https://www.jamestilson.com/the-drone-phone daily 0.75 2021-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491022673-W00ZK8Q3855CSTXYPUAE/james_engineer_branding_-1918-web.JPG The Drone Phone - One of the core lessons from the Drone Phone was the importance of prototyping. For many of the 3D printed parts I had to create at least ten different versions until I achieved my final design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491062478-KZD43VLGY98EJREZ997N/james_engineer_branding_-1939-web.JPG The Drone Phone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491044919-H72LTFMFU7IN0YCDEJF6/james_engineer_branding_-1957-Edit-web.JPG The Drone Phone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609100917858-2U3YB1YMI4X4MNNVBEOZ/james_engineer_branding_-0080-web.JPG The Drone Phone https://www.jamestilson.com/the-boom-shoe daily 0.75 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608489327836-9BN08HXFCRCU0ST6PP7B/james_engineer_branding_-0056-Edit-web.JPG The BOOM Shoes - Play your favorite song and watch as the lights flash to the rhythm of the music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608489464195-PLUIA5Y612N9XV1RVV20/james_engineer_branding_-1973-web.JPG The BOOM Shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608489497021-BTG1DBFXC3FPASZYNP67/james_engineer_branding_-0049-web.JPG The BOOM Shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609100450694-U581JCWUH3NXONFIMBBV/james_engineer_branding_-0044-Edit-web.JPG The BOOM Shoes https://www.jamestilson.com/the-kinkajou-home daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608495246730-NIS6UMAIJ1JF9DOOD3DN/DB7BCED0-39D4-4157-BCE7-2EC619517067_1_105_c_Edited.jpg Kinkajou Home - The house includes a removable front door, a heated pad, a wooden play structure, and a ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608495435952-Q27NAJNMBI29REO0XISI/96A4BDBD-CD06-442C-842D-2FD3EA4408E8_1_105_c_Edited.jpg Kinkajou Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608495345930-ZUQX87XLCRHRL5YPF1HY/5E9A4DA6-C460-4B40-936D-D5CB9692A4CD_1_105_c_Edited.jpg Kinkajou Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609101008317-FTI2EDQSWJYVTS4XO1W6/F3DB8358-A707-4351-869C-C5C4C0A72372_1_105_c_Edited.jpg Kinkajou Home https://www.jamestilson.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608493900856-8GT55U0YA2S9I6O0X0YM/james_engineer_branding_-2030-web_crop.jpg Contact - Contact me Currently class of 2025 at Northwestern jamestilson2025@u.northwestern.edu LinkedIn https://www.jamestilson.com/the-alley-oop daily 0.75 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608490424684-3VKEMNEOV4L65D8G66CS/james_engineer_branding_-0017-Edit-web.JPG The Alley Oop - Just compress, hold, and then push the button to launch the basketball into the air! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608490685815-XQX4B5I3RTJ0R7RZ1WG8/james_engineer_jump_ball-1810_optimized.gif The Alley Oop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608490521021-U4Q2NGR17SYS5HQ4DBB2/james_engineer_branding_-0019-Edit-web.JPG The Alley Oop https://www.jamestilson.com/my-projects daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/a26f0b61-c118-46d3-a2b5-48e70b5ee4c2/Screenshot+2023-12-06+at+3.15.10+PM.png My Projects - Formula SAE Steering Wheel Engineered an innovative steering wheel with halves made out of two different to house electronics and mount to a shifting attachment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/9ac1781c-1883-448e-9c6d-5a182182c57d/IMG_0032.jpeg My Projects - The Bow Guide Invented a dual rail system, to aid a high school student Nilya suffering from right-sided hemiparesis, to more effectively allow her to play the violin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627075984456-SBY37KYQ44I095IQR33H/James-Tilson_Graduation-1637.jpg My Projects - Adirondack Flatpack Chair Custom designed a flatpack Adirondack chair built for relaxing in the outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627075917803-6AD5ISEQDWPD41D0PG0D/96A4BDBD-CD06-442C-842D-2FD3EA4408E8_1_105_c.jpg My Projects - The Kinkajou Home Using CAD software, designed and donated an intricate, wooden flat-pack home for two rescue kinkajous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491441308-T0JAH19WY8723RARQ4EC/james_engineer_branding_-0029-Edit-web.JPG My Projects - The Alley Oop Created a device that replicates the action of a referee throwing a jump ball in a manner that is much more reliable and consistent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491537290-PVC4QZ3J8XW78F96PFIB/james_engineer_branding_-0080-web.JPG My Projects - The Drone Phone Created a bi-copter drone that is able to carry an iPhone to capture photos and videos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491144300-KMNIPWVQ9TVFNQ7DYAO5/james_engineer_branding_-0038-Edit-web.JPG My Projects - The BOOM Shoes Invented sneakers that integrated Bluetooth speakers and Arduino powered lights that flash in tune with the rhythm of the music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608491265190-F260B7IBJXSAIXLCSW5Z/james_engineer_branding_-9941-web.JPG My Projects - The Amazer Designed and built a spherical, 3D-printed game with electronics. https://www.jamestilson.com/my-experiences daily 0.75 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608511893549-0ACIS9A1JKJDKN8SBOFV/cornell+catalyst+%281%29_Edited_V2.jpg My Experiences - Cornell CATALYST Created a wireless system that translated sine waves into bits, using a programming language called MATLAB, two speakers, and a microphone. Studied engineering concepts including aliasing, modulation, parity, bits, and frequencies. Attended presentations by several current Cornell professors about the engineering disciplines offered at Cornell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609027266703-IAC1TKDY156OAX95UJDD/neptune%2Bmedical.jpg My Experiences - Neptune Medical Worked as an engineering intern helping develop composite tubes that are both flexible and pressure resistant, to better navigate through the GI tract. