Projects & Skills

Work I've Built

Real projects from real jobs and labs — an IoT capstone, 8051 assembly, EV diagnostics, network tools, and a home server. Every entry earned in the field or the classroom.

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🏆 Featured Projects

EV Go-Kart Fleet Maintenance System

RPM Raceway · Work Project · Feb 2026 – Present

LiveRPM Raceway · Farmingdale, NY

Hands-on EV systems work maintaining a fleet of 60+ Sodi electric go-karts running 8–12 live sessions daily. DiagVCU v3.4 and Forsee Power diagnostic software on a Panasonic Toughbook to read motor controller faults, battery pack cell voltages, and transponder data. Zero-downtime discipline — faults diagnosed and resolved between sessions.

60+Sodi karts
8–12Sessions / day
v3.4DiagVCU
CF-33Toughbook

EV Battery SystemsDiagVCU v3.4Forsee PowerSodi RSX2.LiUART DiagnosticsBMSMotor Controllers

IoT Smart Energy Monitor

NYIT Senior Capstone · ETEC 495 · 2025–2026

Senior CapstonePresented Spring 2026

Real-time energy monitor built on an ESP32 DEVKITV1. The PZEM-004T v3.0 measures AC voltage, current, watts, and kWh over UART. A 20×4 I2C LCD refreshes every 500ms. DS1307 RTC timestamps data to microSD, and ThingSpeak receives WiFi pushes every 15 seconds. Test result with 60W load: 118.3V · 0.48A · 56.7W — all within 5% of expected. Total build: $86.41.

118.3 VMeasured
56.7 W60 W test load
< 5%Error
$86.41Total build

GitHub 🔌 Wiring Diagram

ESP32PZEM-004T v3.0ACS712 30A20×4 LCD I2CThingSpeakDS1307 RTCC++ / ArduinoWiFi

// EnergyMonitor.ino — main loop
void loop() {
  unsigned long now = millis();

  readSensors();

  if (now - lastPage >= 4000) {
    updateLCD();
    lastPage = now;
  }

  if (now - lastSend >= 15000) {
    logToSD();
    sendToThingSpeak();
    lastSend = now;
  }

  delay(1000);
}

void readSensors() {
  float v = pzem.voltage();
  float c = pzem.current();
  float p = pzem.power();
  if (!isnan(v)) voltage = v;
  // …current, power, energy, pf
}

8051 Assembly — Microcontroller Projects

NYIT CTEC 350 · Dr. Duke · Spring 2026

8051 Assembly5 programs

Five register-level 8051 programs built for CTEC 350. Covers timer modes, interrupt-driven routines, keypad scanning, 7-segment multiplex, and LUT implementations. Final project: 4-digit safe keypad (combo 3-5-7-9), Timer 0 ISR multiplexed display, OPEn flash on success.

5Programs
3-5-7-9Safe combo
~1 msPer digit
4×4Matrix keypad

8051 AssemblyTimer 0 / Timer 1ISR4×4 Matrix Keypad7-Segment DisplayLook-Up Tables

; CTEC350_SafeKeypad.asm — vectors + display ISR
    ORG  0000H
        LJMP MAIN

    ORG  000BH          ; Timer 0 vector
        LJMP T0_ISR

T0_ISR:
    PUSH ACC
    PUSH PSW

    MOV  TH0, #0FCH      ; ~1 ms reload
    MOV  TL0, #18H

    MOV  DIGPORT, #0FFH  ; blank digits

    MOV  A, DIG_IDX
    ADD  A, #30H
    MOV  R0, A
    ; …drive next digit

🎓 NYIT School Projects — B.S. ECE Technology · Class of 2026

EV Battery Checker

Python · Personal Tool · Feb 2025

Beta v1.0

Logs cell voltages from CSV, flags cells below threshold, outputs a plain-text service report. First version — simple threshold comparison and printout.

PythonCSVEV Systems

BeachB4ll/ev-battery-checker ↗

EV Battery Checker

Python · Enhanced · 2025

Beta v2.0

Rebuilt with JSON session logging, matplotlib voltage trend graphs, and SMTP email alerts if critical cells are detected. Built on v1 for RPM fleet tracking.

