Engineering
Engineering
One of the biggest compliments I received was from a friend who said that most engineer-minded people can only do engineering and most creative people can do creative/artistic work. He said I was unique in that I could do both. I pride myself in being able to not only design what I can think up but also build a physical piece that I can hold or touch.
One of the biggest compliments I received was from a friend who said that most engineer-minded people can only do engineering and most creative people can do creative/artistic work. He said I was unique in that I could do both. I pride myself in being able to not only design what I can think up but also build a physical piece that I can hold or touch.
This Buzz Lightyear model has a rack linked with two sets of gears. When Buzz's wings are in the down position a locking mechanism is engaged. To release the mechanism, a trigger on his belt disengages the lock and the wings are allowed to swing up and over his shoulders.
This Buzz Lightyear model has a rack linked with two sets of gears. When Buzz's wings are in the down position a locking mechanism is engaged. To release the mechanism, a trigger on his belt disengages the lock and the wings are allowed to swing up and over his shoulders.
I created this TMNT Mikey in two parts. A top half with two gears and a bottom half with a rack. The halves are kept separate with springs and when you push down on the top half it engages the rack in the bottom half with the gears in the top half. This causes both his arms to rotate giving the impression of Mikey swinging his nunchucks.
I created this TMNT Mikey in two parts. A top half with two gears and a bottom half with a rack. The halves are kept separate with springs and when you push down on the top half it engages the rack in the bottom half with the gears in the top half. This causes both his arms to rotate giving the impression of Mikey swinging his nunchucks.
This TMNT Leo has a motor in each foot that allows for tank steering. It was geared in a way that when he turned right he would swing his right sword up and down. When he turns left he swings his left sword up and down and when he goes forward both swords swing up and down.
This TMNT Leo has a motor in each foot that allows for tank steering. It was geared in a way that when he turned right he would swing his right sword up and down. When he turns left he swings his left sword up and down and when he goes forward both swords swing up and down.
For the BatBot Xtreme, there are punching arms that swing out to both sides of the Batbot. The child can hold onto the handles at the back and pull the trigger to engage a rack and two gears. The gears then leverage a swing arm to fully extend the fist around six inches. Once the trigger is released the fist returns to its starting position.
For the BatBot Xtreme, there are punching arms that swing out to both sides of the Batbot. The child can hold onto the handles at the back and pull the trigger to engage a rack and two gears. The gears then leverage a swing arm to fully extend the fist around six inches. Once the trigger is released the fist returns to its starting position.
A collection of various mechanisms I made showcasing my abilities. Shown are gear trains, levers with lingages, beveled gears, and gearbox.
A collection of various mechanisms I made showcasing my abilities. Shown are gear trains, levers with lingages, beveled gears, and gearbox.