I've ordered a device on AliExpress to run RS232 over single mode fiber for some reason which I will determine later to justify the purchase.

[ryanc@infosec.exchange]

I've ordered a device on AliExpress to run RS232 over single mode fiber for some reason which I will determine later to justify the purchase.

[peturdainn@mastodon.social]

@ryanc building an EMC lab? Or shielding a wireless device?

[ryanc@infosec.exchange]

@peturdainn I have four unused SMF cores and having something that works if I screw up the network seems nice.

[0@corteximplant.com]

@s0 @ryanc this interaction is a great indicator of the health of my follow bubble (high)

[0@corteximplant.com]

@s0 it might even have been a couple genders ago tbh when our bio still said "not entirely cis". and that watch was no strings attached, but you know that. the sentiment is very appreciated @ryanc

[ryanc@infosec.exchange]

@0 @s0 Aww. ️

I very mildly regret not running both single mode and multi mode fiber since there are very meaningful price differences once one exceeds 10Gbit.

[paul_ipv6@infosec.exchange]

@ryanc

that is both a supremely sick and supremely cool gadget.

<struggling now to explain to myself that "no, i don't have any legit need for that"...>

<also now trying to figure out what would be needed for the RS232 BOB you'd want to test it>

[astrid@tiny.tilde.website]

@ryanc city of seattle uses such devices to operate their variable message highway signs

[astrid@tiny.tilde.website]

@ryanc so, you know, for hacking the planet from a roadside junction box perhaps

[ryanc@infosec.exchange]

@paul_ipv6 £30 for a pair, shipped