tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post4131516356961214388..comments2023-05-01T04:31:23.614-07:00Comments on Kenton's Weekend Projects: LAN-Party Optimized HouseKenton Vardahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-5510060536799972182013-03-29T10:25:31.364-07:002013-03-29T10:25:31.364-07:00(Disabling comments due to repeated spam.)(Disabling comments due to repeated spam.)Kenton Vardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-71261454926137133592012-02-10T20:42:07.284-08:002012-02-10T20:42:07.284-08:00Wow, your house is really, REALLY cool. I'm je...Wow, your house is really, REALLY cool. I'm jealous. Built-in game stations is an awesome idea.<br /><br />Also, I love those windows.Howlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275274757523570779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-32131430239506611632012-02-10T05:27:46.430-08:002012-02-10T05:27:46.430-08:00Oh My God!!
That is proper crazy and unique and I ...Oh My God!!<br />That is proper crazy and unique and I love it. Never seen anything like this...you sir are inspirational! <br />Well done!! <br />P.S Having friends over to play games like that would be unreal, it brings a whole other meaning to friends hanging out playing games together!Kev @ Skyweb Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720867577198806431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-22201045174399299032012-02-09T21:17:30.365-08:002012-02-09T21:17:30.365-08:00PHew!!
That was a lovely read. Its finally nice t...PHew!!<br />That was a lovely read. Its finally nice to hear about people like you and things you do. Had done a similar setup 4 years ago but ran only doom 3 and modern warfare on ubuntu using only cheaper Amd hardware.rishihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18124353881332755016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-48335889835768167302012-02-09T10:35:53.787-08:002012-02-09T10:35:53.787-08:00Suggestions for you?!?!
For locks and home automa...Suggestions for you?!?!<br /><br />For locks and home automation, look to Z-wave devices. A micasaverde vera, or similar controller, can be had for under $400, and you can either get consumer level z-wave locks, or wire your fancy magnetic lock to a z-wave relay. Plus, there are all kinds of available sensors and controllers for z-wave networks (lighting, HVAC, security, access control, monitoring).<br /><br /><br />Also, LinuxMCE is a good choice for multimedia, security & communications. However, it's a bit monolithic, and squeamish about hardware. And you'd likely need a second server for just LinuxMCE (or be VERY good at virtualization). However, it's a great start for grabbing a few ideas for Google TV future road map stuff, like home automation and communication plugins.<br /><br />Look at HDhomerun units for TV capture, Obi110 and/or Cisco/Linksys SPA3102 ATAs for VOIP to P.O.T.S. bridging for communications, Bluetooth signal strength detection (from your Android devices) for smart re-routing of multimedia, lighting and communication throughout the house (another LinuxMCE trick). I'd live to see Google support, z-wave, ATA devices, and the HDhomerun devices in Google TV... MY ultimate goal is a house that knows when I'm home, schedules my family's day for them, keeps track of where we all are (for scheduling and the kids' safety), sets the right lighting and temperature, forwards communication and directions to our portables for where we need to be, serves up our desired entertainment, and minds the store when we're away. I think your awesome setup could form a basis for that. You just have to get creative... And your employer is in a position to make it all accessible.JasePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477580169766049508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-21776894163394037942012-01-20T10:52:25.553-08:002012-01-20T10:52:25.553-08:00Dear spammers who keep posting random links in my ...Dear spammers who keep posting random links in my blog comments that have absolutely nothing to do with my blog,<br /><br />Blogger adds ref="nofollow" to all your links. That means YOU DON'T GET ANY PAGERANK from them. Idiots.Kenton Vardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-34656163243596057462012-01-03T08:34:22.606-08:002012-01-03T08:34:22.606-08:00Nice work Kenton! The best way to live is to take ...Nice work Kenton! The best way to live is to take what you love and incorporate it into WHERE you live. FYI: I have a disco ball permanently attached to my ceiling. You know, different strokes....Dan Stockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687684090202981623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-1534753763064657152011-12-21T02:30:17.023-08:002011-12-21T02:30:17.023-08:00Well that's great :D
But as for me, I'm re...Well that's great :D<br />But as for me, I'm really curious about the security cameras... which cameras are they? how do you detect motion? how do you get email notifications and how can you log in remotely??CarMashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740434750420855492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-63224256873274529842011-12-17T01:57:07.620-08:002011-12-17T01:57:07.620-08:00@DaDaniel: Answered in my latest post:
http://ken...@DaDaniel: Answered in my latest post:<br />http://kentonsprojects.blogspot.com/2011/12/lan-party-house-technical-design-and.html<br /><br />@SDGuero: Nope, this is strictly an outside-of-work project.Kenton Vardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-80388548865441559722011-12-16T15:51:25.892-08:002011-12-16T15:51:25.892-08:00Sick dude! L4D2 would be so fun that setup.
