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	<title>Level 2 Jeff - Floatplane</title>
	<subtitle>Jeff Geerling&#039;s second second channel. It&#039;s gonna be wild.</subtitle>
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	<author><name>Jeff Geerling</name></author>
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	<updated>2026-06-11T15:22:00.034Z</updated>
			
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[They made it BETTER! Sabrent's 8-port USB-C charging hub]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/VVVfoQrZZl"/>
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			<published>2026-06-11T15:22:00.034Z</published>
			<updated>2026-06-11T15:22:00.034Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/VVVfoQrZZl" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/VVVfoQrZZl/576409186431540_1781105346467.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 07:30</p><p>Sabrent listened to feedback after releasing the first version of this 8-port USB charger.</p><p><br /></p><p>It doesn't go into a 'sleep' mode displaying the Sabrent logo anymore, and now you can rotate the screen 180° if you use the charger in a different orientation!</p><p><br /></p><p>Amazon has the Sabrent 252W VOLTIK Charging station on sale: <a href="https://amzn.to/4xbjq8L">https://amzn.to/4xbjq8L</a></p><p><br /></p><p>(As a member of Amazon Affiliates, I earn for qualifying commissions)</p><p><br /></p><p>Note: Sabrent sent me two of their revised units for testing after I shared my feedback with them. I'm marking this video as 'sponsored' because they sent two units—they did not pay any cash or have any input into the content in this video.</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Sabrent 252W charger</p><p>00:40 - Problems with the old</p><p>02:19 - Screen rotation</p><p>02:49 - Testing two new ones (supplied by Sabrent)</p><p>03:44 - Plug and unplug test</p><p>04:47 - Asking for more</p><p>06:12 - Sabrent listened</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[They're finally doing it: a switch for mini racks!]]></title>
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			<published>2026-06-09T15:17:00.029Z</published>
			<updated>2026-06-09T15:17:00.029Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/GP4cqRwUne" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/GP4cqRwUne/829846650426580_1781016908011.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 05:55</p><p>This is the first time I've bought a small network switch and found 10" mini rack ears included!</p><p><br /></p><p> - YuanLey PoE+ Switch: <a href="https://amzn.to/49Lc6XB">https://amzn.to/49Lc6XB</a></p><p> - Waveshare HomeRack Hollow Wheel Kit: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q5JEZW">https://amzn.to/3Q5JEZW</a></p><p> - Waveshare HomeRack 8U: <a href="https://amzn.to/4dUzKmY">https://amzn.to/4dUzKmY</a></p><p> - STH Review of the YuanLey: <a href="https://www.servethehome.com/yuanley-ys25-0402p-2-5gbe-and-10g-desktop-poe-switch-review/">https://www.servethehome.com/yuanley-ys25-0402p-2-5gbe-and-10g-desktop-poe-switch-review/</a></p><p> - My mini rack website: <a href="https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com">https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - 10 inch ears included</p><p>01:34 - Wheels for less than $700</p><p>02:53 - A closer look at the switch</p><p>05:00 - An older model</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[I tested EVERY single IP KVM]]></title>
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			<published>2026-06-05T14:00:00.054Z</published>
			<updated>2026-06-05T14:00:00.054Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/N8vK9rmRRY" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/N8vK9rmRRY/969776754542636_1780612899920.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12:42</p><p>I put a computer in your computer. And on your computer. And behind your computer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Links to all the KVMs I mentioned (in order of appearance):</p><p><br /></p><p> - PiKVM: <a href="https://pikvm.org">https://pikvm.org</a></p><p> - BliKVM: <a href="https://blikvm.com">https://blikvm.com</a></p><p> - GL-iNet Comet/Pro/etc: <a href="https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-rm1/">https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-rm1/</a></p><p> - Sipeed NanoKVM/Pro/etc: <a href="https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM/introduction.html">https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM/introduction.html</a></p><p> - JetKVM: <a href="https://jetkvm.com">https://jetkvm.com</a></p><p> - Luckfox: <a href="https://www.luckfox.com/Luckfox-PicoKVM-Base">https://www.luckfox.com/Luckfox-PicoKVM-Base</a></p><p> - LeafKVM: <a href="https://kvm.rs">https://kvm.rs</a></p><p> - TinyPilot: <a href="https://tinypilotkvm.com">https://tinypilotkvm.com</a></p><p> - Openterface KVM-GO: <a href="https://openterface.com">https://openterface.com</a></p><p> - Pi-Cast: <a href="https://www.crowdsupply.com/hackergadgets/pi-cast-kvm">https://www.crowdsupply.com/hackergadgets/pi-cast-kvm</a></p><p> - DezKVM: <a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/tobychui/dezkvm-go-kvm-over-usb-device/">https://www.tindie.com/products/tobychui/dezkvm-go-kvm-over-usb-device/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to all the KVM manufacturers who sent in review units over the past couple years, many of which were displayed in this video. (Note: None of the companies paid anything for this video, or had any say in its contents.