Guides
Step-by-step builds for running AI, automation, and services on your own hardware. Each one has a matching video.
Run Bonsai 27B Locally with Ollama
Get a capable 27B parameter AI model running on your hardware with Ollama. Pull, run, and integrate Bonsai into your homelab for private inference.
DIY Bowling Alley Scoring with ESP32 and ESP-IDF
Replace enterprise bowling systems with ESP32 microcontrollers running ESP-IDF. Build a networked scoring system for your homelab at a fraction of commercial costs.
Run LLMs Locally with Ollama: Complete Self-Hosting Guide
Set up Ollama to run state-of-the-art language models on your own hardware. No cloud fees, full privacy, complete control.
Self-Host a Password Manager: Vaultwarden in 10 Minutes
Self-host Vaultwarden, a lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager, in 10 minutes. Docker setup, HTTPS done the safe way, and no public exposure.
Self-Host Immich: The Photo Backup That Kills Google Photos
Self-host Immich to replace Google Photos — automatic phone backup, AI-powered search, and off-site copies to Backblaze B2, all on hardware you own.
Run a Local LLM on a Mini PC: Self-Host Your Own ChatGPT
Run a private ChatGPT-style AI on a cheap mini PC with no GPU. Full Ollama + Open WebUI setup, real speed numbers, and which models actually fit.
Self-Host n8n and Replace Zapier: Setup + Real Cost Breakdown
Replace Zapier with self-hosted n8n in 10 minutes. Docker Compose setup, first workflow, and the real monthly cost math versus Zapier and Make.