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Custom keyboard switches

Overpriced Keyboards

Over the years, I spent far too many hours and dollars building "bespoke" custom keyboards. I lubed, soldered, and tested hundreds of switches in search of the perfect "thock" on every keystroke. Currently I use a Jelly Epoch with JWK Cobalt switches (not pictured above). While I haven't been in the hobby for a few years, one of my goals in the near future is to refresh my current keyboard with new parts.

Custom small-form-factor PC build

SFF PCs

I enjoy building Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs, especially because I love the challenges that come with building in a small case. The build in the picture uses a Sliger Cerberus X case, coming in at 20 liters, using all ATX parts. It is cooled with a fully custom water cooling loop. I've since moved to a more compact Meshroom S, and moved to a true ITX build that fits better in a carry-on.
Modded Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Retro Console Modding

Some of my earliest PCB experience came from modding old handheld consoles I grew up with, soldering, tinkering, and what not. I still love messing with retro hardware today and find any excuse to use them. Pictured is a Nintendo GBA SP I bought broken and repaired myself, modified with a modern IPS display and a USB-C charging port.

Fresh sourdough loaf

Sourdough

I'm proud of this one.