Projects

The Workbench

Here is some of my work, from satellite electronics to projects in my spare time. Scroll down to explore.

01 · SERPENT

UiT · 2024 to 2025 · measurement board for two CubeSats

SERPENT

The task: Two CubeSats were to separate after launch. We needed to detect a change in distance even while they were tumbling, without a guaranteed clear line of sight between them.
My contribution: I developed the measurement board concept, selected components and designed the PCB. We had around 7 mm of available height and a limited power budget. Marc wrote the code and made the final changes to the board.
Result: The board flew on GHOST from Andøya Space in November 2025. We received 123 processed measurement sets. The data showed a change consistent with separation, but did not provide a reliable absolute distance.

it actually flew.

The GHOST sounding rocket launching from Andøya — GHOST, Andøya, Nov 2025

First prototype of the measurement board — rev 1 · prototype board

Second revision of the measurement board, as a render — rev 2 · never made

Third revision, the first working board — rev 3 · flew after modifications

The board with missing traces wired directly — modified two weeks before launch

Processed distance data from the flight — flight data: distance increasing

data samples

500 ms

02 · SEABOTICS

Seabotics UiA · 2025 to 2026 · autonomous boat

Field Operation Case

The task: Seabotics needed a field station to control and monitor the boat. It had to be easy to transport, protect the equipment and run on both batteries and external power.
My contribution: The components had already been selected. I designed their arrangement, the wiring, mounts and panels. I also added external power and battery charging.
Result: I assembled the field station in a case, with the components secured and connected and panels I designed and made myself.

The Seabotics autonomous boat on the water — the boat it controls

03 · STELLA POLARIS

Bachelor thesis · UiT Narvik · May 2025

Stella Polaris

The task: Stella Polaris wanted continuous water-quality measurements at several points in the factory, replacing manual measurements.
My contribution: Three of us built the system. I led the team, coordinated with the company and followed up the work. I designed the PCB and enclosure, and welded the enclosure myself.
Result: We tested the system at five measurement points. It worked as planned, apart from one point with unstable radio coverage.

Sensors and junction box mounted in the factory — mounted in the factory

3D model of the stainless steel sensor holder — the holder, before welding

First sketch of the system on a whiteboard — first sketch

Shrimp on the conveyor belt in the factory — the process water

04 · UIA SUB

Student organisation · 2025 to 2026 · underwater vehicle

UiA Sub

I designed a five-port Ethernet switch and an LED driver for UiA Sub’s underwater vehicle. The boards were not manufactured. I also taught Altium courses for the members.

3D model of the LED driver — LED driver · 3D model

05 · FIREWORKS

Lower secondary school

Fireworks launcher

In secondary school, I assembled and mounted a remote-controlled fireworks launch system in a case. It had an arming function, status lights and a big red button. Parts of the design were developed by others.

06 · LASER ENGRAVING

Spare time

Laser engraving

In my spare time, I laser-engrave gifts in glass, wood and slate.

07 · THERMAL CAMERA

The electronics club, UiT Narvik

Thermal camera

In my first semester, I designed a thermal camera installation for a lecturer. I arranged funding with the department, purchased the components and contributed to the programming.

08 · MOUNTAIN SILHOUETTES

Mørketidsmagi, Narvik

Mountain silhouettes

I came up with the idea of making illuminated silhouettes of the mountains around Narvik for Mørketidsmagi. I designed, laser-cut and installed them myself. They are now on campus.

the mountains around Narvik

Lit silhouettes of mountains around Narvik — Mørketidsmagi

09 · RACE CLOCK

Commission · Sørlandet Modellbåtklubb · 2026

Race clock for regattas

I developed a race clock for Sørlandet Modellbåtklubb. I researched the solution, designed the PCBs and wrote all the firmware. The clock communicates with the timing system and is in use by the club.

10 · STUDENT SOCIETY

Narvik Studentersamfunn

Signs, sofa and website

I made wayfinding signs with QR codes linking to MazeMap and designed a new website. I built the sofa with a friend.

Have a problem that needs electronics?

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