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - ALL the KVMs</p><p>01:59 - Caution</p><p>02:33 - PiKVM</p><p>03:17 - BliKVM and BliKVM PCIe</p><p>03:49 - GL-iNet Comet and Comet Pro</p><p>04:49 - The one that got me an FBI visit</p><p>05:39 - NanoKVM Pro and PCIe</p><p>06:16 - JetKVM</p><p>07:25 - Luckfox</p><p>07:39 - LeafKVM</p><p>08:20 - TinyPilot</p><p>09:13 - Openterface KVM-GOs</p><p>10:01 - Pi-Cast</p><p>10:27 - DezKVM</p><p>11:22 - Which ones do *I* use</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[A chaotic visit to the Gloop! HQ ft. omni forklift and an industrial robot]]></title>
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			<published>2026-06-01T14:25:00.045Z</published>
			<updated>2026-06-01T14:25:00.045Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/ZdB2Jpmtdo" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/ZdB2Jpmtdo/679136989999052_1780111750983.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 07:30</p><p>I was invited to check out 3D Gloop's HQ, since I live quite close!</p><p><br /></p><p>A very cool place; there are a bunch of things I didn't show here. I'll leave them for later, when they have the place more finished.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want the best 3D print glue (well, at least the best one I've tried...), you can order it from their website: <a href="https://www.3dgloop.com">https://www.3dgloop.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And if you're wondering, the Airtrax Sidewinder uses mecanum wheels, that allow omni-directional movement. Very cool—and fun!</p><p><br /></p><p>Nothing was paid for this video, I just wanted to share some a cool experience I had visiting a local 3D printing company!</p><p><br /></p><p>Special thanks to Andrew at 3D Gloop! and <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCS-7gf11VOxIwnWcMJazj8g">⁨@Repkord⁩ </a>for inviting us, and<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCElxrxUUIIkJtLxAH9nvTpA"> ⁨@stldenise⁩</a> for helping with the camera!</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Gloop it up</p><p>00:24 - AirTrax Sidewinder omnidirectional forklift</p><p>01:47 - J.E.Ph.F. the robot</p><p>03:58 - J.E.Ph.F. vs Red Shirt Jeff</p><p>05:15 - Finally breaking the print</p><p>06:57 - Gloop it out</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[The Framework 12 is dead. Apple killed it.]]></title>
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			<published>2026-05-29T14:00:00.050Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-29T14:00:00.050Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/l6irxW2Xsn" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/l6irxW2Xsn/089435608110068_1780030335756.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12:45</p><p>Why would someone consider a Framework 12 anyway?</p><p><br /></p><p>Some of the resources I mentioned in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - MacBook Neo: <a href="https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/">https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/</a></p><p> - Framework 12: <a href="https://frame.work/laptop12">https://frame.work/laptop12</a></p><p> - Macbook Neo test results: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/102">https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/102</a></p><p> - Framework 12 test results: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/107">https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/107</a></p><p> - Brad Colbow's video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STzF3xm-E_I">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STzF3xm-E_I</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - A $250 price premium</p><p>01:20 - Many things are bad</p><p>02:22 - Slower performance</p><p>03:22 - Some things are good</p><p>04:31 - What about artists?</p><p>05:02 - What would a graduate choose?</p><p>10:17 - A bad value, not a bad laptop</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi 6 update: You're not gonna like this...]]></title>
