This boost converter project involved designing and building a DC-DC converter that steps up voltage from a lower level to a higher level(target 12V). The project included selecting appropriate components, creating a schematic, and testing the circuit to ensure it met the desired specifications.

The design of this boost converter was done primarily in KiCad using both the schematic and PCB layout tools. Once the PCB was ordered, I also soldered all of our components onto the board and conducted thorough testing to verify functionality.

Tools and Skills required:

• KiCad for schematic and PCB design
• Understanding of power electronics and DC-DC converter topologies
• Component selection and circuit simulation
• Soldering and PCB assembly
• Testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits

For "Keep the Cells Alive!", I worked in a team of five to design and build a system to keep biological cells alive through a transportational device. The system focused on portability and temperature regulation, which were our main design constraints. To meet these contraints, we carefully designed and 3D-printed our components around a styrofoam box as well as building a lock feature.

Tools and Skills required:

• 3D printing and CAD design
• Thermal management and insulation techniques
• Team collaboration and project management

I attempted to simulate a voltage step ladder using multiple 555 timers. The goal was to create a series of decreasing voltage levels, which would be useful for testing and calibrating electronic circuits.

I started mapping out the design in KiCad, and then transitioned into building a physical prototype. For testing, I used my Waveform Generator and the Oscilloscope feature on my AD2 to verify the output voltages at each step of the ladder.

Tools and Skills required:

• 555 Timer ICs and circuit design
• Circuit design and manufacturing
• Signal analysis and oscilloscope usage

Based on a sustainability themed assignment, Door-No-Dash was the product of myself and my team of five. Our goal for the project was to create a locker that would prevent any food delivery theft, featuring a arduino-powered keypad that would lock and unlock the locker from the inside.

Although the main focus of this project was to work with Arduinos and servo motors, I also gained experience in woodworking and construction

Tools and Skills required:

• Arduino programming(C++) and servo motor control
• Woodworking and construction techniques
• Team collaboration and project management