This site was started as a place where I could share some of the projects that I have been working on. The Internet community has given me much throughout the years, so it is time that I give something back. Hopefully, you will find some of what is presented here to be useful.
I currently reside in Alberta, Canada, where I work as a self employed consultant, specializing in hardware, firmware, and software development. I have been experimenting with electronics since I was a young child, and have been developing products professionally in the industrial instrumentation field since 1986.
Here are some of the companies that I am presently working for, or have worked for in the past:
Concepts To Market (CTM)
Laser Light Communications
PIP360
Tyler Research Corporation
Western Instruments
Open Hardware Projects
Closed Hardware Projects
- None at this time
Design Notes
Products For Sale
Products that I have available for sale can be found on Tindie.
Recent Blog Entries
Design Notes posted on 15 Jan 2016 09:14 by manton
I've created a new category for keeping some design notes, and the first entry is on using a ESP8266 WiFi module in AP mode to control an LED. (read more…)
Calgary Mini Maker Faire 2015 posted on 13 Sep 2015 04:29 by manton
I'm at the Calgary Mini Maker Faire this weekend exhibiting my FPDX1 version of the open source FirePick Delta pick and place machine. If you are in the area, come on down, and see some cool stuff at the Telus Spark. (read more…)
Maker Faire Calgary 2013 posted on 16 Sep 2013 19:21 by manton
I was at the Mini Maker Faire in Calgary this weekend exhibiting a Mendelmax V1.5 3D Printer that I built. Many thanks to all of the visitors, makers, and organizers that made this such a great weekend!! (read more…)
Halloween Laser Show posted on 01 Nov 2010 18:05 by manton
I put on a small laser show for Halloween for the kids that came to my door. You can find some videos of it at the Laser Light Communications site. (read more…)
SparkFun Free Day posted on 07 Jan 2010 18:05 by manton
SparkFun, one of the best electronics hobbyist online retailers, hosted their Free Day today. They gave away $100,000 US in merchandise with each person receiving a maximum of $100. I tried to participate and claim some merchandise, but after 2 hours, it was all gone. (read more…)
