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<![CDATA[nixers - Hardware talk]]> https://nixers.net/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:27 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[What's everyone's daily driver device?]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-What-s-everyone-s-daily-driver-device Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:48:15 +0000 x0ba]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-What-s-everyone-s-daily-driver-device <![CDATA[Recommended UPS?]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Recommended-UPS Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:01:13 +0000 ckester]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Recommended-UPS What are you guys using?

I need both battery backup and surge protection.]]> What are you guys using?

I need both battery backup and surge protection.]]> <![CDATA[Gemini PDA]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Gemini-PDA Thu, 24 May 2018 15:36:20 +0000 ajz]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Gemini-PDA
First off I want to see how well a 'TUI' (inside X) on postmarketOS would work, e.g. orgmode for calendar and todo lists (I already use this on my lappy), newsboat (and KOreader) for reading, profanity and irssi for chat..etc -- and just wanna see generally how useful would I find it working from the terminal. I will also try setting keyboard shortucts for most common apps, and work out some multitasking view (wm recommendations are welcome :)) I'm also interested in trying Sailfish OS, and postmarketOS with a mobile GUI, like Hildon. I'm not very interested in running Android on it, but I will try. It's not very well suited for landscape orientation in my experience. Especially the thick application 'headers' and 'footers' bother me.

I will post some workflow videos when it arrives.

Indiegogo link:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gemin...evice--2#/

Maybe the best video currently out there (there aren't many):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTU28QgYHdQ&t=868s

Their website:
https://www.planetcom.co.uk/]]>
First off I want to see how well a 'TUI' (inside X) on postmarketOS would work, e.g. orgmode for calendar and todo lists (I already use this on my lappy), newsboat (and KOreader) for reading, profanity and irssi for chat..etc -- and just wanna see generally how useful would I find it working from the terminal. I will also try setting keyboard shortucts for most common apps, and work out some multitasking view (wm recommendations are welcome :)) I'm also interested in trying Sailfish OS, and postmarketOS with a mobile GUI, like Hildon. I'm not very interested in running Android on it, but I will try. It's not very well suited for landscape orientation in my experience. Especially the thick application 'headers' and 'footers' bother me.

I will post some workflow videos when it arrives.

Indiegogo link:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gemin...evice--2#/

Maybe the best video currently out there (there aren't many):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTU28QgYHdQ&t=868s

Their website:
https://www.planetcom.co.uk/]]> <![CDATA[New Hardware Purchases]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-New-Hardware-Purchases Tue, 01 May 2018 15:00:35 +0000 fraun]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-New-Hardware-Purchases
I've been running arch on my old macbook for a while - which is an ok experience, but running it on this seems so much more fitting and having hardware that doesn't seem to be working against me is nice too.

It also made me think about the value of the machine, compared to the Chinese machine that strang3quark posted about, having a machine where every part is replaceable for under £80 seems like a bargain.

I enjoy the idea of trying to have less of a throwaway culture :)

Maybe this isn't the best use of starting a new thread - so I've titled the thread New Hardware Purchases :) so we can all discuss similar purchases]]>
I've been running arch on my old macbook for a while - which is an ok experience, but running it on this seems so much more fitting and having hardware that doesn't seem to be working against me is nice too.

It also made me think about the value of the machine, compared to the Chinese machine that strang3quark posted about, having a machine where every part is replaceable for under £80 seems like a bargain.

I enjoy the idea of trying to have less of a throwaway culture :)

Maybe this isn't the best use of starting a new thread - so I've titled the thread New Hardware Purchases :) so we can all discuss similar purchases]]> <![CDATA[Running Linux on a chinese laptop]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Running-Linux-on-a-chinese-laptop Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:27:46 +0000 strang3quark]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Running-Linux-on-a-chinese-laptop
When I bought it, it was almost a perfect Linux machine, the only problem was the touchpad (it didn't worked on Linux).

Now it's possible to use the touchpad with this patch:

Code:
https://github.com/brotfessor/sipodev/blob/master/b/i2c-hid.c

For 245€ this is great linux laptop to carry around, I think this patch also works with other similar chinese laptops.

I did a simple guide on my personal blog:

Code:
http://strangequark.tk/index.php/blog/20180423_teclastf7linux

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When I bought it, it was almost a perfect Linux machine, the only problem was the touchpad (it didn't worked on Linux).

Now it's possible to use the touchpad with this patch:

Code:
https://github.com/brotfessor/sipodev/blob/master/b/i2c-hid.c

For 245€ this is great linux laptop to carry around, I think this patch also works with other similar chinese laptops.

I did a simple guide on my personal blog:

Code:
http://strangequark.tk/index.php/blog/20180423_teclastf7linux

]]> <![CDATA[DIY Laptop]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-DIY-Laptop Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:13:49 +0000 sff]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-DIY-Laptop http://mntmn.com/reform/
It basically looks like a non-diagonal cyberdeck (pretty cool imo). One thing I'm not so sure about is using SoCs... would it be feasible (performance wise compared to a 'standard' PC) for a daily driver?

