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Maharshi Solanki Track Progress

Track Progress¶

In this I am going to track my Fab Academy Documentation and task.

Week 1 Principles and Practices¶

[X] Communicate an initial project proposal
[X] describe and sketch your final project
[X] describe what it will do and who will use it

Week 2 Project Management¶

[X] Explore and use website development tools
[X] Identify and utilise version control protocols
[X] Build Website
[X] Git tutorial

Week 3 CAD¶

[X] Evaluate and select 2D and 3D software
[X] Demonstrate and describe processes used in modelling with 2D and 3D software
[X] Modelled experimental objects/part of final project in 2d and 3D software
[X] Document Process
[X] Include Original Design Files

Week 4 Computer Controlled Cutting Laser Cutter¶

[X] Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes
[X] Identify and explain processes involved in using the laser cutter.
[X] Develop, evaluate and construct the final prototype
[X] Parametric Design explanation
[X] Press-fit Kit full documentation
[X] Include Design Files Vinyl Cutter
[X] Identify and explain processes involved in using this machine.
[X] Design and create the final object
[X] Design explanation
[X] Vinyle cut documentation
[X] Include design files

Week 5 Electronics Production¶

[X] Describe the process of milling, Stuffing, de-bugging and programming
[X] Demonstrate correct workflows and identify areas for improvement if required
[X] Document how the board is made and programmed
[X] Discuss problems
[X] Hero Shot

Week 6 3D Scanning and Printing¶

[X] Identify the advantages and limitations of 3D printing and scanning technology
[X] Apply design methods and production processes to show your understanding
[X] Decribe what was learnt by testing the 3d printers
[X] Show how the object was desaigned and made, and why it could not be reproduced any other way
[X] Scanned an Object
[X] Outlined problems and how they were fixed
[X] Design Files
[X] Hero shots

Week 7 Electronics Design¶

[X] Select and use software for circuit board design
[X] Demonstrate workflows used in circuit board design
[X] Documented properly
[X] Explain Problems and how resolved
[X] Original design files

Week 8 Computer-Controlled Machining¶

[X] Document the process of design and production to demonstrate correct workflows and identify areas for improvement if needed
[X] Document how 2D or 3D files were produced
[X] Show how you made something big including set up of machine
[X] Describe problems and how they were solved
[X] Include design files
[X] Hero shot

Week 9 Embedded Programming¶

[X] Identify relevant information in a microcontroller data sheet.
[X] Implement programming protocols.
[X] Document things learned
[X] Questions? What would you like to learn?
[X] Program your board
[X] Describe the programming process
[X] include code

Week 10 Moulding & Casting¶

[X] Design appropriate objects within the limitations of 3 axis machining
[X] Demonstrate workflows used in mould design, construction and casting
[X] Explan how you made the files for macining
[X] show how ou made your mould and cast the parts
[X] describe problems and how they were fixed
[X] include design files
[X] Hero shot
[X] read the safety sheets

Week 11 Input Devices¶

[X] Demonstrate workflows used in circuit board design and fabrication
[X] Implement and interpret programming protocols
[X] Describe design & fabrication processes
[X] explain programing processes
[X] demonstrate how problems were overcome
[X] include design files
[X] include code

Week 12 Output Devices¶

[X] Demonstrate workflows used in circuit board design and fabrication
[X] Implement and interpret programming protocols
[X] Describe design & fabrication processes
[X] explain programing processes
[X] demonstrate how problems were overcome
[X] include design files
[X] include code

Week 13 Applications & Implications¶

[X] Define the scope of a project
[X] Develop a project plan
[X] Wat will it do?
[X] Who has done what before?
[X] What materials and components will be required
[X] Where will they come from
[X] How much will it cost
[X] what parts and systems will be made
[X] what process will be used
[X] what tasks need to be completed
[X] what is the schedule
[X] how will it be evaluated
[X] other questions to be answered

Week 14 Networking and Communications¶

[X] Demonstrate workflows used in network design and construction
[X] Implement and interpret networking protocols
[X] _
[X] Document the design and fabrication process
[X] Demonstrate how problems were solved
[X] Include design files
[X] include code

Week 15 Interface & Application Programming¶

[X] Interpret and implement design and programming protocols to create a Graphic User Interface (GUI).
[X] _
[X] Document process
[X] explain the GUI and how you did it
[X] demonstrate how problems were solved
[X] include code

Week 16 Machine Design¶

[X] Work and communicate effectively in a team and independently
[X] Design, plan and build a system
[X] analyse and solve technical problems
[X] recognise opportunities for improvements
[X] explain individual contribution
[X] show how the project was planned and executed
[X] demonstrate how problems were solved
[X] list future dev opportunities
[X] include design files
[X] 1 minute video

Week 17 Wildcard ## week¶

[X] Demonstrate workflows used in the chosen process
[X] Select and apply suitable materials and processes to create your project.
[X] Document how you made your project
[X] Describe problems and how they were solved
[X] include design files
[X] hero shot

Week 18 Mechanical Design¶

[X] Work and communicate effectively in a team and independently
[X] Design, plan and build a system
[X] analyse and solve technical problems
[X] recognise opportunities for improvements
[X] explain individual contribution
[X] show how the project was planned and executed
[X] demonstrate how problems were solved
[X] list future dev opportunities
[X] include design files
[X] 1 minute video

Week 19 Invention, IP and Business¶

[X] Formulate future opportunities
[X] Imagine and outline posibilities