Cindy Marilyn | Fab Academy Portfolio

Weekly Assignments

A documented journey through each week of Fab Academy, from 2D design to the fabrication of complete systems.

Principles and Practices

Week 1: Principles and Practices

Project management with Git and website creation.

Project Management

Week 2: Project Management

Version control and learning process documentation.

CAD

Week 3: Computer Aided Design

2D and 3D modeling using various software tools.

Laser Cutting

Week 4: Computer Controlled Cutting

Design and laser cutting of a parametric construction kit and vinyl cutting.

Electronics Production

Week 5: Electronics Production

Manufacturing an ISP programmer via PCB milling.

3D Printing

Week 6: 3D Scanning and Printing

3D design and printing of complex geometry objects and 3D scanning.

PCB Design

Week 7: Electronics Design

Schematic design and PCB layout for ATtiny44 board.

CNC Machining

Week 8: Computer Controlled Machining

Design and manufacturing of large-format furniture on CNC.

Programming

Week 9: Embedded Programming

Microcontroller programming to read sensors and control actuators.

Molding

Week 10: Molding and Casting

Mold design and casting of parts.

Output Devices

Week 11: Output Devices

Introduction to output devices and initial control tests.

Machine Design

Week 12: Machine Design

Collaborative design and prototyping of a remote control truck.

Input Devices

Week 13: Input Devices

Integration of sensors and data acquisition from the environment.

Networking

Week 14: Networking and Communications

Establishing communication networks between microcontrollers.

Interface

Week 15: Interface and Application Programming

Developing user interfaces to interact with hardware.

Wildcard

Week 16: Wildcard Week

Exploring diverse digital fabrication processes like screen printing.

Applications

Week 17: Applications and Implications

Finalizing the project concept and identifying necessary resources.

Week 18: Invention, Intellectual Property and Business Models

Defining licenses and dissemination plans for the final project.

Project Development

Week 19: Project Development

Comprehensive development and refinement of the final project.

Final Requirements

Week 20: Final Project Requirements

Final documentation and meeting evaluation criteria.