Hobbies

Here are some projects and activities that fill my free time

Motorized Vehicles

Mini Electric Go-Kart

This project started as a humble kids’ pedal cart and ended up as a 40 mph electric thrill ride. Built with friends, the original frame was completely rebuilt with welded reinforcements, and I took the lead on wiring up two 2kW electric motors powered by twin lithium batteries. At under 80 pounds, the thing launches like a small torpedo and is oddly silent, which somehow makes it more terrifying. It was a fun dive into power electronics and instant torque mayhem.

Converted e-Mountain bike

I’ve built e-bikes for family before, but this one was for me. Based on a standard mountain bike, I added a powerful 48V brushless hub motor, custom battery mounts, and let the thing rip at over 40 mph. It’s fast, stable, and takes on rough terrain like a champ. And best of all, I get to enjoy the downhill thrill without dreading the uphill trudge. It’s my weekly joyride and my secret weapon for beating everyone to the top of the hill.

Off-Road Electric Trail Bike

To stop annoying the neighbors with a gas engine, my friends and I converted this trail bike to electric. Swapping in a 2kW motor and building a precision-aligned battery tray, we also had to redrill the gear hub to fit the new setup. Lessons from past derailment-prone go-karts paid off—we mounted everything with obsessive alignment checks, and it became our most reliable off-road build to date. All the torque, none of the lawnmower soundtrack.

Woodworking

I Guess I'll Build It

I don’t do woodworking for art, I do it because I need stuff. Need a shoe shelf? I’ll build it. Need a projector screen? No problem. Need a custom bench press rack with slightly too much flair? Absolutely. My favorite tool by far is the router—once I started filleting every edge, there was no going back. Woodworking is now part hobby, part therapy, and fully dangerous for my wallet when I step foot in a Home Depot.

Drone Building, Flying, and Crashing

My Two Drones

I’ve got two main drones: a DJI Mini 2 for cinematic flyovers, and a tiny homemade racing drone (aka the Frankenstein Flyer). That one started normal and slowly morphed into a 4K-capable beast thanks to a hacked-down GoPro Session and some creative soldering. It now weighs about as much as a paperclip and still records buttery-smooth footage. Every time I fly it, I expect it to explode—and sometimes it does! But when it works, it’s awesome.

The Camper Counter

Power in the Wilderness

Camping is great—until you realize the outdoors doesn’t come with outlets. So I built a fully independent camping station that fits in the back of a minivan. It’s got a 100Ah battery, 1500W inverter, USB ports, and lighting. Two 100W solar panels recharge the system. Oh, and yes, there’s an electric pump and sink.

Running Water, Hot Showers

A custom wood sink, electric faucet, water filtration, and a propane water heater turn this into a full-on glamping station. The faucet even doubles as a showerhead. Need hot water for cleaning dishes or pretending you’re at a spa? No problem.

Water Levels with a Side of Arduino

Because measuring how “empty” your tank is by feel is no fun, I added an ultrasonic sensor, Arduino, and display to measure the water height and calculate both gallons and estimated shower minutes remaining. Because nothing says “connecting with nature” like a fully plumbed, solar-powered, hot-water-enabled mobile sink setup.

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