My Hobbies & Interests

╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ║ ║ H O B B I E S & I N T E R E S T S ║ ║ ║ ║ 1. RETRO GAMING ║ ║ 2. SYNTHWAVE MUSIC ║ ║ 3. FILM PHOTOGRAPHY ║ ║ 4. MECHANICAL KEYBOARDS ║ ║ 5. VINTAGE COMPUTERS ║ ║ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝

When I'm not working on electronics projects, I enjoy various retro and analog hobbies. Here's what keeps me busy:

Retro Gaming

Collecting and playing vintage video games from the 80s and 90s. My current favorite systems are the Sega Dreamcast and PlayStation 1.

  • ACTIVE Playing: Chrono Trigger (SNES)
  • COLLECTING Dreamcast imports

    • Synthwave Music

    Creating retro-futuristic electronic music using vintage synthesizers and drum machines. Inspired by 80s soundtracks.

  • PRODUCING New EP: "Neon Nights"
  • EQUIPMENT Roland D-50, TR-808

    • Film Photography

    Shooting and developing my own film. I love the unpredictable nature and aesthetic of analog photography.

  • SHOOTING Kodak Portra 400
  • DEVELOPING Home darkroom setup

    • Mechanical Keyboards

    Building custom mechanical keyboards with unique switches, keycaps, and layouts. Currently focused on 65% layouts.

  • COMPLETE Pastel-themed build
  • PLANNING Ortholinear keyboard

    • Current Collections

    Collection Items Status Latest Addition
    Retro Games 247 titles ACTIVE Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn)
    Vinyl Records 156 records GROWING Home - Odyssey (Synthwave)
    Film Cameras 8 cameras STANDBY Olympus OM-1 (1973)
    Keyboards 5 custom builds ACTIVE Custom 65% with Holy Pandas

    Hobby Workspace Status

    Gaming Setup: 95%

    Music Studio: 80%

    Darkroom: 65%

    Keyboard Station: 100%

    "Hobbies are what keep the creative spark alive when technical work becomes routine."