Hi, I'm Dalton

Software engineer. Maker. Builder of things both useful and ridiculous.

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Featured Projects

8" Dobsonian Telescope

A fully custom 8-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope I designed from scratch and 3D printed. Built for deep-sky observing on a budget.

Telescope Push-To System

A custom push-to navigation system designed for the Apertura AD8 Dobsonian. Uses encoders to help point the telescope at any object in the sky.

Dakota Coin LED Sign

A live gold and silver price display that started as a Raspberry Pi shop project and grew into one of my longest-running production systems.

Reg X Timing

Integrated registration, timing, and results platform designed for small to mid-sized races.

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Best Choice Pawn

Pawn shop located in Rapid City, South Dakota. Buying, selling, and loaning on a wide variety of items.

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Live Websites & Tools

Metals Market Display

Displays live gold and silver prices with automatic updates. Designed for display in coin and pawn shops. Powered by Cloudflare Workers and R2 storage.

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Web Tools

A browser-based, locally-running collection of web dev tools, including image utilities for icons, WebP conversions, and more.

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Blog: Dalton's Department of Truth

A tongue-in-cheek conspiracy blog exploring absurd ideas.

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State Your Name

A space exploration idle game, currently in development. Explore the cosmos at your own pace.

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Heartland Tanks Website

Custom website for a South Dakota-based tire tank manufacturer. Built for simplicity, performance, and easy maintenance.