Logan Fouts
Gutting a Yamaha Digital Piano to Fix One Tiny Board
November 3, 2026
No service manual, stripped screws, a rotted volume pot, and two jumper wires
Yamaha digital piano with the cabinet opened up and the keybed exposed ^
Tore down a $1000+ Yamaha digital piano to reach the volume/power board, replaced a corroded volume pot, and ran jumper wires around two sketchy traces that were acting up during testing.
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DIY Solar-Powered Meshtastic Mesh Tower
May 25, 2026
Building a rainproof, solar-powered mesh tower with Heltec V3 and salvaged solar panels
Completed rainproof mesh tower with solar panels and antenna ^
Designed and 3D printed a rainproof case for a Heltec V3 mesh radio powered by salvaged solar panels. The device generates ~4W of power and includes a dedicated charge controller board for stable operation with a 1-foot 5.8 dBi fiberglass antenna.
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Repairing $10 M-Audio Studio Monitors
December 7, 2025
Fixing power supply and signal path issues in used studio monitors
M-Audio AV 40 ^
Diagnosed and repaired faulty capacitors in M-Audio AV-40 monitors, then created custom mounts for tripod installation.
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MeshBot: A Safety Assistant for Areas Without Cell Service
December 3, 2025
A solar-powered communications device that provides wilderness safety info where phones dont work
Simple electronics setup with antenna, ready for outdoor use ^
Built a low-cost device that lets people ask safety questions and get answers in remote areas no internet or cell service needed.
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