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Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T10:46:56Z

Rachb:

== Welcome ==

Welcome to my portfolio—a space where I share my interests in technology, science, engineering, and innovation. It brings together projects, ideas, and experiences that reflect my curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning across technical and scientific fields.

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I designed and built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

== PC Build ==

At the age of 13, I independently built my own PC, identifying my technical requirements, researching and sourcing compatible components, and managing the project within a set budget. I continue to use the computer three years later, reflecting the quality, reliability, and overall success of the build.

== Fire Alarm System Hobby ==

I have a keen interest in fire alarm systems as a technical hobby. I enjoy learning how the various components—such as control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons and monitoring circuits—work together.

As part of this interest, I have put together a small fire alarm system for demonstration and educational use at home. The project has helped me develop practical skills in system design, low-voltage wiring, fault-finding, testing and maintenance, as well as a better understanding of alarm zones and cause-and-effect operation. I always take care to use suitable equipment and follow relevant electrical and fire-safety guidance.

The system is primarily an educational project and is not intended to replace properly installed domestic smoke and heat alarms used for life safety in the home.

== Educational Achievements ==

I have undertaken study and await results in the following subjects:

* Maths
* English Language
* Combined Science
* Computer Science
* BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T10:32:28Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I designed and built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

== PC Build ==

At the age of 13, I independently built my own PC, identifying my technical requirements, researching and sourcing compatible components, and managing the project within a set budget. I continue to use the computer three years later, reflecting the quality, reliability, and overall success of the build.

== Fire Alarm System Hobby ==

I have a keen interest in fire alarm systems as a technical hobby. I enjoy learning how the various components—such as control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons and monitoring circuits—work together.

As part of this interest, I have put together a small fire alarm system for demonstration and educational use at home. The project has helped me develop practical skills in system design, low-voltage wiring, fault-finding, testing and maintenance, as well as a better understanding of alarm zones and cause-and-effect operation. I always take care to use suitable equipment and follow relevant electrical and fire-safety guidance.

The system is primarily an educational project and is not intended to replace properly installed domestic smoke and heat alarms used for life safety in the home.

== Educational Achievements ==

I have undertaken study and await results in the following subjects:

* Maths
* English Language
* Combined Science
* Computer Science
* BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T10:29:46Z

Rachb:

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T10:28:13Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I designed and built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

== PC Build ==

At the age of 13, I independently built my own PC, identifying my technical requirements, researching and sourcing compatible components, and managing the project within a set budget. I continue to use the computer three years later, reflecting the quality, reliability, and overall success of the build.

== Fire Alarm System Hobby ==

I have a keen interest in fire alarm systems as a technical hobby. I enjoy learning how the various components—such as control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons and monitoring circuits—work together.

As part of this interest, I have put together a small fire alarm system for demonstration and educational use at home. The project has helped me develop practical skills in system design, low-voltage wiring, fault-finding, testing and maintenance, as well as a better understanding of alarm zones and cause-and-effect operation. I always take care to use suitable equipment and follow relevant electrical and fire-safety guidance.

The system is primarily an educational project and is not intended to replace properly installed domestic smoke and heat alarms used for life safety in the home.

== Educational Achievements ==

I have undertaken study and await results in the following subjects:

-Maths
-English Language
-Combined Science
-Computer Science
-BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T10:06:13Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I designed and built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

== PC Build ==

At the age of 13, I independently built my own PC, identifying my technical requirements, researching and sourcing compatible components, and managing the project within a set budget. I continue to use the computer three years later, reflecting the quality, reliability, and overall success of the build.

== Fire Alarm System Hobby ==

I have a keen interest in fire alarm systems as a technical hobby. I enjoy learning how the various components—such as control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons and monitoring circuits—work together.

As part of this interest, I have put together a small fire alarm system for demonstration and educational use at home. The project has helped me develop practical skills in system design, low-voltage wiring, fault-finding, testing and maintenance, as well as a better understanding of alarm zones and cause-and-effect operation. I always take care to use suitable equipment and follow relevant electrical and fire-safety guidance.

The system is primarily an educational project and is not intended to replace properly installed domestic smoke and heat alarms used for life safety in the home.

== Educational Achievements ==

I have undertaken study and await results in the following subjects:

Maths
English Language
Combined Science
Computer Science
BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T09:55:20Z

Rachb:

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T09:54:31Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I designed and built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

== PC Build ==

At the age of 13, I independently built my own PC, identifying my technical requirements, researching and sourcing compatible components, and managing the project within a set budget. I continue to use the computer three years later, reflecting the quality, reliability, and overall success of the build.

== Fire Alarm Interest ==

I have a keen interest in fire alarm systems as a technical hobby. I enjoy learning how the various components—such as control panels, smoke and heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons and monitoring circuits—work together.

As part of this interest, I have put together a small fire alarm system for demonstration and educational use at home. The project has helped me develop practical skills in system design, low-voltage wiring, fault-finding, testing and maintenance, as well as a better understanding of alarm zones and cause-and-effect operation. I always take care to use suitable equipment and follow relevant electrical and fire-safety guidance.

