Mechanical Design on Matthew Bonanni

Gyroscope Test Fixture

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

NU AIAA Project Karman

Project Karman is a division of Northeastern University AIAA that is actively developing a rocket designed to breach the Von Karman Line, which defines space.

One critical component of the rocket’s avionics system is its electronic gyroscope. While the rocket is in flight, the gyroscope collects data to ensure it is oriented properly. If the rocket veers off course, the on-board avionics system will prevent the second stage from firing, thereby minimizing the rocket’s lateral travel.

Paradigm Hyperloop

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

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Overview

In Fall 2017, I began working on Paradigm Hyperloop, an international team of students from Northeastern University and Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador.

The team previously achieved second place in Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Pod Competition II and was the only North American finalist. We were developing a new pod for the next competition.

My initial responsibilities included redesigning the pod’s suspension system with focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) and simplified assembly.

Door Motion Generator

Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

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Overview

The Door Motion Generator is a device designed to generate electricity from the motion of opening doors. It was created by five freshman students as a final project for GE 1110. The corresponding paper for this project went on to win Best Undergraduate Research Paper at the ASEE Northeast Regional Conference in 2016.

The project aimed to demonstrate everyday energy expenditure and served as mechanical design practice early in undergraduate studies.