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Ivan Kuleshov

@Merocle

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@JetBrains Systems Engineer. Hardware hacker. Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. I'm Uptime Lab

Munich, Bavaria
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
I just don't have the words. We did it. Thank you so much! #computeblade
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10 months
Germany 🇩🇪 Received a notification that logged into the banking app on a new device. One month later. In the mail.
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I hacked the Magic Mouse. And created the world's first ergonomic Magic Mouse with no weaknesses. Yes, you can charge it via USB-C right while you're working! More details + demo in the thread
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3 years
Repost if you know what this is :)
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1 year
It took about 8 hours, but it was worth it. The first ever PoE-powered Mac mini with power redundancy. I couldn't wait to share. More details tomorrow. In the process of work, I took photos and videos. If this tweet gets 1,000 likes, I'll even make a youtube video with
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2 years
Home kubernetes cluster with 4 Raspberry Pi 4, PoE and custom cooling #100DaysOfHomeLab #raspberrypi
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2 years
Only fans
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2 years
Just a carry-on for the 10 Compute Blade. 40 ARM cores, 80Gb RAM and 5Tb Storage in one hand To make it easier to carry to the server room. I wonder if they'll let me into the airport with this 🤣 #raspberrypi #computeblade
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2 years
My Home Assistant staging instance. Raspberry Pi 4 with four Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. PoE powered #100DaysOfHomeLab #raspberrypi
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
4 Mac minis for installation in a rack unit In the name of science #raspberrypi
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6 months
Installed 20 Compute Blades in a brand new metal 19 inch BladeRunner And I'm showing the 40 more I installed earlier at the end of the video. Total 60 Raspberry Pi CM4 8GB Ram with NVMe disks (512GB each). Or 240 ARM cores, 480GB RAM and 30TB storage. #raspberrypi
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1 year
Demo of Mac mini with PoE and power redundancy. The project has gotten a serious response, 7 times higher than I expected. I think it's better to put everything on the site, I'm working on the article, and after that, I'll do the video. I promised more details, and I'll drop
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Raspberry Pi 5 cluster - Four Raspberry Pi Zero 2W - NVMe SSD on the bottom - Custom passive cooling - PoE powered #raspberrypi #raspberrypi5
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1 year
These levers at the bottom are for pushing the power buttons. 16 Mac mini with full remote control. In 6 server units
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 months
UpBerry devices Raspberry Pi CM4 based device with USB-C for power and flashing and HDMI output. Can be used as a small PC with a USB hub, but the main purpose is to display various dashboards on screens in the office. 4 core arm cpu, up to 8 GB Ram, 32GB EMMC. About 6W power
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
1U platform for 4 Mac mini M2 Pro (12-Core CPU/32 GB/1 TB/10 Gigabit Ethernet) is ready. The control is based on Raspberry Pi with the PiKVM with some UI customization (on the screenshot). To control the Mac mini power button, I made a FlexPCB adapter (white one with yellow
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
My thoughts on the Raspberry Pi 5. Meet the Compute Node Five That is Raspberry Pi 5 HAT: - M.2 port 2280 for SSDs, up to 985 MB/s - 802.3at Type 2, PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) - Optional OLED screen - 2 action buttons The rack mount enclosure for up to 18 nodes in just 2U
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1 year
A bunch of Mac minis
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5 months
Four Mac minis in 1U
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6 months
Please rate this setup
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
It remains to connect the Raspberry Pi and a little configuration Full remote access to the 16 mac mini! Next, let's take it to the data center ) #raspberrypi
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9 months
Happy upcoming holidays! I've posted an article and all the info you need to install your Mac minis in a remote data center and have full remote access to them. Merry Christmas Apple!
