Hello! My name is Robert Heaton and I am a Mechatronics Engineer from Lancashire currently working in the Defense and Space industry. This website is a platform to share some of my work and personal projects. I have always enjoyed electronics and embedded systems, and love tinkering away at both hardware and software/simulation. This does mean I suffer the same condition that affects many an engineer: Startusnevercompletus.

Currently my work involves writing VHDL as a firmware engineer for SDR modems, scripting automatic testbenches and test-vector generation, C and Java programming to support modem operation and the ground station user-interface, system technician for supporting modem-connected computer, and front-line tech support for customers.

Outside of work, I keep myself busy playing video games with friends as well as table-top games like Dungeons and Dragons. My other hobby is to collect hobbies, which is apparent in the Projects page. I love trying new things, especially if it involves making something, it's tech-related, or I can tinker around.
For example, I like: Air Rifles, 3D Printing, Reading, Rock Climbing, Wood Working, Formula 1, Brewing Beer, Music, anything involving Dinosaurs, ...