C. Pickett - Mechanical Product Design Portfolio

SwimEx Depth Select (Professional Product Design)

FEA Isotropic Approximation of Orthotropic Material Dynamic Seal Design Cross-Functional Design Design for Composite Manufacture FDM 3D Print Prototyping Material Compatibility Research Design for Serviceability/Repairability

I worked on a team of two engineers to design and launch SwimEx's latest product line. The DepthSelect allows athletes and patients to use an underwater treadmill at any depth from 2' to 6'.

Warehouse Storage Automation Robot (Prototype)

Fusion 360 Rack and Pinion Mechanism Design Scissor Lift Design Arduino / C++ FDM 3D Printing Sensor Integration (Ultrasonic + IR) Decision Matrix Analysis Iterative Design Process

As part of a four-person team, I helped design, build, and program an autonomous mobile robot capable of navigating a warehouse-style environment and transporting boxes between shelves using a scissor-lift mechanism.

FSAE Gurney Flaps (R&D)

Ansys CFD Analysis Solidworks Aviation/Motorsport Aerodynamics Research Iterative Design Process

I spearheaded the Research and Design of Gurney flaps for prospective deployment on the Northeastern Electric Racing vehicle. Gurney flaps create an intentional high pressure zone on the top of the wing, and create counterrotating vortices on either side. This is to improve flow attachment on the underside of the wing.

Ionic Thruster Design and Optimization (ISEF submission)

Fusion 360 SLA/FDM prototyping Custom Test Fixture Design Soldering Circuit Design Data Analysis Electroplating

I worked in partnership to test multiple variables in optimization of ionic thrust utilizing standard atmosphere. We successfully were able to optimize anode-cathode distance and test multiple different shapes to create a theoretically optimized thruster design.

F.I.R.S.T Robotics drive chassis (Highschool Team)

Cross Functional design FDM 3D Print Prototyping Material Property Research Fusion 360 CNC Laser (Delrin/Acetal) Aluminum Extrusion Construction Mechanical Design for Competition Robotics

In my role as Head of Design I spearheaded the design and manufacture process for the 2023 drive chassis at Lincoln Robotics team 7604. The chassis had omnidirectional capabilities, and was kept within a small footprint with a low C.G. The Chassis was manufactured using CNC laser cutting out of Delrin and aluminum extrusion.

Carbon Fiber FPV Quadcopter

Rapid Prototyping Design for Manufacture Soldering Component Compatibility Research Fusion 360 CAD Fusion 360 CAM FDM 3D Printing CNC Machining

I designed and manufactured a 6" FPV-capable quadcopter, machining a custom carbon fiber frame and hand-soldering the electronics for a durable, flight-ready build.

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