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Thrust vector control

Bringing mechanical design, onboard electronics, and control software together in a self-stabilizing rocket.

SOLIDWORKSOpenRocketC++Sensors & servos
TIMEFRAMESpring 2026 — Ongoing
MY ROLEMechanical, electrical & software development

The project

I am developing a thrust-vector-controlled rocket that connects a custom gimbal with onboard sensors and servo control. The project brings together the mechanical and electrical systems with software that processes gyroscopic data.

My contributions

01

Mechanical design

Developed the thrust-vector-control gimbal in SOLIDWORKS and used OpenRocket to simulate the rocket’s flight.

02

Electronics integration

Designed and assembled the electrical circuitry, including soldering and integration of sensors, microcontrollers, and servos.

03

Control software

Created C++ control software to process gyroscopic data and command the servos for self-stabilization.

INTERACTIVE CAD

Thrust-vector-controlled rocket

STATUS & EVIDENCE

This is an ongoing development project. The current work spans gimbal design, circuitry, and control software; flight-test performance is not yet documented in this portfolio.

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