Performing the Machine
David NG McCallum — Fab Academy 2018
Final project
Week 0
Principles and practices
Sketch and plan a final project
Week 1
Project management
Build and publish the documentation site
Week 2
Computer-aided Design
Model a possible final project using CAD tools
Week 3
Computer-controlled cutting
Baby faces within baby faces
Week 4
Electronics production
Mill a PCB, make an ISP
Week 5
3D Scanning and Printing
Scan something like your head. Print something like some dice.
Week 6
Electronics Design
Mindlessly draw copper lines
Week 7
Computer-controlled machining
Make something big and creepy
Week 8
Embedded programming
Enslave a microcontroller
Week 9
Mouldy casting
Make some goo solid
Week 10
Input devices
Measure some cats
Week 11
Output devices
Put bananas in the world
Week 12
Interface and application programming
GUI it
Week 13
Embedded networking and communication
Connect it — ƚi ƚɔɘnnoƆ
Week 14
Mechanical Design
Karaoke: I Will Always Love You
Week 15
Machine Design
Karaoke encore:
I Would Do Anything for Love
(But I Won't Do That)
Week 16
Wildcard!
Composites, really
Week 17
Applications and Implications
How much will it cost?
Week 18
Invention, IP and business
What next?