Brendan Conover

Hi, I'm Brendan Conover

Maker and Engineer

Boston, MA, USA

Creating innovative solutions to complex problems. Passionate in 3D printing, robotics, and renewable energy, with experience in mechanical design and multiple CAD software, 3D printing, and manufacturing + assembly of designs. Creator, leader, currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University with expected graduation in 2029.

My Projects

Robot Dog

Robot Dog

Custom 12DOF large form factor quadrupedal robot

CAD (Onshape)Mechanical DesignElectronicsROS3D-PrintingManufacturing
Hydra

Hydra

Custom 5 head toolchanger 3D-Printer - Fully custom tool changing mechanism integrated with COTS printer parts

CAD (Onshape)Mechanical DesignElectronicsSoftware (Klipper)3D-PrintingManufacturing
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Amethyst

Amethyst

A fully custom mechanical keyboard, designed from scratch with KiCad and Onshape

PCB Design (KiCad)CAD (Onshape)Software (MicroPython)Soldering3D-Printing
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CCMini

CCMini

Custom 3D-Printer that explores a different type of motion system compared to standard COTS printers - a cantilevered cross gantry design that aims to push the limits of what it can actually do

CAD (Onshape)Mechanical DesignElectronicsSoftware (Klipper)3D-Printing
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Cycloidal Gearbox

Cycloidal Gearbox

Custom cycloidal gearbox designed for my robot dog, 20:1 reduction in a small form factor

CAD (Onshape)Mechanical Design
Northeastern Electric Racing

Northeastern Electric Racing

About my time on a team of Northeastern students who fully design, manufacture, and build an electric car for the FSAE and FHE competitions

CAD (Solidworks)Mechanical Design3D-PrintingManufacturing
FIRST Robotics

FIRST Robotics

About my time in FIRST Robotics as a designer, manufacturer, and wiring expert and the robots I helped make to compete with on the field.

CAD (Onshape)Mechanical DesignElectronics3D-PrintingManufacturing

Work Experience

  • Onshape by PTC

    Onshape by PTC

    EDU Engineering Solutions Intern

    Developed and built various demos to show off the capabilities of Onshape, including a custom macropad and a robotic arm.

    CAD (Onshape)Mechanical DesignSoldering3D PrintingMicropython
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  • Northeastern Combustion Lab

    Northeastern Combustion Lab

    Research Assistant

    Collecting and analyzing data obtained from igniting iron particles in order to evaluate their use in the iron energy cycle and energy storage.

    ResearchData Analysis (Excel)Experimentation
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  • Phoenix Navigation Components

    Phoenix Navigation Components

    Engineering Associate

    Developed parts to mount and connect fiber coils into complex systems. Designed components and drafted professional drawings for technical documentation and manufacturing, creating detailed wiring diagrams and selecting components to support system integration of modern components into an older machine.

    CAD (Onshape)Engineering Drawings3D Printing
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Education

  • Northeastern University

    Northeastern University

    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering. FSAE and Club Esports

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