https://www.jbcubanski.com/about daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/022e9f8c-e66e-458c-9fcc-6411fc9c1704/IMG_0212_Original.jpg About https://www.jbcubanski.com/motiv-space-systems daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561596052678-2ZFDIYZKS2O1ZF6M5Y6X/Parallel+Beam+Flexures.jpg Motiv Space Systems My parallel beam flexure simulates stiffness of the robotic arm in two directions. All flexures came in within +/- 5% of design stiffness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561592655254-TM6CTM86WHG5QP3VR8VK/Motiv+Lab+smaller.jpg Motiv Space Systems Testing harmonic drive under simulated Martian conditions https://www.jbcubanski.com/my-car daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608110329-VTHS8D0JWJS99P70PRIN/EHA+Valve+smaller.jpg My Car - EHA Valve After weeks of poor functionality and a check engine light, I replaced the O2 sensor. Didn’t help. Same error codes thrown. Turns out fuel mixture is regulated by this valve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608112600-70BOMGD89XLUETE8VRGC/Head+removal.jpg My Car - We removed the head! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608128958-RPQLCNNT98SCESMPHC1R/Head+gasket.jpg My Car - Thats a bad head gasket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608130762-K67WOE9GTDEN1SC37GZ7/How+did+we+do+this.jpg My Car - How did this happen? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608161134-Y8SYI852OQAQZLW7HYEJ/Alfa+motor.jpg My Car - My friends have cooler cars Alfa motor pull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608174936-O9Y6V63DTIDQTVMYLG9S/Cleaning+pistons.jpg My Car - Professional piston cleaning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608198602-0OCOX7TQZ5549DW7HLDL/Pyle.jpg My Car - Note to self, don't by these speakers again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561608283598-A3F41ZL0R0HNG97ANO6O/My+car.jpg My Car - 1992 Mercedes 200E 2.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561607875438-A52XEO0I48KLQWAARC9C/Me+and+car.jpg My Car - Automotive Repair, Motor Trend, and my Ancient Mercedes A love story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/ed4b8ed7-17f4-4b66-85ad-513a9edb31bf/65429332743__258BE632-5A64-45B2-B8B1-B2A48928D009.jpeg My Car - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1640722284480-MDN9PUWJSIZU5OL21749/IMG_2396.jpeg My Car Big project for a weekend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1640722392738-EVU5PI3W6A8B484F6A3D/IMG_2401.jpg My Car Possible location of blown head gasket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562090975376-M4PTNSY0PYULBOVBABEL/IMG_8333+smaller+me.jpg My Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562090989697-EF6AXRR63CVIVFYPSBF2/IMG_8320+smaller+all+cars.jpg My Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562090972350-OJRDW91QFAQGR0QKEBVM/IMG_8361+smaller.jpg My Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562090987318-4LMWSVFNTJ8WK5AUSBXF/IMG_8330+smaller.jpg My Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562090997278-B2VIA4GGAG5IKQ9B7H4H/IMG_8313+smaller.jpg My Car https://www.jbcubanski.com/robotics-research daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561596842047-J0IQ67H6ZIEBGBZD42DJ/Research+Team+smaller.jpg Robotics Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561597181900-7DWP10TRYW1VGXUQLG2W/Research+Test+Bench+smaller.jpg Robotics Research The robot shown above is controlled by an Arduino using encoders at each joint to close the feedback loop. Controller gains can be set in real time through serial communication via a Processing GUI. https://www.jbcubanski.com/formula-sae daily 0.75 2019-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598417277-XCVHXT35Y298XUED3DBG/Formula+Polyfiber+1+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Aircraft fabric application I implemented the use of aircraft fabric to cover many body panels. This material was rules compliant and 1/10th the weight of a composite structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598414773-IZDMT642C1IVP9TNCIJA/Formula+Polyfiber+2+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Nosecone trim and fit This photo was taken at 4am. Formula can include some crazy hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598412440-9BBI6L4S6WPIMBW8IE1J/Formula+Polyfiber+3+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Painting the car The custom, ergonomic fiberglass seat is also installed for trim in this picture. The seat greatly improved driver comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598386429-AUC7DRD4QAN56GVDK6FS/Formula+Polyfiber+4+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Sponsorship Formula is only possible through sponsorship. We cold called and then cold called some more. Many thanks to the kind individuals who donated their goods and services to our team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598434175-NAJK4D975291RYQR4XD3/Formula+Layup+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Vacuum layup of the seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598432866-GP95S9ZAJJEVL8BEEKYZ/Formula+Nosecone+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - My first composite part Moments after pulled this fiberglass nosecone out of a mold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598378230-B75MYXZLN077X2OEDU50/Formula+Wood+CNC+1+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - CNC mold for vacuum thermoforming I conducted all wood CNC for the team, creating finished parts to be shipped to our vacuum thermoforming sponsor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598376706-7ZFVG6UWDZ58ZEGS60EH/Formula+Wood+CNC+2+smaller.jpg Formula SAE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598393156-RXC8EO5WLX5UC2TWW6KL/Formula+Rain+Test+smaller.jpg Formula SAE - Rain test All cars competing must pass technical inspection. Rain test is part of this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598437552-CJM4RCB9QR6TPLO344FF/Formula+Picnic+Day.jpg Formula SAE - Picnic Day at Davis If you ever make it to Picnic Day at Davis, look for the Formula Team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561598438041-C9493ECYQ7516N92SUCE/Formula+Team+photo.jpg Formula SAE - Team Photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561643389593-Q7TR30DKEHQXOJDGI2N7/Formula+newest+close+and+wide.jpg Formula SAE https://www.jbcubanski.com/artwork daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1578554980677-V473JZJA31UVCIFHGH8W/IMG_5575_2.jpeg Artwork - Silver Necklace I made this sterling silver heart pendant using lost wax casting in a jewelry casting class at the UC Davis craft center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599903566-IZOB4LTCLPHR76UBPI0R/IMG_4084+smaller.jpg Artwork - Hand carved stone gargoyle Carved with chisel and hammer, finished with files and sandpaper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1578554908946-ST7MX50IA2J0Z0R2CW0K/DSC_0264.jpeg Artwork - Waterjet Unicorn Project Close-Up I cut this custom unicorn out of a piece of 0.06” steel using a waterjet. I then rusted it with vinegar, salt, and hydrogen peroxide before clear coating it and then sanding it to 12k grit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1578554909524-13750YZHGO4XQIEUTVVJ/DSC_0253.jpeg Artwork - Waterjet Unicorn Project I cut this custom unicorn out of a piece of 0.06” steel using a waterjet. I then rusted it with vinegar, salt, and hydrogen peroxide before clear coating it and then sanding it to 12k grit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599902115-8AOCYZHASNSFU7SVVPMO/IMG_4087+smaller.jpg Artwork - Hand carved abstract stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599895805-WSDJAA7R8VLQPQL10ABB/IMG_4091+smaller.jpg Artwork - Boot Oil based paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599917807-GN6V12HN6J8IPFS0QHAT/IMG_4074+smaller.jpg Artwork - Hand carved wooden hand Rough tree stump carved using chisel and hammer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599918054-1X3Y01N11DAJN6RW8LP4/IMG_4077+smaller.jpg Artwork - Gyroscope Machined gyroscope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599895824-KRDI65O9HX63UPT73MV1/IMG_4090+smaller.jpg Artwork - The elements Colored pencil and pen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599914508-2WHJJ4G0AN6UXT851GK4/IMG_4083+smaller.jpg Artwork - Bent Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society symbol, carved as part of