Wanted to post the link because the channel isn't very well known and I haven't seen the project anywhere else so maybe you guys haven't seen it yet.

What do you think?]]> http://mntmn.com/reform/
It basically looks like a non-diagonal cyberdeck (pretty cool imo). One thing I'm not so sure about is using SoCs... would it be feasible (performance wise compared to a 'standard' PC) for a daily driver?

Wanted to post the link because the channel isn't very well known and I haven't seen the project anywhere else so maybe you guys haven't seen it yet.

What do you think?]]> <![CDATA[My Mechanical Keyboard Ebay Adventure]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-My-Mechanical-Keyboard-Ebay-Adventure Sun, 16 Jul 2017 04:25:21 +0000 Mafia]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-My-Mechanical-Keyboard-Ebay-Adventure

Yesterday I had received an order off ebay, it consisted of: 1x MCK-101 FT 1x KB-5181 and 1x Unknown Packard Bell(Unfortunately later I found it to be rubber dome :S). When I had ordered these I didn't actually know what type of switches they had, I just crossed my fingers and hoped as they were in an estate sale and it seemed pretty obvious whoever let these go was collecting them. The ebay lister had multiple others listed and I snagged all 3 of these for $40 including shipping ~(0.0)~

These were the pictures I had received(Minus the Packard bell, I won't be covering that further):

KB-5181

Front:

Back:

MCK-101 FT

Front:

Back:

So a little after I had won the bid I did a little research, I found that both these boards could have various different switches so I didn't bother with it much further. I wouldn't know until I opened them up. So I waited. I was pretty happy with what I found, in the KB-5181 I found Monterey Blues and In the MCK-101 Green Alps. I was pretty stoked. So after looking things over I decided to restore the KB-5181 and put the MCK-101 on the backburner until I find more caps for it. I'll be using a combination of caps from the MCK-101, an AEKII I had previously, and the KB-5181 to make the set. I'm super excited and am currently in the process of retr0brighting the case and washing all the keys. Throughout the time I'll upload more progress on the board but for now I'll post a little picture dump of what I've accomplished so far

KB-5181 first look(Filthy):

MK-101 first look(these things feel smoooooth and was MUCH cleaner):

I started cleaning the KB-5181:

Before:

After:

Did the case too/retr0bright(Don't have the best before pic, forgot to take one after I got it outside):

Before:

After(I'll need to take better pictures at some point, I guess the brightness outside + the brightness of the board made everything all glowy.):

The Keycaps:

And some Bonus because why not:

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Yesterday I had received an order off ebay, it consisted of: 1x MCK-101 FT 1x KB-5181 and 1x Unknown Packard Bell(Unfortunately later I found it to be rubber dome :S). When I had ordered these I didn't actually know what type of switches they had, I just crossed my fingers and hoped as they were in an estate sale and it seemed pretty obvious whoever let these go was collecting them. The ebay lister had multiple others listed and I snagged all 3 of these for $40 including shipping ~(0.0)~

These were the pictures I had received(Minus the Packard bell, I won't be covering that further):

KB-5181

Front:

Back:

MCK-101 FT

Front:

Back:

MK-101 first look(these things feel smoooooth and was MUCH cleaner):

I started cleaning the KB-5181:

Before:

After:

Did the case too/retr0bright(Don't have the best before pic, forgot to take one after I got it outside):

Before:

After(I'll need to take better pictures at some point, I guess the brightness outside + the brightness of the board made everything all glowy.):

The Keycaps:

And some Bonus because why not:

]]> <![CDATA[Painted my keyboard]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Painted-my-keyboard Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:58:00 +0000 trgc]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Painted-my-keyboard
Have any of you done anything similar?

[Image: d7RpSpM.jpg]

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Have any of you done anything similar?

[Image: d7RpSpM.jpg]

]]> <![CDATA[Running a Mainframe in your basement]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Running-a-Mainframe-in-your-basement Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:46:15 +0000 venam]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Running-a-Mainframe-in-your-basement This presentation shows how someone buys a mainframe from ebay for not much (around $300) and get it running in his basement.

It's very impressive and interesting.

The mainframe is running Z/OS a Unix-like OS.

What do you think of that?
Would you like to get a huge old machine in your basement, or do you already have some?]]> This presentation shows how someone buys a mainframe from ebay for not much (around $300) and get it running in his basement.

It's very impressive and interesting.

The mainframe is running Z/OS a Unix-like OS.

What do you think of that?
Would you like to get a huge old machine in your basement, or do you already have some?]]> <![CDATA[Ultrawide monitors]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Ultrawide-monitors Mon, 28 Dec 2015 04:58:27 +0000 apk]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Ultrawide-monitors
Managed to get an ultrawide monitor for xmas (21:9 2560x1080 LG 29UM67 29") and spent some good time fiddling with Xorg.conf.

