Recent projects

So.. After a diving trip it’s about time to write up on two recent projects:

1. Home server: As I wanted to get into Linux for a long time and also wanted to set up a home server for VPN/SSH/FTPES/firewall/my own Exchange replacement and sharing of music and movies in my own network (and remote, of course), this seemed like a good time to dive in. Starting with a generic Ubuntu server package without GUI I’ve started setting up a low power system that I can leave on permanently without having to worry about it too much. A good opportunity to read up on current computer hardware as well.
2. Dive light: a while ago I bought a halogen dive light with the idea of using the housing for a diy LED dive light. Benefits: light output, can choose my own beam characteristics, longer runtime. Drawbacks: colour reproduction. Pretty much still a work in progress, but I’ve done about 20 dives with a system with 2 XM-L’s driven at about 900 mA’s and easily lights up the beachfront after a night dive. Also: first time working with a lathe.

More about these two soon.