Labs
The Labs space is where I explore hardware devices and software systems, to uncover the mechanisms that make them tick. A place to pull apart devices, explore hidden capabilities, and map out the parts manufacturers never intended us to see or use.
Whether it’s a smart sensor, a consumer gadget, or an obscure embedded controller, the goal is to understand how and why it works, then push it somewhere new. A playground of sorts, to explore and learn.
I document the discoveries, the failures, and the breakthroughs so others can follow along or build on top of the work. The Labs aren’t about polished products — they’re about exploration, creativity, and the thrill of bending technology to your will.
Converting an Android Vector Drawable to SVG
Sometimes I find I need to convert an Android vector drawable back to an SVG. This little tool helps
Hanshow ESL
From a recent store closure, I gained access to a Hanshow ESL Controller and a handful of Nebulla shelf labels. Looking at ways I can control the labels without the rest of the Hanshow stack, including the "ESL Working" component.
Cricut and Sublimation Printing
In the office we have a Circuit Maker 3 cutter as well as an Epson EcoTank that has been repurposed as a Sublimation printer.
BM500 Bluetooth Battery Tester
The BM500 is a Chinese produced bluetooth battery tester for testing 12V, 24V and 48V batteries. Typically car, truck, motorbike and boat.
Oregon Scientific BLE Weather Station
Oregon Scientific BAR218HGX is a small home weather station that connects to multiple sensors. Comes with a small LCD interface, but also exposes a BLE interface with a corresponding app
3D Scanning & Photogrammetry
Using cameras, drones and a 3D scanner to create Digital Twins