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Signed-off-by: Filip Piękoś <mail@filippiekos.com>
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## Headphones

<Image alt="Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 80 Ohm Black Edition" width="600" height="600" src="articles/audio/dt990-pro-80.webp"/>
<Image alt="Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 80 Ohm Black Edition" width="985" height="1200"
src="articles/audio/dt990-pro-80.webp" />
I've tried a lot of headphones, but I've finally settled on the **Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (Black Edition 80 Ohm)** as my main pair. They're open-back headphones, which means that they leak sound, but they also provide a more natural soundstage. They're also very comfortable, and they sound great.

## IEMs

<Image alt="Salnotes Zero" width="600" height="600" src="articles/audio/salnotes-zero.webp"/>
<Image alt="Salnotes Zero" width="1150" height="1000" src="articles/audio/salnotes-zero.webp" />
I also have a pair of IEMs for when I'm on the go. I've tried the **CCA CRA** and the **Salnotes Zero**, but I've finally settled on the Salnotes Zero. They're very comfortable, and they sound great.

## DACs / Amps

<Image alt="Qudelix 5K" width="600" height="600" src="articles/audio/qudelix-5k.webp"/>
<Image alt="Qudelix 5K" width="1200" height="650" src="articles/audio/qudelix-5k.webp" />
The main DAC/Amp in my setup is the Qudelix 5K. It's a portable DAC/Amp that supports LDAC, aptX, and AAC. It also has a parametric EQ, which is great for fine-tuning the sound.

<Image alt="Schiit Magni 3+" width="600" height="600" src="articles/audio/magni-3.webp"/>
<Image alt="Schiit Magni 3+" width="1200" height="650" src="articles/audio/magni-3.webp" />
I use a Schiit Magni 3+ as a desktop amp. It's a great amp, and it pairs well with the DT 990 Pro.

<Image alt="xDuoo MT-602" width="600" height="600" src="articles/audio/xduoo-mt-602.webp"/>
<Image alt="xDuoo MT-602" width="1200" height="762" src="articles/audio/xduoo-mt-602.webp" />
For when I want to spice things up, I also have an xDuoo MT-602 tube amp. It's a hybrid tube amp, and it adds a bit of warmth to the sound. I've tube-rolled it with some old, soviet, military-grade 6Ż1P-EW tubes, which despite being built in the 70s mainly for military purposes, sound much better than the stock 6J1 tubes.
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I started with a simple NAS on a Raspberry Pi 4. I used a 2x2TB Seagate Barracuda (these from 2012, noted to be one of the most failing drives ever made) and OpenMediaVault. It worked well, but I wanted to do more. I wanted to run VMs and containers, so I decided to build a proper server.

# Gear
## About homelabbing

Homelabbing is a hobby where people build and maintain their own datacenters at home. It's a great way to learn about networking, servers, and other IT stuff. It's also a great way to have a lot of fun and to have a lot of control over your data.

I'm not a professional sysadmin or anything, so I'm not doing anything too fancy. I'm just doing this for fun and to learn.

### My homelab

#### Apollo

Apollo is my main server. It's running Proxmox, which is a hypervisor based on Debian. I'm running a few VMs and containers on it.

**Software**

I'm running the following VMs and LXCs:

| Name | Type | Description | Additional notes |
|-------------------------------------|------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| [TrueNAS](https://www.truenas.com/) | VM | Temporarily my NAS, to be replaced by a dedicated one | SATA controller passthrough |
| [OPNsense](https://opnsense.org/) | VM | Temporarily my router, to be replaced by a Ubiquiti router | 2-port NIC passthrough |
| Debian with Docker | LXC | For running various services | iGPU and QSV passthrough |
| Windows 11 | VM | For remote gaming and other Windows-only stuff | GPU passthrough |

[Proxmox](https://www.proxmox.com/) is my hypervisor of choice. It's based on Debian and it's a great choice for homelabbing. Much less headache than Hyper-V or ESXi in my opinion.

