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RC CarModified a genuine Lamborghini-licensed mini RC car with a 370 motor, larger battery, custom chassis, and upgraded gearing for improved speed and performance.Krish Patel
computer engineering @ mcmaster, electrical engineer @ vitacore, controls lead @ mcmaster rocketry
Projects
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Blockblast algorithmBlockBlast Algorithm is a physical recreation of Block Blast built with an ESP32-S3, C++, and a 64-pixel NeoPixel LED grid. It features a custom scoring algorithm modeled around my own play style, along with loss detection, modular strategy testing, OTA updates, and a custom 3D-printed enclosure.04In progress
3d face scannerA high-resolution 3D face-scanning system designed for custom CPAP mask manufacturing in sleep clinics. The modular motherboard and daughterboard architecture controls up to 960 LEDs, 36 HD cameras, and two laser projectors to capture detailed facial geometry and analyze soft-tissue deformation.05In progress
Lottery piA Minecraft torch themed Bitcoin lottery miner powered by a RPi4. This project aims to develop a custom SHA-256 implementation optimized for ARM/NEON. Also features a removable 3D-printed enclosure to allow quick usability of the RPi4 in other projects.06
Hallway lidar scannerThis early prototype demonstrates a low-cost approach to 3D LiDAR mapping using a Cortex-M4F microcontroller, VL53L1X time-of-flight sensor, and stepper motor. The system captures distance measurements across 360° rotations and reconstructs them in MATLAB as a 3D point cloud of a hallway.07
Cluster serverCluster Server is a self-hosted Kubernetes compute cluster built from four upcycled computers and connected through Tailscale for secure remote access. It hosts a Qwen-powered Hermes AI agent, functions as a network-attached storage system, and includes a custom 3D-printed cooling enclosure and web interface for file backups and transfers.08
Card DropboxBuilt an automated card-return workflow using an Intel Mini PC, Schlage card scanner, and ESP32. The system parses scanned credential data, triggers API-based guest checkout, sends automated email alerts, and uses an ESP32 + PIR sensor to verify physical card drop events for reliable end-to-end processing.09
ThermalinkThermalink is an alpha-stage kitchen safety prototype built with an Arduino Uno for individuals with Usher syndrome. It monitors stove temperature and provides alerts through a companion app, buzzer, and LEDs, with a cooking mode to prevent false alarms during use.10
SPARK learn-a-thonRaised $2000+ and organized an innovative Learn-a-thon at Brampton City Hall. We live in a time of repetitive hackathons built around incredible students who can code at ridiculous speeds, and know the ins and outs of hardware. But how do students enter these hackathons? That is why we created the Learn-a-thon, an innovative hackathon that does not require any prior knowledge, and skills can be learned through the many guest presentations.
Rocketry
Designing avionics as a controls team lead at mcmaster rocketry. Custom flight computers and peripheral PCBs are built using KiCad. The enclosure for the main rocket avionics bay and separate PCB holders are created and assembled on Onshape. My work so far has been on assemblies, and my first task as controls lead has been a wiring diagram for the competition. I designed within certain parameters for optimal GPS PCB placement. On top of that, I have designed the camera subassembly that looks at the horizon when the rocket is launched. All of these components are created with the extreme forces of a rocket in mind from launch to touchdown, and are optimized for easy assembly at the competition.
Experience
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Interests
01.Film
I am especially drawn to sci-fi and high-thinking movies that play with tech, time, and space. My all time favourites are Interstellar and Primer. I also enjoy comedy and large-scale action such as Invincible and Transformers.
Letterboxd diary02.Space
I enjoy the wonders of space and often spend time learning about theoretical math and aerospace technology. My favourite theory: black hole death through Hawking radiation. My favourite phenomenon: Poincaré recurrence.
03.War history
The wars in history have shaped the world as it is today, and I have learned a lot about strategy and great commanders through documentaries, YouTube and books. Wars have often accelerated technological development, and that has led to my fascination in older war machines (especially during WW2) and modern fighter jets. In my opinion, the greatest commander to exist in modern human memory is Napoleon. Admittingly, this interest also expands to mythology.
04.Cars
This interest expanded from a childhood interest in a career as a F1 engineer. On top of car culture, I enjoy learning about unique builds from creators and companies alike, and engineering behind performance cars.
05.Setup
Naturally, one of my first interests as a computer engineer is computers. Specifically, setups. Current specs/setup: i. Main PC: Ryzen 9 3900x, RTX 2070S, 32 gb DDR4-3200 ii. Laptop: Dell XPS 9350 P151G with Ultra 7 258V and 32 gb LPDDR5X iii. Headphones: Sony WH-1000XM5 and Airpods Pro 2 iv. Mouse: Deathadder V2 Pro v. Keyboards: Blackwidow V3 and Matias Mini Quiet Pro vi. Monitor: LG Ultrawide 34”
Contact
Please reach out on linkedin or the email below for coop opportunities, projects, or just networking.