2026-01

Cyberdeck Introduction

I realize I am late to the Cyberdeck build, but I was inspired by a number of builds I saw online. The one good thing about being late to the build game is you can take inspiration from the other…

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2026-01

Cyberdeck Hardware Part 2

I had a few requirements for the case, I needed a case with top and bottoms inserts that could be 3D printed on a 330 x 240 x 300 mm print bed without having to “glue” them together.

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2025-12

Measuring Cable Length Using an Oscilloscope and Signal Generator

Measuring Cable Length Using an Oscilloscope and Signal Generator

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2025-03

How to Build a Current Shunt with ESP32 and INA228 IC - A Complete Reference Design

Like many of the projects that I take on they generally start out as a hobby, a few of them turn into commercial projects but most do not. I have no idea if this project will be commercialized, after…

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2025-02

EMS Installation

When we bought our EPro 19FD, I was informed that I should buy a good surge suppressor and power monitoring device to protect our new trailer and all its valuable electronics. My first thought this…

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2025-02

Setting Bluetooth Range Expectations

When I was looking at designing the Level Up module I wanted to get a sense of any pain points and the reasons that would trigger purchasers to return their products. It didn’t take long before I…

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2025-01

Ultimaker S5 Long Term Review

After looking around for a semi-professional 3D printer for six months, and then agonizing over the price for another six months I finally purchased a Ultimaker S5 Pro bundle in January 2022.

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2025-01

Lifting our EPro 19FD

One of the things that I really disliked about our 19FD was the low ground clearance. The sewer cleanout and the stabilizer jacks have been a constant source of worry for me. We have also had issues…

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2025-01

EPro Electrical Schematic

Back in the summer of 2023 we experienced a rather strange electrical problem with our trailer. We had a situation where there was no DC power in the trailer. No lights, fans, radio, tv, etc. It was…

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2025-01

Cyberdeck Rugged Battery Case

So what do you do with a spare Nanuk 905 IP-67 case? You design and print a 3D insert for said case to store… wait for it … batteries. I can hear you all now… that’s completely ridiculous! Well of…

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2025-01

Epro 19FD Review

We purchased our EPro 19FD in August of 2019. The unit is a 2020 model year. I should point out that we still love this trailer, as you could be forgiven for thinking this trailer has had its share…

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2020-07

SP0256-AL2 Speech Synthesis from the 1980’s

So back in the mid-1980’s, I came across the SP0256 Narrator Speech Processor from Radio Shack. The chip was manufactured by General Instruments or more specifically General Instruments…

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2019-01

Bench Power Strip with Voltage and Current Meter

While I love my Rigol DP832, there are times when the project I have on the bench outstrips the Rigol’s ability to deliver the required current. Enter a simple linear power supply and a custom bench…

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2018-12

Welcome

My name is Jef Brink, welcome to my blog. If you want to know more about me click here. If you want to contact me, send an email to jbrink@sigmaiq.ca or follow sigmaIQ on bluesky

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