hi my name is
julian ly
bridging the gap between whimsicality and engineering
a snapshot of hands-on builds that blend mechanics, electronics, and personality.
chess castle - the steam project
a build-it-yourself chess set with a gear-driven opening mechanism and hidden piece storage.
autobowler
a 23-second-per-cycle self-resetting, self-scoring bowling lane built with VEX hardware and embedded C++.
catapult clash
an adjustable tabletop catapult with a ratchet-and-pawl launcher and belt-driven carriage.
the overdriver
a custom-built overdrive guitar pedal with 50+ soldered components and a hand-painted enclosure.
a bird, drifting
a fully 3d printed mechanical flying bird that soars with the use of cams.
cad-alogue
a collection of all my cad models!
websites!!
a collection of all my websites!
got a prototype idea, co-op opportunity, or ambitious build? pick a runway and send it my way.
contact me!
want to know more about me? im always down for a chat!