The Amish Technologist

Growing up with an Amish father and grandparents, instilled a great work ethic and desire for perfection in my creations. Little did I know that I would combine this part of my heritage with my love for technology. Thus the Amish Technologist is born!

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Introducing Satchelbot! Fun way to honor #blackhistorymonth. By far my favorite wind up of all time! #baseball #steampunk #retrofuturism #functionalart https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrHHuylisC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vz6fbnh5nd1b

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First creation from the Amish Technologist for 2019. I call him “BatterBot”. It’s a nightlight/spirit animal for my son. #retrofuturism #spaceage #junkbot (at Littleton, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrUgBHFUDm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nclhku06dfoc

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A little thanksgiving project. Denver Broncos themed washer game. #denverbroncos #washers

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Updating Bontrager Speedway with some straight-a-ways. Painting and more upgrades coming soon. #diybackyard #nerdydad #racefans

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Bontrager Speedway taking shape. #racetrack #remotecontrol #diybackyard

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A different take on the movie clapper! Some dry erase paint and we are all set. #movieclapper #woodworking #diy #home (at Dutch Creek Village)

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2 more Raspberry Pi cases ready for branding and finishing. #raspberry #maker #woodworking #coolstuff #diy

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First enclosed prototype of "the wifibox". Brazilian Cherry tip with Maple sides. #maker #woodworking #wood #box #amishtechnologist #wifibox

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Taylor! Your Raspberry Pi case is almost done! #amishtechnologist #box #wood #woodworking #maker

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Jellyfish playing on the Raspberry pi!

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Raspberry pi case prototype #2 & 3. #amishtechnologist

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The Amish Technologist raspberry pi case!

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Building my first raspberry pi! The Amish Technologist is getting fired up!

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First harvest of my beets!

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Taylor playing Washers at the Grand Opening of Spruce!

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Spruce's washer game in action. Had an awesome time at the grand opening of Spruce!

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Washers scoreboard!