Hands-On Projects
Air Motor Fabrication
Spring 2016 - August 2019
Background
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Machined within one-thousandth of an inch
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Operated milling machines, lathes, and CNC machines
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Full motor constructed and tested using pistons from six students
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Supervised and instructed students on operating the machinery as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Skills
Machining
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Communication skills
Molded Part Design
Spring 2017
Background
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Designed mold in SOLIDWORKS and generated C-code
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Part drafted, pinned, and vented accordingly in order to successfully mold the part
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Monitored CNC machine and changed tools as the part was machined
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Part then injection molded
Skills
Injection molding
Attention to detail
SOLIDWORKS
CNC machining
Communication skills
Arduino Prototype
Spring 2016
Goal
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Design and build prototype of new product of your choice which utilizes an Arduino
Background
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Thought about what problems pet owners face and what could be created to help them
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Chose to create a device which automatically sprays water on a cat if they jump on the counter
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Utilized RFI pressure sensors, DC motor and pump, Arduino Uno, resistors, diodes, etc.
Skills
Rapid prototyping
Problem solving
Arduino programming
Design process knowledge