X/Y Plotter
Ressurecting Matt Shepard's plotter thats been in the attic for a decade.
Developer advocate and technical content creator with over 10 years of experience bridging hardware and software communities. Specializing in embedded systems, IoT, and creative technology. My work spans from building open-source robotics platforms to creating browser-based creative tools. I develop tutorials, documentation, and educational content that makes complex technical concepts accessible. Focus areas include MQTT/IoT protocols, projection mapping, cellular connectivity, and interactive web experiences. Former board member at HeatSync Labs, one of the longest-running hackerspaces in the Southwest. Helped organize the first two South West Maker Festivals. Previously held developer advocacy roles at AWS, SignalWire, SORACOM, EMQ, and others. Studied at ASU Arts Media & Engineering (2009-2014).

A monthly roundup of what got built, broken, organized, donated, hacked, and shipped at HeatSync Labs in Mesa, Arizona.

A stranger walked in, the first 5 minutes determines if they come back

HeatSync Labs is Arizona's first 501(c)(3) hackerspace. It lives at 108 W Main Street in downtown Mesa, has been running continuously since 2009, and works the way it does because of a handful of decisions made in its first two years. This is the story of those years, drawn from the lab's own wiki, the founders' writing, and the public archive of meeting notes.

A DIY guide to do-ocracy, trust, conflict, missing stairs, burnout, and how to build resilient maker spaces.