Alongside his Classes, Charlie Finds or Creates Hands-on Projects to Apply the Theory Presented in Class.
These Projects are Typically Conducted in Multidisciplinary Student Teams,
and have given Charlie Extensive Experience in Teamwork, Leadership, Research, and Product Management.
These Projects are Typically Conducted in Multidisciplinary Student Teams,
and have given Charlie Extensive Experience in Teamwork, Leadership, Research, and Product Management.
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Personal Projects
Cheetah Chase Water Coaster Scale Model |
Dec. 15th 2019-Jan. 18th 2020 |
This project started out as a gift and quickly grew as I saw an opportunity to make something really exciting. My first attempt at painting a 3d printed model with great results! Expect future models to use a lot of tricks learned from this project. Holiday World was not involved at any stage of the development of this model. I am very excited to check out this ride in the summer!
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Model S&S Sansei 'Axis' Roller Coaster Train |
October 2019 |
STL Files -> |
V2.0 |
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Model Arrow Dynamics 4D Roller Coaster Train |
Fall 2019 |
STL Files -> |
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Version by @maxs_coaster_models on instagramA functional Model of the 4D Roller Coaster designed by Arrow Dynamics. The parts are ready to be 3D printed and assembled with M3 bolts. Knex Classic Rails are used to connect the track ties and drive the rotation of the seats by moving the outside rails vertically relative to the inside rails. The ties are compatible with K'nex rods for custom supports.
Patch Notes:
1_1 October 4 2019 - Added Left Hand Orientations of Seat Frame, Seat Bottom, and Harness. - Modified Zero Car Chassis for easier assembly. - Added Ties with K'nex Compatible clips. |
Model Linear Synchronous Motor |
Fall 2018 |
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This project is born of Charlie's enthusiasm for Amusement Ride design, as well as recent courses in Electric Motors and Control Systems. Building on the skills learned from the Tron Disk, the team is tasked with building a series of High Power Electro-magnets and a Closed Loop Control System to accelerate a car reliably to a desired speed.
November Update: We have successfully tested a single stator with 200 windings mounted between the permanent magnets of the car, showing very promising interaction at only 3 watts (3 volts x 1 amp). Blue sleeves are added onto the track to control the alignment of the car. |
Tron Disk |
Fall 2016-Spring 2017 |
In an effort to gain a better understanding of magnetic fields while taking Physics 2 and Circuits, the goal of creating a wireless charging station was set. This concept evolved into a lighted throwing disk modeled as a replica of the disks seen in the movie TRON: Legacy in which the hole in the center of the disk holds the receiver coil for Wireless Power Transmission.
Development progressed quickly in Fall 2016 as the team, with no prior experience, designed the circuit shown below including a Full Bridge Rectifier, Switch Mode Power Supply, Inverter, and Voltage Regulation. Unfortunately with the Spring semester came difficult courses leading to reduced availability of the team as a whole. The project was officially put on hold near the middle of the semester to allow members to focus on other priorities. For Charlie, these were Outreach for Cyclone Space Mining, and the upcoming Rube Goldberg Club Competition at Purdue.
Development progressed quickly in Fall 2016 as the team, with no prior experience, designed the circuit shown below including a Full Bridge Rectifier, Switch Mode Power Supply, Inverter, and Voltage Regulation. Unfortunately with the Spring semester came difficult courses leading to reduced availability of the team as a whole. The project was officially put on hold near the middle of the semester to allow members to focus on other priorities. For Charlie, these were Outreach for Cyclone Space Mining, and the upcoming Rube Goldberg Club Competition at Purdue.
BB-8 |
Spring 2016 |
Team: Charlie Wickham and Joseph Gamble
This Project was conducted through a cooperation with the ISU Freshmen Research Initiative, the Critical Tinkers student organization, and Electrical Engineering 186; and supervised by Dr. Mani Mina.
The project composed of the design and development of an internally driven and spherically housed robot with wireless capabilities and a magnetically attached cap. The robot’s development and production involved control systems, wireless communications, and CAD modeling along with a minor look into power systems and mechanics. The entire development of the robot took place over a two and a half month period with the majority of the time spent on the design of the robot. Research was done on similar projects, such as the robot “BB-8” as seen in Star Wars, and other such creations by fans of the series. The design and production were a success with all systems active. |