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Fun Stuff

Personal builds, side projects, things I make for fun.

Custom Keyboard

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 PC

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.

Sourdough Starter

Bread

Sometimes I make sourdough. Actually it's a lot like engineering. You throw things together, prey, and if you're lucky it works first try. But usually it doesn't.