Twin-Dragon - Motion Mirroring System

(Mechatronics)

What: 

Designed and built a two-DOF mechanical system inspired by twin dragons, where input motions control mirrored output movements. This "Waldo" system demonstrates real-time motion replication using analog input and servo-based actuation.

How:

• Created a dragon-themed mechanical design with laser-cut wings and bodies mounted on a press-fit structure.

• Integrated potentiometers with an ItsyBitsy microcontroller to sense input wing positions.

• Programmed servo motors to replicate input movements on the output dragon using PWM signals.

• Designed and analyzed system electronics, ensuring safe operation within a 5A power supply limit.

  
  

Results:

• Delivered a functional Waldo system with smooth, mirrored wing motion.

• Demonstrated real-time response with minimal delay across both degrees of freedom.

• Showcased creativity, mechanical skill, and proficiency in embedded systems and signal processing.