Check out the list for upcoming projects. Please subscribe on YouTube and other sites so you don’t miss them. This page will be updated periodically. Currently have quite a few gaming related projects, but only doing gaming is NOT the goal of the channel. I like all gadgets and electronics.

IN PROGRESS

1. New 3DS XL Converted to Flat 2DS Style 

  • 3D Design – 95%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 3 Times – One last time required
    • Button Design – 100%
    • Need PCB and Switch Joycon to Complete 100%
  • PCB Design – 100%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 100%
    • Placement – 100%
    • Trace Routing – 100%
  • Ribbon Cable Design – 100%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • PCB & Parts, Ribbon Cables
  • Aluminum for Case

Thoughts: PCB and ribbon cables are done, need to order. Ribbon cables ended up more expensive than anticipated. $500 to finish project. Temporarily in limbo. Might anodize blue.

LAST UPDATE: – 11/6/22

2. Bluetooth Grado GS3000e Headset 

  • Case Design – 95%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 1 Times
  • PCB Design – 100%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 100%
    • Placement – 100%
    • Trace Routing – 100%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Drivers
  • PCB & Parts
  • Ear Pads
  • Head Band
  • Lithium battery
  • Aluminum for cups

Thoughts: Found a 24bit 96khz Bluetooth module to use.

LAST UPDATE: – 11/6/2022

3. Twokey – Mini Keyboard with Rotary

  • Case Design – 95%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 1 Times
  • PCB Design – 100%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 100%
    • Placement – 100%
    • Trace Routing – 100%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 90%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Aluminum for case
  • Brass for Knob and bottom

Thoughts: Just changing small feature on case. Have made plate version and a 3D printed version

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

4. PokeBall Voice Assistant

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • Part Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Aluminum

Thoughts: Acquired all parts but need to take them apart to verify fitment. Also need to program Raspberry Pi.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

6. Star Trek Communicator 

  • 3D Design – 95%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 0%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 60%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Radios
  • PCB & Parts
  • Aluminum
  • Brass

Thoughts: Need to get and take apart radios to verify fitment. Need to finish PCB to relocate buttons. Hopefully achievable. Really simple PCB though.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

UPCOMING

1. GameBoy Pocket Color

  • 3D Design – 80%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 10%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 0%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • GameBoy Color
  • PCB & Parts
  • Lithium polymer battery
  • Stainless Steel
  • Damascus Stainless?

Thoughts: PCB is pretty simple. Features USB C charging, power regulator, and 3.5mm headphone connector. All other mods remove the 3.5mm connector.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

2. PS Vita Go

  • 3D Design – 5%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
    • May need PCB to extend display ribbon cable for sliding mechanism
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 0%
    • Schematic – 0%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • Ribbon Cable Design – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • PS Vita 2000
  • PCB & Parts, Ribbon Cables ?
  • Replacement Glass Screen Cover ?
  • Lithium battery ?
  • Aluminum for case

Thoughts: Currently have PS Vita 1000. This will not work looking at internal pictures. 2000 will. Starting based off 1000.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

3. GameCube Super Slim 

  • 3D Design – 10%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 10%
    • Outline – 0%
    • Schematic – 0%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • Ribbon Cable Design – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • GameCube
  • PCB & Parts, Ribbon Cables
  • Aluminum for case – Might do Copper

Thoughts: I have a lot of work to do on this one still, but I’ve been working on putting together the PCBs. Will be removed the disc drive, replacing the front controllers ports with PCB containing ESP32 Bluetooth, USB C charging, and RP2040 (for modding). HDMI mod. Fanless operation.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

4. VGA 12 to 1 Switch & VGA Connector Enclosure

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 50%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 90%
    • Placement – 40%
    • Trace Routing – 20%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • PCB & Parts
  • Cable
  • Aluminum for case
  • Brass for VGA Connector
  • Acrylic for bottom

Thoughts: I just need to workout a few things on the PCB. I don’t love the trace routing on this. This project is for connecting RGB modded retro consoles to my Sony PVM. Custom cables with engraving of the consoles logo on each connector.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

5. World’s Longest Keyboard

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 90%
    • Schematic – 50%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Raspberry Pi – Zero 2 might work
  • Kensington Expert Mouse
  • PCB & Parts
  • Aluminum for case
  • Acrylic

Thoughts: This thing is huge. PCB will have to be broken up into three segments.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

6. Large 3D Printer – 500x500x600mm (19.5×19.5×23.5 in) – Watercooled Quad Nozzle Extruder

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 90%
    • Schematic – 50%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • Milcast aluminum plate for bed
  • Wood for enclosure

Thoughts: This thing is huge. Have just about everything, just need to take the time to make it. Utilizes linear rails

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

7. ITX Computer Case

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 90%
    • Schematic – 50%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • USB C Panel Mount
  • Watercooling components
  • Aluminum

Thoughts: This features a special front panel that integrates the pump, res, and sudo-radiator (2 fans). Might save this for a feature project though and do a basic case.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

8. Titanium Smartwatch

  • 3D Design – 90%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 0 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 90%
    • Schematic – 80%
    • Placement – 50%
    • Trace Routing – 10%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • PCB & Parts
  • Circular OLED Display
  • Watch Band & Parts
  • Titanium

Thoughts: Low power ESP32 based smart watch. Gyro and accelerometer. Bluetooth connectivity and wireless charging. Goal is multiple days between charging.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

ON HOLD

1. Hexapod Spider

  • 3D Design – 95%
    • 3D Print Test Fit – 1 Times
  • PCB Design – 0%
    • Outline – 100%
    • Schematic – 0%
    • Placement – 0%
    • Trace Routing – 0%
  • PCB Assembly – 0%
  • CAM Programming – 0%
  • Machining – 0%
  • Assembly – 0%

Parts Needed:

  • PCB & Parts
  • 2 X 18650 Battery
  • 24 X SG90 (18 converted to continuous rotation)

Thoughts: I have all the servos and have tested fit everything, but no so hot about the means of movement. I have to either buy the continuous rotation servos or convert 18 SG90s. Utilizes fishing line to manipulate the legs. Legs have 3 sections (4 servos per leg). Have many other projects I’m more excited about, so this is on hold.

LAST UPDATE: – 9/24/22

Projects I’ve thought about:

  • Frankenstiened backwards compatible PS3 with custom metal case and cooling. (I have the PS3 already)
  • Slim watercooled PS5
  • Small self contained aeroponic indoor garden
  • Large self contained aeroponic indoor garden (actually have a design in Solidworks already)
  • Computer Laser Mouse
  • Computer Trackball Mouse
  • FPGA Hand Held
  • N64 but modified to look like the NES. N64 cartridge would plug in like the NES as well.
  • Steam Deck stuff