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115: A NAS in Every Home

Jan 26, 2024
Brian Moses, a guest on the podcast, shares his recent NAS build and love for 3D printers. Topics include DIY NAS, offsite backup, TrueNAS Scale OS, Prusa vs X1C 3D printers, attending Texas Linux Fest, issues with Zigbee network, benefits of trigger ideas in home automation, and using Docker files with multiple services in self-hosting.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building a DIY NAS on a budget requires finding affordable and compatible components.
  • Zigbee smart switches offer sleek design, LED strip features, and act as routers for the network.

Deep dives

DIY NAS setup for offsite backup

The podcast episode discusses a DIY NAS setup used for offsite backup. Brian Moses shares his experience with building a $420 20 terabyte DIY NAS for offsite storage. He explains how his friend introduced him to Raspberry Pi and external hard drives as a way to create cloud storage and data redundancy. Brian also delves into the specifications of the NAS setup, comparing Ryzen chips and the new N100 Intel chip.

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