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			<published>2026-05-22T22:26:00.020Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-22T22:26:00.020Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/tIqRjqrHZD" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/tIqRjqrHZD/771264728007102_1779487895704.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 03:52</p><p>A few things we learned about the Pi 6 and potential for a Zero 3 W.</p><p><br /></p><p>A link to the AMA: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/engineering/comments/1tcyfvk/hello_rengineering_were_eben_upton_ceo_james/">https://www.reddit.com/r/engineering/comments/1tcyfvk/hello_rengineering_were_eben_upton_ceo_james/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Raspberry Pi 6</p><p>01:24 - Pi Zero 2W and Zero 3W</p><p>02:38 - Microcontrollers</p><p>03:23 - Software and support</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[DIY Atomic Clock mini rack]]></title>
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			<published>2026-05-21T15:18:00.029Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-21T15:18:00.029Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/STSxTWsuT4" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/STSxTWsuT4/071902338248888_1779379010994.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 11:04</p><p>I can finally compare how accurate my clocks are against an atomic reference! At least in one dimension.</p><p><br /></p><p>The timing rabbit hole goes deep... this is step 2 on about a 10,000 step journey :)</p><p><br /></p><p>Some of the things I mentioned (some links are affiliate links):</p><p><br /></p><p> - NetTimeLogic PPS Analyzer: <a href="https://www.nettimelogic.com/tools-pps-analyzer.php">https://www.nettimelogic.com/tools-pps-analyzer.php</a></p><p> - Switchberry: <a href="https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/Switchberry">https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/Switchberry</a></p><p> - N150 Mini PC: <a href="https://amzn.to/4wH8OhV">https://amzn.to/4wH8OhV</a></p><p> - Time Stick: <a href="https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/TimeStick">https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/TimeStick</a></p><p> - JetKVM: <a href="https://jetkvm.com">https://jetkvm.com</a></p><p> - JetKVM PoE Adapter: <a href="https://wisdpi.com/products/jet-poe-splitter">https://wisdpi.com/products/jet-poe-splitter</a></p><p> - JetKVM 3D printed rackmount: <a href="https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139891-sg105-sg1005p-jetkvm-left-mounted-10-rack-mount?from=search">https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139891-sg105-sg1005p-jetkvm-left-mounted-10-rack-mount?from=search</a></p><p> - Calnex Rb/GPS Timing Reference: <a href="https://calnexsol.com/datasheet/rb-gps-reference-source/">https://calnexsol.com/datasheet/rb-gps-reference-source/</a></p><p> - Meinberg microSync XS: <a href="https://www.meinberg-usa.com/products/microsync-series.htm">https://www.meinberg-usa.com/products/microsync-series.htm</a></p><p> - GPS Source 4-way splitter: <a href="https://www.gpssource.com/collections/splitters/products/s14wi-gps-1x4-wireless-splitter">https://www.gpssource.com/collections/splitters/products/s14wi-gps-1x4-wireless-splitter</a></p><p> - Netgear GS305P 4-port PoE Switch: <a href="https://amzn.to/4nCL1LK">https://amzn.to/4nCL1LK</a></p><p> - Tupavco 10" Rack PDU 4 outlet: <a href="https://amzn.to/4tMSaum">https://amzn.to/4tMSaum</a></p><p> - RackMate T2 12U mini rack: <a href="https://amzn.to/49hSGcG">https://amzn.to/49hSGcG</a></p><p> - Various BNC to SMA cables: <a href="https://amzn.to/4dSHcil">https://amzn.to/4dSHcil</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Huge thanks to NetTimeLogic, Meinberg, and the Time Appliances Project for assistance with this setup! Some of the equipment was provided for my testing, but no money exchanged hands and none of these companies have any input into my videos.</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Mini atomic time rack</p><p>05:22 - Time measurement via PPS</p><p>10:12 - Much to do</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Wi-Wi: think Wi-Fi, but for time]]></title>
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			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/MU4F13uUCx</id>
			<published>2026-05-19T14:00:00.060Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-19T14:00:00.060Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/MU4F13uUCx" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/MU4F13uUCx/739182489126811_1779228807646.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 09:15</p><p>1 nanosecond wireless sync, 20 picosecond jitter, and wireless black burst!</p><p><br /></p><p>Check out more about Wi-Wi here: <a href="https://www.wiwistamp.com">https://www.wiwistamp.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Huge thanks to Meinberg and Wi-Wi STAMP for letting me talk to them at NAB this year!</p><p><br /></p><p>(This video was not paid for in any way, I just found this neat demo at NAB and wanted to share!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Wi-Wi, not Wi-Fi</p><p>00:25 - Phase synchronization demo</p><p>01:53 - The cup game</p><p>02:27 - Clocks and timing</p><p>04:09 - Oscillators</p><p>04:40 - Wireless time and frequency transfer uses</p><p>05:48 - Prototype hardware</p><p>06:15 - Meinberg demo with an FPGA Engineer</p><p>06:58 - Wireless black burst</p><p>07:22 - Unlicensed band</p><p>07:54 - Wireless time transfer at 1ns</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/ULaXtIGyj4"/>
