Week13 - Break, Midterm review
Following the advice of my local instructor, I am using this Break Week (midterm review) to map out a strict and realistic timeline for the remainder of the Fab Academy program.
Looking ahead, the final project presentations are scheduled for June 8-12. Furthermore, I have an upcoming business trip to Europe in early June to attend the ICRA and Hardware Pioneers Max events. This creates a hard deadline: all physical fabrication, final assembly, and video shooting must be 100% completed by the end of May before I depart. Any work left for June must be strictly digital (documentation polishing or remote presentation).
Here is my timeline to ensure the smart Morin Khuur is finished on time:
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Week 13: Break, Midterm Review (Apr 15 - Apr 21)
Project management and procurement. Finalize the Bill of Materials (BOM) and order the INMP441 microphone, WS2812B LEDs, and PETG filament to ensure they arrive before the system integration phase.
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Week 14: Molding and Casting (Apr 22 - Apr 28)
Continue working on the weekly class assignment while finalizing the 2D/3D CAD models for the Morin Khuur's resonance box and display stand in Onshape.
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Week 15: Interface and Application Programming (Apr 29 - May 5)
Focus heavily on the software and network aspects. Program the HTML/JS front-end Web UI and test the ESP32 WebSocket server to ensure real-time FFT data streaming works perfectly.
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Week 16: System Integration (May 06 - May 12)
Electronics and acoustic testing. Mill the custom PCB carrier board and solder the components. Print small PETG test blocks to evaluate structural infill vs. acoustic damping before committing to the massive final body print.
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Week 17: Wildcard Week (May 13 - May 19)
Heavy fabrication. Run the FDM 3D printers to manufacture the massive PETG resonance body. Simultaneously, use the CNC router to cut the wooden display stand.
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Week 18: Applications and Implications, Project Development (May 20 - May 26)
Final assembly and media capture. Merge the 3D-printed body with the upcycled traditional wooden neck, strings, and PCB. Debug any power-limit issues in the code. Critical milestone: Shoot all raw video footage of the instrument operating perfectly before the end of the week.
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Week 19: Invention, Intellectual Property, and Income (May 27 - Jun 02)
Media editing and licensing. Draft the open-source license. Edit the 1-minute demonstration video, design the 1920x1080 summary slide.
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Final Week: Final Project Presentations (Jun 08 - Jun 12)
Present the project remotely to the global evaluators while traveling.