2. Project management

This week there are no group assignments.

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• Project Management, Assignments page

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