Project index
Projects & Experiments
Generalized technical explorations, infrastructure experiments, automation notes, CAD tooling, and engineering work from The Labs @ Milchuck.com.
These notes focus on personal exploration, reusable engineering patterns, and conceptual technical work.
Sanitized lab work
Exploration Areas
Featured areas appear first, followed by active research, concepts, and technical notes.
Featured Multi-Camera Vision & Point Cloud Experiments
Personal experiments with multi-camera vision, depth sensing, point cloud alignment, calibration, and spatial measurement workflows.
Featured Modular Tooling & Motion Concepts
Generalized mechanical design notes around modular tooling, motion systems, fixture concepts, and fabrication-first prototyping.
Featured CAD Workflow & Datum Tooling
Personal CAD workflow experiments focused on datum creation, reference geometry, parametric modeling habits, and small productivity tools.
Featured Local AI & Linux Infrastructure Lab
A personal Linux-based lab environment for experimenting with local AI models, containers, development tools, and repeatable infrastructure setup.
Desktop Puck
A small desktop control puck concept for local tools, shortcuts, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
MQTT Learning & Packaging Automation Concepts
Personal notes around MQTT messaging, topic design, payload structure, QoS modes, development tools, and generalized automation event workflows.
Home Build Systems & Contractor Review
Generalized notes around residential build planning, materials selection, contractor review, bid comparison, documentation, and construction decision-making.
Sweet Home 3D Development Experiments
Personal experiments around Sweet Home 3D, open-source home design tooling, plugin development, floor-plan workflows, and possible bridges between simple layout tools and more structured CAD/BIM thinking.
Home Automation, Cameras & Local Monitoring
Personal experiments with camera systems, sensor workflows, local monitoring, event detection, dashboards, and practical automation.
Smart Workshop Planning
Planning notes for a flexible technical workspace that supports fabrication, mechanical work, electronics, software, and experimentation.