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Soundtracked
Get PDFMusic supervisors aim to find the perfect music to complement their projects, while music artists are eager for their work to be heard. A connection between these two groups would provide mutual benefits and allow for the discovery of untapped music and opportunities for musicians.
Soundtracked simplifies this connection by providing a seamless, user-friendly platform where music supervisors can efficiently discover artists. Through smart filtering, direct messaging, and structured artist profiles, it enhances collaboration between supervisors and artists. Grounded in UX/Ul principles, Soundtracked focuses on usability, user-centered design, and intuitive navigation to ensure an engaging and efficient experience for all users.
This project is a prototype built in Figma, showcasing the platform\u27s design, functionality, and user experience. While currently in the conceptual stage, my goal is to develop Soundtracked into a fully functional web platform in the future, making music discovery more seamless and accessible
Releaf By Design: Eco Conscious Cannabis Packaging
Get PDFReLeaf is an innovative project that explores the dynamic intersection of sustainability and functionality in cannabis packaging. This project explores the urgent need for environmentally responsible solutions in an industry often reliant on single-use plastic. This project uses an innovative lens to research current eco-friendly packaging using kraft paperboard tubes, ultraviolet glass jars, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. This project aims to create a packaging solution that meets industry safety standards while appealing to eco-conscious consumers by prioritizing recyclability, biodegradability, aesthetic design, and compliance with safety regulations. The branding strategy, embodied in the name “ReLeaf,” emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of cannabis while reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and renewal. This project envisions a future where packaging is not just an afterthought but a crucial element in reducing waste, preserving product integrity, and fostering a greener market. Through adaptability and commitment to environmental stewardship, ReLeaf aims to transform cannabis packaging into a model of a circular economy, ultimately benefiting consumers and the planet
Optimizing Action JRPG Combat for a More Engaging Experience
Get PDFThe purpose of this project is to introduce a more engaging combat system for many JRPGs with real-time combat. Most games of this genre have similar combat systems, making it dull. Understandably, the game’s primary focus is world-building. As long as players feel immersed in the world, that is what makes a great RPG. However, combat is equally important to the immersion. Some JRPGs follow a similar combat script or style: a party of four, each with unique abilities and fighting styles, gets swapped based on the context to combo enemies and deal the maximum amount of damage. While it feels appealing at first, it quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous. Introducing this combat system will encourage the players to engage in combat without turning the game into a fighting game. It will allow players to think and strategize actions actively. Each action will feel impactful because of its audio and visual designs. This project benefits those who enjoy JRPGs but dislike the typical real-time combat scheme
Compact Modular Photovoltaic System with MPPT Controller
Get PDFEnergy demands have been on the rise, as environmentally harmful power generation systems stay popular due to lower costs and compact designs compared to renewable energy infrastructure. We challenge this problem with a modular photovoltaic microgrid system for power generation in underutilized spaces. The Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller employed is low-cost and power efficient. This controller monitors energy generation and usage in real time, with data logging through an online user-friendly interface. With support for a variety of solar panel and battery configurations, this scalable system helps provide a cost and space efficient solution to clean energy generation in residential applications. This will help lower the barrier for entering green energy production, working to reduce usage of carbon producing power sources. Our final prototype supports input and output voltages up to 60 volts, current up to 5 amps, and a maximum continuous power output of 170W with active cooling. Configurable voltage, current, and temperature protections are implemented to protect the controller and connected equipment. During testing, this controller had a measured power efficiency of 95%, and saw temperatures around 50° C, which was within the recommended maximum temperature of 80° C
Mesh-Networked UAV Swarm: Experimental Leader-Follower Formation Control
Get PDFIn recent years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have demonstrated significant potential for multi-agent coordination applications, yet reliable formation control algorithms remain challenging to implement in real-world environments. This report presents the design, simulation, and hardware implementation of four leader-follower formation control strategies for UAV swarms. The implemented algorithms include a semi-rigid PI controller based on forward and lateral distance error, a hybrid PID controller utilizing mixed error signals with velocity and position feedback, a simplified velocity-based PID controller operating on individual coordinate components, and a GPS offset controller with direct positional control. MATLAB simulation validated controller performance in four different formations, with the semi-rigid controller demonstrating optimal stability and steady-state error. Software in the loop (SITL) simulation was conducted in the Gazebo simulation engine. This validated controller behavior under realistic flight dynamics before hardware deployment. Hardware testing utilized three Holybro X500 V2 quadcopters. Mesh network communication enabled real-time telemetry exchange while RTK corrections ensured precise positioning during flight. Results demonstrate that the GPS offset controller is able to maintain formation integrity during hardware validation, verifying the possibility of utilizing leader-follower strategies for reliable real-world deployment. This work successfully bridges the gap between theoretical formation control and practical implementation, providing validated solutions that enable multi-agent UAV coordination.
Through progressive validation using MATLAB simulation, Gazebo software-in-the-loop testing, and real-world hardware experiments with three Holybro X500 V2 quadcopters equipped with RTK-GPS and mesh networking, stable linear formation flight was achieved with follower positioning accuracy of 1.4-1.9 m RMSE relative to a 0.9 m leader baseline. The GPS offset controller proved most effective for hardware deployment, successfully maintaining 5-meter formation spacing and demonstrating the feasibility of decentralized multi-agent coordination for practical UAV applications
Advanced Light Dimming Power Converter
Get PDFThis senior project discusses and follows the development of the Advanced Light Dimming Power Converter meant to modernize the power electronics curriculum and improve student safety for a lab. The power converter attempts to replace the original experiment which includes a traditional TRIAC-based dimmer and focuses on demonstrating phase angle control for incandescent light bulbs. However, several drawbacks including high-voltage exposure and outdated technology warranted a revamp. The redesigned module includes a dual-experiment setup with an updated TRIAC-based dimmer circuit and a new AC-DC LED driver circuit with constant current control and PWM dimming capability. Both systems have been fabricated on the same printed circuit board and are housed in one intuitive and safe enclosure that supports hands-on learning without exposure to dangerous high-voltage circuitry. The redesign enables students to compare the outdated and modern dimming technologies while gaining practical skills in power efficiency evaluation and phase control. Thorough testing of the LED driver circuit reveals that it is able to deliver greater brightness at lower power consumption (8680 Lux at 12 W) than the TRIAC circuit (5446 Lux at 57.72 W), emphasizing the efficiency of modern technology. Overall, the module enhances safety and showcases relevant technology, exposing students to real-world power electronics applications