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2 years
Water-cooled server for ML with 8x RTX 4090
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Up to 40 Raspberry Pi CM4 with NVMe SSDs. 160 ARM Cortex-A76 cores and 320Gb RAM Only two units (2U) #computeblade
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1 year
I tried really hard and compiled everything I had about the PoE-powered Mac mini project I really hope you like it 😊 P.S. Click Retweet while it's still called that, and may the force be with you
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
40 Raspberry Pi CM4 with NVMe drives in 2 server units. 🔸160 ARM cores 🔸320 GB Ram 🔸20 TB Storage 20 Compute Blades RC1 10 Compute Blade RC2 (test) 10 Compute Blades RC2 (final) #computeblade #raspberrypi
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2 years
ML Server with 8x RTX 4090 24Gb, 2x AMD EPYC CPUs, and water cooling. The radiator, reservoir, and pump are separate 2U platform I hope it doesn't leak
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Raspberry Pi case in Mac mini style A few details about the project in🧵 1/10 #raspberrypi
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
Assembled 1U 19" platform. A few blades on the test at the moment. Tomorrow I'll install everything in the server room. 20x Raspberry Pi CM4, 8 GB RAM, and 512 Gb NVMe each. Or 80x Cortex-A72 ARM cores, 160 Gb Ram and 10 Tb Storage per platform. #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Home testing :) Compute Blades v1 and mass production versions of the Fan Unit. The enclosure is printed on a FDM printer, the final version for the Uptime Team Cluster (for the Kickstarter) will be on SLS printer. I will order samples in the next few days #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
The new KVM stand is going to be very powerful 16 Mac minis for rack mounting 10 Gigabit Ethernet and top M2 Pro CPU Still working on an article on this project. Full remote control, with the ability to press the power button on the Mac. This will be the fifth stand I'm
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Ivan Kuleshov
6 months
Ten Compute Blades carrier boards for Raspberry Pi CM4 40 ARM cores, 80 GB and 5TB storage Just a carryall for them #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
So, shall I go ahead and add Power Delivery to Mac mini? Along with PoE. Then you can connect only a monitor (with PD support) with one cable and use the Mac.
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Ivan Kuleshov
8 months
I delidded Raspberry Pi 5 CPU and made a custom cooling system with thermal tubes and Peltier element. In theory, it is possible to reach sub-zero temperatures. Testing is in progress. Results will be up soon in a thread here and on my site #raspberrypi #raspberrypi5
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Ivan Kuleshov
10 months
@NourHourani12 Yes, they call it "photo-Tan"
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
We're going to the data center
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Just a handbag for 10 Compute Blades #computeblade #raspberrypi
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Mess around with Compute Blades #raspberrypi #computeblade
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1 year
Four Mac mini M1 in 1U server platform with full remote control (based on PiKVM) #raspberrypi
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
7 months
BladeRunner 19-inch Metal enclosure for Compute Blades. 20 Raspberry Pi CM4 with NVMe SSDs in 1U #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
10 months
KVMac4 mk3 Now 16 Mac mini in 4U (or 4 in 1U) This is a platform for 4 Mac mini M1/M2 motherboards. With full remote control (with the ability to reinstall the OS or enter recovery mode) via Raspberry Pi and PiKVM You can read about its older brother KVMac16 on my website:
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Ivan Kuleshov
9 months
Three blade servers. In total: 84 blades in 18U - 672 CPU cores 3.2GHZ (Xeon E-2388G) - 5TB RAM - 84TB Storage - Hot-swap
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Ready for deployment #raspberrypi #computeblade
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
One #raspberrypi to rule them all
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
10 months
The last piece left is the adapters to control the Mac mini's power button on the motherboard. KVMac4 platform, four of them. 16 Mac mini M2 with full remote control in just 4U. Remote management is done based on #raspberrypiPi , #PiKVM and some customizations
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Ivan Kuleshov
11 months
There were a few iterations until I made a good enclosure. Of course, there is always room for improvement. I will share the project on my site and GitHub in the coming days.
