JeremyBlum.com

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Engineering Projects

The MakerBot "Replicator" 3D Printer
June 2011 - January 2013
I worked for Makerbot Industries to develop all the electronics for the Replicator personal 3D printer and the Digitizer 3D Scanner.
face(book)^2 at the 2012 Facebook Summer of Hack
July 2012
Jason Wright and I hollowed out a book and crammed facebook into it using character displays, microcontrollers, and wireless transceivers.
HelioWatcher System
February 2012 - May 2012
The HelioWatcher is a Solar Tracking and Analytics Platform capable of using GPS and an array of sensors to automatically orient towards the sun and perform real-time data capture.
Libe Technologies
January 2012 - May 2012
LibeTech allows you to unlock doors using QR codes that you register from the web. Communication is highly secured, and changing allowed users is a snap.
SudoGlove Controller
March 2009 - March 2012
As seen on TV!
The SudoGlove interprets hand gestures to control hardware or software. I've used it to drive RC Cars, synthesize music, and more.
ReacXion Interactive Art
July 2010 - January 2012
ReacXion is my attempt to bridge engineering and artistry. The ReacXion display is an audiovisual theremin that translates movement into color and "music".
Weather Station Display
April 2011 - May 2011
This MSP430 weather station measures humidity, temperature, and light levels remotely and transmits them to a computer that plots them in real time.
DEKA Luke Arm
May 2010 - August 2010
I worked on the 3rd gen "LUKE" Prosthetic Arm at DEKA Research and Development. I contributed to the design of the circuit boards for hand and upper-arm control.
RoboClaw
May 2009 - August 2009
The RoboClaw uses a Propeller chip paired with a small server to enable remote claw control via a web interface. A webcam streams to the claw-control webpage.
Nerf Sentry Gun
February 2009 - May 2009
The Nerf Sentry Gun implements a webcam and image recognition software to identify/track intruders and fire darts at them. It tweets and uploads images.
DeepNote Guitar Hero Bot
April 2008 - August 2008
The DeepNote Bot uses photodiodes, a Parallax Propeller, and parallel processing software to play the Guitar Hero video game in real time with 99% accuracy.


Scholarly Research

Aracna Robotics Platform
April 2012 - Present
Aracna is an open source quadruped robot for testing evolutionary gait algorithms. I work on the electronics and embedded software.
Machine Metabolism Robot v3
September 2009 - May 2012
IEEE Robotics & Automation
This robot emulates the functionality of an enzyme on a protein by attaching to a structure and manipulating it while attached.
Fab@Home 3D Printer
September 2011 - May 2012
I lead electronics development for the the Fab@Home 3D printer. My research focuses on developing improved safety systems and a more cohesive system-level design.
Stochastic Modular Assembly (Programmable Matter)
September 2010 - June 2011
This project focused on designing "Programmable Matter" cubes capable of arranging themselves into a desired object when disturbed stochastically in a fluid.
Prosthetic Hand Control Prototype
September 2005 - June 2008
2008 Intel Talent Search Finalist
I developed a cheaper, less invasive method for controlling prosthetic devices by using a force sensor-equipped cast.


Speaking. Teaching. Outreaching.

Personal Fabrication Workshop at the PopShop
March 2012 - Present
I co-founded the PopShop co-working space in Ithaca, NY to give Cornell students a space to collaborate and turn their ideas into marketable products.
Jeremy talks with prospective engineering students at BlueStamp Engineering
Summer 2011 & 2012
I lectured at the BlueStamp Engineering program for high school students in 2011 and will teach the program in 2012.
White House Young America Series Banner
April 2012
I delivered a talk on Environmental Sustainability as part of the White House's Young America Speaker Series at Syracuse University.
Teaching about Electricity at the Intrepid Museum
March 2012
I traveled to the Intrepid Museum with CUSD to teach kids about electricity & circuits using potato batteries.
At the Brooklyn Children's Museum
April 2011 & November 2011
I traveled to the Brooklyn Children's Museum with CUSD to teach kids about sustainable engineering through hands-on projects.
Jeremy Presents at TEDx Cornell University 2011
October 2011
I gave a talk titled "Open Source Society" at Cornell's 2011 TEDx event. I explained how the philosophy of open source sharing could be expanded to other fields.
Harlem Children's Zone
July 2011 - August 2011
The Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) aims to end generational poverty through education. I taught students about sustainable architecture and engineering.
Jeremy Presents at Ignite Ithaca 2010
November 2010
Ignite is a fast-paced evening of 5 minute talks. My talk focused on how experiential learning is critical for developing the next generation of engineers.