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			<published>2026-05-12T14:00:00.081Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-12T14:00:00.081Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/ULaXtIGyj4" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/ULaXtIGyj4/200921571765387_1778549319007.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 03:30</p><p>Bambu Lab couldn't leave well enough alone.</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources mentioned in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - OrcaSlicer-bambulab: <a href="https://github.com/jarczakpawel/OrcaSlicer-bambulab">https://github.com/jarczakpawel/OrcaSlicer-bambulab</a></p><p> - Bambu's Blog post responding to the situation: <a href="https://blog.bambulab.com/setting-the-record-straight-on-cloud-access-and-community/">https://blog.bambulab.com/setting-the-record-straight-on-cloud-access-and-community/</a></p><p> - Louis Rossmann's video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLLVn6XT7v0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLLVn6XT7v0</a></p><p> - My video last year: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91kfolYkRNM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91kfolYkRNM</a></p><p> - Slic3r: <a href="https://github.com/Slic3r/Slic3r">https://github.com/Slic3r/Slic3r</a></p><p> - Prusa Slicer (fork of Slic3r): <a href="https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer">https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer</a></p><p> - Bambu Studio (fork of Prusa Slicer): <a href="https://github.com/bambulab/BambuStudio">https://github.com/bambulab/BambuStudio</a></p><p> - OrcaSlicer (fork of Bambu Studio): <a href="https://www.orcaslicer.com">https://www.orcaslicer.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[How did Apple make this work?? (gPTP over WiFi)]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/gsdcu7CJO9"/>
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			<published>2026-05-08T14:00:00.083Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-08T14:00:00.083Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/gsdcu7CJO9" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/gsdcu7CJO9/493562724649757_1778182908432.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 21:19</p><p>Apple's HomePod minis can pair up into stereo pairs.</p><p><br /></p><p>But how do they do it?</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources mentioned in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - HomePod mini: <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-mini/midnight">https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-mini/midnight</a></p><p> - IEEE 802.1AS: <a href="https://www.ida.liu.se/~sohsa65/courses/tsn-course-2021/stds/8021AS-2020.pdf">https://www.ida.liu.se/~sohsa65/courses/tsn-course-2021/stds/8021AS-2020.pdf</a></p><p> - AirPlay 2 RS (open source project): <a href="https://github.com/lmcgartland/airplay2-rs">https://github.com/lmcgartland/airplay2-rs</a></p><p> - What is gPTP: <a href="https://blog.meinbergglobal.com/2024/03/27/what-is-gptp/">https://blog.meinbergglobal.com/2024/03/27/what-is-gptp/</a></p><p> - What is PTP: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precision_Time_Protocol">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precision_Time_Protocol</a></p><p> - Wireshark: <a href="https://www.wireshark.org">https://www.wireshark.org</a></p><p> - HomePod mini intro video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPakvOuwg48">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPakvOuwg48</a></p><p> - MacRumors buyers guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Homepod-Mini">https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Homepod-Mini</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - What did Apple do?</p><p>01:22 - How hard can it be?</p><p>06:36 - Now there are two</p><p>08:30 - Testing a stereo pair</p><p>09:46 - Wireshark</p><p>10:52 - WiFi snooping with Apple</p><p>12:46 - Finding gPTP</p><p>15:03 - Timing packets</p><p>17:09 - How PTP works</p><p>17:55 - Brief look at IEEE 802.1AS and AVB</p><p>19:51 - Apple using standards?</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Why does every network install go like this?]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/kgcKkF1gQB"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/kgcKkF1gQB</id>
