Stay ConnectedGet your gaming on! Jason Howell and Ars Technica’s Sam Machkovech bring you 12 episodes and cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, gaming rigs, controllers, Virtual Reality, classic gaming, live gameplay, mobile gaming, console hacking, and more! Plus, they’ll wrap up with a holiday game guide.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Do you like Funko Pop! figurines? Do you have a Funko Pop! collection? Or are you co-hosts with somebody with a serious Funko Pop! addiction?
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then today's "Know How" is for you! With an Arduino, a ring of WS2812 LEDs, and a few 3D-printed parts, we're going to create a disco stand to make your Funko... FUNKY!
Also... there's a 50/50 chance that we burn ourselves.
Project Summary: Using an Arduino nano and a WS2812 16-LED Ring, we're going to create a universal stand for "FunkoPop" models. The finished project will have two controls for LED brightness and Animation patterns and will can be reprogrammed without dissasembling the unit. Parts List: 1. ATmega238P Nano $4.00 2. 16-LED WS2812 Ring $10.00 3. Momentary 6x6x12 Momentary Tactile SMD Switch $2.00 4. Silicon Wire $3.00 5. M3 Carbon Steel Bolts $13.00 6. 20mm x 5mm Neodynium Magnet $5.00 7. 2 x 10k Resistors $7.00 $44.00 But the REAL price (if you're willing to buy in bulk) is closer to $6 3D Parts List 1. FPv4_Base 2. FPv4_Diffuser 3. FPv4_ArduinoHoldDown 4. FPv4_LED Shelf 5. FPv4_ButtonStop The STL Files can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k9nufqsqshs5mrw/KH383_FunkoPop_3D-Files.zip?dl=0Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone
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In the last "Synology Madness", Jason Howell and Padre showed you how to access your Synology NAS from anywhere in the world. This week they're building on that foundation by showing you how to create your own Network Video Recorder with your Synology NAS and a few network cameras!
We also get a "First Look" at Netgear's newest gaming-themed devices AND a tease for Synology Madness III: Plex and your Media!
Amcrest ProHS 1080P IP Security Camera (IP2M-841b) ~$130 (2pk) * Sony IMX322 1080P (30fps) Sensor * WiFi + Ethernet * 90 degree viewing angle * PT + Digital Zoom * IR mode (32") There are many reasons why you don't want your network cams on your local network 1. Security: They are IoT devices (kinda) -- You probably shouldn't trust them 2. Performance: 10 cameras sending 1Mbps streams to a NAS will load down a switch 3. Maintenence: Easier to configure your network cameras if they have their own network So we're going to dual-home our NAS (Synology 1517+) * Obviously, you need a NAS with multiple Ethernet ports to do this. * Control Panel * Network * Network Interface * Select your desired interface and click "edit" Install "Surveillance Station" * Package Center * Search for "Surveillance Station" * Install ** Enable Customized HTTPS Port ** -- Be sure to write this down -- In my case: http://192.168.200.200/9901 ** This allows you to access the Surveillance Station without having to log into DSM first * Apply Add a camera to "Surveillance Station" * Click "IP Camera" * Click "add" - KnowCam - 192.168.200.201 -- Port 80 -- AMCREST -- IP2M-841B * Test connection Change the Resolution Settings * Double Click the "Stream" Field * Click the "Video Tab" - You can choose your resolution, frame rate, bitrate and image quality Change "Patrol" Settings * Click "PTZ Control" under "Applications" * Click the "+" icon * Name the Position * Position the Camera * Click Save ** Repeat for all positions * Click "Patrol" tab * Click the "+" icon * Name the Patrol Pattern * Add your desired presets to the "Included Presets" field * Click "Save" ** Preview the Patrol! Setup Recording Rotation * Click on "Recording" * Click on "Advanced" * You can now set WHEN older recordings will be deleted to make room. Netgear Nighthawk Pro (XR500) Gaming Router ~$300 * 802.11AC (Dual Band / Dual Radio) - Supports MU-MIMO Quad Stream 160MHz * 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports * Gigabit WAN Port * Dual Core 1.7Ghz Processor * 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Multifunction) * QoS * Network Monitoring * Dedicated LED switch But the BIG advantage... is what they call "Geo Filter" * Using IP address and ping times, you can exclude certain regions and types of connections from your gaming server * This means you can specify WHICH players can join your gaming session. Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming Switch (GS810EMX) ~$225 * 10 Ports: 8 x 1GBe, 2 x 10GBe * Per-Port Usage information * QoS and port/device blocking * Customizable LEDsThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/382
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Have you ever wanted to go to a Maker Faire, but were a little intimidated by "Burning man meets CES"? -- If so, this episode of "Know How" is just for you!
