AI: The perfect tool for prototyping greenfield projects
AI isn't here to write production code on autopilot. Here is how I use tools like Gemini and Claude to rapidly build Lean MVPs and test ideas fast.
Jayd's Projects
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Joining forces with AI: A Chrome extension in minutes
Working with AI, not against it. I created a Chrome web plugin in minutes with ChatGPT.
A Nerf Gun Mod: Enabling the next generation of Makers
My son was inspired by his recent Maker meetup visit to create a Nerf gun attachment. I helped him bring it from sketch to CAD, into the real world
Building a DIY electric skateboard, powered by drill batteries
I was hung up on not being ready to make my own Li-Ion pack, but when I realized I could just use the batteries from my drill, the project was a go.
Smart Homestead - Add a remote switch to your electric fence for less than $10
Smart fence chargers are expensive, but you can add a remote switch to your existing charger easily and cheaply.
What the manual doesn't tell you - Ender 3 Pro initial setup
The Ender 3 is a great value printer, but newbies should look out for these gotchas.
Attitude Determines Outcome: Using take-home coding challenges as an opportunity to learn
Take-home coding challenges filled me with dread, but a change in attitude makes all the difference.
Stock Checker Update: Run it on Windows
I created a Stock Checker to check for stock online. These are the instructions for installing the script on Windows.
Trying out NodeJs Development on Windows using WSL 2
I try my hand at using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) for a modern NodeJs / ReactJs development workflow.
Run your own free Stock Checker - Check if sought-after items are in stock online
Here is the stock checker that I created while trying to buy an Nvidia RTX 3080. I will show you how to set it up for yourself to monitor online stores for stock.
Sleep Timer - Building an IoT sleep training app
I wanted to make an IoT version of the gro-clock. A better sleep training device that you can control from your phone.
Setting up 2 Ghost blogs on 1 server
Steps to setting up multiple ghost.org blogging sites on a single host server.
Egg turner - DIY, 3D Printed and Arduino powered
Designed and 3d Printed quail egg turner. Using Sketchup, Ultimaker, and a cheap servo.
Android Remote Egg Cam - DIY hatching camera using an old smartphone
Using an old android phone to remotely and automatically take pictures of quail eggs every half an hour to keep an eye on hatching remotely.
Temperature and Humidity Tweet Bot
A simple project to take temperature and humidity readings from my quail egg incubator with a DHT11 and Particle Photon and Tweet them via IFTTT.