Hey there! I’m a mechanical engineer with a master’s in robotics, and this page is my way of sharing some of the cool concepts and projects I’ve come up with over the years. Whether you’re looking to build something fun, learn a new skill, or just geek out over engineering ideas, you’ll find tutorials and project breakdowns here—all free to explore. Dive in, grab some tools, and let’s make something awesome together!
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After a long hiatus due to the efficiency of high-powered LED displays, Nixie Tubes have reemerged in public eye as a popular device for tinkerers, engineers, and hobbyists. This revolution is wrought not only by their historical significance to early computers, but also by their eye-catching neon aesthetic– their glass bulbs housing radiant filaments of…
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Let’s discuss some components you’ll have to know pretty damn well if you’re going to build one of these. Don’t be intimidated by the names here: it’s like Daru adding “FG204 ver. 2.37” to the end of everything. 2.1 Bit Shift Register: The SN74HC595 The SN74HC595 is an 8-bit, serial-in, parallel shift-out register that holds the 4-bit…