Carson Milzarek · Mechanical Engineering Technology · University of Cincinnati

Project Log

Things I've designed, built and set up: what each project is, the skills it took and the tools I used.

5Projects
4Completed
1In progress
13Skills used

Projects

Skill:
Sheet 01 of 05Completed

F1 live-timing integration

Home Assistant integration that pulls live Formula 1 timing from the OpenF1 API and F1's live feed, with a sensor for each driver and a timing-tower dashboard with an SVG track map.

  • Python
  • APIs
  • Real-time data
What I built
  1. Connected to the OpenF1 REST API and F1's public live-timing feed
  2. Created a sensor for every driver carrying full telemetry attributes
  3. Built a timing-tower dashboard card with an SVG track map
Date2026
ToolsPython · Home Assistant
Sheet 02 of 05Completed

Desk organization tools

Designed and 3D printed a set of custom desk organizers in Fusion to solve everyday clutter.

  • CAD
  • 3D printing
What I built
  1. Modeled each organizer in Autodesk Fusion around the items it holds
  2. Printed and put them into daily use
Date2025
ToolsAutodesk Fusion · FDM
Sheet 03 of 05Completed

Home automation system

Built a home automation setup from scratch, designed to stay simple and reliable instead of overcomplicated.

  • Systems integration
  • Troubleshooting
What I built
  1. Set up the system from scratch on Home Assistant
  2. Chose simple, reliable automations over complex ones
Date2024 – 2026
ToolsHome Assistant · Raspberry Pi
Sheet 04 of 05Completed

Home server and network

Built and configured a storage server, plus the PC hardware and network around it.

  • Hardware assembly
  • Networking
  • Linux
What I built
  1. Assembled and configured the server hardware
  2. Set up the surrounding PC hardware and home network
Date2025
ToolsLinux · PC hardware
Sheet 05 of 05In progress

Child-safety outlet & cabinet guard

First-year engineering team design: a magnetic outlet-cover plate and cabinet door blocker with a silicone cover.

  • Design specification
  • Teamwork
  • Product design
Project scope
  1. Team design project in UC's first-year engineering course
  2. Magnetic outlet-cover plate plus cabinet door blocker
  3. Silicone cover so it's safe for children
DateFall 2026
ToolsTeam of 4