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
Compute Blade v0.9 RC1 summary: All looks pretty fine. All the main functions work. Only minor changes need to be made to RC2. And it is RC2 that I will send to tests and reviews. And perhaps to the earliest Kickstarter backers, but about that later ... #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
The choice
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3 years
Partially assembled 1U cluster. Compute Blade carrier boards for Raspberry Pi CM4 #raspberrypi #computeblade
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One of the most pleasant builds so far. Mac mini KVM stand v2
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
It's so exciting. I can't quite believe that I'm assembling a cluster server that I drew a year ago. #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
When you get 40pcs Raspberry Pi CM4 with 8GB of RAM in 2021 #raspberrypi
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
1,200 pages of knowledge This item should give +1 permanent bonus to the intelligence
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2 years
Microsoft Project Volterra inside Windows Dev Kit 2023 The cutest SSD I have ever seen.
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
7 months
Kube in Cube Meet it at the JetBrains booth at KubeCon Europe 2024 2x Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4+ PiKVM + ServoHAT, 4 Mac mini M2 Nodes with full remote control #KubeCon
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
4 Mac mini with full remote management in 1 server unit. No unnecessary moving parts (like servo or solenoids for the power button) The prototype is ready. Installed in the server room to check and test it. If all goes well, I'll make a nice front panel. UI in the last picture
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Ivan Kuleshov
11 months
Added the files to GitHub I also updated the section on media mentions in the original article. It's so cool to me But it seems the trend days are coming to an end :) Even a little sad. Until the next hype! Nice to meet all the
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All the wires are already here. I just need to add a Raspberry Pi with PiKVM and servo HATs. By the way there are 8 servos to control 16 Macs
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
Compute Blade development halfway, it's time to sum up some of the results. Easier to do this in the picture. Important changes in v0.6: - TPM 2.0 chip - Port for @zymbit ZYMKEY4i - USB-A for YubiKey - Power supply up to 22W - NVMe 22110 Thanks for your support! #raspberrypi
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11 months
How it works
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5 months
Made myself a cool keychain with my own carrier board for a Raspberry Pi CM4 #raspberrypi
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
28x Raspberry Pi with Samsung T5 SSDs in 4U, PoE powered. Probably my longest project to 3D-print. There are two
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Ivan Kuleshov
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The development of KVMac4 is ongoing. I decided to try the native fans. For M2 it is not so easy to blow the heatsink without guides for air. Just to remind you, this is a platform for 4 Mac minis with full remote control in 1 rack unit. Based on PiKVM, with custom power button
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Raspberry Pi 4 cluster 28 pieces, each with a 512 Gb SSD #raspberrypi
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2 years
All or none Microsoft Windows Dev Kit 2023 aka Project Volterra
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3 years
The most peaceful blades #computeblade #raspberrypi
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2 years
A lot of Windows Dev Kits 2023 (aka Volterra) and some other devices
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
Compute Node /concept/ The same size as the Raspberry Pi 4. Same performance. But with NVMe disk (2242), PoE, and status-screen onboard That is the carrier board for Raspberry Pi CM4. Can be easily mounted in a rack. What do you think? #raspberrypi
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Thanks Apple for this power connection in the new Mac mini M2, much more convenient for DIY projects.
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Installed in the data center. Mac mini KVM stand v3 16 Mac mini with full remote control. In 6 server units. Based on Raspberry Pi with PiKVM and using servos to the push power buttons. #raspberrypi #pikvm
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Built a temporary Home Assistant server to install in my wife's art studio. It will have at least ventilation control, air quality monitoring, security camera, and door opening via telegram bot, since there will be a art co-working.
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Ivan Kuleshov
3 years
All systems nominal. Cable management will be different. Cables were ordered #raspberrypi #computeblade
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2 years
Mac mini KVM stand v2 Fully working. Demo on video
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
More Compute Blades #raspberrypi
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@Merocle
Ivan Kuleshov
11 months
Charges directly the battery, so the mouse doesn't turn off while charging. But the percentages increase even though the OS thinks the mouse is running on battery.
