University (courses and extracurricular) projects

Power generation project: to build a DIY motor. I chose to design and build a 3-phase generator, using steel-core inductors, neodymium magnets and a 3D printed stator. 

Mechanical engineering design project: to design a simple machine using a motor, a gear box and machine elements. I opted for a equatorial mount, powerd by a NEMA17 stepper motor. 

Extracurricular project during COVID19 pandemic. I helped to design an acrylic case and to model into CAD the harness of the University's ventilator. 

Member of the University's team that competed in the "Access to space for all: UNOOSA & Airbus to Free Payload flight to ISS/Bartolomeo" challenge. Application finalists. Performed research and design an aluminum base to hold tensile test specimens, to study radiation/atomic oxygen effects on polymers. 

Thermodynamics project: to build a functional fridge, with temperature and humidity control. Used a 1/4 HP compressor, EPS foam, an Arduino, an automated water bottle, and humidity/temperature sensors to keep ideal conditions for avocado storage. 

Digital manufacturing project: to prototype (based on an existing 3D model) and control a robotic arm using FDM 3D printing and an Arduino. Programmed a rudimentary communication protocol, to control 2 arms using a server-client setup of Arduino boards. Programm was able to read 3D coordinates inputs to move the arm to the designated point in space.