Week 03

Computer-Controlled cutting

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes
  • Identify and explain processes involved in using laser cutter
  • Develop, evaluate and construct a parametric construction kit
  • Identify and explain processes involved in using vinyl cutter
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Assignment requirements

Group assignment

  • Do your lab's safety training
  • Characterize your lasercutter's focus, power, speed, rate, kerf, joint clearance and types
  • Document your work to the group work page and reflect on your individual page what you learned

Individual assignment

  • Design, lasercut, and document a parametric construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf
  • Cut something on the vinyl cutter

Progress Status

Group work Done

Test equipment

Individual work In progress

Use EDA tool

Documentation Pending

Upload .zip with source files.

1) Introduction

My main goal: survive

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2) Equipments and materials

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Digital multimeter PR-75


Type: Portable digital multimeter. The PR-75 is a general-purpose handheld digital multimeter designed for basic electrical measurement tasks in electronics and electrical work

Main features:

DC / AC Voltage Measurement up to 600V, Resistance Measurement (Ω), Continuity Test with Buzzer, Diode Test, Current Measurement (mA and 10A), Digital LCD Display, Manual Range Selector

Practical use:

Verify power supply (3.3V and 5V), check continuity between traces, and rule out short circuits before taking measurements with an oscilloscope

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Digital oscilloscope (GW Instek GDS-1152A)


Type: Two-channel digital oscilloscope (150 MHz, 2-channel model) for electronics labs. It captures and stores waveform data, letting you view, measure, and analyze electronic signals visually

Main features:

2 channels (CH1 and CH2), autoset function (for quick signal adjustment), VOLTS/DIV and TIME/DIV controls, trigger system (for signal stabilization), waveforms and measuring values ​​such as voltage and frequency

Practical use:

Verify signals over time (for example, a square wave or a PWM signal), test: microcontroller's output pin, digital signal (square wave), microcontroller code and pins

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Materials


  • Xiao ESP 32 C32 Seeed Studio Mini development board WiFi BLE
  • Board
  • Wires
  • Leds
  • Buttons
  • Resistors
  • 4) Group assignment results

    Review references

    Multimeter, oscilloscope, Xiao ESP 32 C32 and others

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    Multimeter

    Multimeter with Xiao ESP 32 C32 Seeed Studio Mini, leds, board, usb C charger

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    Multimeter

    Group tests and results

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    Oscilloscope

    Results display

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    Oscilloscope

    Review waves

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    Oscilloscope

    Group results and signals display

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    Group at Fab Lab UNI

    Group discussion and wrap up

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    5) Individual assignment results

    Result 1
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    Result 2
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    6) Final results

    What did you learn? What would you improve next time?

    • Linked to the group assignment page
    • Reflected on your individual page what you learned of your labs safety training
    • Explained how you created your paremetric design
    • Documented how you made your press-fit construction kit
    • Documented how you made something with the vinyl cutter
    • Included your original design files
    • Included hero shots of your results
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