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Revisiting a 20-Year-Old NDS Project with AI

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Almost twenty years ago, during my PhD in bioinformatics, I needed to brush up on C++. Our lab was doing comparative genomics, studying how genomes evolve at the structural level,...

The Royal Game Boy of Ur

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Years ago, a documentary on “The Royal Game of Ur”, one of the oldest known board games, nearly 5,000 years old, instantly piqued my interest. When I later heard...

Python to Rust: Porting My Genetic Art Algorithm

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

One of the first posts on this blog showed how to implement a genetic algorithm in Python. Revisiting that project, I realized it is an ideal candidate to port...

Using my Kindle PW3 as a Dashboard for Home Assistant

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

An old Kindle, once jailbroken and running KUAL, can be repurposed as a dashboard for just about anything. I’ve actually done this before - though right now, I...

Building a Custom Deej Volume Mixer with an RP2040 Pro Micro

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Looking for a DIY hardware volume mixer to control individual app volumes effortlessly? Whether you’re a gamer, streamer, or audio enthusiast, manually adjusting software volume sliders can be frustrating. That’s...

Building a custom GMT watch

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

With several custom watches under my belt, I felt ready to tackle a more advanced build. This project combines three new elements: building a GMT watch using the NH34...

DIY mechanical watches on a budget

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

I recently embarked on a watch-building journey, inspired by a YouTube video from Elliot Coll, where he demonstrated how to build custom watches using affordable parts. With the...

Making a stand-alone air quality monitor from our upgraded IKEA Vindriktning

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Monitoring the air quality in spaces where you spend a lot of time can be a game-changer for your well-being and productivity. However, the air quality monitor built-in a...

Smart Air Quality Monitoring using an IKEA Vindriktning with ESP8266 & BME680

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Effective insulation is key in modern homes, offering comfort and energy efficiency. However, it often comes with a need for better ventilation to maintain a healthy air quality. In this...

How to Upgrade Your Nintendo 3DS with USB-C Charging

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Are you tired of fumbling with your Nintendo 3DS charging cable? Do you wish you could use a modern, reversible USB Type-C connector instead? With a few common tools and...