[TrueNAS](https://www.truenas.com/) is my absolute go-to for NAS operating systems. I'm currently running it virtualized on Apollo, but I'm planning to build a dedicated machine for it soon. I'm passing through a SATA controller to it, so it has direct access to the hard drives.

[OPNsense](https://opnsense.org/) is *temporarily* my router. I'm planning to replace it with a Ubiquiti router once the UDM Pro Max comes out (hopefully soon). I'm passing through a 2-port NIC to it, so it has direct access to the network.

My Debian LXC is running Docker. I'm using it to run various services, like Jellyfin, Servarr stack, and other stuff.


**Specs**

- CPU: Intel Core i3-14100
- RAM: HyperX Fury DDR4 3200MHz 64GB (2x32GB)
- GPU: MSI GTX 1660 Gaming X
- Motherboard: Asrock H660M-HDV
- Case: Chieftec Cube Pro mATX
- Cooler: Intel Stock
- Storage:
- 1x 500GB Samsung Evo 970 Plus M2 (Proxmox, VMs, LXC containers)
- 1x Seagate EXOS 16TB (main) - soon to be put in a RAID with more drives
- Network:
- 1x 1Gbps NIC
- 1x 2-port 1Gbps NIC

#### Athena

Athena is my Raspberry Pi 4 8GB. It mainly serves as a reverse proxy, Pi-hole, and a monitoring server.
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The custom keyboard hobby turned out to be a great way to combine my love for technology and my love for building things. I've built a few keyboards over the years, and I've learned a lot about the process. I've also learned a lot about the different types of switches and keycaps that are available. In this post, I'll talk about the keyboards that I've built and the different types of switches and keycaps that I've used.

# About the hobby
## About the hobby

Custom keyboards are a niche hobby that has been growing in popularity over the past few years. The custom keyboard community is a small but passionate group of people who love to build and customize their own keyboards. There are many different types of custom keyboards, from simple DIY kits to fully custom-built keyboards.

This hobby has been a great way for me to learn more about electronics and mechanical engineering. It also happened to be a major rabbit hole that I fell into, and I've spent a lot of time and money on it. But I've learned a lot along the way.

# My collection
## My collection

I've built a few custom keyboards over the years, and I've learned a lot about the process. I've also learned a lot about the different types of switches and keycaps that are available. This post will be a showcase of the keyboards that I've built and other keyboard-related stuff.

## Custom Keyboards
### Custom Keyboards

### Tofu65
#### Tofu65

The Tofu65 is a 65% keyboard that I built with a hot-swappable PCB. This means that I can easily swap out the switches without having to solder anything. The case is made of aluminum, and it has a nice weight to it. This was essentially my entry into the custom keyboard hobby, and I've been using it as my daily driver for a while now.

#### Specs
**Specs**

- Case: Tofu65
- PCB: DZ65RGBv3
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- Stabilizers: Durock V2 (Krytox 205g0)
- Mods: Tape mod, foam mod

### Zoom TKL
#### Zoom TKL

My first group-buy purchase and the first actual custom keyboard I've built. First tactile switch build as well. Might've slightly overlubed these tactiles, but they still retain most of their original bump. It's a very solid and heavy keyboard, and it feels great to type on. Been using it as my daily driver for a while now.

#### Specs
**Specs**

- Case: Zoom TKL
- PCB: Zoom TKL
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- Switches: Gazzew Boba U4T (Krytox 205g0)
- Keycaps: ePBT 無印·WUYINZHUYIN

### RK61
#### RK61

This was my first build, and it was a great way to learn about the different types of switches and keycaps that are available.

#### Specs
**Specs**

- Case: RK61
- PCB: RK61
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- Stabilizers: Durock Plate Mount (Krytox 205g0)
- Mods: Tape mod, band-aid mod, foam mod

### Idobao ID80
#### Idobao ID80

Managed to get my hands on this keyboard for cheap locally, and it's been a pretty great board to use.

