United Kingdom
Electronic Design Engineer | electricjosh.com
A keen electronic engineer with a passion for automotive systems and autonomous robotics. A progressive love of cars, engines and classic mechanics. Advocate for clean energy, transport and alternative fuels. Compulsive tea drinker. BrightSpark 2017. BEng MIET
DS Level
24
DS member
Earned 04/01/2018
Community spirit 50
Earned 27/04/2020
Inquisitive
Earned 17/12/2018
Author 25
Earned 12/10/2020
All star profile
Earned 04/01/2018
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Pete and Greet
Earned 02/05/2019
Social
Earned 12/03/2020
Toolbox
Earned 04/05/2018
User support
Recognised for helping others in our Support Centre.
Survey
Earned 18/07/2018
Project
Publish a project.
LeakKiller Challenge Winner
Earned 08/02/2018
Published Content
1 month ago
A Quick Review of the Thingy:52
This article aims to explore the nRF52 range of devices from Nordic Semiconductor with a quick look at the Thingy:52 “IoT Sensor Kit”.
4 months ago
Building a Virtual User-Interface with Bluetooth Low Energy
This article aims to explore the applications of the Bluetooth Low Energy GATT profile as a flexible virtual user-interface for low-cost IoT applications.
5 months ago
Upcycling an Old Project into a Greenhouse Irrigation System
This article aims to demonstrate the simplicity of home automation projects using micropython and the Pycom development environment with an emphasis on the practicality of upcycling old maker projects.
1 week ago
Building a Robotic Rock Crawler Chassis
This article documents the use of DesignSpark Mechanical in the design and build of a robotic rock-crawler chassis.
8 months ago
The Climate Crisis: In Pursuit of Fundamental Change
This article discusses the challenges of tackling the climate crisis which includes issues of sustainability, infrastructure, culture and politics while underlining the ability of makers and engineers to influence the move towards a healthier planet.
1 year ago
*WINNING ENTRY* Cypress Design Challenge – Swarm Style Decentralised Greenhouse Control System
This article documents my experimentation with the CYBT-213043-MESH and CYW920819EVB-02 development kits and my attempts to utilise the latest Bluetooth standards to create novel centralised and decentralised greenhouse control systems.
1 year ago
Experiments with Submersibles
In this article I experiment with the design of a submersible camera drone for subsea surveying applications, utilising a mix of 3D printed and cost-effective COTS components to fabricate a basic prototype for a series of light duty missions.
1 year ago
Three-Wheel Electric Skateboard
This article documents the build of an electric skateboard using parts salvaged from an old electric scooter. My interest in alternative transport helped me decide on a three-wheel design that was simple in theory but more complicated in reality.
2 years ago
RS Pro DSO entry: Debugging Complex Control Systems
Requirements for a digital storage oscilloscope for debugging complex control systems implementing multiple signalling protocols.