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andrew backhus
Mechanical engineer, avid reader and builder of things. Former design & project engineering intern at Honeywell Aerospace. Graduating in May of 2028 at the University of Michigan.
Projects
Plants vs. Zombies 4 - Creating a linkage mechanism that can position a flashlight to repel photosensors using Fusion 360, ADAMS, Arduino, and a Waterjet Cutter.
Reinventing the Wheel - Making a better variation of the "wheel" options trading strategy with Python & MATLAB.
Frontier Frenzy - Building a robot that can pick up & drop rings onto model horses as well as climb 35-degree slopes using Solidworks and various machine shop tools.
Technical Reports
Thermodynamic Analysis of Supercritical Power Plant - Comparison of different working fluids and their effects on cycle metrics for supercritical power plants.
Biomechanical Analysis of Fitbit Sense 2 - Full report detailing the biomechanics of the Fitbit Sense 2, benchmark testing of it's functional requirements, and recommendations for engineering design changes.
Miscellaneous