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609027328291-4SW5JK6EPDYXIT6MYGLN/Peninsula%252BBridge_edited.jpg My Experiences - Peninsula Bridge Lead teacher of a coding class that included the basics of block code and Scratch to fifth and sixth graders. Peninsula Bridge supports low-income students in the Bay Area, preparing them for success in high school and four-year colleges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608514345799-UDH0JVO6X2PMU1EBFVLN/PCA.jpg My Experiences - Positive Coaching Alliance Supported the marketing department of the Positive Coaching Alliance, a company that strives to develop better athletes and better people in youth sports leagues across the country. Generated summaries for videos included on the PCA DevZone. Provided social media development and general intern work. https://www.jamestilson.com/home daily 1.0 2025-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608494462658-YYV73RR198KEHFA639OQ/james_engineer_branding_-2073-web.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608494501170-ON5HF68HFLME11F7P3K0/james_engineer_branding_-0056-Edit-web.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608511140282-7M7RBXEL9PQQDJ4WFEO9/cornell+catalyst_Edited.jpg Home https://www.jamestilson.com/the-amazer daily 0.75 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608489996293-V8LY6XGOVAG49ELITDOR/james_engineer_branding_-9937-Edit-web.JPG The Amazer - A challenging labyrinth game for people of all ages! The Amazer includes a windmill, a loop-the-loop, and a skeeball hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608490096225-2PCMUZ0K8JP9YO3JGYCO/james_engineer_branding_-9990-web.JPG The Amazer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1608490068193-N8LDQNXLZUBE2T24YLGA/james_engineer_branding_-1779-web.JPG The Amazer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1609100664813-VGHP3NKZU7ENX5C46RH6/james_engineer_branding_-1768-web.JPG The Amazer https://www.jamestilson.com/flatpack-chair daily 0.75 2021-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627067244397-ZPVMTMZPPWUSH4BAHHZY/James-Tilson_Graduation-1637.jpg Adirondack Chair - Designed on CAD software, cut out of a wood panel by CNC, and glued together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627067186279-8CGGXVYD1STJWQLA1RSC/James-Tilson_Graduation-1639.jpg Adirondack Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627073625000-JWBQAI86CBRMNRX2XSSI/James-Tilson_Graduation-1651.jpg Adirondack Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/1627074126313-HY8XT2GYQ0LAVR76QOTT/James-Tilson_Graduation-1692.jpg Adirondack Chair https://www.jamestilson.com/the-bow-guide daily 0.75 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/670c6242-62e6-4eba-a346-aeaac2b8a4bc/IMG_0011.jpeg The Bow Guide - Using a dual-rail system, the bow can effortlessly slide back in forth and play all four strings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/816388a4-353f-46e1-8835-01cc6eeafa0b/Final+Bow+Guide+Poster.jpg The Bow Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/af09fd08-ca95-4dfd-b54d-e6adc21a6276/IMG_0040.jpeg The Bow Guide As seen from left to right, Jennie Wang, Maggie Musgrave, Professor Casler, Professor McMullan, Shael Murthy, and James Tilson (me) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/11323c7c-f593-413a-956a-fd4c0e30ed93/Screenshot+2023-12-01+at+1.17.27+PM.jpg The Bow Guide - Full Report To learn more about the details encompassing our design process in a full report click below. https://www.jamestilson.com/formula-sae-steering-wheel daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/9929a549-6bf3-45e2-96e0-e656802ee61f/IMG_1208.jpeg Formula SAE Steering Wheel - The steering wheel was designed using CAD software to accommodate electronics inside the steering wheel housing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/a4a6778b-66e8-4387-a668-bdb3b970054d/IMG_1209.jpeg Formula SAE Steering Wheel Seen on the left is the CNC built half attached to the Northwestern Formula Racing 2022 car steering column by itself. Seen on the right is the carbon ABS half and the CNC’d half attached to one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/d5cec39d-6c10-497e-87bf-bf5851d91bec/IMG_1215.jpeg Formula SAE Steering Wheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/6cfa6f37-6abc-4fdd-9cd0-84f72e737fce/Screenshot+2023-12-06+at+1.58.02+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/b11a62b9-0eee-47e9-add0-7d5b5ad90796/Screenshot+2023-12-06+at+1.58.16+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/c6ad2858-1dda-40b5-a88b-d6219058b508/Screenshot+2023-12-06+at+1.58.53+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0a8b1e85b332169c73daad/46ea06fe-bafe-48f1-8f88-c65c905c2377/Screenshot+2023-12-06+at+1.59.18+PM.png