The objective of this project was to automate the manufacturing process of a simple storage box using one Universal six-axis collaborative robot. Surrounding the robot was a system of fixturing designed using aluminum extrusions and custom 3D printed parts. The automation cell incorporated sensors, vacuum components, specialty equipment, and a conveyor.
The objective of this project was to convert a Volkswagen Beetle from gas to electric. After removing the engine and gas tank, electrical diagrams were used to reassemble the vehicle with the required electrical components including a motor and five Tesla battery packs. The batteries were housed in custom sheet metal enclosures which were designed in CAD and cut using a water jet.
This project involved the assembly and programming for a mechanical platform system. The objective was to stop the motion of a ball placed on top of the platform. The balls position was recorded using a resistive touch panel, and the angle of the platform was controlled about two axis using DC motors and encoders.
The objective of this project was to design and prototype an automated Zen Garden. My teammate and I used a system of rails and belts along two axis to build a two-axis plotter with an electromagnet on the carriage. This would allow us to drag a steel ball across a tabletop positioned just above the electromagnet and ultimately draw on a bed of sand. I was responsible for the design of the system in Solidworks. The images below show a comparison of the SOLIDWORKS assembly to the physical prototype. Programming for this project was done in C++.
The objective of the challenge was to design and prototype a tool belt attachment system for use on the lunar surface. My team worked through the engineering design process and ultimately produced a prototype which was tested in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at the Johnson Space Center. My roles on the team included mainly CAD and manufacturing.
The objective of this project was to repurpose a Bose Sound Dock into a pair of desktop speakers. All parts from the Sound Dock were reused, including hardware, speakers, and protective mesh. 3D printed parts were designed to house each individual speaker and mount all electrical components.