Computers/Networking

Fixed IP Failover

VK6RX

Dec 12, 2022 — 1 min read

I’ve been working on a fail over system for my hosted services. Getting this working means that I am no longer locked into my internet provider for a static public IP. Instead the IP of the VPS is used.

In this case I have setup OPNsense on a VPS hosted by Binary Lane (although any VPS with an external IP would work). My OPNsense box at home connects to the VPS via OpenVPN (P2P). Then a bunch of routing and firewall rules take care of the rest.

A setup of gateways with priorities covers off on the dual WAN on the home router side.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range

We’ve ordered a 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range (Highland). Here is the demo we drove a few weeks ago. Ours will be the same, but with black interior instead of the white seen here. Estimated delivery is Feb 2024.

Top Talkers on BM

Looks like we had an honourable mention on the Brandmeister top talkers list. While it’s my callsign, this is the busy VK6-HUB group that has put this here. This is a screenshot from BM’s Top Activity app. https://www.brandmeisteractivity.live/

~1960 Fordson dexta Diesel - Tractor Instruction Book

See attached for a high quality scan of the Instruction Book/User Manual for the Fordson Dexta. I found this impossible to find, so ended up buying a copy from England. The print is dated 1960 and is the “Export Copy”. All pages are included in my scan and have

Cox New Generation Steering Box

Had an issue with my ~2002 Cox New Generation ride on lawn mower. These Australian made ride on mowers are renowned for their robustness and easy repair with basic tools. But, they are not particularly well designed/engineered in all areas and have had their fair share of issues. This

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Top Talkers on BM

~1960 Fordson dexta Diesel - Tractor Instruction Book

Cox New Generation Steering Box