			<published>2026-05-04T18:08:00.026Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-04T18:08:00.026Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/kgcKkF1gQB" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/kgcKkF1gQB/187225957707553_1777786147886.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 42:00</p><p>Safety first! Time go fishing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Things I mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):</p><p><br /></p><p> - Klein Fish Rod (single): <a href="https://amzn.to/4dlcEW7">https://amzn.to/4dlcEW7</a></p><p> - Milwaukee Fish Rods: <a href="https://amzn.to/4n7r5k6">https://amzn.to/4n7r5k6</a></p><p> - Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting RJ45/RJ11 Crimp Tool: <a href="https://amzn.to/4diV4lE">https://amzn.to/4diV4lE</a></p><p> - Dowell Micro Flush Cutters: <a href="https://amzn.to/4ekQh4h">https://amzn.to/4ekQh4h</a></p><p> - Monoprice SlimRun Patch Cables: <a href="https://amzn.to/4thYzO5">https://amzn.to/4thYzO5</a></p><p> - NEAT-PATCH Mini 1U cable management unit: <a href="https://amzn.to/4n5dhGF">https://amzn.to/4n5dhGF</a></p><p> - TRENDnet 24-port 1U shielded keystone panel: <a href="https://amzn.to/4eVldbp">https://amzn.to/4eVldbp</a></p><p> - TRENDnet shielded Cat6A RJ45 Keystone Jacks: <a href="https://amzn.to/4n8B88n">https://amzn.to/4n8B88n</a></p><p> - TCI Productions: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tciproductions">https://www.youtube.com/@tciproductions</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - The plan</p><p>03:02 - Hardware store trip 01</p><p>06:10 - The point of no return</p><p>10:55 - Hardware store trip 02</p><p>13:01 - totally safe</p><p>14:49 - Time Go Fishing</p><p>16:21 - Improvising</p><p>20:24 - Join me in the plenum</p><p>22:27 - Oopsie</p><p>23:52 - Learning from TCI Productions</p><p>28:16 - Stuffing and crimping</p><p>33:45 - In the USA we use Phillips</p><p>36:21 - 10G or bust</p><p>37:32 - LABELER</p><p>40:52 - Install, accomplished</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Building a Tiny Supercomputer to beat college students]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/dja1Q38geQ"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/dja1Q38geQ</id>
			<published>2026-05-01T14:00:00.064Z</published>
			<updated>2026-05-01T14:00:00.064Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/dja1Q38geQ" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/dja1Q38geQ/575975935115733_1777598600939.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 10:00</p><p>It's clusterin' time! Time to compare my cluster to SBCC student clusters, that is.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):</p><p><br /></p><p> - DeskPi Super4c: <a href="https://amzn.to/4nau3nR">https://amzn.to/4nau3nR</a></p><p> - Waveshare HomeRack: <a href="https://amzn.to/4w0wBc5">https://amzn.to/4w0wBc5</a></p><p> - Waveshare HomeRack Touch Display Mount: <a href="https://amzn.to/4w5DFV6">https://amzn.to/4w5DFV6</a></p><p> - Tripp-Lite BC600R mini UPS: <a href="https://amzn.to/4vQVA1w">https://amzn.to/4vQVA1w</a></p><p> - Raspberry Pi Cluster Ansible repo: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/pi-cluster">https://github.com/geerlingguy/pi-cluster</a></p><p> - Top500 HPL Project: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/top500-benchmark">https://github.com/geerlingguy/top500-benchmark</a></p><p> - SBCC 2026 Competition and Results: <a href="https://sbcc.sdsc.edu/main-page.html">https://sbcc.sdsc.edu/main-page.html</a></p><p> - Project MINI RACK: <a href="https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com">https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to DeskPi for sending the Super4C to test, and Waveshare for sending a prototype HomeRack to test. See all the Mini Rack parts I've tested and cataloged here: <a href="https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com">https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And see all the CM5 and CM4 boards I've tested and cataloged here: <a href="https://pipci.jeffgeerling.com/boards_cm">https://pipci.jeffgeerling.com/boards_cm</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - The competition</p><p>00:18 - DeskPi's Super4C</p><p>01:50 - A bad value</p><p>02:26 - A true cluster board</p><p>02:56 - Waveshare's new mini HomeRack</p><p>03:49 - Mini rack touch display</p><p>04:38 - And a mini UPS!</p><p>04:52 - Remote cluster management</p><p>06:01 - Scientific cluster benchmarking</p><p>07:00 - Efficiency</p><p>07:28 - Student Cluster HPL battle</p><p>08:19 - How do they win?</p><p>08:52 - The real fun of SBC clusters</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi Connect might soon control Windows PCs]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/820M56fwm4"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/820M56fwm4</id>
