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Hi, I'm Robin, a writer and tinkerer.

The first time I used a computer, it made me so nervous that I threw up. I figured it could only go up from there. This is my personal site for projects and ideas.

10 Years After the Worst Month of My Life

An attempt at reflection

Trying (and failing) to make a Kallax PC case

The trials and tribulations of taking on a more complex project than I bargained for.

Designing the EXPress, an all-button arcade controller

I've always liked the concept of fighting games, but I struggle with the controls, so I decided to design my very own custom controller.

How I made a compact keyboard layout

My fingers hurt, but I needed to type. It was time to make a change.

Hiding the PS5 without losing performance

I like to game, but I don't like the way the PS5 looks. With the carefully tuned balance between performance and heat of modern consoles, this posed an interesting problem. How could I hide my PS5 while making sure it didn't choke to death?