Projects

We’ve been wanting a way to test mini moto engines outside of their usual home — something that lets us tweak performance, try out fuel mixes, and eventually repurpose these engines for other builds. So we decided to build our own DIY engine test stand. Here’s how it went. Step One: The Engine Hunt We started by digging through the infamous clear box of mini moto chaos — a treasure chest of half-assembled parts and oily bolts. Inside, we found a spare engine missing its spark plug and pull start. A quick rummage later and we had both, plus the carburettor and the bolts we needed to piece everything back together. ...

This project started as a way to control a sailboat by clicking on a map — and now, after a bit of hacking, simulating, and path-finding wizardry, it does exactly that. Basically, I’ve built a system that lets you click a point on a map of a lake, and the boat figures out how to get there and sails off on its own. It’s all running in simulation for now, but the plan is to eventually use it on real hardware. ...