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Ivan Kuleshov
11 months
What's inside. The response to the original post is kind of insane. I'll post the article and all the sources soon, for those who want to tweak/replicate the project. And would love to see you on our Discord server 🖖
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 months
I want to tell you about a side project I've been working on for the last 3 years at JetBrains. I haven't told you about it before, and your opinion is very important to me. Meet nameplates (working title). This 9.8mm thick device has a 9.7-inch e-ink screen. It hangs next to
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Cable management in progress. 16 Mac mini with full remote control
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
It's been a long journey. The UpBerry has taken its final form. It's a Raspberry Pi CM4-based device designed from scratch (different iterations in the photo). The case is made of aluminum. The main purpose is to display dashboards in the office, but other usage scenarios are
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Ivan Kuleshov
5 years
Hi twitter, I want to introduce my project from @jetbrains hackathon and maybe get some feedback from people about it. This is tangible function keys for @Apple Macbook pro >2016. What do you think of it? @3dnewsru @tomshardware @habr_com could you help me?
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Ivan Kuleshov
9 months
Four KVMac4 platforms are installed in the data center. Or 16 Mac mini with full remote management in just 4U. #raspberrypi #pikvm
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1 year
4x Mac mini M2 platform with full remote control takes final shape. All that's left is to add the PiKVM HAT and connect all the wires. I am particularly proud of the adapter cable for connecting the GPIO on the Raspberry Pi to the Mac mini's power button. #pikvm #raspberrypi
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1 year
Mac mini Tower
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2 years
Short demo
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Compute Blade carrier boards for Raspberry Pi CM4 and BladeRunner enclosure for 4 nodes and two Fan Units #raspberrypi #computeblade
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
MinCab v3 released The smallest carrier board for Raspberry Pi with Serial and SD-card ports on board Now you can access and configure your Raspberry Pi even from your phone, even if CM4 has no Wi-Fi It's Open-Source and already on my GitHub #raspberrypi
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2 years
I scalped the Raspberry Pi CM4 and reached 2.5GHz
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Got couple of the new devices from Microsoft (25 to be exact). I am going to make a rack stand for them. But first I'm going to disassemble one. To be sure about quality and air flow Looks like name is "Windows Dev Kit 2023". Project Volterra sounds better from my point of view
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Ivan Kuleshov
11 months
A RISC-V Compute Blade Based on module from @MilkV_Official #computeblade #riscv @risc_v
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Ivan Kuleshov
10 months
I'm testing a concept. Built a cluster of four Jetson Xavier NX 16GB Installed Kubernetes and Kubeflow. So what's next? I would be very grateful for the usage scenarios you see for such devices. And most importantly, what would you like to improve (besides the way it looks.)
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
KVM stand for Mac minis v3 Demo on video 16 Mac minis in 6 server units with full remote control. Taking it to the data center tomorrow. #raspberrypi #pikvm
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Works! It will be KVM stand v3 for 16 Mac mini in 6 rack units (6U) with full remote control
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1 year
I love doing that :) UV glue is some kind of magic outside of Hogwarts
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2 years
We'll install it in the data center today. Hopefully they'll let us in 😁 #raspberrypi #pikvm
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Ivan Kuleshov
1 year
Mac mini M2 KMV platform is in development. Four Mac minis in 1U server platform will have full remote control. On the second photo is the custom 3D printed front panel
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2 years
Finally tidied up in the workshop
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11 months
Fans of dark themes. Feel the power of the Dark side. Custom Magic Mouse with USB-C port
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Ivan Kuleshov
2 years
Hello there
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6 months
Limited edition Compute Blades with gold heatsinks. They were made by mistake. Only 10 of them. But what do you think? So far only black, red and blue are in the plans #raspberrypi #computeblade
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