Build log / 02
These are the projects I have worked on in the past six months. Each has brought its own challenge - from learning tools such as Visual Studio Code and KiCad to working with the BUSP bootloader and using GitHub to showcase final results. Looking back, I have never put so much work into a tangible object or been so proud of the results. Designing and programming a PCB that works as intended has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I am excited by the progress I am making through my coursework.
June 2026 / PCB + firmware
Designed a reprogrammable watch around long battery life, an OLED display, adjustment buttons, and an RTC for accurate timekeeping. Created the PCB in KiCad, selected components around battery constraints, and built power-conscious firmware.
April 2026 / STM32
Designed and built a Cyclone-style arcade game on an STM32 in assembly. LEDs communicate game state and score; successful presses increase the score and the speed of the moving LED pattern.
December 2025 / Arduino
Designed an Arduino-based device that reads IR remote inputs to drive a stepper motor and physically toggle a light switch. Also designed an enclosure to house the working system.