Sergio0505-95/craftsman-tech-hub-bissau

Transforming decommissioned hardware into digital opportunities for Guinea-Bissau's youth # Craftsman Tech Hub Bissau 🇬🇼 > Structure created on $(date) > Repository setup in progress... ## 🚧 Under Construction This repository is being set up to document: - My homelab journey in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau - The Craftsman Tech Hub project - Technical documentation and scripts - Hardware donation needs **Full documentation coming soon.** --- *Last updated: $(date)* # 🛠️ Craftsman Tech Hub Bissau 🇬🇼 > *Transforming decommissioned hardware into digital opportunities for Guinea-Bissau's youth* > *"In Africa, the internet might be 2Mbps, but the will is pure optical fiber."* ## 🌍 Our Mission To establish Guinea-Bissau's first community-driven **hands-on tech laboratory** where: - **Young Africans** gain practical experience with enterprise infrastructure - **IT students** bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world skills - **Local solutions** are developed for local challenges using appropriate technology - **A new generation** of sysadmins, network engineers, and developers emerges ## 🎯 Proof of Concept: My Current Homelab ### 🖥️ Hardware Constraints & Triumphs **Location:** Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (West Africa) **Primary Server:** HP 290 G3 Business PC (recycled/refurbished) **Specifications:** Intel i3-9100 (4C/4T) | 16GB DDR4 | 1.6TB混合 Storage **Challenges:** - Internet: 2-5 Mbps, unstable, high latency - Power: Frequent outages, no UPS (yet) - Climate: High humidity, dust, 25-35°C ambient - Access: Limited availability of enterprise hardware ### 🚀 Services Stack (All Self-Hosted) | Category | Services | Purpose | |----------|----------|---------| | **Media & Entertainment** | Jellyfin, Radarr, Sonarr, qBittorrent, Kavita, Airsonic-Advanced, Audiobookshelf | Local media distribution, eBook management | | **Productivity & Business** | Odoo (ERP/CRM), Alexandrie (Docs), Home Assistant | Internet reselling business, documentation, home automation | | **Monitoring & Management** | Grafana, Portainer, Uptime Kuma, Healthchecks | System m …