Projects I may or may not ever finish!
While looking at some LED facemask projects online, I came across a neat new flexible RGB LED matrix with BLE connectivity. It has 32×16 RGB pixels but the mobile app it uses will only send full-on primary color combinations, i.e.… Continue Reading
A DIY wristwatch platform that uses Fitbit Blaze watchbands. Based on the Arduino Pro Micro. What it’s made of Fitbit Blaze wristband Custom 3D model made in Autodesk Fusion360 Custom PCB made using <TBD CAD pkg> and fabricated at OSH… Continue Reading
What it is A simple end table design, so I can get a pair of desk lamps and complete my life. What it’s made of Soooo I started out designing with classic “black steel” or “malleable iron” pipe: 1/2″ diameter,… Continue Reading
Background I live in New York City, and it gets hot/humid as balls here. I’m OCD about natural light, i.e. I hate blocking my windows with a huge/ugly air conditioner. I’m OCD about electrical efficiency, i.e. I hate paying to… Continue Reading
Abstract An old Systron-Donner counter with nixie tube indicators repurposed as an internet-connected clock. What it’s made of Systron-Donner model 1038 counter ESP32 development board Software written in C Custom PCB designed in EAGLE High voltage nixie tube power supply… Continue Reading
So I found a 9-track reel-to-reel tape drive on eBay that looked like it was in working and beautiful condition. It’s a Kennedy 9800 with the reels arranged horizontally so it doesn’t take up half an equipment rack. I’d like… Continue Reading
What it is KnobSwitch is a minimal entertainment center controller. One big-ass knob for volume control and one selector switch for input source. What it does Gives you instant, simple selection of your input source and volume control. Communicates to… Continue Reading
A heating system to keep me toasty in my slumber. Background I live in San Francisco. Naturally, the 4000W in-wall heater in my bedroom is placed such that I can’t use it. Also I have what used to be a fireplace… Continue Reading
Background My cousin inherited a vintage Danish telephone (meets USA signal spec apparently) from our grandmother but lamented that she had no land-line to actually use it. Still, it would make a wicked cool addition to her nightstand. So I was… Continue Reading