Current Sauce
Creative Technology, Electronics & Interactive Systems by James Kincell
Electronics + interactive systems that actually work in the real world.
I design and prototype real-time lighting, embedded systems, IoT devices and responsive installations that blend hardware, software, and creativity.
Featured projects
OutdoorLads DJ Booth LED Matrix
OutdoorLads LED matrix to make an uninteresting DJ Booth into an awesome focal piece.
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Canal & River Trust Pride Disco Bike
Self-powered PA enclosure, budget-constrained, field-reliable. Delivered for Canal & River Trust Pride events.
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Bose SoundDock Re-engineer
Reverse-engineered legacy dock, custom audio input & control. Clean integration, documented.
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Electronics & Embedded
- Custom PCB design, power systems, and driver electronics
- ESP32/STM32 embedded control and real-time firmware
- Hardware bring-up, debugging and systems integration
- Practical, production-ready design for real environments
Interactive & Creative Systems
- LED matrices, DMX/Art-Net lighting, and pixel control
- Sensor-driven interactions and responsive behaviour
- Audio/visual integration and show-control systems
- Rugged & reliable builds for live events, public spaces and outdoor environments
Prototyping & Delivery
- Full lifecycle: concept → design → build → test → docs
- Rapid iteration, on-site commissioning and problem-solving
- Clear communication and realistic technical decisions
- Full documentation and support for handover
Got a project?
I’m open to work and collaborations across creative technology, interactive installations, electronics, AV, and R&D.