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CNC Milling Machine

I have started developing a CNC milling machine.
The goal is to eventually be able to mill aluminium.
Currently, I have only tested the XYZ movement but it showed to be accurate to +/-0.005mm.

Unlisted CNC Mill video
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Bolt Pick and Place

This is a machine I made for a university coursework.
The specification was to autonomously assemble two components together with between 3 and 6 bolts within twice the time it would take to manualy do so.
I went for a cartesian gantry aproach with a rack and pinion mechanism.
The rack and pinion raises and lowers a continuous servo with M4 hex head and magnet.

Unlisted Pick and Place video
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In-Ear Vital Sign Monitor

For my masters group project, we were tasked with making a in-ear vital sign monitoring device.
The device used a custom PCB with NFC to read and transmit data from a thermister inside the ear canal.
I designed the case and made the mobile app to communicate with the hardware.

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EWatch

EWatch is a programmable smart watch. Same functionality as Apple Watch, while being as easy to use as Arduino
Features include: ESP-32, full-colour touchscreen display, USB-C read/write, USB-C battery charging, 500mAh battery with built in charge indicator, On/Off button & vibration motor.
Still in development, if you are interested in pre-ordering, please get in touch.

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Wrap Wrapper

The wrap wrapper is a product I have developed to solve a problem within my own life.
Other people who I train Muay Thai and boxing with showed interest in this product so I developed it further to sell on a small scale.
The device consists of a DC motor, on-switch, magnetic door and spring loaded button to push out the wraps when done.
Product page is in side menu.

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Custom Mouthguard Case

This is a custom mouthguard case for contact sports
I sell these to individuals and gyms with whatever design they would like.
Product page is in side menu.

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Cansat Competition

CanSat competition involves designing and building a satellite type system to be launched in a rocket.
Our payload consisted of multiple mechanical stages: Ascent, Descent, Heatshield Deployed, Heatshield & Parachute Released, Landed.
I was Mechanical Team Lead for Heriot Watt CanSat team 2023/24. My team represented Scotland in the national competition and placed first from the UK teams

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Spruci

Spruci is creating a modular self-irrigating green wall.
I helped them start progressing through the technology readiness levels. From TRL 1 (design) to TRL 4/5 (small scale prototype).

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Astro

Astro is a proof of concept waste transportation system.
Myself and other students worked on this as a group project for a course.

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ScrubMarine

ScrubMarine is a remotely operated vehicle to combat bio-fouling on marine vessels.
I was given one day to design and 3D print miniature versions of ScrubMarine for showcasing in pitches.

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About Me

I am Ewan Wills, I am fifth year MEng Robotics engineering at Heriot Watt.
I am currently doing an 8-month placement at Labman Automation.
I have a passion for the design and manufacturing process, please get in contact for any product design queries.

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