SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems
Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
10 Months active
Languages Used
KiCad SchematicKiCadKicad SchematicSTEPKicadJSON
Technical Skills
Electronics EngineeringHardware DesignSchematic Capture3D ModelingCADComponent Selection
Nickcos05
PROFILE
Nickcos05
Over ten months, contributed to the SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems repository by designing and refining hardware systems for relay control, power management, and high-voltage safety. Delivered production-ready PCB layouts and schematics using KiCad, focusing on manufacturability, EMI mitigation, and compliance with evolving specifications. Enhanced system reliability through iterative upgrades to relay boards, precharge circuits, and rollhoop electronics, applying skills in PCB design, circuit design, and 3D modeling. Collaborated on component selection and layout optimization, ensuring traceable commits and alignment with hardware roadmaps. Leveraged JSON and KiCad Schematic formats to streamline integration, accelerate prototyping, and support robust, testable hardware for electric vehicle applications.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
94%Features
Repository Contributions
31Total
Bugs
1
Commits
31
Features
16
Lines of code
4,723,257
Activity Months10
Your Network
13 peopleShared Repositories
13
Work History
June 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jun 1, 2026June 2026 — USC-Electrical-Systems: Delivered the Rollhoop_Simple_2 board files update and active layer enhancement, updating designs and configurations to boost board functionality and compatibility with existing systems. No major bugs reported this month. Impact: improved usability, faster integration with downstream workflows, and alignment with product roadmap. Technologies/skills demonstrated: PCB design/file management, KiCad board file workflows, Git-based version control, and change management.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jun 1, 2026June 2026 — USC-Electrical-Systems: Delivered the Rollhoop_Simple_2 board files update and active layer enhancement, updating designs and configurations to boost board functionality and compatibility with existing systems. No major bugs reported this month. Impact: improved usability, faster integration with downstream workflows, and alignment with product roadmap. Technologies/skills demonstrated: PCB design/file management, KiCad board file workflows, Git-based version control, and change management.
June 2026
May 2026
2 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2026Monthly summary for 2026-05 focusing on the SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems Precharge v2 upgrade and PCB optimization. Delivered hardware and layout improvements to increase high-voltage reliability, reduce EMI/reset glitches, and enhance field readiness. Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration and rigorous change control, aligning with business goals to lower field failures and accelerate qualification.
May 2026
2 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2026Monthly summary for 2026-05 focusing on the SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems Precharge v2 upgrade and PCB optimization. Delivered hardware and layout improvements to increase high-voltage reliability, reduce EMI/reset glitches, and enhance field readiness. Demonstrated strong cross-functional collaboration and rigorous change control, aligning with business goals to lower field failures and accelerate qualification.
April 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2026Concise monthly summary for 2026-04 highlighting business value and technical achievements in the USC-Electrical-Systems project. Focused on delivering hardware-oriented enhancements with clear, traceable commits and alignment to the hardware roadmap.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Apr 1, 2026Concise monthly summary for 2026-04 highlighting business value and technical achievements in the USC-Electrical-Systems project. Focused on delivering hardware-oriented enhancements with clear, traceable commits and alignment to the hardware roadmap.
April 2026
March 2026
3 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026: Delivered two major ECAD features for USC-Electrical-Systems, enhancing manufacturability, iteration speed, and system performance. Rollhoop Board Design Upgrade adds Molex Micro-Fit connector, revised nets/footprints for easier iterations and better integration; duplicate Rollhoop board created to enable rapid prototyping. Tractive System Schematic Enhancement provides updated components/configurations to boost functionality and performance. No major bugs reported this month. Impact: faster iteration cycles, reduced rework, and improved readiness for manufacturing. Skills demonstrated: PCB/ECAD design, connector selection, schematic capture, footprint/layout optimization, and strong commit-based traceability.
March 2026
3 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026: Delivered two major ECAD features for USC-Electrical-Systems, enhancing manufacturability, iteration speed, and system performance. Rollhoop Board Design Upgrade adds Molex Micro-Fit connector, revised nets/footprints for easier iterations and better integration; duplicate Rollhoop board created to enable rapid prototyping. Tractive System Schematic Enhancement provides updated components/configurations to boost functionality and performance. No major bugs reported this month. Impact: faster iteration cycles, reduced rework, and improved readiness for manufacturing. Skills demonstrated: PCB/ECAD design, connector selection, schematic capture, footprint/layout optimization, and strong commit-based traceability.
