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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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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
A few days ago I had complained about Google deprecating support for Wear OS scripts. Since the last update on my watch, all Google watch faces have to be writt…
Switching from a VX3 controller to a phone based controller
In the video below, I explain how I replaced the handheld trigger that originally came with my propeller with a phone-based controller. There were two main reas…
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
Linked from here Most paramotor injuries occur from the propeller strike. I am building a safe mount for the motor on my hitch for ground start/testing/warming…
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
I initially built this watch face for an android wear watch ( LG G watch R). But recently I bought a Samsung active 2 which runs on tizen and the flow still wor…
Vlog-future of generative AI
Since chatgpt is the talk of the town, I figured I'll post my thoughts on where it's headed. Salient points: 1. AI learns from it's surroundings, so we have to…
Python-opencv image processing
This is a demo of image processing in python/opencv Edit: I realized I made a mistake in the math description. Sinx was really tangent of the angle. The range f…
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…
