Zach Owen

Alliance, Ohio

Senior Project Engineer

Collins Aerospace

Projects

  • Combo Breaker

    done

    Arduino device that spins a Master Lock dial and brute-forces its combination.

  • Golf Pencil Holder

    done

    Oak-and-pine golf shadowboxes with 3D-printed magnetic pencil holders, made as groomsmen wedding gifts.

  • Jokey's Cloak

    done

    Arduino-based XInput controller that lets you "smurf" against weaker skill-based-matchmaking lobbies.

  • Iron Man Helmet Idea

    in progress

    Exploring the design and fabrication of a wearable Iron Man helmet.

  • Autonomous UAVs

    in progress

    Three-stage autonomous UAV platform from quad interceptor to fixed-wing loitering strike aircraft with onboard computer vision targeting.

  • Cutting Board Shelves

    done

    Pine lattice shelving built to display a wedding-gift collection of decorative cutting boards.

  • Wedding Cake Topper

    done

    Custom 3D-printed cake topper designed for a friend's wedding.

  • Curriculum Tool

    in progress

    AI-powered authoring tool for rapid development of Science of Reading-aligned phonics curriculum for multilingual English learners.

  • Magic Band

    in progress

    Disney MagicBand-inspired RFID-triggered tree ornament with NeoPixel animations and relay-controlled tree lights.

  • Resume Tool

    done

    Canonical master resume system with version control and rapid tailoring workflow for job-specific application versions.

  • NewTooth

    done

    3D-printed housing that gives a vintage radio Bluetooth audio for a birthday gift.

  • Golf League Tracker

    in progress

    Self-hosted multi-tenant golf league management platform for tracking players, scores, courses, and league standings.

  • High Ground Coffee

    done

    Premium specialty coffee roasting and retail business with direct-to-consumer sales.

  • Disney Ornament

    done

    Arduino, RFID, and relay ornament that toggles Christmas tree lights with a Disney MagicBand.

  • Labyrinth Gift Box

    done

    3D-printed puzzle box with an internal labyrinth maze that requires navigation to access contents.

  • Rugged Box

    in progress

    Rugged storage container with robust hinge design and integrated latching mechanism.

  • Garage Table Idea

    idea

    Fold-down workbench design for garage workspace optimization.

  • Robotics Project

    done

    Educational robotics project combining 3D-printed mechanics with Arduino electronics and control systems.

  • Baofeng Radios

    in progress

    Configuration, programming, and modification project for Baofeng handheld radio transceivers.

  • Spy Cam

    in progress

    3D-printed discrete camera housing for concealed video capture or spy-themed prop.

  • Driveway Alarm

    in progress

    Arduino-based motion detection and alarm system for driveway monitoring.

  • LZ Auto

    done

    LED lighting products for trucks — vent lights and running board lights — sold on Amazon and Etsy.

  • KTM Dirtbike

    in progress

    3D-printed parts and modifications for a KTM dirt bike.

  • Madame Leota Prop

    done

    3D-printed replica of the Madame Leota animatronic head prop from Disney's Haunted Mansion.

  • Custom Additive Engineering

    done

    Custom 3D printing and additive manufacturing service business.

  • MATLAB Coursework

    done

    Academic coursework implementing numerical analysis algorithms in MATLAB.

  • Temperature Gauge

    done

    Arduino-based temperature measurement and display instrument.

  • Financial Literacy Institute

    done

    Educational initiative or organization focused on teaching personal finance and financial literacy.

  • Travel Trailer Build

    in progress

    Custom camper trailer construction and build project combining design and fabrication.

  • Owen Golf Coaching

    done

    Golf instruction and coaching business providing professional swing analysis and lesson services.

  • Vader Costume

    done

    3D-printed Darth Vader costume pieces and helmet project.

  • Arduino Voltmeter

    done

    Arduino-based voltage measurement and display instrument.

  • Golf Notes

    in progress

    Personal golf practice notes and performance tracking documentation.

  • Things to Print 2D

    in progress

    Backlog and collection of 2D designs awaiting 3D printing and fabrication.

  • Airsoft Cutouts

    idea

    3D-printed cutout parts and accessories for airsoft applications.

  • Barcode Scanner

    idea

    Arduino-based barcode reading and decoding system.

  • Dirtbike Helmet

    idea

    3D-printed motorcycle helmet design or modification project.

  • Project Duck Hunt

    idea

    Project codename "Duck Hunt" — details to be clarified.

  • Project Octane

    idea

    Project codename "Octane" — details to be clarified.

  • Arduino Ping Pong

    idea

    Arduino-based electronic implementation of Pong on a custom display.

  • Arduino Lockbox

    idea

    Arduino-based electronic locking mechanism for a secure storage box.