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Running CNC and Laser on TwoTrees TTC450 with FluidNC

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:59:14 +0200

How I replaced the stock GRBL-ESP32 firmware on a TwoTrees TTC450 with FluidNC, enabling instant CNC/laser switching via YAML config without touching esptool again.

Run Windows 11 on Linux with QEmu Nested Virtualization

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:19:55 +0200

How to set up a QEmu/KVM virtual machine on Linux with nested virtualization support for running Windows 11 and WSL2, including VirtIO drivers, HyperV configuration, and disk management.

Replacing the spark plug of a Palazzetti Lara pellet stove

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

After years without replacement, the igniter on a Palazzetti Ecofire Lara stopped firing. This post covers the fault diagnosis without opening the stove, the correct replacement part, and the replacement procedure.

Installing a CR-Touch on a stock CR-10S

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

How to wire a CR-Touch to the stock CR-10S mainboard using a DIY adapter cable, patch Marlin 2 firmware, and calibrate the probe offset.

Tracking hot water tank power consumption with PowerCalc in Home Assistant

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Estimate hot water tank energy consumption in Home Assistant with PowerCalc by combining a binary trigger and a voltage-aware power template.