Embedded Engineering
Problem Identification (What is the problem trying to be solved?)
Platform Identification (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP, etc.)
Sensor and Device Selection (Servo, Motor, LEDs, Relay)
Prototype Development & Testing
Since 2018 I've completed personal projects and supported students solving problems competitively with great success utilizing the engineering design process primarily with embedded devices.
I've worked with students to identify problems, select platforms, sensors, and devices, and develop prototypes for an extremely wide range of solutions.
As a result I have amassed hundreds of sensors and thousands of devices to integrate with the 80+ boards I have in my collection.
I am at a point where given any problem I can identify a platform, sensors, and devices to build a functioning protoype.
I've worked with students to identify problems, select platforms, sensors, and devices, and develop prototypes for an extremely wide range of solutions.
As a result I have amassed hundreds of sensors and thousands of devices to integrate with the 80+ boards I have in my collection.
I am at a point where given any problem I can identify a platform, sensors, and devices to build a functioning protoype.
Connectivity drives the world.
Developing and technically supporting, coaching, and guiding the development of dozens of mesh, wifi, bluetooth, phone-app, and voice controlled devices has helped me understand the importance and design flow of connectivity in the modern world.
| Device | Utilization | Image |
|---|---|---|
| HC-05 | A go-to and still commonly used for mobile BT driven, Master-Slave, or mesh network prototypes. The HC-05 is robust, simple to use, and quick to spin up wireless functionality. |
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| ESP-32 | For initial Wifi experimentation I utilized these adapters to connect Arduino to internet applications & databases. | |
| NodeMCU ESP8266 | These wifi integrated boards simplified IoT and Alexa integrated applications due to their common usage for prototyping. | |
| Redboard Artemis | Each Artemis is equipped with built in BT, which was used for a easy set-up mesh network. Was used for muscle sensing devices, though I plan on using the other board features in future development. |
I have supported technically and guided the development of dozens of mesh, wifi, bluetooth, phone-app, and voice controlled devices.
| Device | Utilization | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Servo Motor | Robotic arm? Percise movement? Cars? Servos are the go-to for any project requiring movement used in most projects. |
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| Stepper Motor | Used for projects typically not reliant on high speed but for robust durability and strength. | |
| Relays | Dozens of projects supported utilizing pumps, lights, motors with a large external power source needing to be turned on and off utilize relays for control. Also the go to for repurposing old electronics for new projects with a little soldering and love. | |
| Motor Controllers | When a servo won't get the job done by it's limitations (usually power and speed) and a requires a motor to be controlled with precision, and accuracy a motor controller is the go-to. |
I have supported technically and guided the development of dozens of mesh, wifi, bluetooth, phone-app, and voice controlled devices.
| Device | Utilization | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Sensors | Whether it be for carbon monoxide, methane, dust, or other gasses I have supported development of dozens of projects utilizing gas sensors for safety, environmental, and health applications. |
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| Light Sensors | Detecting light of all kinds, I have supported utilizing light sensors for data collection, research, and project development. | |
| Motion Sensors | Both ultrasonic, and PIR motion sensors have been used in dozens of projects for security, automation, and data collection. | |
| Chemical Sensors | Detecting water level, ph, and other chemical properties I have supported the development of dozens of projects utilizing chemical sensors for environmental, health, and safety applications. |
Location
Garden Grove
California, US
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