#### Specs
**Specs**

- Case: Idobao ID80
- PCB: Idobao ID80
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- Stabilizers: Durock V2 (Krytox 205g0)
- Mods: Tape mod, foam mod

## Vintage Keyboards
### Vintage Keyboards

I've also been collecting vintage keyboards. I've always been fascinated by the history of technology, and vintage keyboards are a great way to learn about the early days of computing. I've collected a few vintage keyboards over the years, and I've learned a lot about the different types of switches and keycaps that were used in the past.

### IBM Model M (blue label)
#### IBM Model M (blue label)

Starting off with the classic IBM Model M. This is a great keyboard to type on, and it has a very satisfying clicky sound.

### IBM Model M122 (Battlecruiser)
#### IBM Model M122 (Battlecruiser)

This is a larger version of the Model M, often referred to as the "Battlecruiser". It's a great keyboard to type on, and it has a very satisfying clicky sound. It's also built like a tank, and it's a great piece of history.

### Cherry G81-3000 HAD
#### Cherry G81-3000 HAD

I have two of these. Bought them solely for the keycaps, the MY switches are pretty bad. The doubleshot ABS keycaps are great though, and I've used them on a few different keyboards.

### Unbranded vintage keyboard
#### Unbranded vintage keyboard

Found this chinese-labelled vintage keyboard listed online locally. I noticed that it had Cherry MX Black switches, so I decided to buy it. The keycaps aren't too bad either. They're rather thin, but they're PBT, and they have a nice texture to them. The MX Blacks are most likely the pretooled version, based off the date on the PCB.

### Triumph-Adler Gabriele 7007 L
#### Triumph-Adler Gabriele 7007 L

This isn't really a keyboard, but a vintage typewriter with Cherry MY switches. The keycaps are thick, dyesub PBT (except for the doubleshot backspace) and are of excellent quality. An interesting fact about this typewriter is the presence of a single Cherry MX-type switch inside the case, used to register that the carriage arrived the end. In my case, that was the rather rare vintage MX White Clicky switch. A very nice addition to my collection.

## Switches
### Switches

Switches are the most important part of a keyboard. They determine how the keyboard feels and sounds. There are many different types of switches, and each type has its own unique characteristics.
I have a pretty good collection of switches, and I've tried a lot of different types. Here's a list of the switches that I've tried so far.
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This is my PC build. I built it in 2019, and it's still going strong. I use it for gaming, programming, and video editing. Currently dual-booting Windows 10 and Arch Linux.

It's a little outdated, but it still gets the job done. I'm planning to upgrade soon though.

### Specs

- **Case:** MSI MAG FORGE 100R
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I have a 2023 MacBook Pro M3 Pro. I decided to go with the **12-core** variant of the **M3 Pro** SoC, along with **36GB of RAM** and **1TB of storage**. It's my daily driver for work and school. I use it for programming, writing, designing, video/photo editing, and more. The battery life is amazing and the performance is great.

I've been a PC user for most of my life, but I've been using Macs for the past few years for most of my productive work. The Apple Silicon truly brought Macs back to life. I love the build quality, the display, and the software. I also use it for some media consumption and everyday tasks.
I've been a PC user for most of my life, but I've been using Macs for the past few years for most of my productive work. The Apple Silicon truly brought Macs back to life. I love the build quality, the display. Still not a fan of the software limitations, but I've learned to live with them. I also use it for some media consumption and everyday tasks.

## Other tech

- **Phone**: iPhone 14
- **Tablet**: iPad 9th gen
- **Watch**: Apple Watch SE 2022
- **Console**: PS4 Pro
- **TV box**: Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
- **TV box**: Apple TV 4K (2nd gen), Apple TV HD (3rd gen), Chromecast with Google TV

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