initiation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599914472-K7RNYTS1SUR1WXHBSNTD/IMG_4079+smaller.jpg Artwork - Brass singing bowl This started as a flat piece of metal. I cut it into a circle and used a hammer and pommel to pound it into shape. The metal was tempered throughout the profess to relieve strain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599999577-JVYBG74DDZBSG9TNB9CX/IMG_4063+smaller.jpg Artwork - Pencil portrait 10 minute sketch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599988078-JI1B1PLT10C1H0Y6NHSQ/IMG_4065+smaller.jpg Artwork - Penci portrait 30 minute sketch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599998112-MVJIA8MORFZXBRU2FSK5/IMG_4064+smaller.jpg Artwork - Self portrait 1 hour sketch in front of mirror https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599984955-576XA9VBPY2VKZ1SX5VN/IMG_4066+smaller.jpg Artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561600009215-29TJWVPWELMOQH6XYGGH/IMG_4062+smaller.jpg Artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599936027-KCZ4DLFHY7XRTCYJJBZ0/IMG_4068+smaller.jpg Artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561599941336-7OHK69FLXSALDUQADCS7/IMG_4067+smaller.jpg Artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561600012133-6HSHBSAE96WV4ZUZSE18/IMG_4060+smaller.jpg Artwork - Paradisio (Dante's divine comedy) Spray paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561600011096-CSCPP628OB3VTZJUFSNH/IMG_7243+smaller.jpg Artwork - Dorm logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561642446484-8ROUOHX2MCNT4REQOTEQ/Comb+IMG_0690+smaller.jpg Artwork - Viking Comb This was a gift for my Anthropology professor. A viking comb was discovered with the word “comb” inscribed on it. My professor loved the irony and I enjoyed designing and laser cutting this custom acrylic present for her, using design elements from traditional Scandinavia combs. Just look up “Viking Comb” and you’ll see what I mean. https://www.jbcubanski.com/gkn-aerospace daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561606760251-GMLYJXOC8WZOWWUCW1R1/GKN+IMG_8410+smaller.jpg GKN Aerospace I designed and manufactured this mobile fast-tube shadow board and part holder to help out technicians. https://www.jbcubanski.com/academics-and-awards daily 0.75 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561609815032-2QQO4Z6VD3KYO9CDKMK3/Award+Group.jpg Academics and Awards Outstanding Student Award Ceremony https://www.jbcubanski.com/automated-chicken-coop daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561611939309-OZUA3C735KDY7KIB6SDR/Coop+Finished.jpg Automated Chicken Coop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561611206470-MEWMO0MNV391XDH4S2KM/Coop+CAD.jpg Automated Chicken Coop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561612278605-8KYMXHY7OGSH5XDPW53Z/Fowl+Play+team+photo+appropriate+size.jpg Automated Chicken Coop https://www.jbcubanski.com/home daily 1.0 2025-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1561614575971-VG4LMKNSKG6LPDD2ULF2/Formula+Picnic+Day.jpg Home - Formula SAE Composites Project Lead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/022e9f8c-e66e-458c-9fcc-6411fc9c1704/IMG_0212_Original.jpg Home - About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/628c433e-8535-4062-bae2-984bbd436b8c/Heaviside-starry-night.jpg Home - Mechanical Engineer at Kitty Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/04fa636e-6296-4c99-9f22-a1574cf17dd9/Award+Group.jpg Home - Academics and Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/4e188ff4-3ff2-4453-9467-bc5795e8d17b/GKN%2BIMG_8410%2Bsmaller.jpg Home - Intern at GKN Aerospace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562110315454-40H466U1RZ6TMP1M3IU8/bent+outside.jpeg Home - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/40c33ea6-c346-4441-9a7d-b884b0e77bb6/Motiv+Lab+smaller.jpg Home - Intern at Motiv Space Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1562110280365-QSZGZMM0JOU1K78RE9H1/IMG_6110+smaller.jpg Home - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d13f9da1f0ebf0001476682/1570772987617-KBKWM2F2U6X147O20NZM/Heaviside-starry-night.jpg Kitty Hawk The Kitty Hawk HVSD eVTOL aircraft. 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