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As a side project, I designed and built a full-scale Boeing 737-800NG home cockpit simulator from scratch. I fabricated all the major panels myself, including the MCP, dual yoke, EFIS, throttle quadrant, and fire suppression panel, each built to match the real dimensions and functions as closely as possible.

I also developed a custom software interface to connect the physical controls to X-Plane, so the hardware and software work together the way they should in a real flight environment.

I designed and built a high-fidelity simulator steering wheel that replicates real driving dynamics. The wheel base runs on twin 150W DC motors, giving 300W combined output, with a dual-pulley system that delivers precise and responsive force feedback. I handled all the mechanical design and engineering myself, and developed the software side in collaboration with Soykan Goksel Kamal and Ebolz Magy. The whole project was completed within four months.

I competed in the AAS Student Design-Build-Launch Competition, advancing to the third stage with a score of 92.8/100. Led structural design of a foldable delta-wing body, handling end-to-end SolidWorks modeling and design integration across a multidisciplinary team.

As a side project, I designed and built a custom Boeing 737 Mode Control Panel (MCP) for use in my home flight simulator. The panel was modeled after the real 737-800NG MCP in both layout and functionality, while also incorporating a few additional features such as an integrated landing gear switch to improve usability within a compact setup.

I designed the panel’s layout, electronics, and enclosure to closely replicate the look and operational logic of the real system, ensuring that the rotary encoders, displays, and switches behaved in a realistic way during flight operations. The MCP was integrated with my simulator environment so it could directly control the aircraft’s autopilot functions.

Designed and built the landing gear control lever panel as part of the Boeing 737-800NG home cockpit project. The main body is fabricated from sheet steel while the front face is double-layer acrylic. The text and markings on the front panel were engraved by converting one of my 3D printers into a laser engraver — a custom modification that gave me precise, professional-quality lettering without outsourcing.

The internal mechanism is entirely 3D printed and designed from scratch. The panel is software-compatible with both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Built this fire control panel using sheet steel, acrylic, and 3D printed components. The lever mechanism is an original design — fully conceived and engineered from scratch. The front face is double-layer acrylic with laser-engraved text, giving it the clean, high-contrast look of the real panel.

Built this steering tiller with a 60% metal mechanism for structural rigidity and durability. The handle is 3D printed to match the ergonomics and geometry of the real unit. Compatible with both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Built this dual yoke using aluminum profiles and pipes as the primary structural framework, with the majority of load-bearing components in durable metal. The yoke itself is 3D printed, balancing weight reduction with the tactile feel expected from a flight simulation control input.

As a side project, I designed and built a full-scale Boeing 737-800NG home cockpit simulator from scratch. I fabricated all the major panels myself, including the MCP, dual yoke, EFIS, throttle quadrant, and fire suppression panel, each built to match the real dimensions and functions as closely as possible.

I also developed a custom software interface to connect the physical controls to X-Plane, so the hardware and software work together the way they should in a real flight environment.

I designed and built a high-fidelity simulator steering wheel that replicates real driving dynamics. The wheel base runs on twin 150W DC motors, giving 300W combined output, with a dual-pulley system that delivers precise and responsive force feedback. I handled all the mechanical design and engineering myself, and developed the software side in collaboration with Soykan Goksel Kamal and Ebolz Magy. The whole project was completed within four months.

As a side project, I designed and built a custom Boeing 737 Mode Control Panel (MCP) for use in my home flight simulator. The panel was modeled after the real 737-800NG MCP in both layout and functionality, while also incorporating a few additional features such as an integrated landing gear switch to improve usability within a compact setup.

I designed the panel’s layout, electronics, and enclosure to closely replicate the look and operational logic of the real system, ensuring that the rotary encoders, displays, and switches behaved in a realistic way during flight operations. The MCP was integrated with my simulator environment so it could directly control the aircraft’s autopilot functions.

Designed and built the landing gear control lever panel as part of the Boeing 737-800NG home cockpit project. The main body is fabricated from sheet steel while the front face is double-layer acrylic. The text and markings on the front panel were engraved by converting one of my 3D printers into a laser engraver — a custom modification that gave me precise, professional-quality lettering without outsourcing.

The internal mechanism is entirely 3D printed and designed from scratch. The panel is software-compatible with both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Built this fire control panel using sheet steel, acrylic, and 3D printed components. The lever mechanism is an original design — fully conceived and engineered from scratch. The front face is double-layer acrylic with laser-engraved text, giving it the clean, high-contrast look of the real panel.

Built this steering tiller with a 60% metal mechanism for structural rigidity and durability. The handle is 3D printed to match the ergonomics and geometry of the real unit. Compatible with both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Built this dual yoke using aluminum profiles and pipes as the primary structural framework, with the majority of load-bearing components in durable metal. The yoke itself is 3D printed, balancing weight reduction with the tactile feel expected from a flight simulation control input.

Developed a comprehensive Excel-based management system to digitize and consolidate all workshop operations for the heavy equipment & machinery team at NEOM Trojena. Continuously refined based on field needs, it became the operational backbone for preventive maintenance tracking, multi-sheet coordination, and team task management across a 100+ person maintenance department.

The system functioned as a collaborative, role-based tool — each team member operated within their area of responsibility. It passed multiple audits by the NEOM quality control team and was recognized as the Best Maintenance Digital Infrastructure on the project. It was a key instrument in delivering a mega-project of Trojena's scale without major breakdowns or safety incidents.

Designed and developed this personal branding website from scratch as a fun side project. Built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it features a multilingual system supporting English, Turkish and Arabic with automatic RTL layout switching.

The design language is intentional. Editorial typography, warm tones, and minimal UI to let the work speak.