mbparks
Mike Parks is the owner of Green Shoe Garage, a custom electronics design studio and security research lab located in Southern Maryland. He produces content for the Gears of Resistance which shares news and tips for those interested in the maker movement, open-source hardware and software, STEAM education, citizen science, and digital citizenship. He is also an extra class ham radio operator, a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland, and most notably a dad.
Location
Hollywood, MD, United States
Skills
open source, embedded, IoT, cybersecurity, electronics, technical writing, metalworking, woodworking, digital media creation
7 Projects
Smart Buildings Are Thrifty Buildings
Help you quickly prototype a custom Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork system.
Magic Wand Project For Halloween Delights
For this project, we are going to add a little flare to the quintessential Halloween activity of Trick-or-Treat.
Prototyping The Future: Building A “star Trek” Tricorder
As an engineer, their concepts for yesterday's entertainment franchises serve as today's blueprint for real-world innovation.
Solar Energy Harvesting Project To Power A Remote Msp430 With 2.4ghz Notification
Solar energy can be harvested on a small scale to provide a self-sustaining energy source for remote installations.
Good Morning Sunshine: Automating Your Window Blinds
Imagine automatic control of your window blinds based on the brightness outside.
Buddybot: Controlling A Stepper Motor With An Android Smartphone
Chasing the infamous red dot of a laser pointer is a favorite hobby for our family's feline friend.
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The Sound (and Sight) Of Music! Teaching Electronics With The Stm32 Nucleo
What if we could tap into this marriage of music and technology to make something even more amazing?