at home, the cameras physically turn away and face the wall.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - Reolink E1 Zoom PTZ Camera: geni.us/pmI9xN - 5v PoE Splitter: geni.us/6rnwKBV - DC Tip Converter: geni.us/bChnbGcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:26 - The Plan05:45 - The Cameras09:50 - Powering Cameras over PoE12:19 - Building the NVR17:34 - Installing Blue Iris20:33 - Configuring & Adding Cameras35:00 - PTZ Configuration40:09 - Cameras Installed41:09 - My Privacy Setup44:24 - NVR Installed44:44 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
My new Thunderbolt Docking Setup with 10 Gigabit Ethernet! Cameron Gray 2024-02-10 | In this video we'll be taking a look at my new Thunderbolt laptop docking setup complete with 10 Gigabit Ethernet based around a Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt 4 docking station and Sabrent 10GbE Thunderbolt NIC.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 10GbE NIC: geni.us/OHCbWMW - Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station: geni.us/OAFAuBvcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Teardown of the Dell WD22TB4: dancharblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/24/dell-wd22tb4-dock-review-and-teardownChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:07 - The Plan06:13 - Mac vs PC Multiple Display Behaviour09:30 - Tour of the Dell WD22TB414:09 - Thunderbolt 3 10GbE NIC17:06 - Teardown26:10 - Setup Tour27:55 - Network Performance Test28:49 - How does Thunderbolt Share Bandwidth?33:42 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Installing a Super Compact Home Network & UniFi Protect CCTV Setup Cameron Gray 2024-01-26 | In this video we will be installing a home network and UniFi Protect CCTV system for my parents where the main requirement was for the setup to be as small and hidden as possible without requiring any redecoraction work. Therefore we will be installing everything into a tiny 10" network cabinet and run all of the cables under the floor and through an existing cable route to upstairs. Was definitely a pretty challenging install, but well worth it in the end!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - UniFi CloudKey Gen2 Plus: geni.us/TzLBQ - UniFi AC-LR Access Point: geni.us/d2uhn - Tenda 5 Port PoE Passthrough Switch: geni.us/Ldg95OR - Mercusys 8 Port PoE Switch: geni.us/5gnzvo2All cables were tested using an IPC-5200 CCTV & Network Tester from AliExpress (Affilate): geni.us/8kCNqGNetwork hardware, cabinet and cable from: cablemonkey.co.uktwitter.com/camerongray1515camerongray.meChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:40 - Cabinet Tour06:20 - The Plan10:10 - Installing Cables11:54 - Running a Cable to Upstairs18:06 - Cables Installed19:14 - VDSL Extension20:18 - Tour of Installed Cables26:19 - Completed Network Tour31:12 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Why You Should NEVER Sign In to Android TV With an Important Google Account! Cameron Gray 2024-01-11 | In this video, we will take a look at how Android TV handles Google Accounts and how signing into an Android TV device using your primary Google account could give anyone with access to the TV full access to your Gmail Mailbox, Google Drive and any services where you've signed in using your Google account!Buy the Nokia Streaming Box 8000 on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/9O2KBgBuy the 13.3" "Lapdock" on AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/UH5itjYcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:47 - What we'll be using02:50 - Why is this an issue?05:23 - Initial Setup Process09:22 - Taking a Look at the Issue11:46 - Installing Google Chrome14:08 - Signing in to Chrome16:02 - Accessing Gmail17:26 - Accessing Google Drive17:51 - Accessing "Sign in with Google" Services19:01 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
