What is Tinplate?

I’ve been away from the board a few weeks and I see this forum but even after reading a few posts I can’t figure out what this is. A sticky explaining this would help.

Tinplate is the handle for a member of this forum. He has developed several pieces of software relating to Davis VP instruments and has helped VP users get better barometer readings from the VP.

–Dave

Tinplate’s own site with a list of the programs is here