DIY Solar-Powered Meshtastic Mesh Tower

May 25, 2026

Building a rainproof, solar-powered mesh tower with Heltec V3 and salvaged solar panels

Snippet Image

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.

Read more

Repairing $10 M-Audio Studio Monitors

December 7, 2025

Fixing power supply and signal path issues in used studio monitors

Snippet Image

M-Audio AV 40 ^

Diagnosed and repaired faulty capacitors in M-Audio AV-40 monitors, then created custom mounts for tripod installation.

Read more

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

Snippet Image

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.

Read more

NuPhy Linux: USB HID Communication for Keyboard Control

September 28, 2025

Building a command-line utility for hardware control using low-level USB communication

Snippet Image

NuPhy 75 keyboard with RGB lighting controlled via Linux command-line utility ^

Developed a C-based command-line utility enabling full control of NuPhy 75 keyboard lighting and key mappings on Linux through direct USB HID communication.

Read more