De-Clouding a Robot Vacuum with Valetudo! Roborock Q7 Max+ Cameron Gray 2023-12-26 | In this video, we take a brand new robot vacuum cleaner and immediately take it apart to root the stock Linux OS and install Valetudo which is a piece of open source software that replaces the robot vacuum's cloud connectivity with a local web interface running on the robot allowing it to be used completely offline and allows integration with Home Assistant over MQTT.Buy the Roborock Q7 Max+ on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/fIt4rZhttps://valetudo.cloud/camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:52 - What is Valetudo?07:08 - Picking a Robot Vacuum10:35 - Installation Process13:18 - Unboxing & Charging16:56 - Disassembly31:25 - Rooting & Installing Valetudo50:53 - Valetudo Demo55:24 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
These are Awesome - Installing Smart Lighting using Shelly Devices Cameron Gray 2023-12-20 | In this video, we will take a look at installing Smart Lighting using various Shelly devices including the Shelly Dimmer 2, Shelly RGBW2, Shelly Plus i4 and Shelly Plus 1 Mini. These are awesome devices that allow for local MQTT control with their stock firmware and can even support local scripting (on the "Plus" devices) to allow for really interesting integrations.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - Shelly Dimmer 2 - geni.us/9hY405 - Shelly RGBW2 - geni.us/BjZIdH - Shelly Plus i4 - geni.us/XyQ6T - Shelly Plus 1 Mini - geni.us/qkOiPcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:37 - Plan: Hallway11:57 - Plan: Living Room/Bedroom16:11 - Installation: Hallway26:13 - Demonstration: Hallway35:49 - Installation: Living Room39:21 - Demonstration: Living Room43:39 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Smart Christmas Lights Without the App! Controlling Twinkly Strings with XLED & Home Assistant Cameron Gray 2023-12-15 | I recently purchased some smart Christmas lights and despite having a local Home Assistant integration, infuriatingly, the app requires a user account and login before you can perform the initial setup and network connection. Therefore, as a point of principle, I wanted to try and set these up without ever touching the official app by using the XLED Python library along with the XLED Plus library to create custom animations.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/7G37dKcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Story Time07:17 - Hardware Tour11:07 - Initial WiFi Connection20:44 - Home Assistant Integration24:36 - Demo26:18 - Creating Effects using XLED Plus32:45 - Conclusion*AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Good, But Not Great - Using the Sofabaton U2 Smart Remote Control to Control my Home Automation Cameron Gray 2023-12-08 | In this video, we take a look at the Sofabaton U2 "Smart" remote control and take a look at how I'm using it to control my multiroom AV distribution setup as well as how I've integrated it into my Home Assistant and Node-RED based home automation system.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/PoGWlncamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction04:58 - Unboxing06:22 - Hardware Tour & U2 vs U1 Comparison13:25 - RANT! App Requires a Login15:25 - App Demonstration21:30 - Manually Learning Keys22:53 - Manually Remapping Keys26:39 - Macros28:14 - Missing Features30:52 - Demonstration of my AV Control Setup38:40 - Custom Smart Lighting Control40:36 - Custom Integration Configuration Demo48:38 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Building My New Proxmox Server! - ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 Cameron Gray 2023-12-01 | In this video, I build myself a new home server to use as a dedicated VM host running Proxmox VE based around an ASUS RS100-E10-PI2 server. We'll take a look at the server in its stock configuration, then add a few upgrades including new NVMe SSDs, a 10 gigabit network card a module to enable the onboard IPMI controller.Buy the 1TB Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 SSD on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/9AaY0NqBuy the Dopesplay DR138 Lapdock on AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/UH5itjYcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:16 - Hardware Tour10:51 - First Power Up14:38 - Upgrades17:16 - Ridiculous Packaging!19:51 - Installing the Upgrades24:43 - Installing