Michael Labrador

I’m a first-year engineering student with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping, embedded systems, and hardware-software integration for robotics projects. I’m a self-motivated inventor who enjoys solving technical problems, learning quickly, and turning ideas into functional systems.

 PID-Controlled Epoxy Curing Oven (In Development) December 2025-Present

I am designing a PID-controlled curing oven to improve the strength and surface finish of epoxy-coated 3D printed components. The system uses thermocouple feedback and a microcontroller to regulate heating through a solid-state relay, enabling stable and repeatable temperature control. It includes ramp/soak programming and over-temperature protection. The control design is complete, and I am finalizing remaining components before assembly and calibration.

Simple Robotic Hand November 2025-November 2025

Designed and built a basic robotic hand controlled by dual analog joysticks using an Arduino microcontroller. Programmed servo motors to respond proportionally to joystick input, enabling real-time finger articulation and grip control. Implemented analog signal reading, signal mapping, and PWM motor control to achieve smooth motion. Focused on mechanical assembly, wiring reliability, and clean code structure to ensure stable operation.

2 tier waterfall garden March 2018-May 2018

Designed and built a 90-gallon aquaponic pond integrating goldfish and cucumber growth in a closed-loop system. Engineered a two-tier waterfall configuration requiring precise flow-rate calibration between unequal reservoirs. Optimized pump output and outflow geometry to prevent overflow in the upper basin and drainage imbalance below, ensuring stable circulation and hydraulic balance.