http://coilltean.net/projects/Recent content in Projects on bench logHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 02 Aug 2026 20:28:10 -0500http://coilltean.net/projects/nas-configuration/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:28:10 -0500http://coilltean.net/projects/nas-configuration/Scope In scope: Out of scope: Deliverables Resources & dependencies Definition of done Log 2026-08-02 — Project created.http://coilltean.net/projects/project-portfolio-website/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/project-portfolio-website/Scope In scope: Static site built with Hugo, one page per project Status tracking (planned / active / blocked / done) Deployed via GitHub Pages Out of scope: User accounts / comments CMS or admin UI — editing is just Markdown files in git Deliverables Hugo scaffold with custom theme GitHub Actions deploy workflow Custom domain (optional) Migrate homework-sheet fields into frontmatter for all 7 projects Resources & dependencies GitHub account + repo Hugo (installed locally to preview before pushing) Definition of done Site is live at a public URL and lists all current projects with accurate status Log 2026-08-02 — Scaffolded Hugo site, picked theme direction, wrote first content file for this project.http://coilltean.net/projects/arduino-wifi-connection/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/arduino-wifi-connection/Scope In scope: Get an ESP8266/Arduino connected to home WiFi Basic sketch that connects and confirms connectivity (e.g. pings a server or serves a status page) Out of scope: The final application this connectivity will power (separate project once this works) Deliverables ESP8266 module arrives Wire up + flash test sketch Confirm stable WiFi connection Document pinout + working sketch Resources & dependencies ESP8266 module (ordered) Arduino IDE + board package Definition of done Module connects to home WiFi reliably and holds connection for 24 hours Log Not started.http://coilltean.net/projects/fix-laptop/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/fix-laptop/Scope In scope: Diagnose battery not charging past 80% Fix or replace the affected component Out of scope: Full teardown / other unrelated repairs unless they turn up during diagnosis Deliverables Run diagnostics on battery + charging circuit Identify root cause Repair or order replacement part Verify full charge cycle Resources & dependencies Multimeter Possibly a replacement battery, depending on diagnosis Definition of done Laptop charges to 100% reliably Log Not started.http://coilltean.net/projects/wifi-adapter-options/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/wifi-adapter-options/Scope In scope: Research USB / internal WiFi adapters compatible with the laptop Confirm driver support on current OS Out of scope: Purchasing yet — research only for now Deliverables Shortlist 3 adapter options Confirm driver support for each Pick one and note price/availability Resources & dependencies Laptop model/chipset info Current OS + kernel version Definition of done One adapter chosen with confirmed driver support, ready to buy Log Not started yet.http://coilltean.net/projects/service-database/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/service-database/Scope In scope: TBD — define what “service database” tracks (subscriptions? hardware? appliance maintenance?) Out of scope: TBD Deliverables Define exact purpose and schema Pick storage (SQLite / Postgres / spreadsheet) Build basic entry + query flow Resources & dependencies None yet — needs scoping first Definition of done TBD once scope is defined Log Not started. Needs scoping before work begins.http://coilltean.net/projects/setup-vpn-to-home/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/setup-vpn-to-home/Scope In scope: WireGuard tunnel from laptop / phone back to home network Access to home server and local devices while away Out of scope: Full site-to-site VPN between multiple locations Deliverables Router firmware updated WireGuard server configured on home box Port forward + dynamic DNS set up Client config tested from outside network Resources & dependencies Router admin access Blocked on: router firmware update Definition of done Can connect from an external network and reach home devices reliably Log 2026-07-29 — Waiting on router firmware update before WireGuard port-forward will stick.http://coilltean.net/projects/finish-modding-the-wii/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000http://coilltean.net/projects/finish-modding-the-wii/Scope In scope: Custom firmware / IOS install USB game loading Save file backup solution Out of scope: Physical case mods or hardware upgrades Deliverables Custom IOS installed USB Loader GX configured Save-file backup workflow Final test pass across a few games Resources & dependencies USB drive for loader SD card for save backups Definition of done Games load reliably from USB and saves are backed up somewhere off the console Log 2026-07-22 — Custom IOS installed, USB Loader GX working.