BEHIND THE LAB
Where curiosity meets creation in a space built for hands-on innovation
My Journey
This all started with a simple curiosity about how things work. I've always been the type to take things apart just to understand what makes them tick. That childhood curiosity never left me—it just evolved into building things instead of taking them apart.
"I remember my first Arduino blinking an LED and thinking, 'This is magic I can actually understand.' That moment changed everything for me."
The lab began as a small corner of my apartment—just a soldering iron, some components, and endless curiosity. Over time, it grew into what it is today: a dedicated space where ideas become tangible through wires, code, and plenty of trial and error.
What drives me isn't just the technology itself, but the process of solving real problems. There's something incredibly satisfying about holding a device in your hand that started as a sketch on paper and a 'what if' in your mind.
Why I Do This
The Lab Philosophy
How I approach every project and why this space matters
Learning by Doing
I believe the best way to understand something is to build it yourself. No amount of reading can replace the lessons learned when your circuit doesn't work and you have to figure out why.
Embrace the Mess
Progress isn't always pretty. Failed prototypes, tangled wires, and coffee-stained schematics are all part of the process. The important thing is what we learn from the mess.
Start Small, Think Big
Every complex system begins with simple components. I focus on getting the fundamentals right first, then scale up from there. It's amazing what you can build one step at a time.
Share the Journey
The projects you see here aren't just final products—they're documented journeys. I share the struggles and breakthroughs because that's where the real learning happens.
Abel Mathews
Beyond the Bench
When I'm not in the lab, you'll probably find me reading about emerging technologies, exploring nature for inspiration, or simply enjoying a good coffee while sketching out new ideas.
"The best ideas often come when you step away from the workbench and let your mind wander."
This lab isn't just where I work—it's where I feel most alive. It's my space to create, experiment, and occasionally make things that (sometimes surprisingly) work exactly as planned.
Ready to Explore Together?
Whether you're curious about a project, want to collaborate, or just share your own ideas, I'd love to connect.