Mike Lapidakis
@mike.lapidak.is
Solutions Architect Leader at AWS. Sharing thoughts on cybersecurity, cloud computing, photography, and more.
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Posts are my own
Main: https://mike.lapidak.is
Blog: https://empty.coffee
Photos: https://glass.photo/lap
This morning compared to yesterday morning, in Granby, Colorado. Winter is (finally) coming!
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This morning compared to yesterday morning, in Granby, Colorado. Winter is (finally) coming!
that classic "spring in denver" weather outlook
April 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
that classic "spring in denver" weather outlook
first trail ride of the season in the books
April 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
first trail ride of the season in the books
so you want to buy some property in the mountains? no one warned us that that may mean searching for a well head in 3ft deep snow
March 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
so you want to buy some property in the mountains? no one warned us that that may mean searching for a well head in 3ft deep snow
It’s right next to the Electrify America station
December 11, 2024 at 3:22 AM
It’s right next to the Electrify America station
Looks like another is on its way in Flagler, CO
December 11, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Looks like another is on its way in Flagler, CO
A month into running the UNAS Pro, and I'm darn happy. The price is right for a 7-bay 2U NAS, and paired with an Intel NUC or similar, it runs laps around equivalent Synology setups. It leaves a bit to be desired on the feature side, but performance and reliability have been great so far.
December 7, 2024 at 5:44 AM
A month into running the UNAS Pro, and I'm darn happy. The price is right for a 7-bay 2U NAS, and paired with an Intel NUC or similar, it runs laps around equivalent Synology setups. It leaves a bit to be desired on the feature side, but performance and reliability have been great so far.
I would love to understand why the Rivian de-rates while charging so early and so aggressively. It's 30 degrees out, so I can't imagine it's the ambient temp causing it. It has to be the most frustrating part of road trips with this vehicle.
November 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
I would love to understand why the Rivian de-rates while charging so early and so aggressively. It's 30 degrees out, so I can't imagine it's the ambient temp causing it. It has to be the most frustrating part of road trips with this vehicle.
Loved this workbench in the greenhouse at a family friend's house. The lighting, colors, and utility stood out; you can't fake this aesthetic.
November 27, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Loved this workbench in the greenhouse at a family friend's house. The lighting, colors, and utility stood out; you can't fake this aesthetic.
Exploring Blanchard Springs Caverns
November 26, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Exploring Blanchard Springs Caverns
A quiet morning in the Ozarks
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM
A quiet morning in the Ozarks
In Arkansas, the charging infrastructure is lacking, but we have a 60-amp plug for the Rivian. It took some effort, but now it's charging well. No range anxiety when you can charge at your destination on long, remote trips like this.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
In Arkansas, the charging infrastructure is lacking, but we have a 60-amp plug for the Rivian. It took some effort, but now it's charging well. No range anxiety when you can charge at your destination on long, remote trips like this.
Our final stop was at an EVConnect in Missouri, adding 92 kWh in under an hour. The charger maxed out at 119 kW. We grabbed Five Guys while it charged, allowing it to exceed the route recommendation. We arrived at our destination in Arkansas with a 35% state of charge.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Our final stop was at an EVConnect in Missouri, adding 92 kWh in under an hour. The charger maxed out at 119 kW. We grabbed Five Guys while it charged, allowing it to exceed the route recommendation. We arrived at our destination in Arkansas with a 35% state of charge.
We left Kansas City Sunday morning with a 35% charge, stopping at EVgo/GM/Flying J in Missouri for an 80 kWh recharge in 40 minutes. I really like the more traditional rest stop here, with covered charging and all of the amenities. I hope they add more of these along the route.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
We left Kansas City Sunday morning with a 35% charge, stopping at EVgo/GM/Flying J in Missouri for an 80 kWh recharge in 40 minutes. I really like the more traditional rest stop here, with covered charging and all of the amenities. I hope they add more of these along the route.
Next, we stopped at a Supercharger in Albine, KS adding 111 kWh in just under an hour while grabbing lunch at a local grocery store. We made it to KC with 15% SoC left, but topped off 42 kWh in 20 minutes at a Supercharger before dinner in the city.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Next, we stopped at a Supercharger in Albine, KS adding 111 kWh in just under an hour while grabbing lunch at a local grocery store. We made it to KC with 15% SoC left, but topped off 42 kWh in 20 minutes at a Supercharger before dinner in the city.
We left early Saturday morning, using Driver+. Our first stop was in Burlington at a ChargePoint, adding 40 kWh in 20 minutes while grabbing breakfast. Our next stop was a Supercharger in Oakley, KS where we added 105 kWh in just over an hour while the kids played at a playground
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
We left early Saturday morning, using Driver+. Our first stop was in Burlington at a ChargePoint, adding 40 kWh in 20 minutes while grabbing breakfast. Our next stop was a Supercharger in Oakley, KS where we added 105 kWh in just over an hour while the kids played at a playground
The first half of our annual 1800-mile Thanksgiving road trip is in the books, this time with the Rivian R1S. I'm sharing the play-by-play and some stats for the nerds.
November 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
The first half of our annual 1800-mile Thanksgiving road trip is in the books, this time with the Rivian R1S. I'm sharing the play-by-play and some stats for the nerds.
The Rivian did great in the backcountry. I pushed the max battery pack to the limit, with the closest charger about 100 miles away from camp and over three days off the grid. Definitely a confidence boost for future off-road adventures
November 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM
The Rivian did great in the backcountry. I pushed the max battery pack to the limit, with the closest charger about 100 miles away from camp and over three days off the grid. Definitely a confidence boost for future off-road adventures
A chilly weekend in the mountains
November 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
A chilly weekend in the mountains
Lots to love about the X100VI, but why did they put this flimsy focus mode selection switch on the side of the camera, where your hand can easily accidentally change it? I've missed more photos than I can count by inadvertently switching it to manual mode without realizing.
October 15, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Lots to love about the X100VI, but why did they put this flimsy focus mode selection switch on the side of the camera, where your hand can easily accidentally change it? I've missed more photos than I can count by inadvertently switching it to manual mode without realizing.
Incredible that you can still get them on day 2 all over Denver. Seems the steep price tag and lack of a killer app is definitely softening demand.
January 20, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Incredible that you can still get them on day 2 all over Denver. Seems the steep price tag and lack of a killer app is definitely softening demand.
Absolutely blaming you on this one (it’s incredible)
May 13, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Absolutely blaming you on this one (it’s incredible)
