06/02/2026
The "brains" of the trolling motor project.
This waterproof enclosure houses the flight controller, RC receiver, and electronic speed controller. Mounted on top is the GPS/compass module that provides the positioning and heading data needed for autonomous operation.
The flight controller uses this information to control the trolling motor, allowing it to hold position like a spot-lock anchor and navigate to waypoints.
It's been a fun learning experience and my first project using a flight controller and RC components!
Video of the "Sea Trials" coming tomorrow!
05/13/2026
A few shots from the Z-axis upgrade on my CNC router.
The old setup had limited travel and ran a standard trim router. The new assembly gives me a lot more Z travel and now runs a 2.2kw water-cooled spindle.
I also swapped the old mechanical limit switches over to hall effect limit switches for a more reliable setup.
04/22/2026
I 3D printed a version of this MKV dive knife holder a while back—it lasted a few of years before breaking.
This version is made from laser-cut steel, assembled with tab-and-slot construction, and then welded from the back before heading to powder coat. Next post will show it finished and mounted to a nice piece of walnut.
02/24/2023
A close up of the Ribbon Striping running down the center of this quarter sawn sapele table top.
12/25/2022
@jax_patriot_designs on Instagram: "For Jacey’s first Christmas I built her a wooden alphabet and number block set with a pull cart. She liked being pulled around in the cart more than playing with the blocks😂. The blocks and cart are made from.
shared a post on Instagram: "For Jacey’s first Christmas I built her a wooden alphabet and number block set with a pull cart. She liked being pulled around in the cart more than playing with the blocks😂. The blocks and cart are made from cherry, the wheels are white oak, an...
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