Projects
A collection of ongoing experiments in classic computing, software development, home infrastructure, and vintage hardware. Some projects focus on making old machines useful again; others explore what can still be built for them.
Classic computing & networking
- ThinkPad LAN Party Bringing together the ThinkPad T400 and T61 for local networking experiments, file sharing, classic operating systems, and old-school LAN fun.
BlackBerry projects
- BlackBerry CLI Tester A lightweight diagnostic and testing utility for classic BlackBerry devices, exploring DNS, TCP connectivity, HTTP requests, and legacy Java APIs.
- BlackBerry Proxmox Dashboard Exploring a compact dashboard for checking the status of a home Proxmox environment from a classic BlackBerry handset.
- BlackBerry Mini RPG A small pixel-art role-playing game designed for BlackBerry OS 4.5, with retro graphics, simple exploration, and gameplay suited to a small screen.
Home infrastructure
- Home Proxmox Server A home virtualization lab for running services, experimenting with Linux, containers, virtual machines, networking, and self-hosted applications.
Vintage communications
- Home Mail Magic-Brain Research and experimentation with the Home Mail email terminal and related devices sold in other markets under the CIDCO name. Exploring their hardware, connectivity, and possibilities for preserving or extending their usefulness.
Software projects
- PrimoCLI Tools and experiments for classic BlackBerry devices, including connectivity diagnostics.
- The Greatest Show on Earth A small U2 countdown project.
- LicitAR A software project for public procurement workflows.
- SuperClutch An experiment in building a practical, lightweight ERP.
Explore further
- Computers & devices The collection of laptops, desktop PCs, BlackBerry devices, mobile phones, and calculators.
- Notes & field logs Technical notes, troubleshooting, and discoveries.
- Links & archives Independent websites, classic computing resources, and useful documentation.