Independent research / Oregon

Understand the system.
Then make it better.

STARS works through questions about electronics, vehicles, firmware, and the way physical systems behave. We care about understanding what’s happening inside a device—not treating its workings as a mystery.

STARS — Sovereign Technical and Research Solutions
Hardware / Firmware / ResearchOregon
Embedded systemsVehicle telemetryOpen documentation

What we’re exploring

The problems we like to work on

Our interests tend to cross boundaries: circuit boards meet code, vehicle data meets troubleshooting, and mechanical hardware meets electronics.

HARDWARE & FIRMWARE

Embedded hardware and firmware

Design work involving controllers, circuits, firmware, and the practical details of making them work together. Projects are at different stages of development.

  • ESP32 and STM32 platforms
  • Custom PCB design with KiCad
  • Data acquisition and telemetry
VEHICLE DATA

Vehicle data and diagnostics

Omni-Link and related concepts look at how independent technicians might read, record, and better understand vehicle systems. Specific features still need to be built and tested.

  • J1939-to-USB logging
  • CAN bus integration
  • STM32G474-based development
SECURITY RESEARCH

Mechanical and electronic security

A lock or access device isn’t just a mechanical part anymore. We’re interested in how the physical and electronic pieces behave together, especially when real-world use exposes a flaw.

  • Mechanical security research
  • Hardware integration
  • Open-source documentation

The print library

3D Models

Practical parts, editable designs, and files collected for the workshop.

Browse 3D Models

Browse 680 files across three clearly separated collections: downloaded designs, local workspace creations, and files whose origin still needs review.

Search by name, filter by format, and download the individual model or source file. Creator links and package notes are included where available.

STLOpenSCAD3MFSTEP

Engineering philosophy

Why owner control matters

People should be able to inspect, maintain, and make informed decisions about the equipment they depend on.

That means clear documentation, designs people can follow, and thoughtful fallback options where manual control is appropriate and safe.

Omni-Link is one of our ongoing design efforts, not a finished commercial diagnostic platform.

ESP32STM32KiCadCAN / J1939

Let's talk

Have a technical question?

Send a short description of the device, system, or problem. We can discuss whether it fits the work we’re developing.

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