Todd Chandler
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Todd Chandler
toddchandler at insightbb.com
I'm Todd Chandler and I've lived in Louisville, Ky nearly my entire life. I've enjoyed taking things apart since I was little and sometimes putting them back together. I have an electrical engineering degree but I am interested in a lot of different types of making. Right now I'm an electrical design engineer (I design power/fire alarm/etc. for new buildings) for the Army Corps of Engineers. I've done a little bit of a lot of things so I might be able to point you in the right direction if you need help finding a resource.
Some areas I've worked/played in:
Programming in java, jsp, C++, C, Ruby, VB, SQL, spin, microcontroller assembly (PIC, AVR, propeller) Unix/Linux (but I'm a little rusty) Homebrew printed circuit boards Arduino Basic electronics Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing (I've made my family a few things) Stained Glass Drawing CADD Robotics (mostly Lego Mindstorms but I'm interested in others)
Things I have:
Benchtop drill press Table saw Router Hand Jigsaw Zip tool Dremel Various hand/power tools Etching tank Soldering iron Small oxy/propane torch 5HP air compressor Oscilloscope with one channel working Sewing Machine A box of stained glass and some hand tools AC motors, stepper motors, small dc motors, a few servos, old computer and printer parts Lots of nuts and bolts Various electric/electronic parts
Things I'd Like to Have:
CNC machine Welder Lathe Laser cutter MakeBot Stained glass grinder Digital storage oscilloscope Oxy/acetaline torch
Projects/Areas of Interest:
Electronics Craft Robotics LED lamps Glass craft Wii controller interfacing/sensor control/interfacing Motor control
