Maker & Problem Solver
Building, Learning, and Sharing the Journey
I get curious about how things work and then build them. From 3D printed telescopes to automated mushroom systems - documenting experiments and sharing what works (and what doesn't).
Current Projects
Always building something new. Here's what I'm working on right now.
Hadley Telescope Build
3D printing precision components for a complete telescope assembly. Learning when accuracy matters vs. when speed is acceptable.
In Progress
Polytunnel Automation
Raspberry Pi climate control for 33ft x 18ft growing space. Fine-tuning for Northern Ireland weather.
Active
ESP32 Bird Camera
Solar-powered wildlife monitoring with mesh networking. Testing power management and range.
Testing
Local AI Experiments
Privacy-first automation using Ollama and local LLMs. Exploring practical applications.
Experimenting
Meshtastic Network
Long-range, low-power mesh communication network. Testing range and reliability in rural Northern Ireland terrain for emergency communications.
Range Testing
Smart Home Integration
Synology NAS with Docker containers running local AI, automation, and monitoring services. Privacy-first approach to home automation.
Expanding
Interested in what I'm building?
Always happy to share details, discuss approaches, or collaborate on similar projects. Whether you're facing similar challenges or have ideas for improvements, let's connect!