			<published>2026-04-29T17:00:00.053Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-29T17:00:00.053Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/820M56fwm4" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/820M56fwm4/175770371006964_1777478450345.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 02:48</p><p>Pi Connect for Windows on the Forums: <a href="https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=397786">https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=397786</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And check out my video from 2024 when Raspberry Pi announced Pi Connect: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgbTNZD1Vcw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgbTNZD1Vcw</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[A most unconventional Pi cluster (Orban Optimod at NAB 2026)]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/vizmloQ2Cs"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/vizmloQ2Cs</id>
			<published>2026-04-27T17:30:00.039Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-27T17:30:00.039Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/vizmloQ2Cs" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/vizmloQ2Cs/305653147440432_1777308382059.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 09:44</p><p>A Pi cluster for broadcast audio processing and remote control.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to Orban for talking to me about this box — the video is NOT sponsored in any way, I just thought the box looks cool, and asked if I could film a conversation about it.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to find out more about the Optimod, check out Orban's website: <a href="https://www.orban.com/optimod-5950-hd-overview">https://www.orban.com/optimod-5950-hd-overview</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - An unconventional cluster</p><p>03:30 - Updates, security, and eMMC longevity</p><p>04:55 - CM4 limitations?</p><p>06:01 - Why not X86?</p><p>07:08 - Modularity and upgrades</p><p>08:07 - Repairability (with off-the-shelf components)</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[FINALLY: cheaper, smaller, cooler 10 GbE NICs]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/SIF4AeVTrV"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/SIF4AeVTrV</id>
			<published>2026-04-24T14:00:00.060Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-24T14:00:00.060Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/SIF4AeVTrV" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/SIF4AeVTrV/428446591070479_1776654255646.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 06:54</p><p>10 Gigabit networking tech is finally getting smaller, cooler, and less expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this video, I test WisdPi's new 10G USB 3.2 adapter.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some of the things mentioned in this video (Amazon links are affiliate links):</p><p><br /></p><p> - WisdPi 10G USB Network Adapter: <a href="https://www.wisdpi.com/products/usb-c-to-10gb-ethernet-adapter">https://www.wisdpi.com/products/usb-c-to-10gb-ethernet-adapter</a></p><p> - WisdPi 5G USB Network Adapter: <a href="https://www.wisdpi.com/products/wisdpi-usb-3-2-5g-ethernet-adapter-wp-ut5-wired-lan-network-connection-for-mac-os-linux-windows-backward-compatible-on-5g-2-5g-1g-100mbps-ideal-for-gaming">https://www.wisdpi.com/products/wisdpi-usb-3-2-5g-ethernet-adapter-wp-ut5-wired-lan-network-connection-for-mac-os-linux-windows-backward-compatible-on-5g-2-5g-1g-100mbps-ideal-for-gaming</a></p><p> - OWC 10G Thunderbolt 4 10G Adapter: <a href="https://amzn.to/4tjVFJu">https://amzn.to/4tjVFJu</a></p><p> - QNAP 10G SFP+ Thunderbolt and USB4 Adapter: <a href="https://amzn.to/4vxSnDY">https://amzn.to/4vxSnDY</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - 10 Gbps NIC meets USB-C</p><p>01:00 - Testing on a Framework 13</p><p>02:35 - Testing on a MacBook Neo</p><p>03:36 - Full speed ahead (2x2)</p><p>04:20 - What about USB 4</p><p>05:04 - Best speed for value</p><p>05:42 - Power draw and thermals</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Arm comes to the Framework 13]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/uQJdL5nQpn"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/uQJdL5nQpn</id>
			<published>2026-04-15T20:15:00.051Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-15T20:15:00.051Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/uQJdL5nQpn" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/uQJdL5nQpn/974556320468364_1776199857234.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 13:22</p><p>This new mainboard brings Arm to the Framework 13.