March, 2019
X Engineering is born
X Engineering Founded as a Mechanical Engineering consultancy, focused on Diesel engine development.
June, 2022
Started electronics hobby
Purchased an Arduino starter kit on Amazon and ran the blink program.
June, 2023
First Regulator prototype
This was a modification (something of a daughter board) to the venerable Heart InCharge Regulator, where I replaced the manual charge setpoint potentiometer with a digital version, controlled by the Arduino. I added a thermocouple and hall-effect current sensor for feedback. At this time, I was intimidated by the prospect of creating a regulator from scratch, and this was an effective temporary solution.
September, 2023
Hardware Academy
I joined The Hardware Academy and met a great Freelancer to assist with development.
November, 2023
Second Regulator prototype
This was the first “breadboard” regulator made entirely from basic components. It used an H-Bridge to generate a PWM signal to the alternator field coil, and I was able to measure the relationship between field voltage and output current for my Hamilton Ferris small-frame alternator. The scrap Lexan sheet made an easy non-conductive mounting system for the 5+ individual modules, but it was not beautiful.
April, 2024
Manufacturing Trial
Final design released for 1st prototype PCB’s