Bringing the GBA to the future 🎮

I’ve always loved my Gameboy Advance (GBA), but after years of use, it was time for an upgrade. I decided to breathe new life into my old handheld, which I bought for just 1 single euro from an old colleague in school who was about to throw it into the trash. Mixing nostalgic design with modern tech, here’s how I transformed it from an old-school relic into a portable powerhouse....

October 17, 2024 · 3 min · Luis Goncalves

My first Telemetry Analysis 🏎️

Introduction As a passionate virtual racer, I recently took part in an online race using the Toyota GR86 on iRacing—a platform known for its incredibly realistic racing simulation. In this race, I wanted to go beyond just driving. I was eager to dive into telemetry analysis to understand my performance and find areas for improvement. With the help of Garage61, a fantastic tool for telemetry analysis, I was able to break down my race and learn valuable insights, which I’ll share with you in this post....

June 22, 2023 · 5 min · Luis Goncalves

6.5 Inch Speaker Adapter for Nissan 200sx

Introduction When I decided to upgrade the audio system in my shitbox 1989 Nissan 200SX, I wanted to install new JBL 6.5-inch speakers on the front doors to pair with my new Pioneer dual-din touch screen radio (SPH-DA160DAB). The stock speakers were old and small, so I embarked on a quest to find a suitable solution. After extensive research and exploring different approaches, I wanted to create a 3D printed piece to imitate the original plastic trim that holds the speaker, however I eventually arrived at the simple DIY solution using MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) and some basic tools with a touch of paint, because only I will see the inside of the door and it has to look pretty for me, right?...

June 17, 2023 · 4 min · Luis Goncalves

Welcome to my little spot on the internet! 😄

I’m excited to share with you all the things I’ve learned over the years, from kubernetes and clouds ☁️ to music and old japanese cars. My interests are diverse, and I hope that you’ll find something that interests you too. To get started, I wanted to explain a little bit about how I set up this website. I used GitHub Pages to host the site, which is a great way to host a static website for free....

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · Luis Goncalves