We prepare Megan Morrone for her first-ever Maker Faire by taking a trip through some of the wonders we've found at Maker Faires past. From a "bomb" that makes fuels from organic scraps, to an electronics printer, to the Tiny House revolution, this "Know How" has something for everybody with the spirit of a maker!
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Is it time for you to up your network game? If so, THIS is the episode for you! Padre and Jason Howell take a look at some of the basic features of a Synology Network Attached Storage box in the first of several episodes about expanding your networking horizons. Learn how to automatically backup all the data on ALL the computers in your network, then learn about creating your own cloud, away from prying eyes. It's all coming up... on "Know How"!
Small Network (Google Plus)-- Alex Gomez "Hello Twit Community, Just had a very basic question on the best way to keep a small office connected. I currently have 3 computers and a Western Digital MyBook network drive. I can't seem to find something to backup that network drive on a fixed regular basis. Any suggestions ? " A few thoughts: 1. Western Digital MyBook Network Drives are HORRIBLE. (Slow, unreliable) 2. You want a solution that can be EXPANDED Synology DiskStation 2-Bay NAS (Diskless ~$240 * Dual Core 2.13Ghz XPU * 1GB DDR3 Memory * 2 x Gigabit Ethernet * 2 x USB 3.0 Ports * 1 x USB 2.0 port (Front) * 1 x eSATA Port Stock it with 2 x WD 4TB RED ~$125 And get a 8TB External Drive ~$160 ~$550 What does this give you? * A FAST NAS storage device * Multiple add-on ports (2 x USB 3.0 and 1 x eSATA port) * Hot-Swap capability (So you don't have down-time even if you need to swap a drive) * SUPER expandability of features Let's setup the hardware: 1. Install the drives into the NAS (Allow the NAS to build the RAID) 2. Connect the External Seagate drive into one of the USB 3.0 ports 3. Connect one of the Gigabit Ethernet ports into your switch Here's what we need to do to setup an automatic backup 1. Create a share (or shares) for your users * Control Panel > Shared Folder * Create (Encrypt if you'd like) 2. Create a user account for each user * Control Panel > User ** Do this for each user UNLESS you just want one big shared folder for each user. ** You can also set permissions for each folder so that users have access only to those folders they SHOULD have access to. Now that you're using the Synology NAS for your files... we have one NEAT backup point! 1. Install "Synology Hyper Backup" 2. Run Hyper Backup and choose the Following: * Backup Destination = "Local Folders & USB" -- NEXT * Shared Folder > usbshare1 -- NEXT * Select the folders you want to backup -- NEXT * Skip Applications -- NEXT * Set your schedule -- NEXT * Enable Backup rotation IF YOU WANT (Will use more space) -- Apply Building a Network (Google Plus)-- Rick Rangel "I have perhaps an easy question. I'm thinking of moving to a mesh network but the ones I've looked at only have one or two LAN ports but I need 3 and 4 would be nice in case I need another in the future. So here's the big question... If I have a router with one LAN, can I simply hook that up to a 4-5 port switch? If so, how does the addressing work? Will the router take care of that? And for static local IPs ad well? Thanks." Ok... let's talk about how switching works: ARP: Address Resolution Protocol * ARP maps a network address to a physical address -- For example, "192.168.1.77" isn't actually the name of an adapter on your network, even though it may have been assigned that address -- That-- EThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/380
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It's a feedback episode of Know How! Megan and Padre take a look at Linux laptops and Ubiquity wireless gear, then Megan gets funky with Nanoleaf and Padre breaks out a battery bank...that can also wash your car!
