My Projects

Abstract / Goal

In the process of creating a programmable music box using a Sparkfun Redboard Plus and Qwiic Buzzers.The goal is to recreate the song "Like Someone In Love" by Chet Baker, with possibilites of expanding the project into a program that can read and transcribe three harmony sheet music.

Approach

• Chose the Sparkfun Redboard Plus due to compatibilties with the buzzer's Arduino library (buzzers can be used to program sequences and tones).
• Modified existing C++ software for the Arduino-IDE.
• Using sheet-music writing software to write the music prior to programming the sounds.

Outcome

Still currently a work in progress.

Abstract / Goal

Created a real-time ASL translator to help deaf and hard-of-hearing coworkers communicate in hybrid workplaces, aiming to reduce communication barriers and provide a simple alternative to expensive hearing aids.

Approach

• Considering portability, cost, reliability, and ease of use, we decided to use an external webcam as a tool for this project.
• After collecting and hand labeling images of the ASL alphabet, we trained Google's Teachable Machine to recognize symbols.
• Using Python, TensorFlow, and Keras, the prototype displays translations on-screen.
• Due to time constraints the code wasn't fully integrated into a webcam, yet it demonstrates a working model that can be applied in professional and daily settings.

Outcome

We tested the project by training the algorithm on various ASL signs, improving accuracy from 58.06% to 89.65% by adding more samples and clearer signs. The software also converts recognized signs into text, building words as users press a key and reading out sentences using Python’s text-to-speech library. Some technical limitations remain, such as freezing when the hand moves out of bounds, but further testing aims to maximize accuracy and refine functionality.

Abstract / Goal

Prototyped and created an Arduino-powered 3D container with finger scanning/unlocking capabilities for use in a shared accommodation.

Approach

• Designed a container that could house an Arduino Uno, a servo motor, battery, fingerprint scanner, and respective wiring.
• Powered using a 9V battery.
• Created two different designs before settling on a final product.

Outcome

Successfully produced one working container (that was used extensively my freshman year of college).

Abstract / Goal

Created a website to showcase my interests and experience.

Approach

• Followed YouTube tutorials and utilized online resources to create an envisioned portfolio website.

Outcome

It worked.