I thought those days were over...

After messing around with modelines and an abundance of settings in Xorg.conf, I managed to get my native resolution working... at 30Hz. It's not the best experience, but its better than the highest default supported Xrandr mode of 1920x1080 at 60Hz. For the record I am running xf86-video-ati on Crux 3.2.

The problem is that if I try to run my native res (2560x1080) at 60Hz (also tested at 55Hz), my monitor is not able to display the desktop correctly; there are several artifacts and the framebuffer is completely jagged.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has any advice or info on getting ultrawides to work. I've been doing a lot of google searching to see if there is anyone else who has a problem similar to mine. It seems like they did, initially. Xrandr wasnt detecting their native resolution and all they had to do was set a modeline.

Thanks guys, hope you're all doing well.

A quick update, I managed to get up to 40Hz on my native resolution of 2560x1080. For reference, here are the working modelines, respectively:

2560x1080 @ 30Hz

Code:
Modeline "2560x1080_30.00"  106.75  2560 2640 2896 3232  1080 1083 1093 1102 -hsync +vsync

2560x1080 @ 40Hz

Code:
Modeline "2560x1080_40.00"  147.10  2560 2680 2944 3328  1080 1081 1084 1105 -HSync +Vsync

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Managed to get an ultrawide monitor for xmas (21:9 2560x1080 LG 29UM67 29") and spent some good time fiddling with Xorg.conf.

I thought those days were over...

After messing around with modelines and an abundance of settings in Xorg.conf, I managed to get my native resolution working... at 30Hz. It's not the best experience, but its better than the highest default supported Xrandr mode of 1920x1080 at 60Hz. For the record I am running xf86-video-ati on Crux 3.2.

The problem is that if I try to run my native res (2560x1080) at 60Hz (also tested at 55Hz), my monitor is not able to display the desktop correctly; there are several artifacts and the framebuffer is completely jagged.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has any advice or info on getting ultrawides to work. I've been doing a lot of google searching to see if there is anyone else who has a problem similar to mine. It seems like they did, initially. Xrandr wasnt detecting their native resolution and all they had to do was set a modeline.

Thanks guys, hope you're all doing well.

A quick update, I managed to get up to 40Hz on my native resolution of 2560x1080. For reference, here are the working modelines, respectively:

2560x1080 @ 30Hz

Code:
Modeline "2560x1080_30.00"  106.75  2560 2640 2896 3232  1080 1083 1093 1102 -hsync +vsync

2560x1080 @ 40Hz

Code:
Modeline "2560x1080_40.00"  147.10  2560 2680 2944 3328  1080 1081 1084 1105 -HSync +Vsync

]]> <![CDATA[Let's talk amdgpu]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Let-s-talk-amdgpu Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:17:00 +0000 sulami]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Let-s-talk-amdgpu
Card List

Official source tree is over here: http://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/driver/...eo-amdgpu/

I personally think this is pretty great and makes Linux overall more viable for general use. I think SteamOS might have played a role in the decision to take this step, and it might just pay off.

I myself do not use an AMD GPU right now on my main machine, but have a 5870 in my Steam Machine that might get replaced in the future, and the way things are currently going, probably with either a Pirate or Arctic Islands card.

So, general thoughts and opinions on the topic?

EDIT: Added the more recently added supported chiptypes, link to official repo]]> <![CDATA[Need help diagnosing my computer...]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Need-help-diagnosing-my-computer Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:48:48 +0000 October]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Need-help-diagnosing-my-computer
Any suggestions?

edit: the computer is a Dell Inspiron 3647]]>
Any suggestions?

edit: the computer is a Dell Inspiron 3647]]> <![CDATA[Stickers! Which one's do you have, where'd you get them?]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Stickers-Which-one-s-do-you-have-where-d-you-get-them Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:42:30 +0000 OzDev]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Stickers-Which-one-s-do-you-have-where-d-you-get-them
I'll post my laptop later, but what stickers do you guys have?]]>
I'll post my laptop later, but what stickers do you guys have?]]> <![CDATA[What phone are you using?]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-What-phone-are-you-using Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:50:35 +0000 075]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-What-phone-are-you-using <![CDATA[Unicomp lovers thread]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Unicomp-lovers-thread Wed, 16 Sep 2015 02:07:15 +0000 apk]]> https://nixers.net/Thread-Unicomp-lovers-thread
This thread is only related to Unicomp discussion and/or Unicomp related talk and/or conversing about Unicomp keyboards.

I have a Unicomp keyboard and it sounds and feels great! All my friends hate how fucking loud it is, but fuck them!]]>
This thread is only related to Unicomp discussion and/or Unicomp related talk and/or conversing about Unicomp keyboards.

I have a Unicomp keyboard and it sounds and feels great! All my friends hate how fucking loud it is, but fuck them!]]>