Nolan Robidoux

Cryptominer and oilfield worker beginning a new chapter: AI, vibe coding, homelabber.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

One of the things I needed to do was see if I could use my local AI from my website on my VPS.

AI to the rescue once again!

Tailscale.

This is the most beautful piece of software ever. How can I learn and build on my machines in ND while I'm in TX? Tailscale.

#homelab

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

Newly purchased Walmart K&M, extra TV. This is ready to GO!!!

I'm not sure if I'll accomplish my goal... providing inference. But this will be a fun learning adventure.

Proxmox, Ubuntu Server, Kubernetes, etc.
#homelab

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

They arrived! Curious server-noob me began touching. Grabbed a PSU, turned it over... rattling.😲

This turned into a multi-hour adventure. How do I open the lid? How do I install the card that fell out during travel?

Rattling? Standoffs from the GPU backplate.
#homelab #server

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

I spent about a week on eBay to put something together that I believe can work and reignited a lost passion, servers and their administration.

The lab's humble beginnings, thanks eBay 😊

• Fortinet Fortigate 201E
• Dell PowerEdge R630
• Supermicro SYS-1028GQ-TXR

I'm excited

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

This started me thinking. I need to self-host AI to do my coding. Even create an AI organization!

Reality hit when testing. I don't have the resources to run good local models. Seeing how Hermes blew through half my meager $19 @ https://t.co/lEabCQKmuE, that was a 'no' also.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

What started this journey, ~5 weeks ago I integrated Codex into my VS Code install, asked it if it's possible to "code" on my VPS.

The answer, yes!

I learned about `sshfs` and spent the next 2 weeks being rate limited multple times daily using Codex to complete projects. 🥳

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

Retiring the old profile and starting fresh.

I used Twiter/X in the past for crypto; now it's about AI, self-hosting and homelabbing... building and learning in public.

The journey started about a week ago so I'll be doing a little catch-up.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@xxl4xxl1 Ravishing! 5.85/10

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@xxl4xxl1 Hi

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@xxl4xxl1 This is a beautiful sight.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@xxl4xxl1 Hi

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@xxl4xxl1 HI! 🥳

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@blknoiz06 If crypto to $100T in next two cycles... can just leave it in crypto. Reallocate to newer projects, some large portion in the majors.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@blknoiz06 Why 25? One more cycle at 50 y/o can accomplish the same, no?

Character limits, jeez. Short version:

Cash flow businesses (Air BnB, laundromat - can stop there if 25).

For old peeps... next bull pull out equity and cash from them. Repeat one more cycle. (Options / IDOs)

[EllioTrades @elliotrades]

First major GAMING token launch since $BEAM is absolutely PRINTING

$KARRAT screaming over $1B FDV

Remember GREAT GAMES TAKE TIME

This is THE consumer crypto app

Fading is unhealthy

[Swifties @SWIFTIES_ERC]

If you haven't done it yet, be sure to follow the #CryptoSwifties TikTok account! We will be updating it regularly with some 🔥🔥🔥 content! Don't sleep on the $SWIFTIES, we have a lot in the works so get in! The party is just getting started. #FanFi

https://t.co/4uUwAkJV0K

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@metropolisworld @paid_network @metropolisworld your launch would've done much better if @paid_network had things in order. A lot of people Early Access people could not get in. Hopefully Open Access works as intended.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@paid_network @metropolisworld Ticket on discord. 76.715 tokens staked for some time. No access. As a bonus when I restart my browser I'm auto-logged into another profile.

Ignition + Commonwealth... not great experiences so far.

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@SWIFTIES_ERC @CryptoCallX100 @tookerkurlson featuring @SWIFTIES_ERC ... maybe?

[Nolan Robidoux @NolansLab]

@benjamincowen The halvening is a miraculous event; the halving is a mere occurrence. 😀

#bitcoin