February 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026 monthly summary for SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems highlighting the Relay Board PCB Design Overhaul, its alignment with new specifications, and the resulting business and technical impact.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026 monthly summary for SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems highlighting the Relay Board PCB Design Overhaul, its alignment with new specifications, and the resulting business and technical impact.
February 2026
January 2026
10 Commits • 3 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 focused on delivering hardware design improvements and establishing production-ready baselines for USC-Electrical-Systems. Key work areas included a comprehensive relay board redesign, a thorough overhaul of the charging system (precharge and charging schematic), and the addition of a Rollhoop Board 3D model to support design and manufacturing. The changes enhance reliability, manufacturability, and maintainability while tightening the engineering workflow and documentation.
January 2026
10 Commits • 3 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 focused on delivering hardware design improvements and establishing production-ready baselines for USC-Electrical-Systems. Key work areas included a comprehensive relay board redesign, a thorough overhaul of the charging system (precharge and charging schematic), and the addition of a Rollhoop Board 3D model to support design and manufacturing. The changes enhance reliability, manufacturability, and maintainability while tightening the engineering workflow and documentation.
November 2025
5 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2025Concise monthly summary for 2025-11 focusing on hardware engineering contributions for SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems. Highlights include delivering HV clearance/compliance improvements to the RML-26 PCB, upgrading the relay subsystem to a switching regulator for better power management, and corresponding footprint/layout optimizations. The work reduces production risk, improves manufacturability, and enhances reliability and efficiency in the high-voltage/mechanical-electrical interface.
5 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2025Concise monthly summary for 2025-11 focusing on hardware engineering contributions for SCFormulaElectric/USC-Electrical-Systems. Highlights include delivering HV clearance/compliance improvements to the RML-26 PCB, upgrading the relay subsystem to a switching regulator for better power management, and corresponding footprint/layout optimizations. The work reduces production risk, improves manufacturability, and enhances reliability and efficiency in the high-voltage/mechanical-electrical interface.
November 2025
October 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 hardware work focused on establishing scalable PCB foundations for USC-Electrical-Systems and delivering a new Relay Board schematic. Key outcomes include creation of the initial RML-26 PCB and KiCad project, followed by refinements to RML and VIL footprints and component placements to improve manufacturability and reliability. A new Relay Board schematic was designed with diodes, resistors, capacitors, relays, MOSFETs, a voltage regulator, mounting holes, and a connector, advancing production readiness. These efforts reduce rework risk, accelerate iteration cycles, and set a solid hardware baseline for testing and deployment.
October 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 hardware work focused on establishing scalable PCB foundations for USC-Electrical-Systems and delivering a new Relay Board schematic. Key outcomes include creation of the initial RML-26 PCB and KiCad project, followed by refinements to RML and VIL footprints and component placements to improve manufacturability and reliability. A new Relay Board schematic was designed with diodes, resistors, capacitors, relays, MOSFETs, a voltage regulator, mounting holes, and a connector, advancing production readiness. These efforts reduce rework risk, accelerate iteration cycles, and set a solid hardware baseline for testing and deployment.
September 2025
4 Commits • 2 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 monthly summary focusing on hardware engineering deliverables for USC-Electrical-Systems (SCFormulaElectric). Emphasis on delivering robust, manufacturable hardware changes, improving safety in power sequencing, and enabling faster handoffs through clear commit traceability.
4 Commits • 2 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 monthly summary focusing on hardware engineering deliverables for USC-Electrical-Systems (SCFormulaElectric). Emphasis on delivering robust, manufacturable hardware changes, improving safety in power sequencing, and enabling faster handoffs through clear commit traceability.
September 2025
July 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025In July 2025, delivered the SCFE26 Relay Board Schematic Draft within USC-Electrical-Systems, establishing the foundational hardware design for relay control and remote switching. The schematic outlines robust power management, signaling routes, and fault indication logic to support reliable operation and future automation features.
July 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025In July 2025, delivered the SCFE26 Relay Board Schematic Draft within USC-Electrical-Systems, establishing the foundational hardware design for relay control and remote switching. The schematic outlines robust power management, signaling routes, and fault indication logic to support reliable operation and future automation features.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness92.2%
Maintainability84.6%
Architecture89.6%
Performance83.2%
AI Usage29.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
JSONKiCadKiCad SchematicKicadKicad SchematicSTEP
Technical Skills
3D ModelingCADCAD DesignCircuit DesignComponent SelectionECADElectrical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringElectronics EngineeringEmbedded SystemsEngineering DesignHardware DesignKiCadPCB DesignPower Electronics
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