2. Project management¶
List of Assignments¶
Fab Academy 2024 Assignments and Assessment
You could use this list when preparing the final project plan.
| Week | Assignment | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles and Practices / Project Management | Plan and sketch potential final project, start Git tutorial, build personal website |
| 2 | Computer-Aided Design | Model and post potential final project on class page |
| 3 | Computer-Controlled Cutting | Characterize lasercutter, design parametric construction kit, cut something on vinyl cutter |
| 4 | Embedded Programming | Browse microcontroller datasheet, compare architectures, write program for development board |
| 5 | 3D Scanning and Printing | Test 3D printer design rules, 3D print an object, 3D scan an object |
| 6 | Electronics Design | Use lab test equipment, document group work, use EDA tool to design development board |
| 7 | Computer-Controlled Machining | Complete safety training, test machine parameters, document group work, make something big |
| 8 | Electronics Production / Output Devices | Characterize PCB design rules, document workflow for sending PCB to a board house, measure power consumption, add output device to microcontroller board |
| 9 | Mechanical Design (Part 1) | Design machine with mechanism, actuation, automation, and application |
| 10 | Mechanical Design (Part 2) | Build and operate mechanical parts manually, actuate and automate the machine |
| 11 | Input Devices | Probe input device(s), measure something with added sensor to microcontroller board |
| 12 | Moulding and Casting | Review safety data sheets, make and compare test casts, design and produce mold |
| 13 | Embedded Networking and Communications | Send message between two projects, design, build and connect wired or wireless node(s) |
| 14 | Interface and Application Programming | Compare tool options, write application for user interaction with input/output devices |
| 15 | Applications and Implications | Propose final project masterpiece |