You can't get knowledge without making a few mistakes along the way, so we put together the worst of!

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A compilation of our favorite projects that we covered this year, enjoy!

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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What to consider when you want to upgrade your PC to a SSD, but also how to expand your PC's storage even when you don't have anymore slots!

SSD Upgrade

To consider before the upgrade:
1. How many open PCIe slots do you have?
2. How many lanes do your open PCIe slots have?
3. What REVISION of PCIe?
- 1x 2.0 is limited to 500MB/s per lane (1.0 is limited to 250MB/s)
- It's actually LESS once you consider the overhead
4. Do you have availible SATA power connectors & an ample power supply?


** If you have an available bay for the SSD
IO Crest 2 Port SATA III PCIe x1 ~$15
* Two SATA III Ports
* PCIe 500MB/s max

** If you don't have an available bay for the SSD
SEDNA - PCIe SATA III SSD Adapter (On Board) ~$32
* Only needs a single PCIe 2.0 lane (As opposed to M.2 which need x4)
* Includes one SATA III port on-board & one extra
* Needs ext power (Not entirely bus powered)

** If you don't have any availible SATA Power Cables
StarTech 2x SATA Power Splitter ~$4

Kingston UV400 ($60 for 240GB // $110 for 480GB // $240 for 960GB)
* 550MB/s Read /// 490MB/s Write

Live Install
1. Choose your install method
2. Benchmark (With Crystal Disk Mark)

Download Benchmark

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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Upgrade the Surface studio, or build your own for less!

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/270

Padre has had the Acer Spin for two weeks, is it the perfect replacement for his S7 ultrabook? Also, if you're upgrading your notebook, you'll most likely need to pick up some USB-C accessories, Padre shows you which ones are worth your cash. Finally, If you want to BUILD your own Surface Studio, Padre's got the first piece.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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Do you have a Maker in the family? Are you one yourself? Have you been hesitating to pull the trigger on a holiday purchase because of the dizzying array of 3D printing products? Well, you're in luck! Padre & Bryan give you not one, but TWO value-oriented 3D printers for ~$300!

Monoprice Maker Select.

Features:

• Heated Build Plate
• MicroSD Card Slot for print loading (standalone -- Don't need a connected PC)
• Large Build Area (7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1") [The Dremel is 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
• 100 Micron Resolution Uses STANDARD 1.75mm Filament: (ABS, PLA, XT, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, FPA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty)
• 100mm/s Printing Speed
• Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
• 1 Year Warranty SE 784C Digital Caliper

SE 784EC Digital Caliper

• From 0.01mm to 150mm
• Accurate to 0.01mm
• Inside and Outside measuring
• Comes with a case

Robo3D

New Matter MOD-t

Features:

• Non-Heated Build Plate
• Browser-Based USB Interface
• WiFi Enabled
• Quiet & Low Maintenence
• Removable Print Bed Unique "Bed & Rod" system that does away with leveling
• Auto Centering & Homing
• Medium Build Area (6" x 4" x 5") vs. [Select:7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1"] vs. [Dremel: 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
• Selectable 100/200/300/400 Micron Resolution
• Uses STANDARD 1.75mm PLA Filament
• 100mm/s Printing Speed Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
• 1 Year Warranty Supports STL OBJ - GCODE

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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Put together your own Arduino kit, or give it as a gift!

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/267

The Archeer Pico Projector is a pocket-sized way for portable projection, we look back at IFA 2016 at the Acer booth and the advantage of three curved monitors, and a first look at the Acer Swift 7 and Spin 7 ultra thin laptops.

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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How to set up your own surveillance system with 2 PTZ cameras, and connected to a Synology NAS!

Camera Setup

Amcrest ProHS 1080P IP Security Camera (IP2M-841b)

• Sony IMX322 1080P (30fps) Sensor
• WiFi + Ethernet
• 90 degree viewing angle
• PT + Digital Zoom
• IR mode (32") What we're going to show:

1. Find the camera with the Router's DHCP Client List
2. Upgrade the camera's Firmware
3. Alerting & Recording
4. Set a Static IP Address (192.168.200.211 && 192.168.200.212)

Synology DS713+ - 2 Bay NAS

• Has been replaced by the 716
• Up to 2 x 8TB Drives
• Dual Core 2.13Ghz Processor
• 1 GB of DDR3 Memory
• 2 x Hot Swappable Cages
• Dual Gigabit LAN Ports
• eSATA Port * Dual USB 3.0 ports
• 300MB/s // 300MB/s Synology DS416j - Disk Station 4-Bay Diskless NAS
• Entry-Level 4-Bay NAS * Dual-Core CPU + 512MB DDR3 Memory
• Hardware Encryption Engine
• 1 x USB 2.0 // 1 x USB 3.0
• Rear-Mount non-hot-swap caddies
• 110+MB/s read /// 100+MB/s write

Surveillance System Combo

• DS416J NAS
• 2 x Amcrest ProHS 1080P IP Security Camera
• 4 x Seagate IronWolf 2TB 5900RPM Hard Drive

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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Are you looking for gifts for that special geek in your life? We're kicking off our Holiday Gift Guide episodes for 2016 with 3D printer unboxings!

Monoprice Maker Select v2 - $260 (On Cyber Monday)

• Based on the popular "i3" design
• The entire unit can be assembled with six hex-bolt screws (4mm Hex Wrench included)

Features:

• Heated Build Plate (No more bacon!)
• MicroSD Card Slot for print loading (standalone -- Don't need a connected PC)
• Large Build Area (7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1") [The Dremel is 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
• 100 Micron Resoution
• Uses STANDARD 1.75mm Filament: (ABS, PLA, XT, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, FPA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty)
• 100mm/s Printing Speed
• Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F (260C)
• 1 Year Warranty

New Matter MOD-t ~$300

Features:

• Non-Heated Build Plate
• Browser-Based USB Interface
• WiFi Enabled
• Quiet & Low Maintenence
• Removable Print Bed
• Unique "Bed & Rod" system that does away with leveling
• Auto Centering & Homing
• Medium Build Area (6" x 4" x 5") vs. [Select:7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1"] vs. [Dremel: 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
• Selectable 100/200/300/400 Micron Resolution
• Uses STANDARD 1.75mm PLA Filament
• 100mm/s Printing Speed
• Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
• 1 Year Warranty
• Supports STL OBJ - GCODE

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

Connect with us!

• Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how.
• Join our Google+ Community.
• Tweet at us at @PadreSJ, @Cranky_Hippo, and @themacinjosh.

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