Hardware Projects

Building, Hacking, Tinkering

From wireless mesh networks to pyrotechnic controllers, documenting my journey in hardware hacking and maker projects.

Featured Projects

🛰️ Meshtastic Network

Active

Building a long-range, off-grid mesh communication network using LoRa technology. Perfect for hiking, emergency communications, and rural connectivity.

LoRa ESP32 Meshtastic MQTT

Project Highlights:

  • Range: 10+ miles line-of-sight
  • Battery life: 3-7 days on a single charge
  • Custom 3D printed enclosures
  • Integration with MQTT and Discord
  • Solar-powered repeater nodes

🎆 Wireless Fireworks Launcher

Complete

Safe, wireless fireworks ignition system with multi-channel control, safety interlocks, and remote firing capabilities.

ESP32 WiFi Relay Control Web UI

Key Features:

  • 16-channel firing control
  • Web-based interface for programming sequences
  • Safety key and arming switch
  • Continuity testing for each channel
  • 300+ foot wireless range
⚠️ Safety First: This project involves pyrotechnics and high current switching. Proper safety measures, permits, and expert knowledge required.

Other Projects

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APRS Tracker

GPS position reporting over amateur radio using APRS protocol

Planning
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Weather Station

IoT weather monitoring with cloud data logging and visualization

In Progress
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SDR Radio

Software-defined radio receiver for monitoring various frequencies

Complete
💾

Home NAS

Custom network-attached storage with redundancy and remote access

Active
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Smart Home Hub

Home automation using Home Assistant and custom sensors

In Progress
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Solar Power Monitor

Real-time monitoring of solar panel output and battery status

Planning

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Technologies I Use

⚡ Microcontrollers

ESP32, Arduino, STM32, Teensy

📡 Wireless Protocols

LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, MQTT

💻 Languages

C/C++, Python, MicroPython, JavaScript

🔌 Electronics

Soldering, PCB design, power management

🖨️ Fabrication

3D printing, CAD design, enclosures

🔍 Debugging

Logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters