Jon Nelson
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Main Project Report part 2

Expectations vs Reality: I had planned to have a more detailed design on the outside of the casing.  Due to the layering of the PLA, it was difficult to sketch…

Main Project Report Part 1

For my main project, I decided to make a heartbeat sensor for my dad.  He is a big fan of Harley Davidson and their motorcycles so I thought it would…

Final Stretch: Jon Nelson

Currently the programming and design for the sensor on SolidWorks is complete.  I’m having a few issues with the calibration on the heartbeat sensor (it is not taking in every…

HeartBeat Sensor Timeline

I’m setting up my timeline week by week with time expected to complete. April 3-7: Complete the programming for the sensor (Complete) April 10-14: 3D print the casing for the…

Design Review: Motorcycle Heartbeat Sensor

Introduction: I was talking about my project with my dad, just brainstorming, when he gave me the suggestion to build him a heartbeat sensor that he wears on his wrist…

Top 5 Constraints: Heart Rate Watch

My project is to create a Harley Davidson heart rate watch for my dad when he works out.  It will have 3 LEDs to display when he needs to increase,…

Main Project Inspiration

  I wanted to create something for my dad and he was interested in getting a heart rate monitor watch for when he works out.  I had difficulties coming up…

Skill Set and Aspirations

I’m Jon Nelson and am a mechanical engineering student at CU-boulder.  I have lived in Colorado my whole life and hope to gain employment in other parts of the country…

Upcycle Final Report: Oyster Box

I wanted to create something that had a function, but still looked good.  For someone living in a small apartment, having something that serves a purpose is important.  I decided…

Design loop: Oyster box

For my upcycle project, I am creating a bowl to hold my keys and wallet that will look like an oyster.  I started with thinking about what materials I had…

Upcycle Progress: Oyster Box

I wanted to create something that had a function, but still looked good.  For someone living in a small apartment, having something that serves a purpose is important.  I decided…