Ongoing Projects

All the loose ends. The chickens and eggs. A clear picture of works in progress, excluding current job.

Active - Actually Being Worked On

Chevette - Drift Build

Status: Disassembly phase

• Internals removed
• Drivetrain coming out next
• Then bodywork (learning Welding for this)
• Currently at grandma’s farm

Next: Remove drivetrain, start patching floor and rust

Welding Classes

Status: Currently learning

• For Chevette bodywork
• For Toyota Bandeirante roof rack

Next: Keep practicing, apply to projects

Planted Aquarium

Status: Running, always ongoing

• Fish acclimated and released
• DIY siphon overflow working
• Low-tech plants growing

Next: Arduino lighting automation, maybe CO2

OpenGrid / Gridfinity Printing

Status: Ongoing

• Printing baseplates and bins as needed
• Gaming room setup planned
• Workshop setup planned

Next: Continue printing, design custom bins

Waiting - Blocked on Parts/Time

Dactyl Manuform Keyboard

Status: Waiting on parts

• Case printed (matte black, 0.08mm)
• Switches ready (Speed Silvers)
• Controller ready (RP2040 Pro Micro)
• Waiting: Switch PCBs from Keycapsss, per-key RGB LEDs

Next: Assemble when parts arrive

Roubo Workbench

Status: Major components done, joinery phase next

• Tops glued up and planed ✓
• Legs glued up (from vigas) ✓
• Needs: Joinery, stretchers, top attachment, vise hardware

Next: Square up tops, cut leg mortises. Full roadmap in the note.

Planned - Not Yet Started

Gaming PC Custom Water Loop

Status: Planning

• Going Corsair ecosystem
• Probably replacing Lian Li fans
• Full CPU + GPU loop
• Hard tubing

Next: Research, budget, order parts

Underware Desk Setup

Status: Planned

• Under-desk cable management
• USB hub mounting
• Power organization

Next: Design and print

Shop Setup

Status: Room exists, not set up

• Room behind garage waiting to become workshop
• Needs the workbench first (chicken/egg)

Next: Finish workbench, then set up shop

Toyota Bandeirante - Full Roadmap

See Toyota Bandeirante for complete list. Highlights:

Done:

• Electrical rewire ✓
• Bandeirante Power Steering ✓
• LED headlights, seatbelts, turn signals ✓

Next up:

• Horn fix
• Custom steering hub with quick release
• Caliper brake conversion

Big items remaining:

• Mechanical winch
• Snorkel
• Bandeirante Air Conditioning
• Bandeirante Camping Setup
• Bandeirante Sound System
• Roof rack (needs welding skills)

Future/Someday

Custom Bass Build

After the workbench is done. Design body, select wood, build from scratch.

Aquarium Upgrades

• Arduino lighting automation
• CO2 injection system
• Actually use the refugium

Bandeirante “Maybe” Items

• Turbo + intercooler
• Onboard air compressor
• 5-speed transmission (only if cheap one appears)

The Chicken and Egg Summary

Workbench → needs shop space
Shop → needs workbench to build things
Chevette → needs welding skills
Welding → currently learning
Dactyl → needs parts (in transit)
Water loop → needs research + budget
Everything → needs time
Time → consumed by other projects

Welcome to maker life.