Alec Brown
University of Virginia
Reliable Bike Power Supply
During my third year, in the Technology Leaders Program, my team designed a system that allows bikers with front wheel dynamos to harness the power they generate even when stopped. It stores unused energy in a battery that can be used to power a light or charge a USB accessory. The system solves the safety problem caused by a generator powered light going off when the biker is stopped and also allows bikers to keep their phone charged on a long bike tour.
Delivery Robot Project
In the Technology Leaders Program I designed an Arduino and servo motor based robot that received orders via the internet, followed a delivery path using data from light sensors, and was maintained by a state machine. The structural parts were 3D printed and laser cut.
Alpha Epsilon Pi Website
Over a summer, I redesigned my fraternity's website from scratch using HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap.
Android Development
During my second year I worked on a team to design SpookyGhost, a grid based videogame. The goal is to stay alive as long as possible, while slaying as many ghosts as you can. By picking up coins from the map, you can purchase power-ups from the store to assist you in your battle against the dead.
