Some things I have worked on

A (very) incomplete list





2023-4 >

Rangiora Crescent

Residential Subdivision

Flat, sunny, freehold sections in Wairakei Village.
All lots sold.

Rangiora Crescent

2021

Prusa i3 MK3 ∞ Infiniprint

Automated bed sweep system designed to utilise the stock spring steel PEI plate and for minimum part count and simplicity. FDM printed PETG, 300mm dyneema cord, a lead sinker and a few fasteners. Requires no additional motion control components, electronics, pulleys, belts or bearings. Custom start and end GCODE. Auto purge line removal. Bed cooling fan option.

Longest unattended queue 250+ jobs.

Inspired by Loop by Pierro55
Thankyou to Octoprint and the plugin Continous Print


Prusa MK3S Infiniprint

2021 >

Taupo Traders

Computers, Electronics, Gaming, Camera Equipment, Collectibles

Passionate about the preservation and re-use of interesting and obscure technology but always short of space, TT was created as a means to move items on to other enthusiastic weirdos. This creates space - thus continuing the cycle.

eBay / TradeMe (On hiatus)


Taupo Traders

2021 >

Trailerable Catamaran

Cabin is a rigid lifeboat style pod with a modular internal layout for either day sailing or longer trips. Up-to 2 double berths as well as mixed-use workspace and seating for 4 adults. Multi-use storage via access ports in both hulls. Spacious bow and cockpit trampolines. Trailer assisted <1hr assembly or disassembly for road transportation.

7m length, 6m beam, 0.55m-1.45m draft, 9m mast.
Main 24sqm, Jib 14sqm, Gennaker 48sqm. 850kg displacement. Semi-active hydrofoil centerboard and rudders.


Trailerable catamaran

2020>

Ouroborus eDrums

Edrum kit targeting mid-range feature-set at sub beginner kit cost for lowered barrier to entry and better upgradability.

Designed from first principles for hobbyist FDM manufacture and self-assembly. Easy customisability of layout, size, features, materials and colours. Compatible with common edrum trigger modules. Durable construction using standard fasteners, bearings, tube or wooden rod, springs etc. where appropriate. Hi-Hat and kick drum pedals can be freestanding or rack mounted. (The mockup kit as pictured is an ergonomic mess, missing Hi-Hats etc. Definitely want to return to this).

• 3 zone edrums with integrated triggers (10").
• Compatible with commonly available mesh heads or optional DIY mesh heads using reusable hoop and clamp system.
• 3 zone cymbals with integrated triggers (10").
• 2 zone percussion block.
• Transportable modular rack.


eDrums

2020

Teardrop Caravan

Designed to utilise 2400x1200 polystyrene and plywood panels with FDM printed trim pieces for extremely fast and repeatable kit-like construction with a total build cost <$1500 NZD. Mounts to a standard 8x4ft garden trailer. Caravan can be easily removed from the trailer by 2 people for storage. Feet for off-trailer use.

Practical rear kitchen. King single mattress. Integrated DC solar. Lighting throughout. 27" display. 150W USB PD. Spacious fast-deploy awning. GAMECUBE® optional.


Teardrop caravan

2019 >>

Heed

Keeping our waterways pristine

Rugged IoT wastewater level sensor with market leading reliability, deployment ease and cost.

• Proprietary level-sensing method
• CAT-M1 / NB-IoT alerts and status
• Cloud dashboard and API

heedhq.com


Heed

2016 >>

Eyefly

Tourism video made easy

Dual FHD 160° FOV marine camera with all day battery, 5m waterproof rugged design and remote control operation.

Compact self-contained aviation camera delivers a unique viewpoint in even the most constrained cockpits.

An intuitive end-to-end system to capture, preview, process, sell, deliver and analyse tourism video.

hq.eyefly.video


Eyefly

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