Design, Solidworks

X-Wing Airhogs from Spin Master

Check out the 21-second homemade commercial I created to showcase a toy concept I designed. I’m really proud of this one. It took a lot of planning and effort, but it was worth it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e52JjScBScQ How It All Started This story begins during my time at Solarbotics, where I did two internships. Dave, the owner, had connections with some Canadians working…

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AI, Design, Electronics

Learning in 2025 – NotebookLM

My wife and I made a pretty drastic move, we packed up the whole family and left Canada for Silicon Valley. Why? I landed a job in what many consider the mecca of engineering. I work in aviation, designing, building, and debugging manufacturing machines that test equipment before it goes on an airplane. It’s a blast. Every project is different,…

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Repairs

Outdoor repair

This weekend at the park I notice the table wasn’t straight. It was simply a screw that came loose. I didn’t have the correct screwdriver bit on my knife but turns out the other side which is 1/4” hex bits was the correct size! I can now eat my sandwich in peace.

Repairs

USB C Repair

My daughter ask for help when her nail polish machine stop working. The UV curing led was turning off really fast. I thought it was my USB powerbank turning off until I turn it over and notice the USB cable was plug but wobbling in place. I unplug the USB and lost the USB inside the device. Took it apart…

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Uncategorized

New Beginning

Welcome to the Jerome Demers.com! After losing my old website (long story for another day), I decided to start fresh — cleaner, simpler, and more focused. This space will grow as I share my projects, experiments, and thoughts along the way. It feels good to build from scratch again. Sometimes losing something is the best excuse to make it better.…

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