Linux Laptops - Aaron Smith (Crash) "Hey KitAs, I want my next laptop to be Linux only, but am trying to narrow down what I want beyond that. In your opinions, would it be better to buy a laptop that comes with Linux pre-installed, or should I not worry about that since wiping out the existing OS and replacing it with Debian?Ubuntu/etc. is not that difficult to do? I want to play more with editing video and playing games in a Linux environment (Using a mix of WINE and native Linux apps like OpenShot) so I'm thinking of getting a laptop with at least 16GB of ram and a dedicated graphics card, but beyond that I haven't weighed my options between price and power. This will NOT be my main computer as I have a desktop at home that's quite nice." A few things to note: 1. He has prior Linux experience 2. He has created dual-boot machines in the past 3. He wants gaming and video editing (WINE and OpenShot) 4. He has a desktop as his primary computer Now here are Padre's thoughts on Linux Computers: 1. You CAN install Linux on pretty much any modern computer (created after 2010) 2. Specialized hardware (touch screens, custom connectivity options, etc) can be a headache 3. If you're buying a laptop and you plan to use Linux... get one with Linxu preinstalled! My Choices Dell XPS "Developer Edition" ~$1000 up * Ubuntu 16.04 LTS * 7th Gen Intel i5 * 8GB Memory * 256GB PCIe SSD * 13.3" 1080p (Non Touch on the least-expensive models) - 4k touch screen on the more expensive models * 22 hours of battery life (on the 1080p) * 2 USB 3.0 // 1 USB C (Thunderbolt) // SD Card Reader // Combo audio * 2.7 lbs ** Note: The windows versons have touch screens, 8th gen processors for just a little more System 76 Serval WS ~$1900 up * 8th Gen Intel i7 * NVIDIA GeForce GTX-10 * NVMe PCIe SSD * 15 & 17" options * Up to 64GB Memory * 3USB 3.0 // 1 USB 2.0 / 2 USB-C // HDMI // Ethernet / CD Card Reader // 2x Displayport * 8-11lbs carrying weight (including power supply) Closing Thoughts * OpenShot is PASSABLE, but very basic. * Gaming in Linux is much better than in years past * All things being equal, I like a dual-boot machineMEGAN INSTALLS LINUX WHEN SHE WAS A TINY BABY (YouTube)
Elgato Latency -- Ben Reese "I enjoyed the last episode about live streaming, but am curious about the latency of the 3 different Elgato capture devices. Is there a difference in latency going from the Cam Link to HD60 S to HD60 Pro? I've read that the HD60 Pro has almost no latency, but was curious about your experience. My use case isn't gaming, but live streaming the church service - and sometimes sending the video feed to a projector. For live streaming, I'd rather not have to mess with audio delay manually to get audio/video to match up. And speaking of audio delay... If the HD60 S has a video delay but also has analog input for audio, does that audio match the same delay? I'd be fine with some delay for live streaming if the audio is automatically going to match up. This is the first time I've seen the Stream Deck. TheThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/379
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So you want to be a podcaster? In Part 1 of "Stream How" (Episode 374) we showed you a basic, sub $300 setup to get yourself online and streaming to the most popular services on the Internet. This time we're upping our game with some gear from Elgato that will allow us to switch and broadcast any HDMI source! If you've ever wanted to stream your gaming sessions, this is the episode for you!