Proxmox VE27:40 - Taming the Loud Fans!33:25 - Rack Mounting The Server38:13 - Quick tour of Proxmox VE40:47 - Tour of the iKVM Interface41:45 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This Portable KVM Console is AWESOME! #homelab #networking #server #computer #technology #shorts Cameron Gray 2023-11-28 | In this video we take a look at a device known as a "Lapdock" which is essentially a portable monitor with built in keyboard and touchpad which makes it an absolutely brilliant device to use as a portable KVM console!Buy from AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/UH5itjYcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515
Installing a Complete Multiroom HDMI Distribution System - OREI UHD48-EX230-K Cameron Gray 2023-11-24 | In this video we install a multiroom HDMI distribution system to allow me to distribute all of my HDMI devices to all of my TVs over my existing CAT6 cable at full 4K resolution with HDR support. This system also incorporates matrix switching allowing all sources to be displayed on different TVs simultaneously and IP control allowing me to integrate the system with my Node-RED and Home Assistant based smart home system.Buy the OREI UHD48-EX230-K on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/fShl8camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Hardware Introduction05:25 - What comes in the box?08:51 - Hardware Tour10:48 - Not HDMI over Ethernet!14:34 - What about HDBaseT?17:55 - IR Matrix Distribution20:58 - Receiver Hardware22:36 - Installation Plan32:36 - Cable Patching35:17 - Installation Complete41:07 - Demonstration - Living Room43:24 - Demonstration - Bedroom45:25 - In-Wall Touchscreen Integration47:20 - Demonstration - Office49:46 - Demonstration - Kitchen55:32 - Network Control & Smart Home Integration58:41 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Mounting a Nest Thermostat on a Square Back Box #smarthome #nest #diy #electrical #shorts Cameron Gray 2023-11-22 | Are you trying to wall mount your Nest thermostat but you're left with a standard UK backbox from your previous thermostat? Instead of using the ugly plastic trim plate that's included with the Nest, consider using a euro module face plate for a more premium finish available in a multitude of different finishes!camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515
An AWESOME Smart Thermostat with a Local API! Heatmiser neoHub Mini OT Cameron Gray 2023-11-17 | In this video we take a look at the Heatmiser neoHub Mini OT smart thermostat kit which could be one of the most flexible smart thermostats on the market. Not only does it support dual heating zones and Opentherm, it also supports an official, fully documented Local API for integration with other smart home systems. In my situation, I have integrated this with my NodeRED & HomeAssistant based smart home system to allow me to set home/away on the heating system based on the arm state of my Texecom alarm system.heatmiser.comtwitter.com/camerongray1515camerongray.meChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:30 - What is Opentherm?06:30 - Other Heatmiser Systems09:13 - How does it compare to Nest & Hive?11:44 - Looking at the Hardware19:53 - A shielded Opentherm cable?24:40 - Wiring for On/Off Control39:54 - Installing for Opentherm47:22 - Initial Setup - Thermostat & App Pairing55:07 - Viessmann & Nest Opentherm Weirdness!1:02:16 - App Demonstration1:12:50 - API Demonstration1:19:18 - Node-RED Integration1:21:44 - Alarm System Integration Demonstration1:28:49 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
An Expensive Smart Home Mistake? My Quinetic Switches are FAILING! Cameron Gray 2023-11-11 | For the past 7 months I've been using kinetic wireless switches made by Quinetic coupled with a custom receiver as part of my smart home lighting setup. However, one of my switches has now failed and another appears to be about to imminently fail in the exact same way - have I made an expensive mistake by installing these throughout my home? In this video we'll take a look at the failure and also take one of the switches apart to see how they work.camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:40 - How Has it Failed?07:37 - Tearing a Module Down - How Does it Work?13:58 - What Do I Do Going Forward?14:34 - Can These Be Relied On?16:13 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
