Thoughts on Intuitive Thinking in a PhD
Intuitive thinking in an analytical world
2024
2023
Thoughts on relationships
People in your life are like puddles.
Thoughts on growth
Space for growth occurs in the wake of destruction.
Thoughts on work life
Succeeding and the pressure to succeed.
2022
Build Your Own: Home Electronics Lab
Equipment recommendations for an at-home electronics lab.
2021
Build Your Own: Optical Density Meter
A DIY alternative to commercial optical density meters.
ODrive Anticogging - Firmware v0.5.1
A guide for implementing anticogging on an ODrive motor controllers.
2020
Reflections: CLIAHUB
A retrospective on my final months at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub.
Reflections: Toastmasters
A retrospective on Toastmaster.
Guide: Flashing the P1 (FT231X)
A guide on how to flash a FT231X using the P1 Programmer as an example.
Guide: SMT PCB Fabrication
A DIY approach for making SMT PCBs with a Whizoo reflow oven.
Guide: Automated Stencil Cutting
A DIY approach for creating solder paste stencils with a vinyl cutter.
Toastmasters: Ice Breaker
First formal speech.
2019
SCI-Arc 3D Printer Recommendations and Services
A set of 3D printer recommendations and upgrades for quality prints.
Resources for Embedded Development
A useful list of resources for hardware development.
Build Your Own: Automotive Head Unit
A DIY alternative to modern commercial infotainment systems in a 2001 Jeep Wrangler (TJ).
2017
A Modern Antibiotic Resistance Reporting System
An overview of the specifications for a yet-to-be-created antibiotic resistance reporting system.
Build Your Own: Microarray Printer
A DIY alternative to commercial microarray solutions to reduce equipment costs and enhance throughput. Based on the DeRisi style microarrayer.
Build Your Own: Gel Illumination and Imaging Chamber
A DIY alternative to commercial gel imaging solutions to reduce exposure to hazardous materials and reduce upfront equipment costs.