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Personal Projects

A running log of builds, prototypes, and experiments. This page is intentionally practical: what it is, why it matters, and where it’s headed.

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Rocketry Lab (Offline Sim + Tooling)

Active

A browser-based rocket flight sim designed to run offline after first load. Focus: reliable numerics, realistic drag, and clear data output.

simulationofflineJSaero
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6×6 Truck Conversion (Walking-beam / drivetrain ideas)

R&D

Exploring 6×6 layouts, load paths, and suspension strategies that survive real use. Focus: reliability through ruggedness and simplicity.

vehiclefabricationsuspension
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Electric-field / DEP Pump Concepts

R&D

Investigating whether strong electric fields (dielectrophoresis) can produce useful fluid motion with minimal moving parts — with realistic constraints and safety-first testing.

fluidselectric fieldsexperiment
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High-Purity Oil Separation via Electrolysis

R&D

Investigating whether electrolysis can be used to improve the separation of oil, water, and gas in production fluids, leading to higher purity oil output and eliminating the need for a reinjection well.

fluidselectricityexperiment
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Plasma HydroCracking Unit

Concept

Experimental hydrocarbon-processing concept using plasma-assisted cracking methods to explore conversion efficiency, reaction control, and compact field-scale fuel processing.

plasmahydrocarbonsreactor
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Marine 5.9 Cummins Mazda Swap

Build Plan

Fabrication project focused on fitting a marine 5.9L Cummins diesel into a Mazda pickup platform for torque, reliability, and custom drivetrain work.

dieselfabricationdrivetrain
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How I Document Work

  • Clear assumptions: what’s measured vs what’s estimated.
  • Field constraints: tools, time, cost, and failure modes matter.
  • Iteration over polish: publish progress, then improve it.