The Ultimate Portable KVM Console! - Dopesplay DR138 Lapdock Cameron Gray 2023-11-03 | In today's video we take a look at one of the most useful tools I've bought in a long time - a "Lapdock" which is essentially an all-in-one, portable monitor, keyboard and touchpad which is perfect for use as a KVM console for setting up servers/PCs or for use as a portable touchscreen monitor.Buy a 13.3" Lapdock on AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/UH5itjYBuy other hardware shown on Amazon (Affiliate): - Benfei VGA to HDMI Adapter: geni.us/zNuRqt - USB Y-Splitter Cable: geni.us/LfnNslP - Sleeve/Carrying Case: geni.us/SI1p99Download my calibrated ICC profile: files.camerongray.me/dopesplay_dr138_icc_profile.zipcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:27 - Looking at the Hardware07:39 - Using with Samsung DeX10:27 - Using as a Portable Monitor12:41 - Using as a KVM for a Desktop PC16:57 - Build Quality - Keyboard & Touchpad22:41 - Battery Life24:01 - Screen Quality30:29 - Using as a KVM with a Server35:33 - Building my "Portable KVM Kit"37:34 - Teardown47:38 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This works so well! Texecom Burglar Alarm Smart Home Integration Cameron Gray 2023-10-27 | In this video we take a look at how I’ve integrated my Texecom Premier Elite burglar alarm system with my self hosted smart home based around Node-RED and Home Assistant. We’ll take a look at the TTL UART to Ethernet adapter hardware as well as the software configuration including a brief demonstration of how easy it is to interact with the alarm using Texecom’s Crestron Protocol. This solution also allows the alarm to be configured over the network using Texecom’s Wintex software.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - 2CH TTL UART to Ethernet Adapter - geni.us/o2PWP - 12v to 5v DC to DC Converter - geni.us/87uK2CH TTL UART to Ethernet Documentation - waveshare.com/wiki/2-CH_UART_TO_ETHcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:40 - Hardware13:09 - Hardware Installation14:14 - Configuration19:55 - Protocol Demonstration29:07 - Node-RED Demonstration31:38 - Wintex Configuration33:37 - Security36:57 - Camera Control43:04 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
UniFis Awesome New PPSK Feature - But Theres a Catch! Cameron Gray 2023-10-21 | In this video we take a look at the new PPSK (Private Pre-Shared Key) feature that Ubiquiti have added to their UniFi access points. This feature was already available on several other brands of access point but is something that UniFi had always lacked until now. It allows multiple Pre-Shared Keys (passwords) to be associated with a single SSID and can connect your device to a different VLAN based on the PSK used. However, there's one big, little known, issue that impacts the use of PPSK on WiFi 6E networks!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - UniFi NanoHD Access Point - geni.us/OG5YPA3 - UniFi CloudKey Gen2 Plus - geni.us/TzLBQcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:02 - What is PPSK?05:27 - Why not WPA-802.1X?06:50 - My Test Setup07:43 - UniFi PPSK Configuration12:06 - Demonstration13:54 - UniFi PPSK vs Ruckus DPSK15:05 - The Catch!20:16 - Potential Workarounds22:30 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Installing a Texecom Premier Elite Flush Mount Keypad Cameron Gray 2023-10-13 | In this video I upgrade my burglar alarm system by replacing the wireless keypad with a new, flush mount wired keypad. At the same time I also end up moving my Nest thermostat to make space for the new keypad.camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction05:30 - Relocating the Nest Thermostat13:11 - Installing the new Keypad25:04 - Me failing to remove the old keypad...26:44 - I've done something really stupid...28:10 - Actually removing the old keypad29:27 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
