This was the final project for my senior mechatronics course during undergrad. Because I took the course in fall 2020, the usually elaborate (and expensive!) team project was replaced with a short-term solo project. We were only supposed to use materials we had lying around and the lab kit provided for the class. I made an egg smasher.
For a full process doc, scroll to the bottom of the page.
For a mid-pandemic discussion of despair in the art of engineering, watch the video.