A curated set of short project reviews focused on machine-building work.
Each entry is a quick scan of the technical problem, my role, and the systems involved, with links back to deeper project write-ups where useful.
Welding Positioner
2024-1-1
Context I wanted a practical shop tool that would make rotational welding work easier, more controlled, and more repeatable. What I built…
Type
Tool
Role
Mechanical design, fabrication, machining, assembly, and electronics integration
Capabilities
Mechanical designFabricationMachiningWeldingIntegration
Systems
Rotary axisMotor controlWeldments
CNC Surface Grinder Retrofit
2024-1-2
Context The goal was to retrofit a surface grinder with CNC-driven motion so the machine could move beyond a purely manual workflow. What I…
Type
Retrofit
Role
Mechanical design, machining, fixture design, control integration, and test iteration
Capabilities
Mechanical designMachiningControlsDebuggingIntegration
Systems
Linear motionMotor controlFixtures
Industrial Robot Control System
2024-6-30
Context I wanted to understand the state of the art in camera motion control before designing my own system. I found a 20-year-old Staübli…
Type
Retrofit
Role
Mechanical design, fabrication, reverse engineering, embedded Linux, and full-stack software development
Capabilities
Mechanical designFabricationWeldingReverse engineeringEmbedded systemsFull-stack softwareSystems integration
Systems
Industrial robot armSCSI emulationEmbedded Linux (NixOS)Serial communicationBrowser-based control interface3D kinematics
Specific Solutions LLC
Portland, OR