[Project Log] Funkstar's Digital Lifestyle
Overview
So What's this all about then?
Well I've mentioned some parts of my home setup a few times in various threads, and people seem to be quite interested, so I thought I would put it all down in one place.
A bit OTT isn't it?
Yes, probably. But it's what I'm interested in and at the end of the day, it's something to do :)
(more to come)
My actual network isn't that big a deal. Draytek Vigor 2700 ADSL2+ router, Edimax EW7146APn Wireless-N Access Point and an Edimax 8-port gigabit switch. I had thought of getting a lerger 16 port switch when I moved into my current place, but it seems to be a lot friendlier with regards to wireless signal, so I only have a few things wired at the moment (server, desktop, printer, livingroom HTPC and a spare lead for laptops).
I'll do a network map and get photos online later.
The Network
http://www.ab10.org/hexus/project/us...1265751256.jpg
The printer was an absolute bargain! I decided I wanted an all in one printer/scanner/copier, preferably one I could network so my laptops and my desktop could all print without messing about with USB cables. I was wondering through Tesco one day and saw this. I knew Brother dod some interesting small office units, so this caught my eye. it was an ex display model without ink, power cable, network cable, manuals or drives, basically just the unit itself as you saw it. That wasn't a problem as it takes a standard kettle lead and ethernet cable. Ink I got for about £1 per cartridge online somewhere and the drivers I downloaded. It's been fantastic. I mainly use it for scanning, and the sheet feeder is pretty good. I'm going through all my old statements and bills, and binning all the leaver arch files I've built up over the years.
That white shelf things is from Ikea and is supposed to be in kitchen cupboards to give you more space for tins and jars etc. Works well here too.
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Any chance of a diagram ? I'm a bit of a visual person you see.
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Are you planning to add pics as well of your stuff?
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I plan to. Been busy this past few days so not had a chance.
I'm away offshore tomorrow for an unspecified amount of time, I'll get more done when I'm next home.
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Just noticed the link to this in your sig, I shall read with interest :)
Edit: Tried the Maya skin for MP yet? It is a rather excellent effort for a pre-1.0 release, its already replaced Monochrome 3.2 on my MP install!
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I've been offshore for the past 10 days, I will definitely be trying Maya when I install the latest SVN of MP when I get home (which is tomorrow). I've been following that skin since it was first announced.
I've been using StreamedMP for a while now, but the simplicity of Maya has really caught my eye.
I'll be doing another big update of the whole thread when I get home as well.
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Yep, I was a StreamedMP user until i switched to Monochrome/Indigo (after a while using XBMC, remote configuration seems to be a lot easier with MP though - and I managed to get it running well!) - Maya looks to be the way to go though!