About Me!
Hi, my name is Alex Tacescu, and I am a lead software engineer at Inversion Space. Throughout the 14+ years of experience working with robots and 5+ years working in the space industry, I have designed and built over 20 robots, launched countless space missions (including 4+ crewed missions, NASA DART, built and launched a satellite into space with Inversion, written hundreds of thousands lines of code, and worked for companies like SpaceX, Tesla and Amazon Robotics.
My motivation for this website is two-fold: share my knowledge, projects, and successes with everyone around the world while having a place to save my personal debugging techniques, show off some of my favorite projects, and share my passion for technology with the world! Therefore, this website will contain all sorts of topics including robotics, 3d printing, software, AI, and more! I hope you find some of the information useful and entertaining! Enjoy!
Featured Projects
Check out some of my favorite projects spanning robotics, aerospace, and software engineering.
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Project Maverick
- Robotics , Personal Projects
- Mar 18, 2020
An Omni-Directional Robotic Mobility System to help people with walking disabilities
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SmallKat MQP
- Robotics , Personal Projects
- Apr 19, 2019
A quadrupedal robotic platform to help research and design new gaits, test sensors, and teach engineering students
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Team WPI Robot in 3 Days 2018
- Robotics
- Jan 10, 2018
As a part of the WPI Robotics Club, we developed this 2018 FIRST FRC robot in just 3 days
read moreLatest Blog Posts
Tips, tutorials, and insights from my experiences in engineering and technology.
My Macbook Setup – As a Software Developer
- Alex Tacescu
- Software
- Jul 11, 2025
As a software developer, having a well-configured development environment is crucial for productivity and efficiency. Over the years, I've refined my Macbook setup to include a selection of applicatio
read moreMaking .desktop Files for Linux
- Alex Tacescu
- Software
- Jun 10, 2020
Here's a quick explanation on a tool I've been recently using more and more. As a Linux user, you will often run into scripts or programs that don't come packaged to be installed. Although this totall
read moreEnder 3 Upgrades + Tips/Tricks
- Alex Tacescu
- 3D Printing
- Apr 5, 2020
I recently purchased an Ender 3, and want to share the tips and tricks I've collected along the way. The Ender 3 is an incredible value for a 3D printer, but there are several upgrades and modificatio
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Let's Connect!
Interested in robotics, space systems, or software development? I'm always excited to discuss new ideas, collaborate on projects, or just chat about technology. Find me on social media!