Circuit Wizardry
STARLIGHT – The ultimate hacker’s model rocket flight computer
STARLIGHT AND STARLIGHT MINI are our two flagship flight computers. These flight computers fully support custom firmware as well as pre-written flight computer firmware with full MissionControl integration!
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My very first working project – an RC car that can be controlled from anywhere in the world
In April of 2022, I was admitted into the Robotics and Automation shop program at my high school. I was pumped to put my skills to work in the shop by designing and building fun electronics projects. This is the story of the RC car I built as my first project. At the time, I…
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Dehydrating your filament: Moisture in 3D printing filament, and how to avoid it
We’ve all been there before: starting up a print after a few weeks’ break from printing, only to realize something changed and your prints seem …. just bad. What could possibly cause such a decline in print quality? Usually, the culprit is moisture. Most 3d printing filaments are hygroscopic (the filament loves to absorb moisture),…
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Explosive Chemistry – How I cooked my own rocket fuel for my model rocket, and how you can do the same
Everyone loves explosions. Whether you’re the sort of person who enjoys setting off explosions, or you’re simply in awe of the kind of power that can be released from a chemical reaction, explosions are captivating for everyone, whether we admit it or not. What better way to give your model rocket some flare than by…
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How I repurposed a $100 robot to do my homework for me
This is the story of how I got a $100 3018 CNC machine and turned it into a homework robot. This project was mostly software, and only a few hardware modifications were necessary to get my machine running. In this post, I’m going to run through how I achieved this and how you can do…
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The Story of my Model Rocket, Horizon I
This is the story of how I built a model rocket from the ground up. From the electronics to the airframe to the 3d printed parts, this rocket has taken me six months so far, and is still a work in progress. Read on to learn how I got to this point, and how you…
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My experience with the Prusa MK3S+, pros and cons in today’s market
That feeling of buying and unboxing your very first printer is unforgettable. The brand new hardware, the never-been-used before hotend and build plate, and the smell of new technology, is all incredible. I decided that my first printer was going to be the Prusa MK3S+; a perfect blend of reliability, quality, and speed. Or so…
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How to print with PETG – Things I’ve learned after a year of printing
PETG is an incredibly versatile 3d printing filament. From engineering prototypes to production-ready parts, polyethylene terephthalate glycol is one of the best all-around filaments on the market today. It can be difficult to print with though – Some of the issues I’ve run into with it include bed adhesion, stringing, and moisture. I’m here to…
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Circuit Wizardry: A Student’s Perspective in Robotics
Hello, and thank you so much for clicking on my blog! I’m a 16 year old rising junior in high school, in the great state of Massachusetts. I started tinkering with electronics when I was pretty young, and I learned to program in JavaScript at 11 years old. Ever since, I’ve had a passion for…
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Recent Posts
- A simple demonstration of motor control with a Raspberry Pi Pico – EGR-101 final project
- Visual product prototyping that turns heads: using Blender 4.4 to impress investors
- Introducing my automotive restoration project – The 2002 Toyota Camry
- Battery Safety in Practice: BMS Revision A
- A peek into the quality assurance process for STARLIGHT: Why is proper QA so important?
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