Board designPower distribution
I routed a custom power distribution board in Altium Designer that gives the VESC motor controller and the high-torque steering servos their own protected rails. The servos and drive motor pull sharp current spikes, so keeping them away from the logic rail protects the onboard computer and sensors from noise and brownouts.
IntegrationSensing for SLAM
I interfaced the onboard computer with a 2D LiDAR and an IMU so the car can build a map and localize itself in real time.
PackagingMechanical
I modelled sensor mounts and enclosures in Onshape and 3D-printed them, placing heavy parts low to bring down the car's centre of gravity.
Field robotAlso in the lab: Clearpath Husky UGV
I help a PhD researcher wire and modify the electrical hardware on a Clearpath Husky ground robot used for outdoor mapping. That covers power and sensor connections, checked against the platform's wiring before field testing, and hands-on setup support for other researchers in the lab.