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Mobility, AI, embedded systems, and hands-on builds
Independent engineering work beyond the Mobimower platform — mobility experiments, AI-assisted development, tooling, and field builds.
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Vacuum cleaner motor repair - stuck carbon brush
A pool filter sand change led to a vacuum cleaner motor failure. The root cause was a carbon brush stuck inside its brass holder, preventing contact with the co…
Website update - Chatbot and Dev tools comparison
Website update: custom AI chatbot integration and a practical comparison of Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code during implementation.
Android watch update
Google deprecated Wear OS scripts; watch faces now use WFF. I built a custom phone + watch app to restore complications, weather APIs, and shortcuts.
Switching from a VX3 controller to a phone based controller
Replaced the handheld VX3 trigger with a phone-based controller for locked speed and full forward/reverse control — video walkthrough and takeaways.
Vibe coding - A microcontroller project
Recently I decided to rewrite my microcontroller (Arduino/ESP32) project using AI assist, AKA vibe coding. I used Cursor IDE and Claude. What had taken about 6…
Paramotor - Powered paragliding
note: this is a 360 video. Open in the YouTube app and turn your phone around to see 360 view. Flying in the air like a bird has fascinated mankind forever. I s…
The power surfing project
01-Apr-2023: Sometime ago I had posted a video of a 400w trolling motor on my paddle board. It's a good option for a leisurely stroll on the lake. The 24 v 20AH…
Hitch carrier + Ground start set up
Most paramotor injuries occur from propeller strike. A safe hitch mount for ground start, testing, and warming up, with a wood frame to hold the motor while tra…
E-bike conversion
This weekend I converted an old bicycle to an electric bike. If you discount the research and prep time (removing old wheel and brake/gear levers) it took about…
Using an android watch to control an android phone
Watch face and phone app to control an Android phone from Wear OS or Tizen — demo and explanation of how the flow works.
Vlog: future of generative AI
Thoughts on where generative AI is headed: learning from its surroundings, feedback loops when models train on their own output, and what that means for creator…
Python-opencv image processing
Demo of image processing in Python/OpenCV — angle math uses tangent (not sine) because tan values are available from the frame geometry.
Paramotor- Vivek's mods
I am a fairly new paramotor pilot. And I know I am not the most athletic or aware person to do that. Knowing that I can make mistakes (and I have), I am working…
Trade off between efficiency and power of a machine
In this vlog I talk about how a trade off is made between the efficiency and power/efficacy of a machine. I discuss Aviation engine, automotive engines, and exp…
Pool automation project
I started a new home project. I needed a motor with low RPM and high torque, to pull on both sides. I added two buttons to run the motor in either side instanta…
