DIY Garage Door Notification Light
Watch my son build a garage door notification light using Arduino. A fun beginner electronics project with full wiring diagram and code walkthrough.
Tag electrical
Home Automation: RISC (Remote IoT Switch Controller)
ESP8266 relay controller with MQTT for home automation - controls switches and push-buttons over WiFi. Updated with ESP32 alternatives and Home Assistant integration notes.
DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Testing and retrofitting
Automated chicken coop door using Raspberry Pi and Arduino - opens at sunrise, closes at sunset, with remote monitoring. Full build guide plus 2026 Home Assistant integration notes.
Shed
Replacing a failing retaining wall and building a garden shed from scratch. Covers demolition, drainage, blockwork, framing, and cladding.
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.
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.