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A Radically Better Fume Extractor

When you're soldering you can notice smoke rising from the solder as the iron melts the metal, as you might have guessed this is not at …

Roboticized Light Switch for Home Automation

Today I'm showing you how I solved the super annoying problem of automating my lights, when it's not possible to change out the light …

Art Robot

In this project I'm showing you how I made my own art robot. The whole concept is to illustrate how we as humans can work together and …

Office Painting

Finished painting hanging on the wall at PwC Bergen offices.

Stretched canvas 100 x 120 cm.

Brought to you by the collaboration between …

PCB Dial Mod for Mechanical Watch

Some time ago when I looked for design inspiration for the binary wrist watch I did a lot of research and delved deep into the parts of …

Combined ISP and FTDI Tool With Pogo Pins

I've been reading Sapiens by Yuval Harari and one of the things that has been the most fascinating to me, is human beings ability to …

DIY Binary Wrist Watch

I've always been fascinated by both interesting ways of telling the time and binary code. It's amazing the amount of information can be …

DIY IoT Lamp for Home Automation || ESP8266 Tutorial

In this tutorial we're going to make an internet connected smart lamp. This will go deep into internet of things and opens up a world …

RGB Sword - IoT Smart Lamp Controller

Introduction This will be the information page for the RGB Sword - Smart ESP8266 Controller app. The page will constantly be updated to …

Update on the Ultimate Electronics Helper

I have a huge update on what after publishing the Ultimate Electronics Helper. Apparently more people liked the projects as well as …

RGB Sword - ESP8266 RGB LED strip only

Introduction This is information regarding a smart lamp with RGB channels only. You may consider this the first version of the smart …

Ultimate Electronics Helper || Variable Bench Top PSU With Helping Hands

I have finally completed a long awaited project! This is something that's been churning around in my head for quite some time - close …

Programming Electronics Academy Podcast Interview

I'm lucky to have been interviewed about my passion - hobby electronics and DIY projects! Programming Electronics Academy is a site …

DIY Bluetooth Adapter for any Headphones

I recently bought a new headset that I'm mostly satisfied with. Except I would really like the convenience of streaming music …

Gift Away Your Heartbeat for Valentines Day! | Arduino Tutorial

All right people, I've got a pretty sweet project lined up, just in time for valentines day. I'm going to show you how to gift away …

3D Printed Utility Desk Shelf

While living in tiny a dorm room you learn one trick right away - you have to use your vertical space! To make use of a living space …

Replacing machine parts with a 3D printed copy

I was recently tasked with fixing a washing machine using my 3D printer. This may certainly sound complicated, but was actually a small …

DIY Bed LEDs

I always keep my eye out for small problems that could be improved my over engineering a solution to test my skills. My recent tutorial …

Everyday Carry Sheet

Everyday I go out of the house I have some pre-determined items I'll always want at hand. Mostly stuff for making my interactions with …

No Pump Automatic Watering

So I've been thinking a lot about automation with my kitchen plants. I don't like having to remember if they need water all the time. …

How to Harvest and Replant Tomato Seeds

For a about half a year I've had a few tomato plants growing in my window sill. They've grown really fast and got so tall I had to tie …

Detailed Water Droplets from Spray Paint

The project I just made is a bit different as it involves no electronics, just paint. I used a technique to create really detailed …

DIY Electric Soil Finger

I've just made a small device I can use to get readouts on when to water plants. This works by measuring the conductivity of plant …

Automation with Arduino and RF Signals!

I've created yet another tutorial over at instructables. Just like last time I tried my hands on making a tutorial video. The whole …

Headset Reduction: Finished product!

As you can see the headset got a slick coat of black paint. Looks fantastic! In the previous headset reduction post I was thinking …

DIY Powerful LED Panel - Video and Work Light

Another new project! I have just created a powerfull LED panel that currently sits and illumates my room. This was a fun project for me …

Headset Reduction: Final Design - Sanding and Priming

Another update on the ongoing project of headset size reduction. I've previously written about the tear down of the old headset and a …

Book of Light

Create a beautifully simple website in under 10 minutes.

I Won Another Prize

I just received another prize a won! Because I recently wrote about how I won a prize from Instructables I feel like I'm on lucky …

I Won a Prize

I won a prize from Instructables! Now, a while ago I wrote about how I made my own DIY Grow Light. Along with that blog post was the …

3D Printer Heated Bed Insulation

I have just upgraded my 3D printer. The heated bed on my printer have been taking some time heating up. I've been guessing this is …

Headset Reduction: Parts and Test Print

Finally all the parts I need for the final headset remake have arrived. The parts I needed was a female audio jack, male to male audio …

Sweet Talking Box

I've made a new instructable! I'm showing how to create a small box with only a visible audio jack and push button. When the button is …

Bit Holder - Everyday Carry (EDC)

I've sometimes found myself in the situation where I just need quick access to a screw driver. This often leads to some searching for …

Headset Reduction

Several years ago I bought the Fatal1ty gaming headset. I still have the headset in working condition and it has great sound. The only …

3D Printed Laptop Stand - Minmal Material

I've wanted a laptop stand for my desk for a while. I would like to raise my laptop ca 12 cm to give more room on my desk for books and …

DIY Plant Grow Light

I've made a new instructable which can be found here. The instructable covers how to make a grow light for indoor plants. I made the …

Automated Study Environment with Intel Edison

This Instructable is written out and annotated here. Introduction In this project I'm going to show you how to make an automated study …

Intel IoT Kit

I've been chosen by Intel and Instructables by Autodesk to receive a free kit with the development board Intel Edison along with loads …

Press

Interview With Financial Magazine

An interview I did with one of the journalists from the financial magazine D2. We talked about my background, projects, and source of motivation and inspiration.
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Podcast Interview

Discussion with BKK Digitek CEO Erik Korvald and host Torbjørn Torsvik about our work with LoRaWAN and its place in the world of IoT.
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Interview

A conversation about my background in technology and my work as an ethical hacker.
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Academic Prize

My group got awarded the prize for most innovative bachelor thesis for our work with cutting edge technology in developing smart mirror technology.
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Project Article

Details about how the binary wrist watch was developed, design decisions, and how it works.
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Publication

Presentation of work done in bachelor thesis. Our stand won the 2018 prize for best salespeople.
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Article

How my company works closely with the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences to develop smart mirror technologies.
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Project Article

Details about project for making a new combination of tools frequently used in electronics development.
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Startup Funding

Funding to start the company Amiroh AS to develop innovative smart makeup mirrors for the consumer market.
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Podcast Interview

Discussion about my previous projects and bacground in electronics and programming.
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Project Article

Innovative solution for automatic watering of plants with sensors and microcontrollers.
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Eirik Sverd

Engineer | Artist | Business Economist | Co-Founder

About

Introducing Eirik Sverd, a multi-faceted individual driven by a relentless thirst for knowledge and a passion for blending different disciplines. Always eager to expand his skill set, Eirik approaches life as a perpetual student. He believes in continuously adding tools to his toolbox, ensuring he stays curious and prepared for his next venture. By combining various areas of expertise, he seeks to deliver truly unique and creative outcomes that defy convention.

Eirik's overarching ambition is to create something extraordinary. Through unconventional combinations of knowledge and abilities, he aspires to make a lasting impact. From innovative engineering solutions to works of art, he channels his energy into manifesting brilliance in every project.

Education

  • BSc in Robotics Engineering, 2018

    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

  • BSc in Business Economics, 2015

    NMBU’s School of Economics and Business