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A maker of physical tools and digital systems. From custom home automation nodes to high-performance web tooling, I build for the sheer joy of the assembly.

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// Selected_Builds

Things I've built recently

[Index 001–003]
Physical Maker // 001

Custom Split-Mech Terminal

A hand-wired mechanical keyboard fused into a portable workstation. Raspberry Pi compute module, custom ultrawide display, finished in matte black PETG.

  • 3D Printed PETG Chassis
  • Kailh Box Navy Switches
  • Custom QMK Firmware
Custom mechanical keyboard glowing teal in a dark workshop
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Web Tooling // 002

Synth-Grid IDE

A browser-based code editor tuned for CSS-heavy visual experiments. Real-time variable mapping, layout stress testing, and an optional CRT shader overlay.

  • React + Tailwind Core
  • WebAssembly Layout Engine
  • CRT Shader Overlay
Retro neon data visualization interface on a CRT monitor
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Physical Maker // 003

Hearth Automation Hub

Whole-house automation node built around a salvaged 80s mixing console. Physical knobs control lighting scenes, thermostat presets, and shop ventilation.

  • ESP32 Mesh
  • MQTT + Home Assistant
  • Restored Analog Faders
Vintage console with glowing knobs repurposed as a smart home hub
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// User_Profile

I grew up in the 80s with a soldering iron in one hand and a BASIC manual in the other. That hasn't really changed. I make household machines, custom web tools, and the occasional thing that's both. Everything I ship has a satisfying click.

Years_Tinkering
30+
Soldering_Burns
Many
Repos_Public
64
CRTs_Owned
3