My Awesome Projects
2025
Minecraft Server Hosting
Started by purchasing an Optiplex and installing Crafty Controller. To manage external traffic, I set up a VPS in the cloud. Later, I upgraded to Pterodactyl for server management, leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels for secure and efficient access, eventually running my own Minecraft server.
Raspberry Pi 5 Projects
Acquired a Raspberry Pi 5 to run essential network services like NUT (Network UPS Tools) and WOLNUT (Wake-on-LAN client). This Pi also proudly hosts my town's official website!
Online Store on Raspberry Pi
Set up another Raspberry Pi, this time with an SSD hat for robust storage, to host and power my very own online store.
Dedicated Firewall Setup
Invested in a dedicated pfSense box and spent countless hours configuring it to create a highly secure and customized network environment.
Smart Home Integration
Deployed Home Assistant Green to centralize and automate my smart home devices and routines.
Power Redundancy
Integrated an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) into my home lab setup to ensure continuous operation during power fluctuations or outages.
Custom Server Rack Build
Designed and built a custom server rack to neatly organize and house my growing collection of hardware.
Jellyfin & Web Server on Laptop
Repurposed an old $50 laptop to serve as a versatile machine, running my Jellyfin media server and hosting this very website!