DIY Home Automation: Coopener – Hardware and OS installation
Hardware assembly and Raspbian OS installation for the Coopener project. Covers Raspberry Pi to Arduino serial communication using Python.
Category Electrical
All projects involving any kind of electronics/electrical
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.
Thermistor and PWM speed controller
Build a thermistor-based temperature sensor with PWM fan speed controller. Simple circuit that automatically adjusts fan speed based on ambient temperature.
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.
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.
Vege Patch Upgrade
Terracing and upgrading our vegetable patch in time for spring planting. Retaining wall construction, soil prep, and layout for maximum growing space.
Shed
Replacing a failing retaining wall and building a garden shed from scratch. Covers demolition, drainage, blockwork, framing, and cladding.
Virgin Active gym class automatic booking script
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.
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.