Apolinar's Fab Lab page

Work per week:

Project management

Computer aided design

Computer controlled cutting

Embedded programming

3D Scanning and printing

Electronics Design

Computer Controlled Machining

Electronics Production

Molding and Casting

Output Devices

Network and Communications

Interface and Application Programming

Wildcard Week

Applications and Implications

Invention, Intellectual Property, and Income

Project Development

Projects schedule:

• Week 1: Project management Date: [To be determined] Learn project planning, version control, and documentation strategies to effectively manage tasks and timelines.
• Week 2: Computer Aided Design Date: [To be determined] Explore 2D and 3D design tools to create digital models for fabrication and prototyping.
• Week 3: Computer Controlled Cutting Date: [To be determined] Use CNC machines, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters to transform digital designs into physical objects.
• Week 4: Embedded Programming Date: [To be determined] Program microcontrollers to interact with sensors, actuators, and other devices.
• Week 5: 3D Scanning and Printing Date: [To be determined] Learn techniques for 3D scanning physical objects and creating new designs using 3D printing.
• Week 6: Electronics Design Date: [To be determined] Design and simulate electronic circuits, including schematics and PCB layouts.
• Week 7: Computer Controlled Machining Date: [To be determined] Operate CNC routers for precision machining of larger or complex components.
• Week 8: Electronics Production Date: [To be determined] Fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs) and assemble electronic components.
• Week 9: Molding and Casting Date: [To be determined] Learn the processes of creating molds and casting materials to replicate designs.
• Week 10: Output Devices Date: [To be determined] Integrate and control output devices like motors, displays, and speakers in electronic systems.
• Week 11: Network and Communications Date: [To be determined] Implement wired and wireless communication protocols to enable devices to share data.
• Week 12: Interface and Application Programming Date: [To be determined] Develop user interfaces and applications to control or interact with hardware.
• Week 13: Wildcard Week Date: [To be determined] Explore non-traditional or advanced fabrication techniques of your choice.
• Week 14: Applications and Implications Date: [To be determined] Evaluate the broader impact, sustainability, and applications of your projects.
• Week 15: Invention, Intellectual Property, and Income Date: [To be determined] Learn about protecting intellectual property, licensing, and potential business models.
• Week 16: Project Development Date: [To be determined] Finalize the project by integrating skills and documenting the process for presentation.