PythonJSONMatplotlibSMTP

BeachB4ll/ev-battery-checker ↗

Arduino LED Reaction Timer

C++ · Arduino Uno · ECE Lab · Spring 2024

Random-delay LED (1–5s), press a button — reaction time prints in ms to Serial Monitor. Non-blocking millis() timing, digitalRead() debounce, 5-level rating.

C++Arduino Unomillis()Interrupts

BeachB4ll/arduino-reaction-timer ↗

LAN Device Scanner

Python · Networking Util · Sept 2023

Beta

ICMP socket pings across full /24 range, hostname resolution via nslookup, open port detection (22, 80, 443, 3389), MAC vendor lookup via ARP. Used at NYIT before imaging.

PythonSocketARPICMP

BeachB4ll/lan-scanner ↗

ESP32 Multi-Sensor Node

C++ · ESP32 · NYIT ECE Lab · 2025

DHT22 temp/humidity, BMP280 pressure, PIR motion sensor simultaneously. microSD logging with DS1307 RTC timestamps, 0.96" OLED display, MQTT over WiFi. Multi-peripheral I2C/SPI bus management.

ESP32MQTTI2CSPIDHT22

BeachB4ll/esp32-sensor-node ↗

Personal Home Server Build

Linux · Networking · Self-Hosted · 2024

Ubuntu Server 22.04 on repurposed tower. Samba file sharing, Nginx reverse proxy, Pi-hole DNS ad blocker, Nextcloud personal cloud. WireGuard VPN tunnel, static IP, DDNS, UFW firewall rules.

Ubuntu ServerNginxWireGuard VPNPi-hole

BeachB4ll/home-server ↗

⚡ Side Projects & Scripts

Solar Savings Estimator

Python · Built Well Solar

Takes system size (kW), avg daily sun hours, and local utility rate — outputs estimated annual production and savings. Used to sanity-check Aurora Solar reports before client delivery.

PythonSolarMath

Portfolio Design Showcase

Web Design · 4 Concepts · 2025–2026

Design

Four distinct portfolio concepts — Editorial Amber, Plumeria Pink, Tropical Pill Nav, and Coastal Turtle. Each has its own color system, typography, and canvas animation.

🎨 View Showcase →

Live Race Telemetry Dashboard

FastF1 · Python · OpenF1 API

In Progress

F1/IndyCar qualifying data, 3-driver telemetry overlays, sector comparisons, live 2026 timing via OpenF1 API. FastF1 Python backend — being reworked.

FastF1OpenF1WebSocket

Skills

Technical Skills

Grouped by track — hardware & embedded, AI & LLM engineering, creative media, and the field skills from every job. Open any card with a level badge for full details.

Hardware, Embedded Systems & Electronics

4 skills

PCB Design & Fabrication
Designing custom printed circuit board schematics, layout routing, and rapid prototyping for embedded systems.
Soldering & Component Assembly
Hands-on experience with surface-mount and through-hole soldering, wiring harnesses, and circuit rework.
Battery & Power Management Systems
Testing, monitoring, and configuring custom battery packs and power electronics for high-draw hardware applications.
Android Hardware & Software Integration
Building software solutions, custom drivers, and applications running on Android-based embedded hardware.

Artificial Intelligence & LLM Engineering

2 skills

AI Integration (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, Hermes)
Implementing multi-model LLM APIs, prompt engineering pipelines, agent workflows, and practical AI tooling.
Custom LLM Development & Fine-Tuning
Developing, fine-tuning, and deploying specialized language models for local execution and tailored task automation.

Creative & Digital Media (Adobe Creative Cloud)

4 skills

Adobe Premiere Pro
Video editing, color grading, and short-form/long-form content production.
Adobe After Effects
Motion graphics, kinetic typography, visual effects, and animated transitions.
Adobe Photoshop
Image editing, asset cleanup, visual compositing, and promotional graphics.
Adobe Illustrator
Vector design, logo design, custom iconography, and technical schematics.

