Stuart Pollmann

Electrical Engineering student with a strong foundation in embedded systems design and hands-on experience in system construction and development. Developed skills in mapping ADC values for motor operation through involvement in San Diego State University's Mechatronics Club. Knowledgeable in CAD modeling, circuit simulation, and a history of practical projects such as the DC Motor Design. Previous experience overseeing audiovisual systems optimization. Passionate about applying academic and practical skills in entry-level electrical engineering roles.

  DC Motor Design and Simulation Project 

• Designed and hand-wound a DC motor, incorporating a 3D-printed stator and rotor from custom CAD models.
• Fabricated a unique commutator using a Dremel-cut copper sleeve affixed to a wooden cylinder.
• Implemented screws to optimize and concentrate rotor flux lines, enhancing motor performance.
• Recorded motor's RPM using a tachometer and monitored amperage draw to derive speed-torque characteristics.
• Leveraged collected data to simulate the motor's behavior, developing models in both C and Assembly languages.

Electrodynamic Suspension Project

• Repurposed and modified four microwave transformers, optimizing them for the project using precise cutting techniques.
• Conducted detailed component analysis using DC voltage to determine winding resistivity and employed an LCR meter to measure inductive reactance.
• Designed and implemented a capacitor bank for impedance correction tailored to each transformer branch.
• Engineered a power resistor network ensuring balanced mesh currents across all branches, enhancing system resilience against cascading failures.
• Successfully achieved a stable levitation lift of over 2mm through eddy current induction.