// Mechanical Engineering Portfolio

Felipe Ribeiro

FELIPE RIBEIRO

Mechanical engineering student at UB — building control systems, robots, and mechanical mechanisms from concept to functional prototype.

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// 01 — About

Who I Am

I'm Felipe Ribeiro, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University at Buffalo with a passion for building things that actually work — from autonomous robots to precision mechanical systems.

My approach blends analytical rigor with hands-on execution. Whether I'm tuning a PID controller, wiring a multi-battery power system, or designing a 3D-printed gimbal frame, I take ideas from the whiteboard all the way to a functional prototype.

Currently serving as Electronics Lead on UB ASME's rover team for the IAM3D 2026 competition, where I'm leading systems integration against competing universities.

// Education
University at Buffalo, SUNY
B.S. Mechanical Engineering — Expected May 2027
// Relevant Coursework
Dynamics Mechanics of Solids Dynamic Systems Control Systems

// 02 — Skills

Technical Toolkit

Robotics & Embedded
  • Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi / Pico
  • Motor / ESC Integration
  • IMU Sensors
  • Gimbal Systems
  • RC / FPV Systems
CAD & Analysis
  • Fusion 360
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Snapmaker Luban
  • 3D Printing / FDM
Programming
  • MATLAB
  • C++
  • Excel / Data Analysis
  • PID Control Loops
  • Signal Processing
Fabrication
  • 3D Printed Mechanisms
  • Wiring & Power Systems
  • Servo Actuation
  • Custom Enclosures
  • Bearing & Gear Design

// 03 — Projects

Engineering Work

[ Video: Gimbal Stabilization Demo ]
PROJECT_001
2-Axis Gimbal Stabilization System
March 2026
Designed and built a 2-axis camera gimbal with IMU-driven real-time pitch and roll correction. Implemented PID control loops on Arduino to minimize angular error. Custom 3D-printed frame optimized for low rotational inertia and balanced center of mass.
ArduinoPID ControlIMUFusion 3603D Printing
[ Photo: Inverted Pendulum Robot ]
PROJECT_002
Self-Balancing Inverted Pendulum Robot
February 2026
Fully 3D-printed two-wheel inverted pendulum platform. Developed closed-loop control using IMU-based tilt estimation and PID motor actuation to achieve real-time dynamic balance. Characterized transient response via step-disturbance testing.
Control SystemsPIDIMUArduino3D Printing
2-DOF Excavator Arm CAD render
PROJECT_003
Servo-Actuated 2-DOF Excavator Arm
January 2026
Designed a 2-DOF excavator-style payload mechanism in Fusion 360 with elbow and wrist joints. Created custom 3D-printed bearings and gears; integrated high-torque servos with bearing-supported pivots to reduce friction and ensure smooth actuation.
Fusion 360Servo SystemsMechanism Design3D Printing
UB ASME Rover CAD render
PROJECT_004
UB Rover — IAM3D 2026 Competition
Aug 2025 — Present
Electronics Lead on UB ASME's 3D-printed competition rover. Designed multi-battery power system boosting motor performance by ~25%. Programmed Arduino + Raspberry Pi Pico for RC-driven motor, servo, relay, and FPV subsystem control.
Systems IntegrationPower SystemsArduinoRPi PicoFPV

// 04 — Experience

Professional Work

Electronics Lead
UB ASME — IAM3D Competition Team
August 2025 – Present · Buffalo, NY
  • Leading electronics integration for a 3D-printed rover evaluated on payload delivery effectiveness vs. competing colleges.
  • Designed and wired a multi-battery power system, increasing rover motor performance by ~25% while regulating voltage for high-torque servos (6.25–8.25V).
  • Programmed Arduino and Raspberry Pi Pico to translate RC receiver signals to ESC-driven DC motors, servos, relays, and onboard subsystems.
  • Built and integrated a servo-actuated excavator scoop with FPV camera support, laser alignment, and custom 3D-printed enclosures.

// 05 — Contact

Let's Connect

Open to internships &
engineering roles.

Based in Buffalo, NY. Graduating May 2027. Eager to apply embedded systems, control theory, and mechanical design skills in a real engineering environment.

EMAILnyc76332@gmail.com PHONE718-603-1100 LIlinkedin.com/in/fevillasboas
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