Custom parts and enclosures
Brackets, mounts, adapters, jigs, fixtures, housings, and one-off mechanical pieces measured to fit the real object.
- 3D modelling
- prototype cycles
- small runs
$ aegis solve --custom --local --practical
Custom technology builds for real-world problems.
Aegis builds practical engineering solutions: parts, power systems, camera dashboards, embedded devices, local interfaces, smart-home modifications, and one-off hardware/software builds.
1-off
custom builds
2x
physical iterations by default
local
Durham / Kawarthas setup
written
scope before paid work
systems
Hardware, power, software tools, and the glue between them.
The offer is not “app development” and it is not just 3D printing. It is bounded custom technology: specific problem, clear deliverable, tested handoff.
Solar and battery setups
Device-level solar, trickle charging, backup power, panel placement, battery sizing, and wiring-route planning.
IoT and local devices
Meshtastic nodes, sensors, repeaters, microcontrollers, local monitoring, and weather-ready enclosures.
Dashboards, interfaces, and small tools
Camera dashboards, monitoring panels, local device interfaces, data utilities, API connections, and bounded automations. No giant SaaS promises.
Maker-style builds
Hardware, software, power, fabrication, and installation planning combined into one useful finished thing.
example scopes
Realistic jobs. Not vague hype.
AES-001
Camera dashboard
Electron desktop panel connected to local camera feeds and device status. Useful, bounded, testable.
AES-002
Solar blind power
Battery placement, roof panel route, charge controller, enclosure, and install plan for motorized blinds.
AES-003
Friction-fit part
Measure, model, print, adjust, repeat until the part fits the actual object instead of a generic spec.
AES-004
Remote sensor node
Solar-backed enclosure with radio, sensors, power management, and local documentation.
process
Every project starts as a scope, not a guess.
01listen
What needs to exist?
02map
Measure the space, device, power, and data constraints.
03build
Prototype the smallest useful version.
04handoff
Deliver the thing, files, notes, and support path.
Aegis does not provide licensed engineering sign-off, electrical certification, structural certification, life-safety systems, medical devices, weapons, or mass production. Licensed electrical work is handled by a licensed electrician; Aegis can design and plan around it.
common questions
What can Aegis build for you?
Can you make a single replacement part?
Yes. We scope one-off clips, brackets, mounts, adapters and enclosures around the measurements of the object they need to fit. Small runs are also an option.
Can you combine hardware and software?
Yes. A small project can bring together sensors, device-level solar or battery power, a local interface and a practical dashboard. We agree on a bounded deliverable before paid work.
Where do you work, and what is outside your scope?
We work with clients in Durham Region and the Kawarthas. We do not provide licensed engineering sign-off, electrical or structural certification, or life-safety systems. Describe the project to check the fit.
handoff example
Small software tools stay scoped and supportable.
build-spec.json
ready
{
"project": "wyze-camera-dashboard",
"inputs": ["local camera feeds", "sensor status"],
"deliverable": "desktop monitoring panel",
"scope": "small, testable, supportable",
"handoff": ["working build", "setup notes", "source archive"]
}
01
measure the constraint
02
design the useful version
03
build, test, document
notes
Latest from the build notes.
Custom builds
How to Plan Smart Home Modifications That Stay Local and Reliable
Automate the annoying jobs first, keep everything working offline, and measure before buying. A local-first plan for smart home changes.
read the note →Solar and power
How to Plan Solar Power for Motorized Blinds
Motorized blinds sip power but punish weak planning. Battery placement, panel route, charge control and enclosure, planned in order, keep them moving.
read the note →start
Send the weird problem.
Tell us the general problem and what a useful outcome looks like. We can discuss measurements and device details after first contact.