Balancing Bot

This is my self-balancing robot project, which uses a PID controller and an IMU to stay upright. Below are images and a video walkthrough of the system. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos Front view of the robot Back view with wiring and power pack Close-up of the IMU used for stabilization ...

April 6, 2024

Chip-Based Computer

A homemade computer built from scratch using basic logic gates, flip-flops, and memory chips. Runs basic programs and arithmetic. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos ๐ŸŽฅ Demo Video ๐Ÿ”ง Features 8-bit architecture with ALU Custom opcode set Clocked instruction cycles ๐Ÿ”— Source Code GitHub Repo

April 6, 2024

DIY EEG

This is my DIY EEG project, built using the AD627B instrumentation amplifier and TL084CN op-amp to capture brainwave signals. The circuit is designed to amplify weak scalp-level voltages and filter out common noise, including 60 Hz powerline interference. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos Two electrodes placed on the Fp1 and Fp2 to track general attention/focus. Fun fact theres are actually electro cardiagram pads from when I went to the hospital for Rhabdo! ...

April 6, 2024

Embedded Chess AI

A physical chessboard with an embedded AI opponent built using microcontrollers and real-time strategy computation. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos ๐ŸŽฅ Demo Video ๐Ÿ”ง Features Minimax-based AI with alpha-beta pruning Touch or magnet sensing for pieces Embedded move logic and LED feedback ๐Ÿ”— Source Code GitHub Repo

April 6, 2024

High Acceleration Test Rig

This project focuses on developing a high-g-force mechanical test rig for stress testing components. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos ๐ŸŽฅ Demo Video ๐Ÿ”ง Features Custom CAD frame built for shock resistance Embedded data logging Real-time performance monitoring ๐Ÿ”— Source Code GitHub Repo

April 6, 2024

Ising Machine

Disclaimer! This was truly a MASSIVE undertaking and quite possibly the most technically challenging project that I have ever been a part of. As such, I spent an extensive amount of time discussing component selection with experienced PCB design professionals and the theory behind the project with an expert in quantum mechanics simulationโ€ฆ all to do my (relatively) smaller software integration and hardware simulation in the pictured below. ...

April 6, 2024

Microcontroller Micro Projects

Quick MicroPython experiments with code, embedded simulators, and source links. ๐Ÿงฒ 1. Wokwi Debounce Demo This project uses MicroPython to debounce a pushbutton and toggle an LED โ€” ideal for learning interrupts and hardware signal smoothing. ๐ŸŽฎ Live Demo (click + edit): ๐Ÿง  MicroPython Code: from machine import Pin from time import sleep led = Pin(2, Pin.OUT) btn = Pin(4, Pin.IN, Pin.PULL_UP) while True: if not btn.value(): led.value(not led.value()) sleep(0.3) # debounce delay

April 6, 2024

Programmable Waterfall

An interactive waterfall system using valve timing to display shapes, letters, and waves in mid-air using falling water. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos ๐ŸŽฅ Demo Video ๐Ÿ”ง Features Electronically timed valve control Pattern sequencing from SD card or UI Mesmerizing real-world graphics from gravity ๐Ÿ”— Source Code GitHub Repo

April 6, 2024

Winning Robot

A wearable EEG system to detect and visualize brainwave activity using open-source hardware and signal processing tools. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos ๐ŸŽฅ Demo Video ๐Ÿ”ง Features Multi-channel EEG input Noise filtering and artifact rejection Real-time FFT visualization ๐Ÿ”— Source Code GitHub Repo

April 6, 2024