In the last Streaming special, we showed you how you could make a basic rig for putting yourself into Twitch/YouTube streaming for less than $400. But what if you needed a bit more capability in your streaming rig? * Specifically, what if you want to be a broadcaster of both yourself and an external video source? * (Ex... a PC or video game console) * You COULD use any of a number of 3rd-party software packages that allow you to stream your gaming session, but those take power away from your gaming session AND they won't work for console gaming ** What WE want is an easy way to stream ANYTHING to ANYTHING from ANYTHING What we NEED is hardware that will allow us to capture HDMI Padre's Toys Elgato Cam Link ~$115 * USB 3.0 * Captures in 1080p 60fps (40Mbps) * Requires Windows 10 / macOS 10.12 + 4th Gen Quad-Core i5 Elgato HD60 S ~$160 * USB 3.0 (USB-C) * Captures in 1080p 60fps (40 Mbps) * Requires Windows 10 / macOS 10.12 + 4th Gen Quad-Core i5 * HDMI Passthrough * 3.5mm Audio-In Elgato HD60 Pro ~$180 * PCIe x1 Interface * Captures in 1080p 60fps (60Mbps) * Requires Windows 10 (64-bit) + 4th Gen Quad-Core i5 * H.264 Encoder * Master Copy Mode (Can make seperate copy with just the input) * HDMI Pass Through Elgato Stream Deck ~$150 * 15 User-Assignable LCD Keys * USB 2.0 Interface * Works with Came Capture, OBS, XSplit, TipeeStream, Twitch, YouTube, Mixer * You can nest buttons within buttons. Here's the Hardware for our Build Neewer Ring Light Kit ~$100 * 14" Diameter - 180 LEDs // 36 Watts * Dimmable * 5500K Color Temp * 2 Difuser/Filters * Shoe Mount + Camera Holder Logitech HD Pro C920 ~$50 * Price: ~$50 (Down 50% from the time we first started using them!) * Includes H.264 Hardware Encoding Heil PR40 Kit ~$400 Shure X2u XLR-to-USB Adapter ~$100 Streaming to YouTube 1. Go to your YouTube page 2. Click your username icon and choose "Creator Studio" 3. Choose "Live Streaming" from the side menu 4. Scroll down to "Encoder Setup" (You'll need this information to configure the Skreens Broadcast) * Do not give this information to ANYBODY you don't trust! They can stream on YOUR channel! 5. In a browser, navigate to your Skreens UI 6. Click "Advanced Tools" In the upper right corner 7. Click "Broadcast" 8. In the "Stream to" dropdown menu, choose "YouTube" 9. Copy the "Server URL" and "Stream name/key" on your YouTube "Encoder Setup" to the appropriate fields in your Skreens Streaming to YouTube 1. Go to your YouTube page 2. Click your username icon and choose "Creator Studio" 3. Choose "Live Streaming" from the side menu 4. Scroll down to "Encoder Setup" (You'll need this information to configure the Skreens Broadcast) * Do not give this information to ANYBODY you don't trust! They can stream on YOUR channel! 5. In a browser, navigate to your Skreens UI 6. Click "Advanced Tools" In the upper7.These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/378
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So you want a little extra "something-something" to spice up your next appearance at a Con or Maker Faire... What about a Droid!? Patrick Delahanty drops by to show you his latest labor of love: a mouse droid from Episode IV of Star Wars!
Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Delahanty
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So you got yourself a brand-new 3D printer, but you're getting a little tired of printing out just the objects that you've downloaded. If that's you, then we've got an episode for you! Jason Howell and Megan Morrone join Padre for a special 3D episode of "Know How"! -- We're going to be teaching the basics of "Tinkercad", a free, browser-based CAD tool that can be used to create everything from the simplest box to a universe-in-a-bottle. (Stargate Reference) - Join us!
