For this task, we were asked to document the processes or phases engaged or will be engaged during the development of the final project. The questions to answer are stated below:

What tasks have been completed, and what tasks remain to be completed?

What has worked? What has not?

What questions need to be resolved?

What will happen when?

What have you learned?

Completed Tasks

The picture below is used to depict the Gantt Chart that represents the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) engaged during the development phase.

You can download the bill of materials HERE, or go to the download section of this page.

What has worked

The initial aim of the project was to develop a Infrared thermometer with a data capturing capability. Everything else worked except the data capturing phase of the project.

What need to be resolved

The following are the things I believe needs to be resolved as well as to improve the project

One of the few things that has to be resolved is first and foremost the data capturing capabilities of the project.

Another thing is to create an electronic board to do the data capturing service of the FabOMeter

Other possible mode of improvement include, reduction of the PCB size so as to make the FabOMeter compact

What will happen when

Just like Murphy's law says 'Anything that can go wrong will go wrong'. Whatever could have gone wrong with the project has already happened and adequate decisions made to mitigate the situation. The only thing that can happen now is to focus on the points listed above.

Lessons Learnt

The major lesson I learnt from the painful and lovely Fab Academy journey is that Everything is possible to those who are willing to bravely pursue their growth plan.

My Fab Academy Journey was loaded with so many challenges. First with COVID19, then with malfunctioning machineries such as the giant CNC machine at my lab, wastage of money, and personal investment of my personal funds in solving incumbent issues. However, instead of these issues making a chicken soup out of me, it only refined my determination to accomplish my goals of being a certified FabLab Manager.

Was it easy or conducive? Of course, NOT.

Would I do it again if I get the opportunity to subject myself to another similar painful journey? Well, not that I am a sadist, but the pain really made me discover something new about myself. So, YES, I will definitely do it again if I got an opportunity to make myself better.

Would I recommend Fab Academy to others? Well, it depends on the risk loving or risk taking nature of the individual. However, I will implore others to do Fab Academy if they need it for their future. Without doubt, Fab Academy will help to create an ideal World.

In summary, during the Fab Academy 2020 programme. I was able to gain critical knowledge that I had longed for, especially in Electronics development. Though I still need to make some more practice. In addition, I was also able to circumvent my fears or hatred for programming. However, much of this would not have been possible without my instructor's (Daniele Ingrassia) and my friend (Jorge Montalvo's) help.

You can follow the progress of the Final project HERE.

Below are the video of the functional test done on FabOMeter.

You can download the Schematic of the electronic board HERE, or go to the download section of this page.