Where simulation meets structure
My name is Len Inkster, and for over 40 years I’ve worked in Electronics Engineering, Computer Security, Design, Programming and Analysis, as well as Documentation, Education and Mentoring.
ECSSC is my personal engineering studio focused on the design, simulation, and fabrication of integrated systems that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
My projects here span cyber‑physical systems, automation, simulation, and precision fabrication—applied to domains ranging from robotics and IoT through flight simulation and scale model railways and to everyday useful stuff.
My Mission
To design, simulate, and fabricate cyber‑physical systems with clarity, precision, and craftsmanship—treating both software and hardware as first‑class materials.
My Guiding Principles
Systems Thinking
Every project is treated as an interconnected system, not a collection of parts.
Simulation Before Commitment
Models, simulations, and digital twins are used to explore behaviour before material is cut or plastic is printed.
Craft Over Convenience
Understanding, repeatability, and elegance are valued over black‑box solutions.
Scale Is a Feature
From N‑scale railways to room‑scale simulators, scale is used to study real‑world complexity in manageable form.
Documented Learning
Build logs, experiments, and failures are documented as part of the engineering process.
My Core Domains
Cyber‑Physical Systems
Embedded control, sensing, actuation, and automation across physical platforms.
Simulation Craft
Flight simulation, control‑logic testing, digital twins, and behavioural modelling.
Fabrication
FDM 3D printing, small‑format CNC machining, and laser cutting/engraving for functional and scale‑accurate components.
Scale Systems
Scale model railway infrastructure including signalling, power distribution, detection, and automation.
What ECSSC Is (and Is Not)
ECSSC is a personal, non‑commercial body of work—an evolving record of experiments, builds, and engineered solutions.
It is not a company, product line, or consultancy, but a technical workspace where ideas are tested and refined.
One small example was the requirement to mount an Arduino Mega2560 Mainboard together with an FTDI USB Serial port card to install into a custom-built Airbus A320/A330 Flight Control Unit (FCU).
From concept to design and 3D-printing fabrication, we did it all.
Integrated systems, simulated and built.
My designs range from useful, everyday stuff to things that are really out there!
Computer-Aided Design
If you can imagine it, I can usually create an engineering design for it.
I can supply you with the drawings or an export in various formats for you to use on your own 3D-Printing or CNC systems.
3D Printing Services
Whether your part needs to be flexible, hard-wearing, or high-tensile strength, I am sure I can find the right thermoplastic to print with.
Small Component CNC Fabrication
I can fabricate small parts for you out of wood, acrylic, or aluminium.
I will build your design, or perhaps you want an end-to-end service where we design and fabricate it for you.
Custom Build Computer Systems
I specialise in all things Unix or Linux.
Whether it be a complete small office system or a robot brain, I’ve got you covered.
Robotic Engineering and Electronics Design
Based on Linux or Arduino, I can design and build robotic solutions for you.
I also build small custom electronic systems that require computer automation.
Information Architectural Solutions
I’ve not completely lost the plot. After 40+ years of Information Systems Design and Implementation, I can assist you in designing your own IT Infrastructure, as long as you don’t want Windows.
I am fully capable of building Microsoft Solutions as well, I just no longer want to!
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