The Environment
* We call the grid the "Build plane"
* The scroll button on your mouse will zoom in and out on your focused object
* Typing an "F" will change the focus to whatever object you have selected
* Holding the right button and moving the mouse will rotate around your focused object
Instruction 1: Placing and Resizing Shapes
Tinkercad starts with placing shapes on a bed so the can be manipulated
* Let's practice placing shapes on the build-bed
- Pick 4 shapes from the basic shapes menu and place them on the bed
- Use the hash marks to keep each object 40mm away from other objects
** Tip: Once placed, you can use the arrow keys to move the shapes 1 unit at a time. (The unit size is determined by the drop-down menu in the lower right corner)
** Tip: Hold "Shift" while hitting an arrow key will move the shape 10 units
* And now let's resize
- Clicking each object, resize them so that they are twice their current size. (W x L x H)
- The bullets that appear when an object is clicked can be dragged to the size you want
** Tip: You can also click each bullet and then click the value to enter a new value on the keyboard.
Instruction 2: Elevation and Rotation
We need to practice some of the finer points of manipulating 3D objects... specifically their rotation and elevation on the bed.
* Elevation
- Click the object you want to raise or drop
- Click and hold the "black arrow" at the top of the shape (It will turn red when selected)
- Drag the object to the height that you require
- Notice that as you change the elevation of the object, the callout to the side will tell you how high the bottom of the object is above the build plane.
** Tip: Holding "CTRL" while hitting the up and down arrows will move the object up and down by one unit each time you hit an arrow key
** Tip: Holding "CTRL" + "SHIFT" while hitting the up and down arrows will move the object up and down by 10 units each time you hit an arrow key
* Rotation
- Click the object you want to rotate, you'll see three curved arrows for the three axes on which you can rotate the objects
- Click, hold and DRAG to rotate
** Tip: Staying WITHIN the rotation circle will snap rotation to 22.5 degrees. Going OUTSIDE the rotation circle lets you rotate by degree (or less)
** Tip: You can also click the curved arrow and enter a custom rotation value
Instruction 3: Smoothing the Curve
Any shape with a curve is actually just a bunch of straight lines APPROXIMATING a curve. The "smoothness" of that curve depends on how many lines make up the curve: The more lines, the smoother the curve.
* Add a cylinder to your build plate
- select the object
- In the drop-down menu, play with the first two settings (Sides, Bevel -- ignore Segments)
- Increasing or decreasing the number of sides will increase or decrease the
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Worried about the CLOUD act that was sprung on the American people? Take a deep breath. Hold it. Now let it out and let's talk... Steve Gibson from "Security Now" is my guest to have a serious, NON-PANICKED, conversation about the CLOUD act, what it does, why it does it and what YOU can do to protect yourself and the others in your circle of trust. Trust No One... but listen to us!
CLOUD: "Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data" US Congress Passes CLOUD Act Hidden in Budget Spending Bill Late last Thursday night the US Congress passed a $1.3 trillion dollar spending bill to keep the US government funded through September. The photo of the printed legislation is "impressive". I think I recall seeing that it was 2200 pages. It was about an 18-inch high stack sitting on a table next to our president as he announced the bill's successful passage. However, arguably buried in that Omnibus legislation was the so-called "CLOUD act" where CLOUD stands for Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data. Given that this new legislation was proposed six weeks earlier as a means for dealing with Microsoft's refusal five years ago to turn over US citizen's data residing in Ireland... you can guess what that "clarification" amount to... even if you didn't know that the EFF was glowing a gasket over then-the proposed legislation... which is now the law of the land. As BleepingComputer put it:"The unaltered and now official CLOUD Act effectively eliminates the need for search warrants and probable cause for obtaining a US citizen's data stored online. US law enforcement only needs to point to some account and tech companies must abide and provide all the needed details, regardless if the data is stored in the US or overseas." Further, the bill recognizes foreign law enforcement and allows the US President to sign data-sharing agreements with other countries without congressional oversight. The CLOUD Act will then allow foreign law enforcement to require data on their own citizens stored in the US, also without obtaining a warrant or proving probable cause. The EFF notes that: "Since there is no more need for a foreign law enforcement agency to obtain US warrants or prove probable cause, this opens the door wide open to political abuses." The EFF's page makes their feelings clear. It's titled: "A New Backdoor Around the Fourth Amendment: The CLOUD Act" where they explain how this is a backdoor circumvention of the US Constitution's protection against illegal search and seizure. So... we now have official, warrantless, cross-border data sharing. Many years ago we coined the term TNO for "Trust No One" ... ** From Security Now - Episode 656 ** Let's talk about what's a stake... It's NOT just our email and our files: We've given A LOT of our personal information to companies like Facebook and Google with the expectation that they'd be responsible with that data. * The problem is that WE didn't really know what that meant. * Because MOST of us don't actually understand the amount and type of data being collected Google is a great example https://history.google.com * You can use "My Activity" to turn off this tracking ** HOWEVER... Google still collects data... they just don't store it for a long period of CloThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/375
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Previous Know How episodes have focused on building a podcasting STUDIO... but what if you just want to start a single-camera show for YouTube or Twitch?
