LemonLink

My Projects, Freshly Squeezed for the Web.

Welcome to my personal project hub, powered by LemonLink. Here you'll find a collection of my latest work and experiments.

My Projects

Here are some of the things I've been working on. Feel free to explore the live sites and check out the code on GitHub.

CS2 Loadout Generator

A tool to generate random competitive loadouts for Counter-Strike 2. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Modded Valheim Server

Building and managing a rich RPG world for a community of players, including writing story quests and managing server mods.

Another Cool Project

A brief and catchy description of what this project is all about. Explain the main purpose and technology used.

What's Running This? My Homelab

This site and all my projects are self-hosted on my personal server infrastructure. Here's a look at the core services that keep everything running.

TrueNAS SCALE

The foundation of my storage, running on a dedicated NAS. It provides robust, reliable storage for all my applications and personal data.

Portainer

My go-to for managing all my Docker containers. It provides a clean web UI to deploy, manage, and monitor my applications.

Nginx Proxy Manager

The heart of LemonLink. It handles all incoming traffic, manages SSL certificates, and routes domains to the correct containers.

Home Assistant

The brain of my smart home. It integrates and automates all my smart devices, from lights to sensors, into one unified system.

Nextcloud

My personal cloud for files, photos, contacts, and calendars. Paired with Collabora for a full online office suite.

Twingate

Provides secure, zero-trust network access to my internal services, allowing me to manage my homelab from anywhere safely.

My Gear & Setup

Server Hardware

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 2700x
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4
  • Storage: 2 x 3TB WD Green (NAS)
  • VM Storage: 2TB WD Green
  • OS Drive: 128GB NVMe SSD
  • OS: TrueNAS SCALE
  • SBC 1: Raspberry Pi 5 8GB + NVMe HAT 256GB
  • SBC 2: Raspberry Pi 3B 1GB
  • Zigbee Coordinator: Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1

Main PC

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TI
  • RAM: 32GB DDR4 @ 3600MHz
  • OS Drive: 2TB NVMe
  • Storage Drive: 1TB NVMe
  • Main Monitor: AOC 27" 1440p 144Hz
  • Secondary Monitor: AOC 24" 1080p 144Hz
  • Thrid Monitor: BenQ 24" 1080p 60Hz
  • Fourth Monitor: BenQ 24" 1080p 60Hz
  • Audio: GoXLR, Blue Yeti Pro, Steelseries Arctis 9
  • Mouse: Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless
  • Keyboard: Asus Strix Flare (Brown Switches)
  • OS: Linux Mint & Windows 11 (Dual Boot)

Software & Tools

  • Virtualization: Docker & Portainer
  • Code Editor: Visual Studio Code
  • Browser: Brave

My Journey

Foundations

My non-traditional path taught me to be a self-directed learner, building a strong foundation in problem-solving from an early age.

Applied Skills

I proved my practical abilities by excelling in a professional role without formal qualifications, learning to manage complex systems under pressure.

Forging Resilience

Navigating significant personal adversity forged a deep resilience and a calm, focused approach to overcoming complex challenges.

Building with Purpose

Today, I channel my passion for technology and my unique life experiences into building a career in IT, focusing on creating robust and empathetic solutions.

Get In Touch

Have a question or want to connect? Feel free to send me a message.