Hi, I’m Parker

I have always been curious about the world around me and how things work. I hope you enjoy looking at the projects I’ve completed. If you would like to get in touch, contact me at parkerlofstrom1021 [at] gmail.com.

Experience
  • BitSpace Maker Lab – maker from 2015 – 2021
  • Pumping Station Maker Space – current maker
  • Loyola Academy – Clavius Scholars Honors Program
  • Loyola Academy – Architecture Club
  • Loyola Academy – Sailing Team
  • Loyola Academy – Peer Tutor
  • Loyola Academy – Student Ambassador
  • Loyola Academy – Theater Prop Design and Construction Team / Annie performance 2021

  • Illinois Junior Academy of Science 2019 – Top Board Winner, Regionals; Concept Schools Award Recipient; Gold medal, State competition

  • Haunted House – design, props, construction, production, live event management – 2014 – 2019 (2020 canceled due to COVID)
  • Go-Kart (2 models) – design, engineering, construction
  • Fire-breathing Dragon – design, chemistry, production
  • Apps/Software – Fusion 360, Inkscape, Illustrator, NoLimits2
  • Tools/Skillsets – Prusa 3D printer, ShopBot CNC, universal and BOSS laser cutters, wood shop, electronics, cold metals

No Limits 2 creations

Overview

 In spring of 2020, I discovered No Limits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation. This program is not a game, but a simulation used by real manufacturers to track forces and stresses. I love using this program to create my own coasters and recreate real coasters. One of my favorite coasters I have recreated is Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point, an Intamin Hydraulic launch strata coaster. This stands 420 feet tall and accelerates riders to 120 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. My best custom coaster is a B&M hyper coaster. This ride is 236 feet tall and reaches speeds of 82 miles per hour. Its main focus is airtime hills.

  • Built

    2020/2021

  • Category

    Physics, engineering

  • Apps/Tools used

    No Limits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation