Hobby projects from the last decade!

Sometimes functional, often frustrating, always formative

IoT Robotic Bartender | 2018

Built and programmed from scratch, this was my first real endeavour into mechatronics. It dispenses cups, blends upto 8 liquids, then flushes itself clean, all through a custom bluetooth enabled smartphone app...talk about enabling.

- 12vDC, Arduino Mega, L298N drivers, x3 NEMA17 steppers
- C++ firmware, MIT App Developer 2.0 for the app
- Made entirely with hand tools and a lathe

Digital Espresso Machine | 2021

Using the grouphead from a Via Venezia machine, I built a new frame, a PI phase controller and a sleek touchscreen enabled UI. The only project to have ever saved me any money!
- 120vAC, Teensy 3.6, custom phase control, RGB resistive touchscreen
- C++ firmware, interrupts oriented
- Espresso, steam, and cup warming top shelf!
- Made in my local makerspace with JLC custom PCBs

Liquid Fueled Hybrid Rocket Motors | 2016

I created a novel valved combustion chamber driven by my first endeavours in Solidworks Simulation, electrically lit and pneumatically actuated. Fired just once...
- Pressurised liquid ethanol and compressed oxygen Fueled
- Based on design literature of Richard Nakka
- Made entirely with hand tools and a lathe

Electric Gokart | 2017

Designed, welded and on the road in just two weeks!
- 4-quadrant driver with regen, x3 RV PbAcid batteries, x2 750W BDCs
- All-steel welded chassis, 1:16 chain transmission, disk brakes
- Designed and built entirely in my home workshop
- Yes, that is a chair from my high school...

Various Lamps | 2018 - present

Starting in university, I became obsessed with how great lighting can transform dismal dorm spaces, and took matters into my own hands. I'm now working on my fourth.
- My go-to aesthetic is restrained abstractions of plants, usually in hardwood and metal
- None are for sale just yet, but watch this space!

Assorted Furniture | 2018 - present

What is so absurd and delightful about contemporary furniture is that it's often composed of simple and blocky forms, just asking for me to make it myself.
- Writing desk with drawer (pictured)
- 4-chair dining table
- MCM inspired TV stand-open bureau
- Mirrors and frames