Rich Nelson
A log of professional and personal projects .

Fetch Machine Part 1: Launch Mechanism
The first part of an automatic fetch machine project. read more

Spyder Colorimeter Design Concept, Part 2: Analysis and Improvement
Using Solidworks Plastics to simulate and improve upon injection molded designs. read more

Handheld Wireless Colorimeter
Made from parts I had around the house, measures hues on LCD screens with 97% accuracy. read more

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

Vacuum Fixture for Machining Longboards
Fixture and alignment system for mounting boards to a CNC table. read more

Board Design Overview Videos
A series of videos giving some insight into the design and features of the 2015 Nelson Lineup. read more

Nelson Longboards Manufacturing Process
A video of the manufacturing process at Nelson Longboards. read more

Paint Booth
Paint booth for sealing longboards with water based clear coat, in a dust free environment. read more

Hydraulic Longboard Presses
24 ton hydraulic presses with welded alignment system for accurate repeatable board lamination. read more

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