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Cell Science 03

admin December 2, 2021December 20, 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

During my time at NASA Ames, I developed a new pump and sensor system to extend operating time for the International Space Station Cell Science 3 (CS03) bioreactor from 15 to 90+ days.The extended capabilities allow the bioreactor to investigate the…

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NELLIE

admin December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Mechatronics No Comments

During my time at NASA, I designed the NELLIE interface and a suite of other ground-support equipment to test and interact with NIRVSS. It provides and monitors power to the various subsystems of NIRVSS, and provides a computer interface for…

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Firmware Integration of Hybrid Engine to Quadcopter

admin April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Mechatronics No Comments

I was hired by Sonin Aero to modify the Ardupilot software for a Pixhawk flight computer to integrate a gasoline generator into a long-range hybrid quadcopter. This facilitated much longer flight times and speeds.   Home

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Streamlined Cap for Snake Robot

admin April 17, 2020November 10, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

I built these caps for the Carnegie Mellon Robotics BioRobotics Lab Snake Robot, which greatly improved its mobility through dense terrain.

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Multifunctional Radar

admin December 1, 2019December 8, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

I designed the motherboard and several accompanying boards for a multifunctional tactical radar. No content regarding the radar itself (Since it is ITAR-protected, I cannot put out any information that isn’t already public knowledge). Note: the image in the thumbnail isn’t actually…

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Unmanned Ground Vehicle

admin December 19, 2018November 10, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments

The Static Frame Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) will rapidly map, navigate, and search complex underground environments, including human-made tunnel systems, urban underground, and natural cave networks in DARPA Subterranean (SubT) Challenge.A Variable Frame UGV and Arial UGV are currently in…

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SimSim Smart Lock

admin December 19, 2018July 14, 2021 Mechatronics No Comments

SimSim is a smartphone-controlled smart lock.The PCB houses a custom arduino, power circuitry, motor driver, accelerometer, bluetooth 4.0 module, and more all in its tiny footprint.You install SimSim by placing it on top of your already-existing deadbolt. This means there…

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CubeRover

admin December 19, 2018March 31, 2020 Mechatronics No Comments

CubeRover

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PCAMS

admin December 19, 2018November 10, 2021 Mechatronics No Comments

Pipe Crawling Activity Measurement System A significant challenge in achieving “cold and dark” status for D&D of gaseous diffusion facilities is ensuring the amount of 235U in holdup deposits in pipes is below the criticality incredible (CI) level. Piping exceeding…

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Smart Artificial Lung Sweep Gas Controller

admin July 9, 2018December 20, 2024 Software No Comments

Generation 4 Servoregulator In Process

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