Completed Projects
Golf Ball Launcher
Team Member
In a group of six we were tasked with creating a Golf Ball Launcher capable of launching 24 feet, able to be manually loaded, an automated trigger mechanism operated by Arduino, a user-inputted pitch angle also operated by Arduino, and a velocity sensor. We decided to create a spring loaded launcher, then quickly set out to design and fabricate it. I worked primarily on testing the actuators and sensors and creating a comprehensive code in Arduino.
Mobile Robot Localization Using Passive Radio Frequency Identification
Team Member
Our team of 5 was tasked with aided an autonomous robot with search and rescue missions. We created an algorithm that would teach the robot how to search through an area with given parameters. Using passive radio frequency identification tags the robot is able to stop and locate the tag allowing for the search and rescue in situations unsafe for human workers. The robot is taught to sweep the area in a predetermined path that will cover every section of the map as depicted by the red markers, until it locates the RFID tag. Watch the simulation here!
Innobot 3D printer
Lead of Mechanical Design
Completed a redesign to create a more compact 3D printer. Due to the smaller frame the redesign focused on creating custom pieces that could hold all the electrical components while still allowing it to be functional. As the only mechanical engineer on the project I took other's ideas into conceptualized designs and creating my own iterations that took into account functionality. After designing the components I laser cut and 3D printed the respective parts, creating a completed 3D printer.
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Arduino Forklift
Sole Creator
Utilizing Solidworks I created the body of a forklift creating custom indentations for all the electrical components. It features a switch connected to a battery power source, a button, dc motor for body movement, and servo motor to control the fork movement. It is programmed in Arduino to move forward, pick up a palette and barrel and drop if off at it's original destination.
Whoopy Wipes
Team Lead
In one quarter my team of five was able to turn their original prototype into a functioning personal sanitation device. Responsibilities consisted of the creation of some components and research on material and machining with future production in mind.
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* Assembly consists of all components now just ones worked on by me
Quadcopter with Color Sensor
Team Member
In a group of five we designed, machined, and competed an obstacle course with our quadcopter. The goal of the obstacle course was to drop a ping pong ball in its designated location when the quadcopter saw the color red two meters away. Most of my duties consisted of machining and assembling the body using various tools such as a band saw and drill press.
Controller Case
Sole Designer
Being provided with a circuit board with all of its electronics soldered on I was tasked to create a case for it. I created two versions, one to be 3D printed an one to be laser cut depending on the users preferences. The most difficult part was measuring the different angles and locations.
Autonomous Robot
Sole Designer
In a group of 3 we were tasked to create a robot that would be able to autonomously travel through a course using a magnetometer that serves as a compass. Our robot utilizes 3 wheel steering and rack and pinion mechanism for propulsion. I was responsible for the steering components and creating a pseudocode.
Mater
Sole Designer
I created a to scale replica of Mater from Cars in Solidworks. Along with creating the shell of the car. It includes all the basic features of a truck and decals to give him his signature look. I also created a simulation of the weight that is placed on a tow when towing an average size car.