Purpose

What's the point of all of this?
Here, as an engineering student, I have created a platform to express my creative desires. In my opinion, engineering is a creative field that combines elements of mathematics and more. This website serves as a medium for me to showcase my ideas, projects, and works in progress. It's a testament to my dedication and ambition, as I continuously strive to expand my knowledge and push my limits. This site itself is coding entirely by hand by me, to prove that I can code. However, I am not a frontend developer; therfore, the site isn't as nice compared to one I can make if I used a website builder. I sincerely hope you enjoy exploring this platform and everything it has to offer.

About Me

Who am I?
I am currently a student pursuing a dual degree of electronic engineering as well as computer science at university somewhere in the UK. To quote my lovely head of my course, it's 2/3rds mathematics, 2/3rds electronic engineering and 2/3rds computing. Some people may be wondering, why? Well, it's mainly because I am facsinated by things that move such as the treads of a conveyar belt or the joint of a robotic arm as it moves in a set direction. These marvels of engineering require both a good grasp of coding as well as electronic knowledge, thus my reasoning to pursue this degree.

FAQ

• arrow_drop_downWhat kind of projects do I do?
  Well, I do anything in the spectrum from electronics to computing. However, I aim to not have one that is 100% of either; therefore, most of mine would be a mix of both.
• arrow_drop_downCan I replicate these projects at home?
  This entire site is a showcase of my projects, not a guide to how to do them safely. Therefore, for legal reasons, proceed at your own discretion.
• arrow_drop_downHow did you make this website?
  I coded this site in Visual Studio Code by hand. The only thing that is not coded by my in this site is the logo (it's an image) and the CSS. I am using Materialize CSS, it's designed by 3 American collage students. These days, it is owned by Google to "develop a system of design that allows for a unified user experience across all their products on any platform.". Read more by clicking here
  I chose Materialize as it is a lightweight framework which gives all the basic tools I need to create the site whilst demonstrating my coding prowess.
  I am also using PrismJS to make code blocks look pretty.
  For the nice looking curves and whatnot, I used Haikei to create them.
• arrow_drop_downWhy not use a website builder?
  What's the fun in using a drag and click site when I can just code this all by hand and not worry about any costs (apart from this domain which is from Google domains and costs £10 per year)
• arrow_drop_downIf you could do this again, what would you use?
  If I were to redo this, I would use Nuxt. I only found out about it after I did the majority of the work, which is a massive blow but hey ho, it is what it is.
• arrow_drop_downWhat is my goal?
  Personally, I want to create a showcase of my imagination infused in the world of electronics and coding to present to everyone. However, that is not the only reason, if you have recieved a QR code from me in real life, you may also know this. This site is my portfolio to show what I can do (for future employers of course)
• arrow_drop_downWhat equipment do I use
  Any equipment that is used just for a certain project will be listed in the page. However, for every project, I do use my computer to do the coding as well as any CAD. All CAD is done in Autodesk Inventor as I have free student access. Any equipment that is used just for a certain project will be listed in the page. However, for every project, I do use my computer to do the coding as well as any CAD. All CAD is done in Autodesk Inventor as I have free student accsess. For any 3D parts printed, I use my Ender 3 V2 neo. For soldering, I use the PINECIL Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron V2 due to the compact size and the fact it can reach upto 400 degrees celcius. If I do ever get a safe space to work on batteries, I would get my hands on a spot welder. If you do wish to contribute to help, feel free to donate below. For any 3D parts printed, I use my Ender 3 V2 neo. For soldering, I use the PINECIL Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron V2 due to the compact size and the fact it can reach upto 400 degree Celsius. If I do ever get a safe space to work on batteries, I would get my hands on a spot welder. If you do wish to contribute to help, feel free to donate below. Your support is greatly appreciated.
• arrow_drop_downWhere can I discuss things?
  Linked to all of my posts is a GitHub discussion form where anyone can post anything related to said blog there.
  Click here for the main page.
• arrow_drop_downWhy do I not use my real name?
  As this site is on the great internet, I've decided to use an online alias instead of my real name (as well as any specific personal information). All in the good name of privacy. However, if you got a business card with a QR code to this site, you'll find my real name there.
• arrow_drop_downAre you employed?
  Nope, just a student. However, if you are a business looking to hire an inturn, then my business email is listed below.
• arrow_drop_downWhat inspiration do I use?
  I draw my inspiration from a wide range of places; one of the main places I get it from is where in my life I have been inconvenienced by something where I can create something to combat the inconvenience. Another one is inspiration from social media, where I see something amazing which I also want.
  If you got any fun ideas, feel free to drop an email and I will try my best to respond in an orderly manner.
• arrow_drop_downAre there anyone you would like to give a special thanks to?
  Firstly, to my family, thank you.
  Secondly, my friends.
  Lastly, special shoutout to Gogy, just in general knowledge and a friend I can bounce ideas off.
• arrow_drop_downCan I contact you with questions or suggestions?
  Sure!
  Feel free to ask away or give any ideas. I am all ears to new outlooks of life
• arrow_drop_downI have a million dollar idea for an app, can you make it for me?
  If you geniuenly have a brilliant idea that no one has done before, wouldn't you rather a professional who can diverge more of time instead of me?
• arrow_drop_downWhat's my opinion on AI?
  Fun tool, definatly will replace some humans. However, it isn't something that should be relied on fully. For example, if I were to run an introduction to coding class, I'd use an extremely basic IDE, like IDLE (Python) or something on that calliber. Once someone has a good grasps of what they are doing, then I don't really have any objections to them using AI or other tools to assist them
• arrow_drop_downWait, so you are not scared that AI will replace you?
  Not really, AI aren't human. They can't effectively judge what a client wants in their work as most people are terrible at conveying their ideas across the table. Even with AI, the developer will never know what exactly the client wants.
• arrow_drop_downWhy don't I start a business?
  Essentially, I do not want to go down that route for now. Currently, I want to expand my knowledge and keep exploring. Starting a business creates restrictions that limit what I can do. Also, I am still a university student, I don't plan to drop out and risk it all on a start up which may or may not work. At the end of the day, I want to be able to call myself "The Engineer".

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