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Hardware and software

Builds in progress, shipped prototypes, and experiments that sharpen how I think as a designer and engineer.

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01In progress

sEMG Gesture Wearable

Wearable BLE remote with IMU-driven gestures, haptics-ready firmware, and ergonomic enclosure design. Featuring a 4-layer PCB, AD8232 analog front-end, nRF52840, and on-device ML via Edge Impulse.

nRF528404-layer PCBBLEEdge ImpulsesEMG
02Completed

Self-Balancing Electric Vehicle

Over two years of development has launched this project from a few sketches to where it is now. Constructed during my Junior and Senior years of high school with almost zero specialized tools or equipment, it has been a test of my ability to learn, adapt, and use what I have on hand to bring my ideas to fruition.

Mechanical DesignControlsTesting
03Completed

Electric Longboard

Started in my Sophomore year of high school, my electric longboard (dubbed Brooks Board) was my first intensive project involving electric transportation.

Electric TransportBattery ManagementMechanical
04In progress

Cubelet

Cubelet is an interactive device designed to fit on a desk, in a pocket, or anywhere in between. It emulates moods, behaviors, and preferences, plays games, and can display quotes and affirmations, too.

InteractiveProduct DesignEmbedded
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