25 Gigabit Beast! Brand new 1U Firewall Appliance from Gowin - GW-BS-1UR1 Cameron Gray 2023-10-07 | In this video we take a look at a brand new, 1U firewall appliance from Gowin - the maker of the very popular R86S line of mini desktop firewall appliances. Not only does this feature a 25 Gigabit Mellanox ConnectX-4 NIC, it also has 3x 2.5GbE NICs, 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB of eMMC flash and a brand new Alder Lake i3 N305 CPU.Reddit thread where this product was designed: reddit.com/r/R86SNetworking/comments/14wf8nf/lets_talk_about_1u_rackmount_with_i3n305_cpuwhatsgowinfanless.comcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:36 - Hardware Specs06:39 - Hardware Tour18:48 - Teardown37:24 - Power Up38:38 - Performance Results44:17 - Power Consumption & PSU Efficiency50:06 - Noise Levels52:10 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Rescuing an Abandoned Server - Building my new offsite backup! Cameron Gray 2023-09-29 | In this video we take a look at an old server of mine which has been sitting untouched for over 3.5 years. As you can imagine, it was in quite a dire state so in this video, we clean it up, install a few upgrades and then install a clean copy of Proxmox VE to set this machine up as my new offsite backup server!Buy items shown in this video on Amazon (Affiliate): - StarTech SSD Bracket: geni.us/o6Qe - Battery Powered Air Duster: geni.us/XjUhD7tcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - First Look at the Server02:48 - Looking at the Hardware06:42 - Cleaning08:21 - New Hardware Upgrades13:58 - First Power Up15:15 - Installing Proxmox VE16:18 - Proxmox VE Tour23:10 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Overkill, but I love it - Building my new 5.9K Camera Rig! Cameron Gray 2023-09-22 | In this video we build my new, completely overkill camera rig based around the Panasonic S5 mirrorless camera. This new setup will be capable of recording 5.9K Blackmagic raw video with audio from a fancy new Sennheiser digital wireless microphone system all powered from a single battery.Buy the Falcam F22/F38 Quick Release Accessories from AliExpress (Affiliate): - Monitor Mount: geni.us/CvDy - Top Handle: geni.us/1TFtbC - Side Handle: geni.us/W0OfhCM - Panasonic S5 Cage: geni.us/ZYQPoj - F38 Quick Release Plate: geni.us/iEnRTw - Multi-Position Plate: geni.us/0J8VdV4 - Quick Release Plate Kit: geni.us/qKLPHT - Magic Arm: geni.us/2FMqmBuy other Camera Rig Components shown from Amazon (Affiliate): - SmallRig 15mm Rod Base Plate: geni.us/KHS0 - SmallRig 15mm Rods: geni.us/xkTQ - SmallRig Mini Matte Box Lite: geni.us/ZwbrT - SmallRig Folding Quick Release Plate: geni.us/WnodB1S - SmallRig 15mm Twin Rod Clamps: geni.us/yRBhB - Nitze V-Mount Battery Plate: geni.us/DLfU - Artman V-Mount Battery: geni.us/6Hbx - Dummy Battery for Panasonic S5: geni.us/WQqf - NP-F Dummy Battery for Video Assist: geni.us/hAL0 - NICEYRIG 15mm Single Rod Clamps: geni.us/OC5CpaX - Deity D4 Mini Microphone: geni.us/pwJCsSA - 3.5mm Ground Loop Isolator: geni.us/2h2XdC - Micro HDMI to HDMI 2.1 Cable: geni.us/v6btcMgBuy the CineDock from CameraFoundry: - CineDock: camerafoundry.com/products/cinedock - USB Cable for CineDock (Amazon Affiliate): geni.us/8f1TrBcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction02:10 - Camera & Cage06:58 - F22 Quick Release System11:04 - Rods & Base Plate20:07 - Tripod Quick Release Plate22:30 - Rod Installation24:09 - Blackmagic Video Assist Mounting33:51 - Powering the rig42:52 - Sennheiser EW-DP Wireless Microphone System50:27 - Cabling it all up58:39 - Ground Loop Issues1:03:24 - Camera Top Microphone1:08:30 - Samsung T7 SSD Dock1:14:52 - Matte Box Installation1:16:58 - Powering it up!1:18:50 - Shooting vertical video1:22:10 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
