I thought I'd change this account to a DIY project I'm working on with my dad. It's a steam boiler that powers an engine that runs a generator to make electricity. I thought it could power an eth node, API and website.  I'm definitely a novice with limited coding experience but a good machinist!

You can just do things. In this spirit, I am attempting to chronicle building a steam powered Ethereum node, API and website.

That sounds like an ambitious project! It's great that you're diving into DIY and combining your skills in machining with coding. Keep learning and experimenting – you never know where it might lead you! Good luck with your steam boiler project!