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Electric Skateboard
Home-made monster electric skateboard with 2 batteries and large wheels.
Electric Skateboard Design
Custom Electric skateboard with 4 in treaded wheels, and 2 7s batteries.
The design uses a 7s2p battery with TPU 3D printed wheels for high tractions. For strength wheels are printed at 75% infill.
RGB LED Cube
The Arduino Mega was connected to the system to control the values inputted into the shift registers. It was one of few microcontrollers which had the correct number of pins to hold all the shift registers.
Before the circuit was soldered, it was designed and drawn as a schematic. Six 6x6 matrices of LEDs were stacked on top of each other to form a cube. Transistors control the state of the LEDs and shift registers are used to control the state of the transistors.
The Arduino Mega was connected to the system to control the values inputted into the shift registers. It was one of few microcontrollers which had the correct number of pins to hold all the shift registers.
The system required adequate power, thus a 16-amp at 5-volt power supply was used to ensure the system would run successfully. To prevent overheating, a fan was placed in the casing.
CAD Hudson Bay Train
Due to Covid-19, we were tasked to 3D model a train and modify it to a design of our choosing. We were provided with orthographic views of the parts and assemblies and had to 3D Model them using Autodesk Inventor.
Our group chose a Hogwarts Express train style
Laptop Cooling Stand
Custom-designed laptop cooling stand with temperature detection, AirPods charging, external hard drive mount, USB hub mount and pencil holder.
An Arduino Nano controls the fan and LEDs. This includes temperature detection which uses a thermistor as a sensor.
Before the control circuit was soldered, it was designed and drawn as a schematic. relays are used to control the fan and lights as the Arduino can't supply the necessary power.
A 2 step switch is used to switch to manual mode, it allows for the fan to bypass temperature detection and be used by the user as needed.
The mechanical design is used to clear the clutter on the desk and save space on a desk. Items such as headphones, pencils and external drives take up space thus these designs around those to organize while being applicable to a computer.
Hyperloop Design Team: Waterloop Projects
Designed and fabricated various components for the University of Waterloo Hyperloop Design Team Waterloop.
Enclosure Designs
Designed and fabricated enclosures for control and management boards.
These were then 3D printed and assembled with heat inserts to hold fasteners.
The first enclosure shown is the one for our Low-voltage system. It has a compartment for a LiPo battery.
The next enclosure is a custom Raspberry Pi case to allow shield integration.
High Voltage Battery
Created part drawings and used different manufacturing processes to create parts for the G5 Battery. These processes include 3D printing, waterjet cutting, and using manual machines such as the mill.
After the parts were manufactured, they were assembled as shown to create the battery for the team’s G5 pod.
The most recent iteration of this design allows for safer handling of this high-voltage device. It added walls in between the plastic to prevent tabs from crossing over.
Machining Projects
For various machine shop classes, we had to design and manufacture a hammer and a landmark of our choosing. A CN Tower and a simple yet effective hammer design were chosen. Using various machining techniques and designs, the following were created.
All cylindrical components were made using a lathe with various tooling operations. The rectangular and cubic components were manufactured using the manual milling machine.
All engravings were programmed in G-code and engraved using the CNC milling machine.
FIRST Robotics Projects
FIRST Robotics designs for 2018 Power Up and 2020 Infinite Recharge.
2018 Power Up Claw
As the design leader for the 2018 FIRST Robotics team, a small team and I were tasked with designing an intake to hold the “power up cubes” from the challenge. Using Autodesk Inventor, the system was designed and implemented onto the robot. Various stress analyses and tests were done to ensure a successful design. The system was driven by BAG motors with a gear box and timing belts.
2020 Infinite Recharge Launcher
As the team leader for the 2020 FIRST Robotics team, a small team and I were tasked with designing a shooter to shoot the “power cells” for the 2020 challenge. Using Autodesk Inventor, the system was designed and implemented onto the robot. Various stress analyses and tests were done to ensure a successful design. 775 Pro motors with a combination of chains and belts were used to drive the wheels. The 775 Pro motors had a gearbox that was calculated using a design calculator.
CNC Thor's Hammer
3D modelled a scaled version of Thor’s Hammer from Avenger’s Infinity War. Created plans and G-Code to have it CNC machined at school’s machine shop. G-Code was made in Autodesk Fusion 360.
Unable to produce due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Dog/Home Pet Design Projects
Designs for dog owners.
Custom Hiking Water Bottle
To improve the design of existing water bottles, a new one was designed incorporating larger 2L existing water bottles. This custom design allows the bowl to flip out and be used. A small TPU rubber piece with a cut acts as an auto-sealing pressure gasket.
Auto-Refill Water Bowl
This design uses an acrylic tube to keep the water in a dog bowl. The water pressure of the existing water prevents overflow. When the bowl is empty, gravity and the lack of pressure allow the bowl to refill.
Trinity Robotics Storm Robot
Mechanical Design for Trinity Robotics Robot. To purchase visit https://www.trinityrobotics.ca/.