Electronics Tutorials, Reviews, and Blogs

Tutorials for CadSoft EAGLE
June 2012 - Present
Eagle is a popular PCB and Schematic Design tool. Sponsored by element14 and CadSoft, I produce videos that introduce novice engineers to computer-assisted PCB design.
Tutorials for Arduino
January 2011 - Present
I produce a series of widely viewed Arduino Tutorials sponsored by element14. A search on youtube for "Arduino Tutorial" features mine almost exclusively.
Blogger for element14
April 2011 - Present
I write articles for the element14 Do-It-Together Blog, a subsidiary of Newark Electronics. My postings range from renewable energy to security systems.
Electronics Parts Reviews
July 2011 - Present
I produce video and textual reviews of electronic components to assist hobbyists in selecting parts for their assorted projects.
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May 2011 - Present
I love being a part of the "Maker Community" - Sometimes, I even get invited to guest-host engineering podcasts.


Sustainability

CUSD GreenApple Bus Tour
November 2012
I helped orchestrate a cross-country bus trip from New York to California with stops along the way to teach young students about sustainable engineering.
Cornell University Sustainable Design
December 2009 - Present
I founded and lead CUSD, which creates resilient structures in the built environment to realize a future of ecological, social, and economic sustainability.
SRF Rendering
June 2010 - Present
I lead CUSD's Sustainability Research Facility team. The project aims to construct a facility for conducting interdisciplinary sustainability research.
ISSS Logo
October 2011
I co-chaired and gave the opening address at the first annual ISSS in NYC, which brought together 100 entrepreneurs, student-leaders and educators.
Cornell Solar Decathlon SiloHouse
September 2008 - December 2009
I led the Energy Controls team for Cornell's entry into the 2009 Solar Decathlon. I oversaw the development of an automation and energy monitoring system.


Web Design and Scripting

Every1 Campaign Website
January 2012 - Present
I designed the website for the Every1 Campaign, a group working to encourage the community to talk about how to have healthy communication and sex.
JeremyBlum.com v3.0
November 2011 - Present
This 3rd overhaul of my website adds a dynamic front page and a portfolio. I created the header by designing and rendering a circuit board in eagle CAD.
CUSD Website
September 2010 - Present
Working with a team, I developed a unique wordpress template and supplementary back-end for building engaging websites for projects pursued by CUSD.
JeremyBlum.com v2.0
June 2010 - November 2011
I launched version 2.0 of my website in the summer of 2010. The new design was easier on the eye and had more room for content.
UltimateComputers.net
June 2007 - January 2011
UltimateComputers.net was a community for computer-building enthusiasts. I produced content and developed a user portal for the site's 1000's of users.
Jeremyblum.com v1.0
September 2007 - July 2010
This is the first version of my personal website. I used it from September 2007 until July of 2010, when I updated the design to version 2.0.
CUSD Silohouse Website
May 2009 - October 2009
I developed back-end and front-end elements of Cornell's 2009 Solar Decathlon website. Interactive features allow the user to explore the capabilities of the house.
MechanizedRock.com
April 2008 - September 2008
I developed MechanizedRock.com as a dedicated showcase for the DeepNote Guitar Hero Bot that I developed with 4 friends.


Computer Tutorials, Reviews, and Projects

Computer Component Reviews
April 2008 - December 2010
I performed reviews of assorted computer components to assist people in making more informed choices when buying hardware to build their own computers.
Computer Builds
April 2006 - September 2010
I filmed the construction of several computer builds, and showed each build in a unique video format. These videos seeded my creation of ultimatecomputers.net.
Computer Tutorials
August 2007 - August 2010
I produced a series of tutorials focused on computer building and modification. They have garnered hundreds of thousands of unique views on youtube.
TechBits Video Series
November 2008 - June 2010
I produced a series of vlogs to introduce concepts in computer engineering. The series covers everything from RAID hard drives to analog-to-digital conversion.