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#31
General Discussion / Setup Unitrunker with 2 RTL-SD...
Last post by branx86 - August 23, 2026, 10:28:23 PM



Use zadig
Zadig is a Windows application that installs generic USB drivers, if Unitrunker can not see the dongel
https://zadig.akeo.ie/

Change serial Number of the dongle
Un-zip RelWithDebInfo.zip.
Go to folder x32. You will find many rtl tools in it as shown in screenshot below.



Open the New Text Document and type
rtl_eeprom -s 00000000


Save the file as change-serial.bat
While saving, make sure that
1. File name contains .bat at the end
2. "Save as type" is selected "All Files"
Please see screenshot below.



Double click the file change-serial.bat to run it


Upon double clicking the file change-serial.bat, command console will open, with last line asking confirmation to change serial number.
Type y and press Enter key. The serial number will change and command console will close immediately.



To check if the number has actually changed, again double click the file change-serial.bat, and it will show changed serial number.
Type n and press Enter key to close console










#32
General Discussion / APC Battery Backup Self test a...
Last post by branx86 - August 23, 2026, 09:59:09 AM
Self test after battery replacement

Run a Manual Self-TestIf your equipment is still plugged in and you want to test the unit without powering everything down:Press and hold the Power Button.Listen for the first beep, but keep holding the button.Release the button when the Online Icon starts to flash.The unit will run an automatic self-test and clear the error if the battery passes.Perform a Full Power Reset (Hard Reset)If the self-test fails or the error remains, clear any residual memory in the unit:Turn off the UPS and unplug all connected equipment.Unplug the UPS power cord from the wall outlet.Open the battery compartment and disconnect the internal battery.Press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to drain any remaining power from the internal circuits.Reconnect the internal battery securely.Plug the power cord directly into a known good wall outlet.Turn the unit back on.




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#38
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Last post by branx86 - August 22, 2026, 08:18:59 PM
winget

winget install yt-dlp
To update, run:
winget upgrade yt-dlp

or

Install scoop
https://scoop.sh/
Open a PowerShell terminal (version 5.1 or later) and from the PS C:\> prompt, run:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
Invoke-RestMethod -Uri https://get.scoop.sh | Invoke-Expression

Scoop
scoop install yt-dlp
To update, run:
scoop update yt-dlp
#39
General Discussion / Install $400 Mini Split AC usi...
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#40
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