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Category: Personal Projects

The Escape Room

December 31, 2018August 26, 2020

In 2018 I wanted to give experiences instead of presents, so Danielle and I built an escape room. It went over very well, and I documented some of the elements of it here: https://hackaday.io/list/164542-krampus-escape-room

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Escape Room Map

November 4, 2018August 26, 2020

This project uses 5 (arbitrary) magnetic reed switches in series with a battery and come LEDs. They are embedded in foam-core board, with the map overlaid on top. Some tokens have embedded rare earth magnets, so that when the tokens are placed in the correct location, on top of the switches, the switches are all…

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Bilexa Bass

April 8, 2018August 26, 2020

Yes, it has been done before, but nobody else has embeded Alexa INSIDE the Billy for a seamless solution. This project uses an ATTiny to perform all the logic, which includes a photoresistor for detecting when the light ring is illuminated, and audio input for detecting the audio, running a DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform), and…

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Ben Heck Show – Alexa Workbench

January 26, 2018August 26, 2020

In Jan 2018 I was invited on to the Ben Heck show to build an automated workbench using Alexa. The show happened in two parts. Part 1: Part 2:

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IoT Security Posters

October 12, 2017August 26, 2020

In 2017 these three posters were commissioned by the University of Wisconsin IoT Research Lab to demonstrate concepts of Internet of Things security. The three posters demonstrate 1) security vulnerabilities associated with sensors, and how a hack at each level of the chain might impact sensor data 2) security vulnerabilities with controllers, and how hacking…

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LED Icicles

October 12, 2017August 26, 2020

This project uses an ATTiny to control WS2812 LED strips. The strips are waterproof, and the embedded PCB and connector are as well. Up to 60 LEDs can be on each strip, and they cycle different modes on a power cycle or button press. This way they can all be synchronized to the same mode….

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Ben Heck Show – IoT on Wheels

August 26, 2017August 26, 2020

In August 2017 I went on the Ben Heck show to build an IoT device quickly. We built the hardware, firmware, and app, in just a few hours. Part 1: Part 2:

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Periodic Table of Motion

May 30, 2017August 26, 2020

A science museum needs interactive exhibits, and this is an exhibit that can easily be extended, is easy to setup and install, is robust and safe and easy to maintain. Exhibits can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, but this one can grow to any size budget but the top of the line is…

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Anglerfish for Bikes

November 9, 2015August 26, 2020

Originally intended for Burning Man, this device has usefulness more and more in our world as people embrace biking. Cars have had this feature for years; push the button on your keys and the car honks and the headlights flash. Why can’t we have that for bikes? This devices use a long range Bluetooth Low…

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Side project – Mallards Fast Pitch

June 20, 2015

My hackerspace Sector67 was approached this winter with a problem; the local minor league baseball stadium (Madison Mallards) fast pitch sign was old and no longer working, and they wanted some help fixing it up. In exchange for our expertise, they promised significant advertising and publicity, and they would have us be special guests at a…

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Bob Baddeley

I am a computer engineer experienced in developing products from proof of concept through mass production. I want to have a positive impact on the world.

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