Explore gear notes across the disciplines that shape modern creativity and daily life. From analog pedals to precision styluses, every pick is a personal favorite.
Art & Design
Guitar & Audio
Tech & Electronics
Basketball & Sport
Tools for visual creators and digital artists.
Amplifiers, pedals, and instruments for the modern musician.
Essential gadgets and smart devices for an optimized workflow.
Performance gear and thoughtful insights for athletes.
I only share gear that has earned a quiet, permanent place in my studio, workbench, or daily rotation.
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Featured Project
I Built a Digital Clock With an Altera MAX II
From writing Verilog counters in Quartus to tracing jumper wire noise late at night. A hands-on build moving theoretical digital logic into physical hardware.
Analog Animal Studies
Self-taught sketches on toned paper, drawn with a single pencil or ballpoint pen. Capturing form, weight, and animal anatomy in the quiet hours between engineering classes.
Beyond Open Chords
From late-night YouTube tutorials to soulful singing and percussive, funky strums. Notes on finger dexterity, acoustic resonance, and the ongoing discipline of ear training.
Every curated note, every hand-picked recommendation, all in one place.