Matthieu MICHEL

Hardware Designer Enthusiast

My Projects

SMD Challenge: Keyring Edition

SMD Challenge: Keyring Edition

Portable keychain featuring hand-soldered SMD components from 1206 down to 01005, with transparent protective enclosure

Soldering Challenge Keychain STM32 PCB Design
µLife - Conway's Game of Life Keychain

µLife - Conway's Game of Life Keychain

Compact keychain device running Conway's Game of Life on a 400-LED matrix using charlieplexing with STM32G431

Conway's Game of Life Charlieplexing STM32 LED Matrix PCB Design
PrismαSignαl - Intelligent Disco Traffic Light
Coming Soon

PrismαSignαl - Intelligent Disco Traffic Light

Advanced disco lighting system with real-time audio analysis, ML-powered vocals detection, and thermal management

ESP32 Machine Learning Audio Processing LED Control Bluetooth FFT Thermal Management
BlueToJack Go - Wireless Audio Adapter
Coming Soon

BlueToJack Go - Wireless Audio Adapter

Low-power Bluetooth adapter that transforms wired speakers and headphones into wireless audio devices

Bluetooth Audio Low Power E-Paper Amplifier Wireless Battery Powered STM32
DayRadiance - Smart LED Strip Driver
Coming Soon

DayRadiance - Smart LED Strip Driver

Circadian rhythm LED lighting system that follows the natural sun cycle for better sleep

LED Control PWM Circadian Rhythm Power Electronics ESP32 MOSFET Thermal Management High Efficiency

Technical Skills

Circuit design

KiCad schematics Circuit design Power supply design RF circuit design PCB layout 2-4 layers routing Components selection

Programming

C/C++ STM32 HAL Charlieplexing Timer interrupts PWM control Git/Codeberg C#

SMD Assembly

Reflow soldering Hand soldering JLCPCB assembly SMD rework Assembly optimization

3D Modeling & Mechanical Design

Fusion 360 SLA 3D printing Enclosure design Mechanical constraints Tolerance analysis JLC3DP

About me

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I transitioned from programming to electronics driven by a simple realization: while software lives only on screens, electronics brings ideas to life in the real world. This passion for creating tangible, functional products shapes my approach to every project.

My focus centers on hardware development, but I believe in complete product realization. From initial concept through PCB design, firmware development, and 3D-printed enclosures, I handle the entire development cycle myself. Each project becomes a comprehensive learning experience, thoroughly documented from conception to completion.

Looking ahead to more demanding fields like high-power LED electronics and FPGA development, I approach each new challenge as an opportunity to build both practical solutions and technical expertise. The goal isn't just to create working prototypes, but to develop full-fledged products that demonstrate the potential of thoughtful hardware design.

Contact Me

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