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Notes on embedded systems, IoT, PCB and firmware

Linear Encoder 2D Game Controller: Turning Physical Motion into Gameplay
Embedded·May 8, 2026· 4 min read

Linear Encoder 2D Game Controller: Turning Physical Motion into Gameplay

How I used a linear encoder as a physical input device for controlling a 2D game, and what it teaches about human-machine interfaces.

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Building an ESP32 Gree AC IR Remote with Custom PCB and Web UI
IoT·May 8, 2026· 4 min read

Building an ESP32 Gree AC IR Remote with Custom PCB and Web UI

A practical build note on making a Wi-Fi based Gree AC remote using ESP32, IR LEDs, custom PCB design, and a browser control panel.

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Making an A7670C 4G Module Smart Phone with Touchscreen SMS UI
IoT·Feb 21, 2026· 4 min read

Making an A7670C 4G Module Smart Phone with Touchscreen SMS UI

How I approached a 4G module based smart phone prototype with a touch display, SMS keyboard, dialer-style menu and modem control.

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SIM800 GPRS MQTT Test: Bringing Cellular IoT Online Without Wi-Fi
IoT·Jan 14, 2026· 4 min read

SIM800 GPRS MQTT Test: Bringing Cellular IoT Online Without Wi-Fi

A field-style note on SIM800 modem startup, GPRS attach, HTTP testing, MQTT connection attempts and display-based debugging.

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ESP32 TFT 2D Game Display: Running a Game on Microcontroller Hardware
Embedded·Dec 14, 2025· 4 min read

ESP32 TFT 2D Game Display: Running a Game on Microcontroller Hardware

A build story about making a small 2D game render directly on an ESP32-driven TFT display with game loop, obstacles and game-over state.

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Smart Energy Meter Load Controller with LCD, Keypad and Relay Output
Power·Dec 10, 2025· 4 min read

Smart Energy Meter Load Controller with LCD, Keypad and Relay Output

A practical energy monitoring and load-control prototype that displays live readings and switches connected loads.

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AUST Mars Rover Electronics: PCB Design and Power Distribution Lessons
Robotics·Jun 1, 2024· 4 min read

AUST Mars Rover Electronics: PCB Design and Power Distribution Lessons

Notes from the rover electronics side: circuit simulation, PCB planning, power distribution, connectors and multidisciplinary integration.

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Pure Sinewave Inverter with Solar Charging for Backup Power
Power·Jan 1, 2024· 4 min read

Pure Sinewave Inverter with Solar Charging for Backup Power

A power electronics build note on SPWM inverter design, solar charging, battery backup and rural energy reliability.

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Automatic Power Factor Corrector: Real-Time Capacitor Bank Switching
Power·Jan 1, 2024· 4 min read

Automatic Power Factor Corrector: Real-Time Capacitor Bank Switching

How an embedded power factor correction device monitors AC load behavior and switches capacitors to improve efficiency.

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Flood Relief and Rescue Robot: A Robotics Idea for Bangladesh
Robotics·Sep 1, 2023· 4 min read

Flood Relief and Rescue Robot: A Robotics Idea for Bangladesh

A human-centered robotics build for flood response, payload delivery, remote movement and disaster relief support.

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IoT Home Security with ESP Wi-Fi, Motion Sensor and Remote Alerts
IoT·Jan 1, 2023· 4 min read

IoT Home Security with ESP Wi-Fi, Motion Sensor and Remote Alerts

A practical home security project using ESP Wi-Fi, motion and door sensors, local alarm output and remote event notifications.

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