Hardware that you'll Need: Lighting: Fancierstudio 2400 Watt Lighting Kit ~$120 * See Episode 212 - We explain the Three-Light Setup 1. Main Light: Slightly off-center, with not so much spread that it whites out the background 2. Hair Light: Above and slightly behind the subject (on the side opposite that of the main light) 3. Background Light: low and behind the subject Neewer Ring Light Kit ~$100 * 14" Diameter - 180 LEDs // 36 Watts * Dimmable * 5500K Color Temp * 2 Difuser/Filters * Shoe Mount + Camera Holder Camera: Logitech HD Pro C920 ~$50 * Price: ~$50 (Down 50% from the time we first started using them!) * Includes H.264 Hardware Encoding Headset/Microphone: HyperX Cloud Alpha ~$100 * 50mm Dual-Chamber Drivers (Each driver has a chamber for bass and a separate chamber for mids/highs) * Aluminum band and hinge (Most competitors use plastic) * Detachable cords ad mic * Multiple BRAIDED cords (combo plug or in/out) * Works with PC, PS4, XBOX, Switch (basically anything with a 3.5mm port ** If you want USB, try the Cloud Revolver S X-Split Broadcaster * X-Split isn't the most feature-rich streaming software, but it's relatively reliable and easy to learn Software Setup 1. Open X-Split Broadcaster 2. We now need to make a Scene: (Default is #1 1) Click "Sources" 2) Choose a video source 3) Repeat for all video sources in the scene 4) Add an audio source * Rinse and repeat for all scenes 3. We now need to set up a streaming target 1) Click "Output" 2) Click "Setup new Output" 3) Select your Streaming service 4) Add an audio source Front Row Camera $399 Livestream yourself right to YouTube Live, Facebook Live or Twitter's PeriscopeFirst Person Time-Lapse Specs of Camera: Optical and Electronic Image StabilizationBluetooth and WifiFront Camera 8 mp. 1080p up to 2.7 kBack Camera 5 mp 1080p up to 2kMax frame rate 30fps1 hr 45 min of live streaming battery life Great design. I wish the camera were better. Marantz Turret Broadcast Video Streaming System ~$300 * Integrated Camera/Light/Mic * Camera - 2MP (1080p) Sensor // 30fps - Multi-Step Autofocus - 78 degree lens - H.264 Hardware Encoding * LED Ring Light - 4" Dimmable - Wide Angle 5600K LEDs - Three Sets of Diffusion filters * USB Microphone - 14mm Condenser Capsule - Cardioid Pickup Pattern - 32/44.1/48kHz sampling at 16-bit - 150 Hz - 15kHz * USB-C in (2 x USB 3.0 out) * Aux out (Rear) * Front Panel - Light Control - Camera/Mic On/Off - Audio Mix - Headphone Volume/Jack * 10 lbsThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/374
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