All things involving IT including Networking and Linux projects
I built a self-hosted health dashboard because nothing else fit. It started as a personal hack, became manifest-driven so anyone can configure it without code, and now my family and friends run their own instances. Here's the story.
A look back at my haptic compass band project: a wearable device that vibrates to tell you which way is north. Built in 2009, still compelling today, and ripe for a modern rebuild.
A look back at my 2002 NES USB controller build, the project that got featured on Hack-A-Day, Engadget, and Gizmodo, and thoughts on building a wireless Version 2.
Complete source code and IoT integration for the Coopener - my automated chicken coop door. Covers web control, scheduling, and central management.
Full walkthrough of my home theatre and structured network installation. Covers speaker placement, cable runs, AV rack setup, and network infrastructure.
Hardware assembly and Raspbian OS installation for the Coopener project. Covers Raspberry Pi to Arduino serial communication using Python.
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.
How I installed Linux on a Riverbed Steelhead CX755 appliance. Repurposing enterprise network hardware into a capable home server on the cheap.
I wrote a script that automatically books gym classes the moment they open. Beats the 6am rush by running headlessly on a schedule. Full code included.
Part 3 of the Complete Media System build - establishing Linux to Arduino serial communication. The final steps to completing your palm-sized media server.
Part 2 of building a palm-sized media system. Hardware assembly and OS installation on minimal hardware that runs a full media stack.
Building a complete, standalone media system that fits in the palm of your hand. Part 1 covers the concept, component selection, and system architecture.