Personal Projects
3D Printer Build
Customized Ender-3 Pro printer with variety of modifications in order to expand printing capabilities
Modified printer is now capable of printing PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, Nylon, and Polypropylene filaments, as well as their carbon fiber & glass fiber infused variants
Used C++ to code customized Custom 2.1.2 Marlin firmware
Designed, printed, and built custom recirculating carbon/HEPA filter for ABS/ASA off-gas filtering
Modifications include: Upgraded 4.2.7 main board, auto bed leveling sensor, DIY enclosure, filament runout sensor, direct drive extruder w/all metal hot-end, tungsten carbide nozzle, and dual z-axis with auto mechanical alignment
DIY Electric Skateboard and Batteries
Custom built electric skateboard from scratch due to unavailability of commercially sold electric skateboard with sought after specifications
Incorporated self-built 42V 180A 10S4P Molicel P42A 21700 Lithium Ion battery pack
Utilized programmable 180A VESC-6 based ESC for speed controller
3D printed multiple custom components of my own design, including ESC & battery enclosure, pail puck, and motor drive pulley guards
Finished product is capable of 35+MPH and 30+ mile range on a deck with a kicktail
Subaru Forester Engine Overhaul
Completed two full engine re-gaskets on Subarus with blown head-gaskets to keep them running
Both jobs required removal of engine in order to access the heads
New parts included new head-gaskets, valve cover gaskets, front and rear cam shaft seals, oil pan reseal, intake manifold gasket, thermostat, spark plug tube seals, spark plugs, timing belt, and water pump.
Resurfaced and planed heads & block from home garage
Center Console Boat Restoration
Completed a full restoration on a 16.5' center console boat
Cosmetic work included new ablative bottom paint, new decals, and new engine paint
Rewired all onboard electronics including the bilge pump, live-well pump, GPS, VHF radio, fuel tank sending unit, as well as replaced switches and breakers.
Mechanical repairs included new thermostat, water pump impeller, ignition coils, and fuel tank sending unit, as well as VRO pump delete, carburetor cleaning, reed valve repair, and trailer overhaul.
COVID-19 Mask Initiative
Grew online mask selling business at onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Each mask was handmade at home, with the option for personalization upon request.
For every mask sold, one was donated to local businesses, first responders, or medical professionals.