u/CyJackX

I'm using refurbed 10TB UltraStars, accessing it from either the web browser or the Synology Assistant (although both of those seem to lead to the browser anyways).

I can't even seem to do the hard reset; it says that that requires DSM to be installed already in order to reset it? Holding down the reset button with a hair clip into it doesn't seem to give any beeps while it's running (even tried it while off).

Are there common issues or should I just return? Can't tel if it's something to do with needing to reset something from the used configuration or if it's due to the drives (I thought they fixed that?) and whether this issue would just come up again if I Tried with a new unit.

edit: of course, as soon as I spent a few minutes posting this, I guess it was still doing something? it says Ready and lets me access its startup pages. I guess its 10 minute countdown was not enough?

edit2: obviously one of the drives, despite passing smart, is giving some sort of interesting power error. I unplugged that drive and restarted this analogy and I had to hold down the power button. and now it's just stuck in blinking mode

3: removing both drives to start up and get to the install screen. reinserted a drive and it now prompts for DSM install. so something didn't take I guess.

Pros/Cons? I suppose always having accessory power no matter the brick is good but also idk if there's a reason to have it always on the battery. I suppose then the battery can power something else separate.

Before I invest in a camera setup it would be nice to be able to see what I can get away with if there are easily accessible, robust datasets of multi-camera synchronized setups.

Hello, been getting really interested in Gaussian Splatting video, and am looking into doing a camera array of up to dozens of cameras. Basler sells some global shutter USB3 cameras as well as 8-port capture cards that use PCI 2.0 x 4, so looking for an all-in-one workstation that can help jumpstart that journey while also containing expandability if I only start with one capture card for now, but expanding up to 40ish cameras would be the dream.

I've built every PC I've owned over the years, but they're mostly NVIDIA workstations for me as a video editor. I've also built my own NAS out of an ebay supermicro board and TrueNAS.

I'm just not sure how to begin searching or trawling for what I want; 5-6 PCIe lanes and enough M2 slots in a ready workstation used on eBay? Are there any specific models or ways to search you'd recommend right off the bat?

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The one with the accessories makes it seem like the better deal but I feel like it has more wear, the cannondale looks relatively new. They both have similar fork.

Took a longer ride with toddler in the Mac ride yesterday, so she's between the knees, and there were some stretches of roads and cobblestones around NYC that I would've liked to coast over instead of slow down. It'd be nice to have something that feels completely fine going over potholes and curbs without having to take it really slow or avoid them.

I know it's heavier, more maintenance, and maybe this is just neverending upgrade-itis, but am considering a 350$ Jamis Trail that I see (though a little small) and upgrading wheels to Contact Urban x 2.2in, or I see some Hybrid Quick 4s and Specialized Ariel's that might be interesting. Would full suspension be crazy?

Although I suppose with LLMs dealing with making a home app for Air Gradient isn't too bad if the sensors themselves are good.

Considering a 4DGS rig; I know I need enough USB controllers & PCIe lanes, but even something like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1442368-REG/sonnet_usb3c_4pm_e_allegro_usb_c_4_port_pcie.html only really needs PCIE 2.0 x 4. So can I really go rock bottom with these components and have it still work as long as I have a fast enough NVMEs?

cameras
https://www.baslerweb.com/en-us/shop/a2a1920-160ucbas/

Pretty much as is. With wildfire smoke, a toddler, asthmatic wife, just considering doing something to improve the intake in our apartment. We have regular air purifiers but I think controlling the intake, even if it's not fully positive, every little bit helps. Any tips or setups that you'd recommend? Probably something I can just hook up to a window? Although I guess I didn't consider summer weather I'd be bringing in heat as well...maybe regular purifiers are just what works...

Pretty much as is; I take videos of my toddler out and about and want to keep the memories.

If I use Resolve's KartaVP packages etc to align, what's the recommended bitrate for high quality viewing later?

Wondering if I can repurpose my R5C for splats since it's essentially two angles at once, though wondering how the lens calibration may work if any.

With about 1cm of clearance on the sides, I could add 6mm all around to become 700x40, but I'm not sure how much clearance the fenders need? Are they gonna be completely incompatible or do I just have to stick with a smaller tire? They're arriving later today, but I'm torn on even whether trying to install them or just return them and prioritize fatter tires over occasional rainy riding.

I mostly lug the toddler around in flip flops lol, so not sure what's worthwhile, but this bike should outlast the toddler phase. Extra large pedals? Do bearings really matter? I probably don't want to tear up my shoes with metal pins, so was looking at something all nylon like Race Face Ride. or CrankBrothers Large Stamp 0. Does it matter if I go larger instead of smaller for a size 8.5 shoe?

I've always aimed for the S 700C frames but have occasionally had some toe overlap when making turns. I'm mostly just commuting but looking to downsize from my frame to something like a Hybrid or MTB with a sloping top tube.

If I need several dozen cameras to be genlocked and easy enough to trigger and dump data from, what would you suggest?

I understand the basic premise that more cameras/angles is better, but I'm curious where one runs into diminishing returns and what's more important; all the cameras overlapping in wides or whether these mixed focal lengths and sections would be understood by the solvers.