Nicholas Merritt enhanced the bristlemouth/bm_protocol repository by delivering a load cell subsystem upgrade focused on improving data accuracy and reporting. He restructured the sampling process to incorporate running variance calculations using the Welford algorithm, which provided more robust statistical insights for sensor data. Working in C++ and leveraging his expertise in embedded systems and sensor integration, Nicholas updated transmission messages to include expanded statistics and addressed type errors to increase system reliability. These changes improved data quality, reduced error rates, and gave operators better visibility into load cell performance, reflecting a thoughtful and technically sound approach to embedded data analysis.