Angel Pampena
SailBot at Pitt
SailBot is a project-based club that aims to compete in an annual robotic sailing competition. Over the course of a year, the team is tasked with designing, programming and fabricating an autonomous sailboat while gaining experience from other students and learning new skills outside of the classroom.
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The mechanical team's focus is on the physical design and manufacturing of the boat -- hull, keel, rudder(s), sails, deck, motors, etc.
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My personal focus has been on overall sailboat design, SolidWorks design, laser cutting, 3D printing, fiberglassing, and painting. Within the team, I make a point to ensure all design ideas are heard, especially from new members.

2022 - 23
She Got the Kids​
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Second competition
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Placed third overall in competition
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Design:
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The 2022-23 sailboat She Got the Kids utilized the same hull as the previous boat, Hurry Up. Mechanical changes made to the design included a new keel, sails, and lids. ​




2021 - 22
Hurry Up​
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First fully in-person year of club
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First year of anticipated competition
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Placed third overall in competition
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Design:
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Hull
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​Fully fiberglass
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1.5m long
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Rudder, Keel stem
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​Foam and plywood
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Wrapped in fiberglass
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Keel bulb
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​Stainless steel cut via lathe
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Lids
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​Fully fiberglass
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2019 - 21
Ship Happens
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First boat of the club
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Never competed due to COVID-19
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Design:
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Hull
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​Balsa, Covered in fiberglass
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1m long
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Rudder, Keel stem
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​Foam and plywood
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Wrapped in fiberglass
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Keel bulb
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​Epoxy and Steel ball bearings
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Lid
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​Flat acrylic sheet
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Toggle latches
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