Consolata Kiiru
Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, power systems, and CAD design for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
About Consolata Kiiru
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📚 Education Contributions
Code-Based CAD in Action
See what code-based CAD can do: 8 complete CadQuery examples that produce colorful 3D models, from parametric Lego bricks to planetary gear sets, each showing what becomes possible when your CAD model is a Python script
Published: March 5, 2026
Custom Enclosure from PCB Data
Parse KiCad PCB files to auto-generate enclosures with standoffs, port cutouts, ventilation patterns, snap-fits, and lids, all driven by real board data with CadQuery
Published: March 4, 2026
FEA-Driven Structural Optimization
Close the loop between CadQuery geometry and FreeCAD FEM to optimize a parametric bracket through automated parameter sweeps and Pareto front analysis
Published: March 4, 2026
Heat Sink Design & Thermal Optimization
Model thermal resistance from junction to ambient, compare straight, pin-fin, and radial fin geometries, sweep parameters, and generate optimized heat sinks with CadQuery and matplotlib
Published: March 4, 2026
Involute Gear Systems
Generate mathematically-perfect involute spur gears, meshing pairs, and a complete gear train with housing using CadQuery, from parametric equations to 3D-printable assemblies
Published: March 4, 2026
Lattice Structures & TPMS for Additive Manufacturing
Generate strut-based lattices and triply periodic minimal surfaces with CadQuery for lightweight additive manufacturing parts
Published: March 4, 2026
Parametric Hardware Library from Engineering Standards
Build a reusable library of ISO-standard fasteners (hex bolts, socket cap screws, nuts, and washers) generated from standards tables using CadQuery and Python
Published: March 4, 2026
Spring Design with Engineering Stress Verification
Design compression, extension, and torsion springs from load requirements using CadQuery with Wahl correction and Goodman fatigue analysis
Published: March 4, 2026
Practical Laboratory Experiments: Structural Analysis with Python and FreeCAD
Hands-on laboratory series combining analytical methods, Python programming, and FreeCAD FEM analysis for real-world engineering applications in robotics, 3D printing, and aerospace structures
Published: November 1, 2025