Portfolio
Projects
Seven projects spanning CAD design, physical fabrication, and hardware-software integration. Each page includes images, process notes, and tools used.
01 / Mechatronics · Solo Build
Thermogate
Temperature-actuated gate with live sensor feedback, organized interior wiring, and annotated component placement for maintenance access.ArduinoSolidWorksThermistorControls
±2°C setpoint target
02 / CAD · Fabrication
Planetary Gear System
Full SolidWorks design and physical assembly of a planetary gearbox with exploded-view engineering documentation.SolidWorksGears3D printingLaser cutting
4:1 gear reduction
03 / Product Design · Team Project
Automated Rat Trap
Briefcase-style enclosure with an electronic trigger, push-rod release, and locking hinges. A 15-part SolidWorks assembly with full BOM.Product designMechanismsElectronicsBOM
No-touch disposal concept
04 / Manual Machining
Hanger — CAD to Part
Precision SolidWorks model verified against a physical prototype. Demonstrates parametric modeling and CAD-to-part dimensional accuracy.SolidWorksMillLatheInspection
0.001 in tolerance
05 / Sheet Metal · Assembly
Mailbox Fabrication
Sheet-metal mailbox fabricated to dimensional tolerances. Demonstrates metal bending, fastening, and dimensional inspection technique.Sheet metalBendingFasteningFabrication
±1/32 in fabrication
06 / Automotive · Team Build
FSAE Wheel & Suspension
Team contribution to wheel assembly, suspension geometry, and chassis construction on a student-built Formula SAE race car.FSAESuspensionAssemblyTeamwork
Subsystem integration
07 / CAD · Laser Cutting
Laser-Cut Steel Tiger
Pattern designed in SolidWorks, laid out in sheet metal, and precision laser cut. Demonstrates the full CAD-to-fabrication workflow for flat-pattern manufacturing.SolidWorksLaser cuttingSteelFinishing
1/4 in steel artwork