open source
Designing an Orrery
I built a mechanical model of the solar system with laser-cut, 3D printed, and soldered parts. I designed it and documented it primarily with open source software. I compared the accuracy with other orreries, using heatmaps as a visualization tool.
Open Hardware Makerspace (OHM)
Founded and led Open Hardware Makerspace (OHM), a student group that encouraged and empowered makers’ interests in technical, collaborative, and creative projects. We welcomed all technical interests and sought to provide access to the knowledge, tools, and community to students on campus. Through exposing the local community to creative projects and new technologies, we brought an excitement for learning into local schools.