This little-known WiFi feature is AWESOME! Multiple VLANs on a single SSID - Ruckus DPSK Cameron Gray 2023-09-15 | In this video we take a look at a feature that many WiFI access points support but is not particularly well known or widely used - the ability to have a single SSIDs with multiple PSKs/passwords where the device gets dropped onto a different VLAN based on the key used. This goes under many different names depending on the access point vendor - Ruckus call it DPSK, however other vendors call it PPSK, MPSK or IPSK.Buy the Ruckus R650 on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/EMMT3Ucamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Why would you need it?03:50 - Why not WPA2-Enterprise?06:51 - Demonstration08:22 - DPSK Configuration under Ruckus Unleashed18:40 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Great WiFi, but not UniFi! Upgrading my Home Network to Ruckus Unleashed - Ruckus R650 Cameron Gray 2023-09-09 | In this video we upgrade my home network by replacing my old UniFi NanoHD access point, with a new, WiFI 6, Ruckus R650 running Ruckus Unleashed.Buy the Ruckus R650 on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/EMMT3UBuy the IPC-5200 CCTV & Network Cable Tester on AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/8kCNqGChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:54 - What is Ruckus Unleashed?05:50 - Access Point Hardware Tour15:35 - Ruckus Unleashed Demo25:28 - Mounting the AP36:07 - First Power On37:00 - Performance Tests39:30 - One SSID, Multiple VLANs - Ruckus DPSK41:07 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Extra Video - Taking a look inside my new Cisco Business Switches! Cameron Gray 2023-08-25 | In this quick extra video, we take a look inside my new Cisco Business network switches to see what they contain. We also make a couple of interesting observations that point towards parts reuse between various switch models.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - CBS350-12NP-4X: geni.us/YnP0 - CBS350-12XT: geni.us/6ZVqo - CBS250-24T-4X: geni.us/RP5OYi - CBS250-16T-2G: geni.us/ZLjIcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:05 - CBS350-12XT03:14 - CBS350-12NP-4X07:33 - CBS250-24T-4X12:20 - CBS250-16T-2G13:21 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
I cant believe how well this worked! Soundproofing & Cooling my Home Server Rack Cameron Gray 2023-08-18 | In this video, we soundproof my ZPAS SJB server rack with some Pyrosorb-S Class 0 acoustic foam. Then, as this form also acts as a thermal insulator, we upgrade the cooling system with an AC Infinity Controller 12 rackmount fan controller and a pair of AC Infinity MULTIFAN S3 fans. We then take a look at some test results to see how much of a difference the sound insulation worked, and I was very pleasantly surprised!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - AC Infinity Controller 12: geni.us/EVU3X - AC Infinity MULTIFAN S3: geni.us/tKsAMfdPyrosorb-S Class 0 Acoustic Foam: efoam.co.uk/Pyrosorb-class-0-acoustic-foam.phpZPAS SJB Rack: zpasgroup.co.uk/floor-standing-cabinets-and-open-racks/4-sjb-19-network-cabinet.htmlcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:43 - Acoustic Foam07:03 - FIRE!08:39 - AC Infinity Cooling System17:32 - Tour of the rack20:50 - Preparing the rack24:53 - The old "cooling system"27:03 - Installing the foam31:26 - Installing the cooling system33:04 - Fan controller interface demo39:15 - It works!46:11 - Noise level test results50:04 - Cooling test results51:39 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Going Beyond Gigabit! - Upgrading my Home Network Switches! Cameron Gray 2023-08-12 | In this video, we upgrade my home network switches to a set of new switches from the Cisco Business 250 & 350 series to provide a selection of multi-gig and 10 gigabit ports throughout my network. At the same time, I also take the opportunity to tidy up the cable management in my central comms cabinet using slim 28 AWG CAT6 patch leads.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - CBS350-12NP-4X: geni.us/YnP0 - CBS350-12XT: geni.us/6ZVqo - CBS250-24T-4X: geni.us/RP5OYi - CBS250-16T-2G: geni.us/ZLjI1U Intel Atom C3558 Server from AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/3pUQBn5Patch Leads Used: patchsavesolutions.com/773-slim-small-diameter-pvc-snagless-patch-cablestwitter.com/camerongray1515camerongray.meChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:28 - Cable Management Improvements08:32 - Switch Configuration09:57 - The Plan12:10 - Ripping it all out!13:44 - Working out the new rack layout22:32 - Installing the new equipment26:55 - First power on27:34 - Change of plan!29:01 - Patch cable labelling31:42 - Office switch replacement36:52 - Living room switch replacement38:35 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
