17. Applications and Implications¶

Group assignment:¶

None

Individual assignment:¶

• Propose a final project masterpiece that integrates the range of units covered, answering:

• What will it do?

• Who has done what beforehand?
• What will you design?
• What materials and components will be used?
• Where will they come from?
• How much will they cost?
• What parts and systems will be made?
• What processes will be used?

• What questions need to be answered?

• How will it be evaluated?

• Your project should incorporate:

• 2D and 3D design

• Additive and subtractive fabrication processes
• Electronics design and production
• Embedded microcontroller interfacing and programming
• System integration and packaging.

1. Project Overview¶

My final project consists of designing and building an interactive electronic map of Côte d’Ivoire.

The system uses LEDs to represent cities where the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) has carried out activities and development projects.

Each LED corresponds to a specific city and lights up to indicate the presence of UNDP actions in that region.

The project combines: - Digital fabrication - Electronics - Embedded programming - Interactive visualization

2. What Will the Project Do?¶

The project will: - Display the map of Côte d’Ivoire - Illuminate LEDs representing cities where UNDP projects are implemented - Create an interactive visualization system - Demonstrate embedded electronics and digital fabrication integration

Possible future improvements: - Interactive buttons - Web or mobile control - Data visualization system - Animated lighting sequences

3. Previous Related Work¶

Several interactive maps and educational visualization systems already exist.

Previous projects include: - Interactive LED world maps - Smart educational geographic displays - Embedded visualization systems using LEDs and microcontrollers

However, this project specifically focuses on: - Côte d’Ivoire - UNDP activities visualization - Local educational and awareness applications

4. What Will I Design?¶

I will design: - A physical map of Côte d’Ivoire - Electronic circuits for LED control - A custom PCB - Embedded software for LED management - Structural support and packaging

The design includes: - 2D vector design of the map - 3D support structures - Electronic integration

5. Materials and Components¶

The project will use:

6. Source of Materials¶

The materials and components will come from: - Local electronics stores - Fab Lab inventory - Online suppliers

Possible suppliers: - Electronics shops - Hardware stores - Digital fabrication laboratory resources

7. Estimated Cost¶

Total Estimated Cost:¶

Approximately 70 USD

8. Parts and Systems to be Made¶

The project includes: - Physical map structure - LED lighting system - Electronic control board - Embedded software - Support structure and packaging

Main systems: - Mechanical system - Electronic system - Embedded control system

9. Processes Used¶

The fabrication process includes:

2D Design¶

• Vector drawing of the map

3D Design¶

• Support and enclosure modeling

Additive Fabrication¶

• 3D printing of supports

Subtractive Fabrication¶

• CNC cutting or laser cutting of the map

Electronics Production¶

• PCB design and soldering

Embedded Programming¶

• ESP32 programming
• LED control system

System Integration¶

• Assembly of all components

10. Questions to be Answered¶

Important questions during development: - How to optimize LED placement? - How to improve system reliability? - How to organize electronic wiring? - How to make the system scalable? - How to improve visual presentation?

11. Project Evaluation¶

The project will be evaluated based on: - Functionality of the LEDs - Quality of fabrication - Electronic integration - Programming performance - Final presentation - Innovation and creativity - System reliability

The success criteria include: - Correct LED operation - Accurate representation of cities - Stable embedded system - Clean assembly and packaging

12. Integration of Fab Academy Topics¶

This project integrates multiple Fab Academy units:

Conclusion¶

This project demonstrates the integration of digital fabrication, electronics, embedded systems, and interactive visualization.

The interactive map of Côte d’Ivoire provides an innovative way to visualize UNDP activities while showcasing engineering and fabrication skills developed throughout the Fab Academy program.