The system is primarily an educational project and is not intended to replace properly installed domestic smoke and heat alarms used for life safety in the home.

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T09:42:50Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

== 3D Printing technical skills ==

I am interested in 3D printing and skilled in preparing models, using slicing software, calibrating printers, troubleshooting issues, and producing accurate prints.

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T09:29:58Z

Rachb:

== [https://github.com/Computerwhz GitHub] ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code. Link [https://github.com/Computerwhz here]

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== Photography and Design Interest ==

I enjoy landscape, nature, and aerial drone photography because it lets me capture places from different perspectives. Some of my drone photos have been used on my school’s website, and I was also awarded a £500 Away Resorts voucher for a drone photograph of Mersea Island Holiday Park. I use Adobe software to edit and retouch my images, improving details such as colour, lighting, and contrast. Follow this [https://github.com/Computerwhz link] for examples of my work

Computerwhz Wiki:Portfolio

2026-07-30T09:13:19Z

Rachb:

== Creative Active Lives/Digitribe/MineMania ==
I started working as a volunteer for Digitribe/MineMania on the 16th of June 2025. MineMania is "A Minecraft Server for Neurodiverse Children & Young People". As server administrator, my role is to ensure the functionality and security of the server network and supporting systems. In this role I created and continue to maintain development of many plugins and other software using Java. You can see all my contributions on [https://github.com/Computerwhz?tab=overview&from=2026-06-01&to=2026-06-30&org=MineManiaUK Github]. I was offered employment with Creative Active Lives in November 2025.

=== Notable projects for Digitribe/MineMania ===

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MineManiaChat MineMania Chat] ====
This is a Velocity plugin that I am currently maintaining which is responsible for handling all the chat messages on the MineMania network. It ensures players receive all messages sent from different backend servers and filters out potentially harmful messages. It also has a discord bridge feature which allow messages on discord to be sent to the server and vice versa.

==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/MMBattlegrounds MMBattlegrounds] ====
This is a custom plugin for MineMania's [https://wiki.minemania.co/wiki/Breakneck%20Battlegrounds Breakneck Battlegrounds] server which controls the servers custom features
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork BedWars1058-MineMania-Fork] ====
This a fork of the [https://github.com/andrei1058/BedWars1058 BedWars1058] plugin with some small modifications mainly changing team assignments to use a round robin approach
==== [https://github.com/MineManiaUK/CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork CozyWarps-MineMania-Fork] ====
This is a plugin which is used to allow players to create public warp locations however the original plugin had bugs and lacked certain features and so I forked it and updated it to fix bugs and add missing features.
==== Digitribe CS2 Server ====
This is a currently unreleased game server for Digitribe for the game Counter-strike 2 it includes several currently private custom plugins which manage the gamemodes and the chat system

==== [https://wiki.minemania.co MineMania Wiki] ====
The MineMania wiki is a self hosted wiki using the [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which I setup and oversee

You can read more general stuff about my role
[[Creative_Active_Lives_CIC#Computerwhz's_Involvement|here]]

== [https://cmrsurgical.com CMR Surgical] ==

In 2025, I completed a one-week
organised work experience placement at CMR Surgical in Cambridge.
CMR Surgical is a surgical robotics company that designs and manufactures
Versius, a minimally invasive surgical robot. Versius is a modular and portable
robotic system controlled by the surgeon from a 3D console. It replicates the
complex movements of the human arm, enabling highly precise, minimal-access
surgery and improving patient outcomes.

=== Activities ===

* Participated in a practical session using three robotic bedside units (BSUs), learning how to set up and operate the Versius robot.
* Configured the BSUs and used the hand controls to interact with the head-up display (HUD).
* Learned about the software validation process.
* Used a training model to move a rubber ring across a curved wire with precision.
* Worked with the robotic software team during a planned Hackathon.
* Contributed to project planning and applied basic project management principles.
* Collaborated with the app development team using Swift to build an iOS application that writes data to an RFID tag.
* Used Python to develop the HUD renderer.
* Compiled and presented the Hackathon results to the wider software team.
* Worked across the hardware and software teams to run a comprehensive test protocol covering end-user functions and scenarios.
* Tested system start-up and shutdown, alarm states, operating modes, and robotic arm compliance.
* Learned how to use the robot updater tool to install firmware updates.
* Continued supporting and completing the comprehensive test protocol.
* Assisted in testing a new software patch designed to resolve a known issue.
* Used CMR Surgical’s internal service and repair system to send commands to the robot and observe its responses.
* Gained further hands-on experience with the robotic system and its internal components.
* Improved understanding of how the robotic arms identify and use surgical instruments.
* Attended the robotic software team’s daily stand-up meetings to share progress, discuss challenges, and exchange essential project information.

