[Description]: This project is a simple repair involving a salvaged laptop cooling pad. The goal of this project is to dismantle, learn how it works and create an effective repair. [Processes Applied]: Soldering Dremel & Adhesives [Summary]: This laptop cooling pad was non-functional when i found it and it was …
[Description]: “The use of basic machine tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws, and grinders, including micrometers, vernier calipers, and various other devices used in a machine shop or laboratory. Welding techniques and tool making are also considered.” <Taken from RPI Course Catalog> I am a Teaching Assistant …
[Description]: This project documents the many projects and personal research I worked on during my freshman year. This includes; An Electromagnet Magnet Maker, a Handheld Coilgun, and Research into: Mu Metal applications and ferrofluids. [Processes Applied]: Circuit building Basic Soldering Basic Lathe Operations Research [Summary]: [Fall ‘08]The Magnet Maker – …
[Description]: This project is aimed at creating a handheld laser out of a laser diode, specifically a 405nm 100mw diode. [Processes Applied]: Precision Soldering Circuitry (Including understanding the importance of grounding) Optics [Summary]: Note: This project was completed fall 2009 (sophomore year) so some of the details might be slight off, …
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