🤖 [Ep 3] ROS, CAD and Research
·6 mins
The last few weeks have been a plethora of activities: simulations, steep learning curves, low-power drone research at ETH Zurich, web-based CAD modeling with Onshape, and modular software design with ROS.
Hardware in the Trenches: The SIWES Logs
Engineering theory looks perfect on a whiteboard; reality is a burnt microcontroller, complicated wiring, fixing bugs at 3 AM, and the constant tension between building what you want and what you can afford. This series follows a Mechatronics engineer’s day-to-day battle to design and manufacture complex robotic systems including edge-AI drones and holonomic bases while navigating the chaotic realities of hardware development.
🌿 [Ep 2] A Green Diversion
When we hear about climate change and CO2 emissions, we picture large factories, cars, ships… but did you know the code you write has a carbon footprint too? This episode is a major eye-opener into Green Computing.
🛠️ [Ep 1] Foundations... and Then a Disaster
I walked into Day 1 of my SIWES placement expecting an immediate adrenaline rush. Instead, I was handed a desk and a task: source component prices on AliExpress, while my laptop screen pulled a WhatsApp ‘view once’ on me…