Mechatronics has always captivated me, offering the perfect blend of hands-on work; woodworking, metalworking, designing and 3d printing mechanical parts, designing and soldering circuits. From a young age I was fascinated by the inner workings of household devices, often disassembling them to understand their mechanisms and electronics, then improving their functionality, or even bringing discarded and broken items back to life.
The biggest project I have undertaken was my two year long development of a 1:1 life sized fully working K9 from Doctor Who. I started the project in 2016, utilizing scavenged parts from a hoverboard for its wheels and a custom metal two axis armature for it's tail.
Throughout my journey as a builder, tinkerer, and designer, three projects stand out: a custom designed and built guitar, a nuclear fusor which I exhibited at Open Sauce (a maker fair in San Francisco), and the 1:1 scale fully functional K9. Each of these projects taught me new skills and helped me expand my existing knowledge.
A fully functional 1:1 scale replica of K9 from Doctor Who, complete with remote controlled movement, extending nose mechanism, and ear movement. Built from MDF, brass, and 3d printed parts, with custom electronics including hub motors, Raspberry Pi control, and wireless Xbox controller integration.
Work with high-voltage including a Jacob's Ladder with custom acrylic enclosure and circuit board, Tesla coil powered with salvaged components, nuclear fusor, and other high-voltage experiments.
Various projects including a Predator costume with integrated electronics, custom designed and manufactured parts, and multiple material techniques learned specifically for this one-week build, and other short projects.
A professional camera attachment for The Wand Company's Pip-Boy 3000 MK V and 3000a, enabling users to take pictures with their Pip-Boy device. High-resolution imaging meets retro-futuristic design.
