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Writing about hardware, motors, power, and the messy middle of building physical products. No agenda beyond useful notes.
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How I Built an Open Source Simulink Alternative in Python
The architecture and tradeoffs behind building a Python-native, open source alternative to Simulink for early-stage hardware teams.
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Do You Need Simulink? A Cost and Complexity Comparison for Early-Stage Hardware Teams
Compare Simulink's real cost, learning curve, and capabilities with Python, Modelica, and simpler workflows for early-stage hardware teams.
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How to Size a Motor for Your Application Without Guessing
A practical workflow for motor sizing: load torque, duty cycle, thermal headroom, and supply limits before you place the order.
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Why Does My Drivetrain Draw More Current Than Expected?
Common reasons a motor or drivetrain pulls too much current: load, voltage sag, inefficiency, control limits, and how to isolate the cause.
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Open Source vs. Proprietary Hardware Simulation Tools
Compare open-source Python hardware simulation libraries with proprietary suites, and why composable, git-friendly tools fit early hardware teams.
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Why Simulate Hardware Before You Build It
Hardware prototyping is expensive and slow. Learn how Python hardware simulation helps solo founders catch design mistakes before ordering parts.