New Switches for my Home Network - Cisco Business 250 & 350 Series! Cameron Gray 2023-08-05 | In this video we take a look at the new switches that I have bought to upgrade my home network from the Cisco Business CBS350 and CBS250 ranges. We'll talk about what I've bought, take a look at the hardware and take a look at the initial setup process. Then, in the next video, we'll install them all!Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): - CBS350-12NP-4X: geni.us/YnP0 - CBS350-12XT: geni.us/6ZVqo - CBS250-24T-4X: geni.us/RP5OYi - CBS250-16T-2G: geni.us/ZLjIcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:18 - My Requirements03:32 - Cisco Business Switch Product Range10:48 - CBS350-12XT12:43 - CBS350-12XT - Fan Replacement15:10 - CBS350-12XT - Hardware Tour16:55 - CBS350-12NP-4X20:48 - CBS250-24T-4X23:16 - Different Casing Designs28:32 - CBS250-16T-2G32:22 - Initial Setup & Web Interface43:32 - CLI Demo48:02 - Built in Cable Length Measurements53:00 - Initial Setup using Serial Console58:48 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Teardown & Battery Removal - UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus Cameron Gray 2023-07-21 | In this video, we tear down my old Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus to remove the failed, swollen Li-ion battery. Allowing me to put it back into service without the fear of battery meltdown!Buy the UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus on Amazon (Affiliate): geni.us/o9EXUV2camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:32 - The problem03:39 - My previous failed attempts05:30 - Taking it apart17:55 - Removing the battery20:29 - A look at the internals23:41 - Reassembly28:59 - Did I break it?31:02 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Bye Bye UniFi? - Replacing my UniFi UDM-Pro with a OPNsense Router! Cameron Gray 2023-07-14 | In this video, I replace my UniFi UDM-Pro router with a new router running OPNsense. As part of this I then migrate my UniFi controller and UniFi protect onto my old CloudKey Gen2 Plus. This is the first of a small series where I migrate my home network to non-UniFi options to see what other products are out there so stay tuned for future videos where we take a look at new switches, access points, CCTV cameras and more.Buy the BKHD 1U Atom C3558 Server from AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/3pUQBn5camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:33 - What we're installing03:44 - UniFi Product Maturity Levels05:10 - The Plan08:17 - Installing the Hardware16:24 - First Power Up16:52 - Precarious Bodgery20:37 - All Working!21:32 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Cheap AliExpress 1U Server with 10GbE ports - Ideal for PFSense! - BKHD Intel Atom C3558 Cameron Gray 2023-07-07 | In this video we take a look at a low cost 1U server from AliExpress based around the Intel Atom C3558 SoC and supports a pair of 10 GbE SFP+ ports making this an extremely good value way of building a 10 Gigabit capable router using the likes of PFSense, OPNSense, VyOS or OpenWRT.Buy from AliExpress (Affiliate): geni.us/3pUQBn5camerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:13 - Hardware Tour13:12 - Teardown14:05 - Safety Warning17:40 - Motherboard Tour24:25 - Included Fans29:37 - First Power Up32:10 - Looking at the BIOS33:44 - Installing PFSense40:10 - It's better than I ordered!42:56 - Performance Testing Results50:13 - Power Consumption50:53 - Fan Replacement58:52 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
