Week 18 - Applications and Implications#

Week 18 focused on applications and implications, planning the final project in detail and considering its broader impact.
The aim was to create a comprehensive project plan that integrates all learned skills.

This week is about strategic planning for the final project masterpiece.

Assignment#

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

• What will it do?
• Who’s done what beforehand?
• What sources will you use?
• 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?

Project Requirements#

Your project should incorporate:

• 2D and 3D design
• Additive and subtractive fabrication processes
• Electronics design and production
• Embedded microcontroller design, interfacing, and programming
• System integration and packaging

What I Learned#

Software Used#

• Project planning tools
• CAD Software for design planning
• Spreadsheet for BOM and costs
• Browser + Git for documentation

Weekly Schedule#