Rich Nelson
A log of professional and personal projects .
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Fetch Machine Part 1: Launch Mechanism
The first part of an automatic fetch machine project. read more
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Spyder Colorimeter Design Concept, Part 2: Analysis and Improvement
Using Solidworks Plastics to simulate and improve upon injection molded designs. read more
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Handheld Wireless Colorimeter
Made from parts I had around the house, measures hues on LCD screens with 97% accuracy. read more
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Text Message Controlled Dog Treat Dispenser
This project was a Christmas present for my wife, so she could send our dog Gus treats and check in on him while at work. read more
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Vacuum Fixture for Machining Longboards
Fixture and alignment system for mounting boards to a CNC table. read more
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Board Design Overview Videos
A series of videos giving some insight into the design and features of the 2015 Nelson Lineup. read more
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Nelson Longboards Manufacturing Process
A video of the manufacturing process at Nelson Longboards. read more
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Paint Booth
Paint booth for sealing longboards with water based clear coat, in a dust free environment. read more
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Hydraulic Longboard Presses
24 ton hydraulic presses with welded alignment system for accurate repeatable board lamination. read more
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Aerodynamic Fairing for a Human Powered Vehicle
For my senior project I was responsible for the design and construction of a fairing for the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Competition read more