User:Djackson

Djackson
Real Name	Drew Jackson
IRC Handle	drew
Authorized to use:	Melodic Tapir Perfect Whale CNC Router Husqvarna Designer SE Fabric Cutting Table and Giant Mat 4x8' Bumblebee Cyclops Wolverine
Certified Trainer on:	CNC Router

Introduction / Bio

Hi! I'm Drew, I'm a mechanical engineer that really likes software development, data, and sailing.

Professional background:

• Mechanical Engineer by degree
• Short stint as a data analyst intern
• Currently a project engineer in the automotive industry

Hobby background:

• 3D Printing
  • Monoprice Mini Select
  • Monoprice Maker Select (still tuning in)
• Programming languages:
  • Python
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Javascript
  • HTML, CSS
  • VB
  • C/C++
• Various electronics projects
• Home automation (Home Assistant)
• Woodworking

Projects

Precious Plastics

I'm highly motivated to start a Detroit area Precious Plastic workspace. The first step to do that is to build the machines.

Companionway Door/Sliding Hatch

I own a 1970 Hinterhoeller 25 that I sail out of St. Clair Shores. I'm planning on replacing all of the wood on the boat, starting with the companionway door and sliding hatch.

I have a large amount of rough-sawn cherry wood that I'm planning on using for this project.

Road Quality App

Inspired by EMPUG's Road Quality Project, I created an Android app that stores accelerometer "bumps" and GPS locations in a SQLite database, and then interpolates the GPS data to determine the exact location of the bump. this data can then be plotted on a map.

TODO:

• Currently the app looks at all vectors of acceleration, so even turns, starts, and stops appear in the data. Threshold needs to only examine the acceleration with respect to gravity.
• Add single trips to a database and be able to view each trip.
• Make this a background task that starts automatically on car bluetooth connection.