
Syscomp USB Lab Instruments
Optimum Electronic Design works with Syscomp Electronic Design to produce affordable USB lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and waveform generators.
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Gremlins: An Architectural Framework for Reconfigurable Autonomous Robots
My Master of Applied Science thesis project in electrical engineering at Ryerson University. A system of reconfigurable autonomous robots that can couple together and climb stairs.
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A Swarm of Collaborative Autonomous Robots
My award-winning Bachelor's thesis project in electrical engineering at Ryerson University. A group of autonomous robots that cooperate to push a box to a goal without communication.
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CNC Machine
My CNC machine is a Shoreline 5400 series mill adapted with stepper motor mounts. A custom built stepper controller interfaces to an old laptop for number crunching.
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Fireworks Launcher
As the name suggests: a fun and safe way for onlookers to participate in backyard fireworks displays without sticking their face in front of a fuse.
Footnote: Please do not send requests for schematics or plans for this device. I will not be held responsible for stupid or malicious activities.

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Reflow Oven
A homebrew reflow oven built using a toaster oven. A custom built controller box regulates the temperature inside the oven and provides a programmable reflow temperature profile.
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eelab and XTCK
These project were the modular computer controlled instruments assembled by students from a kit. They were the precursors to the Syscomp USB Lab Instruments.
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Homebrew Pick & Place Machine
Built from an old plotter, this prototype device picks up surface mount components and places them on a circuit board for reflow soldering. A work in progress...
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Coming Soon: Death Ray
Just kidding.
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