</p><p><br /></p><p>Things I referenced in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - Framework 13: <a href="https://frame.work/laptop13">https://frame.work/laptop13</a></p><p> - MetaComputing AI PC Mainboard: <a href="https://metacomputing.io/products/metacomputing-aipc?variant=50604798640434">https://metacomputing.io/products/metacomputing-aipc?variant=50604798640434</a></p><p> - All my test data: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/103">https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/103</a></p><p> - Radxa's guide for Frigate NVR on Cix P1: <a href="https://docs.radxa.com/en/orion/o6/app-development/artificial-intelligence/frigate-cix">https://docs.radxa.com/en/orion/o6/app-development/artificial-intelligence/frigate-cix</a></p><p><br /></p><p>MetaComputing sent their Arm AI PC mainboard for testing, and because of that, I mark this video as "sponsored" in YouTube's settings. They did not pay for this video, nor have any say in its contents. See my review sample policy here: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube">https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - 12 Arm cores on a Framework 13</p><p>00:54 - Upgrading to Arm</p><p>02:11 - First boot into Ubuntu Linux</p><p>04:39 - Performance - CPU</p><p>06:28 - Performance - GPU</p><p>07:13 - FEX - Windows games on Arm Linux</p><p>09:13 - Windows on Arm on Framework</p><p>10:51 - Why AI PC?</p><p>11:22 - The problem</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[FireWire TOASTED this board!]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/pUkiY0tcPS"/>
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			<published>2026-04-13T16:03:00.035Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-13T16:03:00.035Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/pUkiY0tcPS" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/pUkiY0tcPS/418207421737496_1776094312944.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 06:55</p><p>FireWire cooked a chip, releasing the magic smoke that made it work :(</p><p><br /></p><p>A couple things mentioned in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - Firehat / Equip-1 for FireWire on the Pi: <a href="https://equip-1.c-e.group">https://equip-1.c-e.group</a></p><p> - Werewolf USB-C power adapters: <a href="https://werewolf.us">https://werewolf.us</a></p><p> - My first video testing the iSight: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s33IT-vLzL4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s33IT-vLzL4</a></p><p> - My main video on the Firehat for DV cameras: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Both the Firehat and the Werewolf devices (which I've covered before) were sent to me for testing; see all my product review and sponsorship policies here: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube">https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>Main Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling">https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - The Setup</p><p>01:24 - I need 12V</p><p>03:31 - I need FireWire</p><p>03:57 - The most watched part of the video</p><p>04:32 - What cooked?</p><p>05:44 - What still works?</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Will Apple's OG iSight work on my FireWire Pi?]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/RIpah4QYMh"/>
			<id>https://www.floatplane.com/post/RIpah4QYMh</id>
			<published>2026-04-06T19:38:00.020Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-06T19:38:00.020Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/RIpah4QYMh" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/RIpah4QYMh/296910199855509_1775504189998.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 10:57</p><p>See my main video on the Firehat for DV Cameras: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And check out the Firehat / equip-1 here: <a href="https://equip-1.c-e.group">https://equip-1.c-e.group</a></p><p><br /></p><p>And buy my Recompile Linux shirt ;) <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com/shop/p/recompile-linux-shirt">https://www.redshirtjeff.com/shop/p/recompile-linux-shirt</a></p><p><br /></p><p>More details from all my FireWire device testing are in this issue on my Pi PCIe GitHub project: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/805">https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/805</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - FireWire devices - HDD on G5</p><p>02:02 - My first iSight</p><p>04:03 - iSight via iChat</p><p>04:44 - iSight on Pi, attempt one</p><p>05:40 - FireWire hard drive on Pi, attempt one</p><p>07:27 - iSight on Pi, ft Linux recompile</p><p>08:49 - FireWire hard drive on Pi, success</p><p>10:35 - We're 1 for 2</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[Dial "1" for Wi-Fi]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/4wBIdDs0pS"/>
