Projects Inflight

A high-performance, open-source ballistics calculator written in Rust. Features include exterior ballistics modeling, ML-enhanced drag predictions, transfer learning for custom projectiles, and a CLI tool for real-world validation. The engine combines classical physics with machine learning to provide accurate trajectory calculations.

Exploring AI and machine learning capabilities on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) platform. This includes getting PyTorch with ROCm working, training YOLOv8 models, running vLLM for local LLM inference, and experimenting with Qwen-TTS for text-to-speech generation. Documenting the quirks and workarounds needed for AMD GPU compute on this new architecture.

Designing a custom 16-bit RISC CPU from scratch. The project explores CPU architecture fundamentals including instruction set design, register files, ALU implementation, and control logic. Named after the mythical artifact from Finnish folklore that brought prosperity, this CPU aims to be a learning platform for understanding how processors work at the fundamental level.

A custom PCB shield designed for the Arduino Giga R1. Working with a PCB designer on Fiverr to create a professional expansion board. The project documents the process of specifying requirements, reviewing designs, and iterating on a custom hardware project through freelance collaboration.