Hey everyone!
This is my first blog post (out of many more to come!) and it’s all about how I started my
journey to becoming a robotics engineer.
But first, a quick intro: I’m Filip, I’m 15, and I’ve lived in Slovenia my whole life. I live with my sister, grandpa, parents, and three cats. Since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with electronics, exploring, and just figuring out how stuff works. When I finished elementary school, I knew I wanted to become an engineer. So, I enrolled in the Mechanical Technician program at Srednja poklicna in strokovna šola Zreče (aka Secondary Vocational and Technical School Zreče). If all goes according to plan, I’ve got about 9 years left of studying before I dive into the real deal.
What drives me most is helping others reach their goals, living life to the fullest, and taking every opportunity I can. My dream? To explore every corner of the oceans—and maybe even space.
I got into 3D modeling when I was around 10 (first tried it at 8). Honestly, I was pretty bad at it until I discovered proper standards and measurements around age 11. That’s when my CAD models finally started to look like actual designs. Around the same time, I started learning 3D printing with my dad. We had this old CR10 printer that we upgraded with new nozzles and supports. Eventually, it broke down (basically beyond saving), so after a long wait we got a new one: the Bambu Lab X1C. In our opinion, it’s the king of the workshop and sits proudly on the table.
Now I handle about 99% of the prints myself. That 1% is my dad’s when he’s in a hurry—but usually, I have to reprint his stuff after school because he forgets to switch the settings (like printing with PLA instead of PETG). Still can’t help but laugh at that one. In spring 2023, I pitched an idea to my dad: let’s build an RC submarine, basically an underwater drone. He was totally on board and even showed me a course by two guys, Filip and Piotr from CPSdrone, who explained how to build and program one. With my dad’s help, I started learning soldering, epoxy basics, batteries, electronics—you name it.
Here are some milestones:
My first epoxy endcap attempt,
Our first successful watertight chamber test at Šmartinsko Lake,
The final chamber packed with electronics,
Once that was done, the drone assembly was ready!
Fast forward to July 2023: we went on vacation to Rab, Croatia, where we finished building the drone and started testing. The first “mission” was hilarious—we used it to uncover one of my dad’s beer bottles.
The next morning, we went full pro mode and tested speed, agility, and just how fun it was to drive. It was a total success, and honestly, one of those moments I’ll never forget.
My dad snapped some underwater photos (he was the cameraman of the trip), while I took on the title of professional pilot.
This year in 2025, we will also be going to Rab! And we have huge plans to show in a few months. Below are some peeks:
Our very own creations!
I’ll admit—most of the CAD design so far was my dad’s work. But I’m proud to say I’ve been stepping it up. I’m working on the 3rd prototype of an underwater scooter by myself, and the three projects you see in the screenshots will be built together. After this summer, though, I’m moving into my own “solo era.” Not 100% solo of course (my dad still helps), but I’ve gained enough knowledge to stand on my own when the time comes.
That’s about it for my first blog post! Thanks for reading—I had a blast writing this and sharing my journey so far. I hope you’ll follow along with the projects I’ll share in the future. Wishing you all an awesome day!