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			<published>2026-04-03T14:00:00.057Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-03T14:00:00.057Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/4wBIdDs0pS" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/4wBIdDs0pS/582689993676034_1775162030695.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 24:07</p><p>Wi-Fi still required phone lines for a time. A belated #MARCHintosh video.</p><p><br /></p><p>Shop Micro Center's Monitor Madness Event: <a href="https://micro.center/1eb0c8">https://micro.center/1eb0c8</a></p><p>Sign up for a FREE 128 gig Flash Drive at Micro Center's Newest Store: <a href="https://micro.center/c1a7b6">https://micro.center/c1a7b6</a></p><p>Visit Micro Center News: <a href="https://micro.center/310248">https://micro.center/310248</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to replicate this setup, here's what you need (some links are affiliate links):</p><p><br /></p><p> - My Pi ISP project: <a href="https://github.com/geerlingguy/pi-isp">https://github.com/geerlingguy/pi-isp</a></p><p> - Raspberry Pi 3, 4, or 5 (or equivalent) ($35)</p><p> - StarTech.com 56K USB Dial-up Modem ($45): <a href="https://amzn.to/3NJMeTZ">https://amzn.to/3NJMeTZ</a></p><p> - Viking DLE-200B Two-Way Line Simulator ($120): <a href="https://amzn.to/3NnJETN">https://amzn.to/3NnJETN</a></p><p> - (Optional, but retro-cool) Traditional Bell-style telephone ($36): <a href="https://amzn.to/3PPmpme">https://amzn.to/3PPmpme</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Also referenced in this video:</p><p><br /></p><p> - MacWorld 1999 New York Keynote: <a href="https://archive.org/details/1999-07-21-macworld-new-york-keynote">https://archive.org/details/1999-07-21-macworld-new-york-keynote</a></p><p> - Steve Jobs says "Jump!" and Phil Schiller does <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MR4R5LdrJw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MR4R5LdrJw</a></p><p> - Steve Jobs introduces WiFi to the masses with a hula hoop! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFngngjy4fk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFngngjy4fk</a></p><p> - The Serial Port video on digital lines for 56K: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ0KTtMQ_8s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ0KTtMQ_8s</a></p><p> - Steve Jobs' 1999 Speech at the Apple Campus: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoM2Y2KO6kU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoM2Y2KO6kU</a></p><p> - Dial-up soundPoster: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/The-Sound-of-the-Dialup-Explained-by-windytan/31262230/flk2">https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/The-Sound-of-the-Dialup-Explained-by-windytan/31262230/flk2</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Contents:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 - Internet like it's 1999</p><p>00:50 - Hula-hoops and Schiller-jumps for WiFi</p><p>02:57 - Sponsorblock probably caught this</p><p>03:25 - Let's shake hands with QAM</p><p>05:10 - Pi ISP</p><p>11:02 - Dial a Pi (from the first iBook)</p><p>12:19 - Now do it over Wi-Fi</p><p>14:32 - Lucent and Apple</p><p>15:04 - 6 hours of battery life, 27 years later</p><p>15:46 - One more thing...</p><p>19:03 - The White House</p><p>20:00 - Downloading a game over dial-up WiFi</p><p>21:39 - NTP over dial-up Wifi</p><p>22:52 - New Macs on OG AirPort?</p><p>23:40 - Your own dial-up ISP</p>]]>
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			<title type='html'><![CDATA[This is no joke: the SBC hobby is dying]]></title>
			<link type='text/html' href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/cdFszqf1Fr"/>
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			<published>2026-04-01T21:00:00.054Z</published>
			<updated>2026-04-01T21:00:00.054Z</updated>
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				<![CDATA[<a href="https://www.floatplane.com/post/cdFszqf1Fr" target="_blank"><img src="https://pbs.floatplane.com/video_thumbnails/cdFszqf1Fr/210061151271551_1775075151452.jpeg" width="700"></a><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 06:32</p><p>Read Raspberry Pi's post announcing the 3GB RAM Pi 4:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-3gb-raspberry-pi-4-for-83-75-and-more-memory-driven-price-increases/">https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/a-new-3gb-raspberry-pi-4-for-83-75-and-more-memory-driven-price-increases/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>All prices were taken from the list price offered through official sales channels on manufacturer's website. Note: some prices don't reflect total shipping + tarriff charges you'll have to pay, depending on your region...</p><p><br /></p><p>Support me on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy">https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Sponsor me on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy">https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy</a></p><p>Merch: <a href="https://www.redshirtjeff.com">https://www.redshirtjeff.com</a></p><p>2nd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering">https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering</a></p><p>3rd Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff">https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff</a></p>]]>
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