Welcome! I am Peter Buckley, a passionate computer/electrical engineering student at Montana State University. My blog is dedicated to sharing my journey and projects in the exciting world of engineering. From robotics and PCB design to various other projects, I aim to inspire and educate fellow enthusiasts and students.
Blog Posts
EasyBLDC - Open Source Brushless Motor Driver for Aerial and Underwater Robotics
Independent study developing a BLDC motor driver from the ground up for use with robotics.
Mar 7, 2018
Research
PCB Design
Electronics
In Progress
Manufacturing a silicon wafer containing resistors, diodes, and CMOS transistors.
Dec 12, 2023
Electronics
Research
Project & Writeup Finished
Battery Protection Ideal Diode PCB
A small PCB to protect lithium batteries in parallel from charging into each other while minimizing power loss.
Apr 17, 2024
PCB Design
Electronics
In Progress
Robocats Power Distribution Board
Simple high-current PCB to make the wiring and configuration for the Robocats Typhoon2/Lynx much easier.
Apr 5, 2023
PCB Design
Electronics
Project & Writeup Finished
Positron Folding 3D Printer (Designed by Kraylin3D)
Extremely compact 3D printer that prints inverted and is capable of folding into a filament box.
Aug 16, 2022
Electronics
Manufacturing
3D Printing
Project & Writeup Finished
Alcanta - The Ortholinear Wireless Keyboard for IPad
An Adafruit Feather 32u4 based Bluetooth low power Ortho linear mechanical keyboard for ipad.
Sep 1, 2021
PCB Design
Project Finished Awaiting Writeup
3D Printed 3-Axis Joystick and Throttle H.O.T.A.S
Designing and manufacturing my own HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-And-Stick) utilizing 3D-printing and cheap off the shelf components.
Oct 26, 2020
Electronics
3D Printing
Project & Writeup Finished
Bespoke CNC Milling Machine
An extremely rigid CNC deign using all of the shelf or laser cut parts from Send Cut Send. No previous manufacturing capability required.
Jun 20, 2024
Manufacturing
Project Finished Awaiting Writeup