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In Progress

🎯 A+ Track — Skills in Progress

Working towards CompTIA A+ · 450hrs at BOCES Joseph M. Barry CTE Center

⚡ Measure voltage, current & resistance

🖥️ Identify & describe basic computer components

🔧 Identify necessary computer tools & hardware

🛠️ Basic computer maintenance & diagnostics

🔩 Remove & replace computer parts

🔍 Troubleshoot computer-related errors

💿 Install, upgrade & troubleshoot Operating Systems

🖱️ Install, upgrade & troubleshoot I/O devices

📖 Read technical manuals for information

🔢 Convert various numbering systems

🌐 Identify basic networking components

📡 Industry Knowledge

Basic ElectricityComputer ElectronicsPC Theory & FeaturesComputer Maintenance PracticesOperating SystemsPrinter TechnologyNumbering Systems & CodesMonitors & DisplaysIT NetworksMicrosoft CMD & Troubleshoot SoftwareLinux OS

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Every version of this site, from the first launch to today.

v3.0 Design System Refresh DesignPerformance Sep 2026

Every page rebuilt on one shared stylesheet and script — matching the Experience page cards, badges, and metrics
Permanent NYIT graduation banner and an auto-rotating graduation photo card on the home page
Experience photos preview on every card; "See full details" opens an interactive gallery
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Breaking News banner added to home page — NYIT blue & gold, 1-month auto-dismiss
Home page updated — title, subtitle, stats, currently card reflect graduation
New NYIT Life section on About page — full 5-year roadmap, clubs, highlights
Projects page fully rebuilt — new layout with featured cards, NYIT grid, and side projects
NYIT School Projects added: EV Checker v1 & v2 Beta, Arduino Timer, LAN Scanner Beta, ESP32 Multi-Sensor Node, Home Server Build

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Site deployed live at dustinbloss.pages.dev via Cloudflare Pages
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Main project grid changed to strict 2-column layout
Capstone card rebuilt to match kart card structure exactly
Gallery height increased, add photo button removed

v0.5 New Projects — ETEC 495 Update & CTEC 350 Assembly Content May 2026

IoT Smart Energy Monitor corrected to actual build hardware
CTEC 350 section added with 5 × 8051 Assembly programs
Safe Keypad Final Project: 4-digit combo lock, ISR multiplexed display

v0.4 Skills, Achievements & Job Updates ContentSkills Apr 2026

A+ Track section added — 450hr BOCES program skills
Industry Knowledge pills added
6 new skill cards: Cable Tester, Hand Tools, OS Software, Backup, Drivers, Diagnostics
RPM Raceway and Built Well Solar descriptions updated

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Safe area inset support for notched phones

v0.2 Experience & Skills Pages Expanded Feature Mar 2026

Jobs / Experience page added with expandable job panels
Skills page added with filterable card grid
RPM Raceway, Built Well Solar, NYIT IT, Minerva A/V positions added

v0.1 Site Launch Launch Feb 2026

Website built — first version complete
Home, About, Projects pages live
Dark/Light mode toggle added
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Work I've Built

🏆 Featured Projects

EV Go-Kart Fleet Maintenance System

The Job

What I Do

Tech Stack

The Challenge

IoT Smart Energy Monitor

The Problem

Issues I Solved

Project files

8051 Assembly — Microcontroller Projects

Safe Keypad System

Binary Down Counter — Timer 0 Mode 1

Binary Down Counter — Timer 1 Mode 2

Countdown Timer with Interrupt

Additional Assembly (Project 3)

Project files

🎓 NYIT School Projects — B.S. ECE Technology · Class of 2026

EV Battery Checker

EV Battery Checker

Arduino LED Reaction Timer

LAN Device Scanner

ESP32 Multi-Sensor Node

Personal Home Server Build

⚡ Side Projects & Scripts

Solar Savings Estimator

Portfolio Design Showcase

Live Race Telemetry Dashboard

Technical Skills

Hardware, Embedded Systems & Electronics

Artificial Intelligence & LLM Engineering

Creative & Digital Media (Adobe Creative Cloud)

🎯 A+ Track — Skills in Progress

📡 Industry Knowledge

Release log