Id t...Sick dude! L4D2 would be so fun that setup. <br /><br />Id this what you spent your 20% personal time on from Google??? ;)SDGuerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940004650190506464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-67365628323719108102011-12-16T06:21:28.572-08:002011-12-16T06:21:28.572-08:00Which software is working behind to provide the la...Which software is working behind to provide the lan boot replica mode?DaDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191238071825457271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-39076568362713555472011-12-15T20:18:39.904-08:002011-12-15T20:18:39.904-08:00Just having a room lan party at home will be enoug...Just having a room lan party at home will be enough for me, I don't have that many friends to invite thohector20https://www.blogger.com/profile/02227691276623060369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-21589900180892552932011-12-15T16:26:00.868-08:002011-12-15T16:26:00.868-08:00This is really SWEET and interesting! I hope you d...This is really SWEET and interesting! I hope you dont mind I use your model as a prototype to setup mine sometime in the near future! Keep up the good work!AJcityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943567838245889774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-4163721685432410362011-12-15T15:50:20.673-08:002011-12-15T15:50:20.673-08:00@sircurmudgeon: There are cable tubes in the foun...@sircurmudgeon: There are cable tubes in the foundation. Benefit of building the house from scratch. :)<br /><br />Server room pictures here: http://goo.gl/BgFpT<br /><br />I have a portable 14000 BTU/hr air conditioner in the room which seems to keep up just fine.Kenton Vardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-53347704208687946392011-12-15T15:34:14.089-08:002011-12-15T15:34:14.089-08:00That's sweet. With the windows above those sta...That's sweet. With the windows above those stations, how did you run all the cable? Normally you'd drop wire through the top plate inside a wall to the wall jacks. It looks like there are doors/windows totally surrounding that set of stations. <br /><br />I'm also curious about cooling your rack system. Does it have independent cooling of some sort? Pics of it and the design concepts would rock when you do the software post.sircurmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073285711931161325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-89971528867260988652011-12-15T14:58:26.456-08:002011-12-15T14:58:26.456-08:00Thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear that you'...Thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear that you've received some flack from others. I'm tempted to borrow a line from Gran Torino.<br /><br />"I didn't buy all this stuff at once. I've lived here for fifty years. A man stays in one place long enough he tends to attract a decent set of tools." - Walt<br /><br />Please continue to share your projects with us.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681084034622319478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-11567152272772347732011-12-15T14:41:57.963-08:002011-12-15T14:41:57.963-08:00if you need an employee for something just PM me i...if you need an employee for something just PM me im a big big SC2 fan can do whatever you want im almost 18 im really passionate dont want salary just plane tickets and food.you will make my dream come true.HaiFiSCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446195227044828104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-57924349256965520482011-12-15T14:38:22.611-08:002011-12-15T14:38:22.611-08:00Well done indeed.Well done indeed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790945283276479594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-15583850912475804842011-12-15T14:34:26.956-08:002011-12-15T14:34:26.956-08:00wow,my eyes are full with tears now.This looks jus...wow,my eyes are full with tears now.This looks just like in my dreams :( im so sad im not involved in this but im extremmely happy for you and hope to see some footage from your house and why noy some Starcraft2 tournaments it will be awesome.HaiFiSCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446195227044828104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-66330307761190237662011-12-15T09:57:45.731-08:002011-12-15T09:57:45.731-08:00My life goal now is to get a job at Google and com...My life goal now is to get a job at Google and come to your place to party. SC2 AND DDR? That's sweet heaven.Omi-kunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764290654627797177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-25045365688278094732011-12-15T05:24:15.251-08:002011-12-15T05:24:15.251-08:00I took a photo of the outside of Kenton's hous...I took a photo of the outside of Kenton's house from up the road:<br /><br />http://imgur.com/bbA8c.jpgJohn Dethridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205625438197408327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-43801321595600295132011-12-14T17:59:37.190-08:002011-12-14T17:59:37.190-08:00It's a highly reflective refrigerator with a c...It's a highly reflective refrigerator with a convex curve to it, so it looks a little funny in the picture!Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764002160846245485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-31866767435405427842011-12-14T14:41:10.519-08:002011-12-14T14:41:10.519-08:00@d6bcfc84...: I'm not sure what you're ta...@d6bcfc84...: I'm not sure what you're talking about. My best guess is you mean the big black thing. It's called a refrigerator. We ultra-rich people use them to store food at low temperatures so that it lasts longer. :PKenton Vardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412193785917999881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-45714465897118694862011-12-14T14:20:30.643-08:002011-12-14T14:20:30.643-08:00question: wht is the huge acrylic vag in picture 2...question: wht is the huge acrylic vag in picture 2 background?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917201476921228414.post-65488613896806348822011-12-14T11:22:13.047-08:002011-12-14T11:22:13.047-08:00Ditto on the software you used to boot full system...Ditto on the software you used to boot full systems off the network. I work in a school, and honestly this would be sweet for some of my labs. Not to mention at home, I could keep all my media center PCs up to date simply by using this method as well. Thanks for sharing! :)David Hatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228961999719365488noreply@blogger.com