Custom Electronics
The crowd funded Novena Heirloom computer was a limited run of custom designed, handmade computers based on hardware developed by internationally renowned computer hacker Bunnie Huang. The computer enclosure is made from aluminum and a specially developed wood composite utilizing a cork core. A custom aluminum chassis in the bottom of the enclosure mounted the PCB, SSD, cooling system and battery and provided additional space for breadboarding in this open-source computer designed for system development. Specially designed friction hinges were manufactured for the project in Taiwan. The computers were delivered in combinations of three wood species - Oregon Walnut, Afrormosia, Black Limba and Makore. Aluminum components were anodized clear for the enclosure and in select colors for interior components.Custom packaging was designed to deliver the computers to their owners.
Meet the Maker
Kurt Mottweiler
Mottweiler Studio
My training in art, architecture and engineering informs the range of interests reflected in my work. I've worked with renowned woodworker Roger Deathrage and served as luthier Bill Collings first employee in the highly regarded Collings Guitars studio. I spent time in an architectural millwork studio and shared a studio with three other designers building furniture and commercial fixture. I'm constantly learning and applying that new knowledge to creative challenges and have operated my own studio since 1991.
Mottweiler Studio is a design studio working across a range of disciplines in wood, metal and a variety of additional materials to create beautiful, functional objects. These include furniture, household objects, analog cameras and lighting - all with an emphasis on simple, modern design. You can find examples of my work online with the moniker parrotcam.
After initially joining the CustomMade community some years ago, things got busy and I put my account on hold. Now I'm interested in exploring some new ideas and look forward to working with the community to help bring interesting ideas to life.