Ben Neigher

Things I've Built

Projects that keep me up at night

QR Code for Moxie's collar page
MOXIE

Smart Pet Collar QR System

A QR-coded collar for my dog Moxie that directs finders to a custom contact webapp for Moxie. Features: anonymous feedback, location mapping, and a timeline visualization of where she's been scanned around the world. Built with Next.js (nx monorepo, sst) and real-time location tracking.

Next.jsTypeScriptMapboxPrismaMongoDB

Smart Pet Collar Sensors

IMU+accelerometer streaming device that analyzes Moxie's neck movements. Cloud-based ML model training to detect emotions: excited, playing, scared, relaxed, startled. Real-time behavioral insights from subtle motion patterns.

IMUAccelerometerMachine LearningCloud ComputingIoT

Automated Stream System

12-foot Southern California waterbed ecosystem with TX/RX microcontrollers. Automated water level control, sunset/sunrise LED lighting, custom dual float sensors, and cloud monitoring. Completely self-sustaining micro-ecosystem.

ESP32AutomationSensorsLED Control

Gooseneck Webcam

Magnetically coupled camera module with flexible gooseneck tube for easy repositioning. USB and USB-C variants with quick-swap magnetic mounting. Perfect for home office setups requiring flexible camera positioning.

3D PrintingMechanical DesignUSB-CMagnetic CouplingHardware

Wall Mounted Plant Station

Two-shelf automated growing station with microcontroller-controlled watering pump (10AM daily) and sun-following LED intensity. Currently sustaining basil with automated care routines and environmental monitoring.

ESP32HydroponicsLED Grow LightsAutomation

Wood Mountains Wall Art

7-foot 3D wall art piece with two layers of angled wood planks creating mountain range perspective. Front layer slanted 30° left, back layer 30° right. LED lighting behind each layer with sunset activation and Alexa voice control.

ESP32MicropythonWoodworking3D ModelingLED Art