Mechanical Projects
Me and the Cube
The uncolored complete cube
Me and the Cube
May 2018 - Present​
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As part of an independent study, myself and seven others are attempting to build a completely functional Rubik's Cube that could potentially break the current largest cube world record.
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Dimensions are 6 ft across on each face with a total weight of over 800 lbs.
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This project is ongoing, currently need to compete initial assembly since we don't yet have a ceiling high enough to fit it under.
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Completed tubular bells
Test of the Hanging Mechanism
Aluminum Extrusion frame
Completed tubular bells
October 2019 - December 2019
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As part of a class, myself and H. Codiga created Tubular Bells from scrap steel pipes and an aluminum frame.
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Each pipe was cut to a specific length to mirror a chromatic scale. They were hung with a rope from the aluminum frame.
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A pair of steel and aluminum hammers with wood faces were machined to act as mallets to play the bells.
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below we recreate a church hymn on out bells.
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August 2019
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Not wanting to open doors manually, I created a device to manually force it open via an arm and a motor.
Using a solenoid a clutch system the gear is disengaged when not powered to allow for free movement when not using the automated system.
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The device, made without machine tools, is shown being assembled in the video.
February 2018 - February 2019
In collaboration with a team of 30, I am helping to build a high speed electric train pod to compete in the 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition.
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Alongside K. Kerliu, A. Njeim, and B. Toktay, we are currently working on the brakes subsystem through design, construction, and failure analysis.
A brake dynamometer has been constructed and tests run to gather data for the full scale model.
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Fume Hood
August 2017
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With spare wood panels and hardware, I made a piece of laboratory equipment to improve the safety of the lab.
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Activated carbon filters are used to scrub the air before it is blown out the window to ensure no harm to the environment.
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Finally I could perform synthesis with more dangerous and corrosive precursors like real chemical engineers.
Wimshurst Generator
October 2013 - January 2014
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One of my first engineering projects, it was one of the builds I am the most proud of.
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Without any electrical components, two spinning 20 inch plastic disks can produce over 200,000 volts of electricity. Stored in Leyden Jars, or high voltage capacitors, mini lighting bolts are produced.
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Dry weather is needed for output, as during the summer there is almost no electricity produced.
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