Ben Lewson

MakerSpace Ninja

Phone: (864) 497-1924

GitHub: PercMain

Profile

Bio

I'm an engineering student with a passion for making and design. The MakerSpace has been a great opportunity for me to work on projects ranging from musical electronics, to robotics, to medical devices. I love the fact that the space is open to people from all departments and majors. I've definitely learned more from the unique perspectives of our users than I ever could have on my own. Right now, I'm working on writing a library for generating different geometric patterns on the laser cutter, improving my team's biopsy punch design, outfitting more of our marching band with sound reactive lights, and a visually driven drum synthesizer. Feel free to email me if you want to know more about any of the projects I've worked on, or if you want to learn more about the MakerSpace. Or if you want to see what I'm currently coding, check out my GitHub!

Projects Portfolio

Automated Biopsy Punch

Videos: Assembly Animation Version 2 4 Axis Machining of Helical Drive Assembly Animation Version 1

Bearing fit on DLP print (Looks good!)
DLP printed helical drive mechanism
Helix drive mechanism overview
4 Axis CAM Toolpath for helical drive
Deflection Analysis of prototype case under typical load
Gear motor mounted in 3D printed casing
Needle bearing press-fit into housing
Test blade in manually driven rotating housing
Fully assembled demo model
Cross Section of full CAD model

Laser Engraver

Videos: Motion Test Sample File Engraving Test

The first successful engraving-a simple geometric pattern in wood
The X-axis carriage of the engraver-Driven by toothed belt and pulley
All the components of the engraver-Motion is functional at this point
The X and Y axis with motors mounted-Wires have yet to be sleeved and cut to length
Stepper driver board with 1 driver installed