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In this episode I give an update on the crypto mining project, showing the finished floor, trim, and the start of the exhaust ducting. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I talk about clearing land on the cheap. I (finally) cleared a path back to my pond and did it with just a push lawn mower and a cordless reciprocating saw. This method worked very well for me in clearing out scrub forest edge and small trees. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show the PoE upgrade I did to my garage freezer monitoring discussed in the previous episode. I chose to use the Olimex ESP32 PoE board and it has worked wonderfully. PoE ESP32: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/olimex-ltd/ESP32-POE-ISO/10258716 Inkbird BLE Temperature Sensor: https://amzn.to/3w01gJs If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I talk about a very important topic in homesteading, storing food. A freezer(s) is an essential part of this. If they die and you don't know, you lose a lot of money. This episode shows my solution to this problem by implementing a temperature monitoring system to let me know if the freezer fails. I chose to use the HomeAssistant automation platform along with ESPHome, an ESP32 microcontroller, and an Inkbird BLE temperature sensor. Inkbird BLE Temperature Sensor: https://amzn.to/3w01gJs ESP32 Dev Board: https://amzn.to/3SJJ6W8 If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show my solution to a broken lawn tractor. Sometimes you just have to get things working. It is an opportunity to get creative. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show our install of seamless aluminum gutters. I do a walk around of the house and talk about some of the pain points that had to be solved. Overall the results were great. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I talk about putting up a mailbox. While a fairly simple task, I hit a few snags as a first timer that I wanted to share. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I do a short property walk. I just finished push mowing and clearing a lot of brush so it is a good opportunity to show the "blank canvas" and talk about future plans. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I talk about the 7 things that I would change on my house build. Hindsight is 20/20 and sometimes it's 20/10. You learn a lot of lessons doing something for the first time. Hopefully you will be able to learn from mine and not make the same mistakes. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show our outdoor cat house made from scrap wood left over from construction. The house features a hinged lid for easy access and cleaning and a carpet lined interior for some measure of insulation and comfort. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show our solution to a cheap, outdoor dog pen for our new black lab puppy. The big advantage of this is that it is moveable and all the parts can be reused on the farm if you ever decide to make something permanent. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I show what not having gutters does when you have a large amount of rain. Gutters are so very important and I wish I had not kicked the can on these. Learn from my mistakes and install gutters during construction and not as something to do later. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I give an update on the crypto mining project and discuss bonding low voltage raceways. Specifically, I show what I did to bind my independent low voltage raceways do the rest of the electrical system. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I give an update on the crypto mining build out. I show my design for running network connectivity to the miners and talk a bit about conduit bending. 1-1/2" Conduit Body: https://amzn.to/3SHEqQu 1-1/2" Conduit LB: https://amzn.to/3Ahc8Fo Cat6: https://amzn.to/3zPJSIv If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c

In this episode I discuss my approach to getting network connectivity from my mechanical room into the crypto room. I decided to run the conduit under the floor. This allowed me to avoid cutting into drywall and avoid running conduit on the outside of the house. If you like what you see on this channel, please consider subscribing to the channel so you never miss an episode. If you want to watch this channel on a YouTube alternative, please check us out on Odysee. - https://odysee.com/@ciband:c