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I think my technolust is fueled by the tears of those mentioned in my WTAF? post. You definitely seem like a person who understands life a bit. With your post count and knowledge, I'm glad to see you back.

Yes, I am new. I have very few posts and I don't contribute much because I'm still learning. I can't help but be discouraged by a lot of posts on these forums though. I purchased my nano tactical elite and field kit this past Father's day. I guarantee that it's been the best gift that my wife has ever gotten me. After looking at the nano for nearly a year prior to purchase, I took the first step by purchasing a used Nexus 6 for $100. The next step was the Google Fi program, followed by the Hak5 gear. When it all arrived, I connected it without issue, and went to work. It wasn't long before I realized that I had seriously overestimated my knowledge. To be honest, I had no idea what the hell I was doing. I watched the Pineapple university videos numerous times, dug through YouTube, read the forum, and ordered the book. It didn't take but a couple of reboots to realize what modules didn't work together. Before long, I realized I couldn't proceed without even more understanding and knowledge. That was rectified by a Python for informatics course, some raspberry pi tinkering, and finding some local programmers who were glad to help. Now, I understand that there might be some faulty Pineapples out there, but that's not what I'm really seeing in the majority of these posts. What I'm seeing are people who simply don't know what the hell they're doing. The vast majority of the "I paid a $100 for a brick" people are simply too lazy to search for continuing education. Either their ego is too large to fathom the idea of not being spoon fed answers or they want the "I'm a hacker, watch me get the lulz by pushing a button kit". I've never had an issue with shipping, contacting the store, or anything for that matter. I realize that I'm no expert. Hell, there's still a majority of the field kit that remains untouched. I haven't ventured into the rubber ducky, LAN turtle, or SDR. Actually I'm fairly positive that I still don't even know what some of the items are or what they do. You can bet your technolust ass that I'll eventually learn though! All I'm trying to say in this drawn out post is...if you want to better yourself or your understanding, shut up and do it.

Thanks, that's about the conclusion I had come to. At least a carving will allow me to add some rails or spacers into the kydex for heat dissipation. Thanks again!

I'm currently waiting for my membranes and neodymium magnets to finish my vacuum former. Initially my interest was to provide my training partners with custom gear. We can trash holsters and sheaths like children in a China shop. As I've been impatiently awaiting parts, I can't help but notice my lonely pineapple shivering in its tactical case. It's really begging for a taco style kydex home. My question is... Are the plastic pineapple empty cases available to purchase anywhere? I'd hate to trash mine while experimenting. I'm not even sure that it'll hold up to the 250 - 300 degree kydex and vacuum to be honest. Any ideas?

I got mine last week and read it twice the first day. It's layed out rather nicely, well written, and fairly simple to understand. When I received my nano tactical and field kit a few months back, I was beginning at a disadvantage. I watched hours of videos, scoured forums, and basically floundered around for weeks. I can't complain though. If it weren't for the search for answers, I might have never started learning python. I honestly believe everyone owning either a nano or tetra will be extremely happy with the book. With as many noobs coming onboard, such as myself, Hak5 may even consider adding them to every device purchased.