== Home Assistant ==
Home Assistant is open-source home automation software that I have set up as the central system for my home. It collects and presents data from a wide range of internet-connected devices that would not normally share information directly with one another. I use Home Assistant to bring that data together, trigger automations, control devices and display everything in one place.

Energy management is one distinct part of how I use it. I have connected Home Assistant to the different devices and services involved in our electricity use, including our electricity meter, solar panels, home battery, electric-car charger, household appliances and electricity tariff.

By combining these separate data sources, I have created a real-time view of how much electricity the house is using, where that electricity is coming from, how much is being stored, and how much is being imported from or exported to the grid. I have also configured it to take account of changes in electricity prices throughout the day.

I have then built automations that use this information to coordinate the different parts of the system. For example, I can make the home battery or electric car charge when electricity is cheapest, delay non-essential usage during expensive periods and prioritise the use of available solar energy. These automations respond as electricity prices, household demand, battery levels and solar generation change.

My aim has not simply been to reduce the amount of electricity we use. I have set the system up to use electricity at the most advantageous times and from the most cost-effective source. Home Assistant allows the different parts of our energy system to work together instead of operating independently.

This setup has reduced our electricity bill to less than £15 per month, despite us using 718 kWh between 1 July and 27 July and owning an electric car.

== Bird Box Live Stream ==

I built a bird box equipped with an IP camera to monitor blue tits as they nested. Using OBS, I connected to the camera’s RTSP stream and broadcast the live footage on YouTube. I also developed a Python-based motion-detection system that recorded and displayed a timestamp showing when a bird was last detected inside the nest.

== GitHub ==

Explore my GitHub to see a collection of projects, code samples, and open-source contributions that reflect my technical skills and ongoing development. My repositories showcase the technologies I have worked with, the problems I have explored, and the practical experience I have gained while building and improving software. They also document my learning progress, technical interests, and my work towards writing clear, maintainable code.

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Creative Active Lives CIC

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Rachb: Created page with "'''Creative Active Lives CIC''' is a UK community-interest company that supports physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive creative, social, educational and physical activities. The organisation works with children, young people, families, schools, care settings and people with additional needs. == DigiTribe == '''DigiTribe''' is Creative Active Lives’ online youth service for children and young people aged roughly 6 to 25. It is particularly aimed at young pe..."

'''Creative Active Lives CIC''' is a UK community-interest company that supports physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive creative, social, educational and physical activities.

The organisation works with children, young people, families, schools, care settings and people with additional needs.

== DigiTribe ==
'''DigiTribe''' is Creative Active Lives’ online youth service for children and young people aged roughly 6 to 25.

It is particularly aimed at young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including neurodivergent participants.

DigiTribe provides:

* Safe and supported online communities

* Gaming clubs

* Digital learning

* Mentoring

* Social activities

* Opportunities to develop friendships, confidence and practical skills

More information is available on the [https://digitribe.online DigiTribe website].

== MineMania ==
'''MineMania''' is DigiTribe’s private and safeguarded Minecraft server.

It was created to provide children and young people, particularly those who are neurodivergent or have additional needs, with a safe and inclusive environment in which to play, build and socialise online.

* Activities available on the server include:

* Survival gameplay

* Creative building

* Mini-games

* Group adventures

* Themed building challenges

* Staff-supported Minecraft clubs

* The clubs are suitable for both new and experienced Minecraft players.

MineMania provides a structured social environment in which members can make friends, develop confidence and practise communication, teamwork, problem-solving and digital skills.

The server offers scheduled staff-supported sessions as well as 24-hour access for approved members.

Smaller nurture sessions are also available for members who may find larger groups overwhelming and benefit from a quieter and more supported environment.

== Safety and safeguarding ==
MineMania is a private server and is not open to the general public.

Families must complete DigiTribe’s safeguarding and verification process before accessing its services.

Server chat is logged and moderated. Members are expected to follow a code of conduct intended to prevent:

* Bullying

* Griefing

* Destructive behaviour

* Inappropriate conduct

Creative Active Lives staff are responsible for running the community, supporting members, delivering activities, moderating the server and following the organisation’s safeguarding procedures.

== Computerwhz's Involvement ==
'''Computerwhz''' is employed by Creative Active Lives and works on the DigiTribe and MineMania services.

The role includes technical, community and safeguarding responsibilities, including:

* Maintaining and updating the Minecraft servers

* Installing and configuring server features

* Developing server plugins and systems

* Resolving technical problems

* Supporting the stability and accessibility of the server

* Running and supporting activities for members

* Moderating the Minecraft server and its chat

* Supporting children and young people during sessions

* Enforcing MineMania’s rules and code of conduct

Computerwhz has also been publicly credited with updating MineMania’s servers to newer Minecraft versions.

Computerwhz is involved in MineMania’s technical development, activities, moderation, member support and safeguarding.

== External links ==
[https://digitribe.online DigiTribe]

[https://github.com/Computerwhz Computerwhz on GitHub]

[https://github.com/MineManiaUK MineMania on GitHub]