Shiven Taneja

Shiven Taneja

Mechanical Engineering + Business @ University of Pennsylvania M&T

Robotics • Squash • Clean Air Advocate
120+ DIY air filters built and delivered
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Projects

Custom FPV Drone Build
A custom FPV drone build using a SpeedyBee combo stack
Top-down view of the flight controller mounted on the frame
Close-up of the SpeedyBee combo stack's power pads
Side view of the SpeedyBee flight controller and ESC stack
Full lower-frame layout
Close-up of the GPS module

For this build, I installed a SpeedyBee combo stack that includes the F405 V4 flight controller and 50A ESC, wired to four brushless motors, a GPS module, and a standard FPV controller/receiver. The GPS module gives the drone DJI-style flight features such as position hold, return-to-home, and much more stable assisted flight. When the GPS is connected, the drone behaves like a typical consumer drone with added navigation support. But when the GPS module is removed, the drone switches back to a true FPV experience—fully manual, more agile, and completely pilot-controlled without any positional assistance. This setup lets the same aircraft function as either a stabilized GPS drone or a pure FPV rig depending on what features I want to use.

Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes
Built DIY indoor air filters at-cost for community members during the pandemic
Corsi-Rosenthal box project
PC fan-based Corsi-Rosenthal box
Mini Corsi-Rosenthal box
Car Corsi-Rosenthal box

Created by Dr. Richard Corsi and Jim Rosenthal, the Corsi-Rosenthal box is a DIY indoor air filter composed of a box fan, 4 filters, and plenty of duct tape. The project was initiated to provide community members with an affordable solution to improve indoor air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The box fan pulls air through the filters on the sides and blows out clean air. It is proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles, including those containing the virus that causes COVID-19. The box can also decrease the levels of other particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.

DIY Corsi-Rosenthal Box Tutorial
Indoor Air Quality Guide
A guide to reducing exposure to indoor air contaminants
Dynamic 3D
3D printing solutions for businesses and consumers
Dynamic 3D preview

A 3D printing company that creates customized products for businesses and consumers. The company provides products to local businesses seeking specific parts, such as air freshener cases. Dynamic 3D also serves consumers by offering personalized items like cake toppers and toys.

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Cognitive Training
Cognitive tools for fencers

One of my more interesting ventures has been creating cognitive tools for fencers, including a light-based reaction training system fitted onto their jackets.

A Brighter Tomorrow
A fun and educational activity book for children