Haptic compass band, revisited
DIY haptic wearable compass band using Arduino and vibration motors to give the wearer a constant sense of north - a wearable 6th sense experiment, updated for 2026.
Category Electronics
Hacking a Riverbed Steelhead CX755
How I installed Linux on a Riverbed Steelhead CX755 appliance. Repurposing enterprise network hardware into a capable home server on the cheap.
Complete Media System – PART 3 [Linux to Arduino comms]
Part 3 of the Complete Media System build - establishing Linux to Arduino serial communication. The final steps to completing your palm-sized media server.
Complete Media System – PART 2 [Hardware and OS]
Part 2 of building a palm-sized media system. Hardware assembly and OS installation on minimal hardware that runs a full media stack.
Complete Media System that fits in the palm of your hand – PART 1
Building a complete, standalone media system that fits in the palm of your hand. Part 1 covers the concept, component selection, and system architecture.
SleepTrack – Sleep Apnea measuring and prevention machine
I built a DIY sleep apnea monitor called SleepTrack. Detects breathing interruptions and alerts you. Full schematics, PCB design, and Arduino code included.
Coolsculptor/FrankenSculptor – PART 4
Part 4 of the FrankenSculptor build - final assembly, testing results, and lessons learned from building a DIY cryolipolysis (fat-freezing) device at home.
Coolsculptor/FrankenSculptor – PART 3
Part 3 of the FrankenSculptor - electronics, temperature control circuitry, and safety systems for the DIY cryolipolysis device. Full schematics included.
Coolsculptor/FrankenSculptor – PART 2
Part 2 of building the FrankenSculptor - a DIY CoolSculpting device. Covers Peltier module selection, heatsink design, and thermal management.
Coolsculptor (Cryolipolysis) codename: FrankenSculptor – PART 1 [DIY Coolsculpting machine]
Part 1 of building a DIY CoolSculpting machine (cryolipolysis device). Research, theory, component sourcing, and initial design for the FrankenSculptor.
Car side mirror replacement
Replacing a broken car side mirror for a fraction of dealer price. Sourced aftermarket, removed the old unit, and installed the replacement in under an hour.
Fix motorbike blinker cluster
Fixing a broken motorbike blinker cluster with basic tools and spare parts. A simple repair that saved the cost of a replacement unit from the dealer.