I bought a Framework Laptop - Is it worth the hype? Cameron Gray 2023-06-09 | The Framework laptop promises to turn the laptop industry on its head by producing a laptop with a focus on repairability and upgradability. In this video we will take a look at the brand new, 13th Generation Framework Laptop 13 to see if it lives up to these claims.Buy the Framework Laptop 13: https://frame.work/gb/en/products/laptop-diy-13-gen-intelBuy other components used on Amazon (Affiliate): - KIOXIA EXCERIA 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD: geni.us/C8Vz6 - Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM Kit: geni.us/uF37fyWcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:54 - Ordering Process04:25 - Unboxing16:10 - Assembly29:50 - First Power Up32:03 - OS Installation Process34:45 - Build Quality & Feel41:38 - Speaker Quality44:44 - Screen Quality49:36 - Trackpad Rattle & Fix56:01 - Expansion Card Demonstration59:05 - Using Expansion Cards on Other Machines1:00:44 - Inside the Expansion Cards1:08:07 - It works with a Thunderbolt 3 dock!1:09:44 - My Thoughts & Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Feature Packed Thermal Camera - HIKMICRO Pocket 2 - Review and Demonstration Cameron Gray 2023-05-26 | In this video we take a look at the HIKMICRO Pocket 2 thermal camera - a pocket sized thermal camera with a built in visible light camera that produces excellent "fusion" images and comprehensive Windows software allowing in depth analysis of captured thermal images.Buy on Amazon (Affiliate): UK - amzn.to/3MADv1Y (Get 10% off with code 66HOLYL8 until 10th June 2023) US - amzn.to/3C6Z6dm (Get 10% off with code K94DMMWR until 10th June 2023)Note: Also check the bundle offers on the product listing pages as these often provide a discount when buying the camera and macro lens together!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Unboxing & Hardware Tour06:18 - All-in-one vs Smartphone Thermal Cameras08:50 - Demonstration20:57 - Example Use Cases27:02 - Use Case - Electronics Repair30:05 - Macro Lens Demonstration32:18 - App Demonstration36:44 - USB Port "Quirkiness"45:06 - Windows Software Introduction46:24 - Potential Privacy Consideration50:17 - Image Analysis & Report Creation54:44 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Fixing the result of my own ineptitude! Monitor Audio Bronze C150 Driver Replacement Cameron Gray 2023-05-12 | Recently, as a result of my own incompetence, I dented one of the drivers of my Monitor Audio Bronze C150 center speaker. In this video we take a look at the damage, take a look inside the speaker and then finally install a new replacement driver. Buy the Monitor Audio Bronze C150 on Amazon (Affiliate): amzn.to/3BngGJOReplacement driver used: ortonsaudiovisual.com/speakers/speaker-parts/ma-dbbf2085a.htmlcamerongray.metwitter.com/camerongray1515Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:04 - Driver Removal05:12 - Bronze FX Driver Removal07:17 - New Replacement Driver09:23 - Looking inside the Bronze FX12:49 - Looking inside the Bronze C15014:24 - Installing the new driver18:07 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
Building a Custom Receiver for Kinetic Switches - Kinetic2MQTT Cameron Gray 2023-04-14 | In this video, we take a look at how I was able to build a custom receiver to bridge my Quinetic wireless kinetic switches to MQTT to control my smart lighting system instead of using proprietary relay and dimmer modules. We will also take a look at the process I went through using an SDR (Software Defined Radio) to capture and reverse engineer the completely undocumented radio protocol!Buy parts used on Amazon UK (Affiliate): - E07-M1101D-SMA Radio Module: amzn.to/3MJorR9 - Nooelec NESDR SMArt: amzn.to/3UAfTyaBuy parts used on Amazon US (Affiliate): - E07-M1101D-SMA Radio Module: amzn.to/3zZYtBG - Nooelec NESDR SMArt: amzn.to/43ze1cPFind my code on GitHub: github.com/camerongray1515/Kinetic2MQTTResources used: - secfault-security.com/blog/kineticswitches.html - github.com/merbanan/rtl_433/issues/2267twitter.com/camerongray1515camerongray.meChapters:00:00 - Introduction05:18 - Custom Receiver Hardware09:28 - What about transmitting?11:22 - Demonstration14:34 - Looking at my code17:47 - An introduction to SDRs26:13 - Reverse engineering radio protocols41:37 - Completed hardware46:10 - Installing the system48:33 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:*Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.
