eric trimbur

Hi, my name is

Eric Trimbur

I'm a computer engineer working with embedded systems in Pittsburgh, PA. I have personal interest in electronics, aerospace, woodworking, jewelry, and more.

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Projects

  1. Violin

    2020

    This violin was built from scratch. Featuring a traditional spruce top but with cherry wood sides, back, and neck, this violin sounds as great as it looks.

    A homemade violin made of cherry wood and spruce.
  2. Trimbuphone

    2021

    My take on the Stylophone, the classic toy synthesizer.

    The finished Trimbuphone, a white machine with a wire-attached pen
  3. Totem Twist

    2021

    A take on the classic Bop-It toy, Totem Twist has the user quickly perform one of three randomized tasks at an ever increasing pace.

    A cylindrical machine with a countdown interface
  4. Rubik’s Cube Solver

    2022

    An autonomous robot capable of solving the Rubik’s Cube in under 5 seconds.

    A Rubik's Cube suspended in the finished Rubiks Cube Solver machine
  5. Midpower Rocket

    2021

    This midpower rocket was designed and built as a subscale test as a part of the NASA USLI competition. It features dual deployment and telemetry logging.

    A pink rocket with black accents
  6. Planetary Lander

    2021

    Made for NASA’s USLI competition, this autonomous lander is jettisoned out of the launch vehicle during descent to land, self-level, and send back a panoramic photo.

    A 3D mockup of the planetary lander

Blogs

  1. Vernier Calipers: A Love and Hate Relationship

    My thoughts on vernier calipers and my quest to love them, despite being beaten down at every turn.

    Jan 2, 2025

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