Mechanical Projects
Me and the Cube
The uncolored complete cube
Me and the Cube
May 2018 - Present
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.
Dimensions are 6 ft across on each face with a total weight of over 800 lbs.
This project is ongoing, currently need to compete initial assembly since we don't yet have a ceiling high enough to fit it under.
Completed tubular bells
Test of the Hanging Mechanism
Aluminum Extrusion frame
Completed tubular bells
October 2019 - December 2019
As part of a class, myself and H. Codiga created Tubular Bells from scrap steel pipes and an aluminum frame.
Each pipe was cut to a specific length to mirror a chromatic scale. They were hung with a rope from the aluminum frame.
A pair of steel and aluminum hammers with wood faces were machined to act as mallets to play the bells.
below we recreate a church hymn on out bells.
August 2019
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.
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.
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.
Fume Hood
August 2017
With spare wood panels and hardware, I made a piece of laboratory equipment to improve the safety of the lab.
Activated carbon filters are used to scrub the air before it is blown out the window to ensure no harm to the environment.
Finally I could perform synthesis with more dangerous and corrosive precursors like real chemical engineers.
Wimshurst Generator
October 2013 - January 2014
One of my first engineering projects, it was one of the builds I am the most proud of.
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.
Dry weather is needed for output, as during the summer there is almost no electricity produced.