Microscope X/Y Slider
A sliding stand for a digital microscope: an X/Y table under the workbench with linear rails and cable chains, so the microscope glides into place with a push.
MechanicalMotion controlPCB
Portfolio
Things we've designed, built, and made real.
Each of these blends electronics, mechanical design, and a path to production. It's the same approach we bring to taking your product to manufacturing.
Modular MicroPython System
PyBikeBrain, a modular microPython board for E-bikes, inspired by the pyBoard, with stackable layers for serial, power and more.
PCBFirmwareModular
Articulated Camera Arm
An articulated camera arm of carbon fiber tubes, polished steel spheres and red aluminum pressure plates, inspired by Robin Renzetti's design.
MechanicalProduct design
Mechanical Keyboard
A reproduction of Input Club's open source K-type keyboard, built to study manufacturing and find ways to cut BOM cost.
PCBFirmwareEnclosure
Whiteboard Plotter
A whiteboard plotter inspired by draw bots, built on plywood with linear rails, a 3D printer control board and open-source software.
MechanicalMotion control
Hex Puck Lights
Black + Decker Hex Puck under cabinet lighting: a master puck with satellite pucks and a low-profile, screwless clip-together housing.
PCBLightingProduct design
Custom Dog Leashes
Custom leashes printed with pet names, made with a purpose-built heat press and a CNC sewing machine.
ProductProductionSourcing
Handheld Sokoban
Freezing Fortress, an unreleased Sokoban-style handheld game with a D-pad, two buttons and a 7" retro LED screen.
PCBFirmwareEnclosure
PCB Artwork
Tips for adding artwork to PCB designs, treating copper, soldermask and silkscreen like easter eggs in a video game.
PCBArt
Digital Badge
A digital badge built around an ESP32-S3 and a 2.4" LCD for Maker Faire Shenzhen, with a Flappy Bird style game.
PCBFirmware
Digital Badge PCB Layout
A walkthrough of the digital badge's PCB layout, from layer stackup to the ESP32, antenna, USB Type C and power areas.
PCBLayout
Adventures with an 8080 LCD
Getting a 2.4" 8080-interface TFT with an ST7789P3 controller running on an ESP32-S3, and speeding it up for a Flappy Bird style game.
FirmwareBring-up
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