Engineering Projects
Software, RF, embedded and marine engineering from Ray Faucher (KB1SO).
Explore the projects and their engineering history. Published source and open-hardware references are linked below; remaining projects are being prepared for public release through individual audits.
Project information and normal downloads are public. Accounts support comments and community discussion.
Explore the projects
BrickSuite
A desktop LEGO workshop: organize parts and storage, plan builds, and prepare supported geometry for 3D printing.
Software
MercuryLuxPc
Desktop control and telemetry for the KM3KM Mercury LUX HF amplifier.
Software
RayPowerMeter
Four-channel RF power, SWR, scope and spectrum measurement with a desktop dashboard.
Hardware + Software
RaySspaController
Teensy-based amplifier control, protection, monitoring, and Nextion touch interface.
Hardware + Software
RayCoupler
Open-hardware directional coupler reference: 200 W and 2 kW populations on one common PCB, with historical measurement evidence.
Hardware
RayRigAntSw
Open-hardware relay board for two rigs, three antennas and amplifier/bypass routing; external drivers and controller sequencing required.
Hardware
RayRailSwSense
Open-hardware BTH rail-switch reference with current/diagnostic and output-voltage sensing; operating limits and controller interfaces require verification.
Hardware
RayEltekController
Networked control and monitoring for Eltek power systems.
Hardware + Software
RayNmeaSimulator
Qt/C++ desktop simulation of NMEA2000 and NMEA0183 vessel data.
Software
RayVessel
Raspberry Pi marine dashboard with sensor interfaces, navigation and vessel telemetry.
Hardware + Software
Marine Firmware & Tools
Firmware and tooling for marine interfaces, autopilot testing and navigation development.
Hardware + Software
Existing development/testing statuses are retained pending individual review. Public source availability is shown separately.