Micaela Córdova
Fab Academy 2026 Portfolio

This repository documents my journey through digital fabrication, where I explore, learn, and apply new tools and technologies.

Here you will find my weekly assignments, experiments, challenges, and reflections, as well as the development process of my final project. This space represents my growth, creativity, and passion for making, learning by doing, and turning ideas into real, tangible projects.

Accompany me on this adventure as I continue to learn, create, and push my limits. 🚀✨

✨ About Me

My name is Micaela Lucrecia Córdova Carmelino. I am a 21-year-old Business Engineering student at Universidad del Pacífico, currently in my seventh academic semester. I consider myself an optimistic and motivated person, always eager to learn, grow, and give my best in everything I do.

I enjoy helping others, practicing sports, and participating in volunteer initiatives. Professionally, I am currently completing an internship in the logistics department of a mining company. I also serve as Vice President of Proyectos UP, a student organization focused on developing impactful projects and promoting leadership. Additionally, I work as a laboratory supervisor at my university, supporting hands-on and experiential learning.

I discovered Fab Academy in 2025 and immediately became passionate about digital fabrication. My interest in this field began in high school, where I first became fascinated by the process of turning ideas into tangible projects. I am excited to continue learning, creating, and challenging myself to transform ideas into reality.

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Weekly Assignments

Week 1: Principles and Practices and Project Management

Defining a potential final project, working through a git tutorial and building our personal site.

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Week 2: Computer-Aided Design

Exploring 2D and 3D modeling software and parametric design techniques.

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Week 3: Computer-Controlled Cutting

Laser cutting and vinyl cutting for creating press-fit constructions.

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Week 4: Embedded Programming

Programming microcontrollers and understanding low-level embedded systems.

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Week 5: 3D Scanning and Printing

Additive manufacturing and 3D scanning techniques for prototyping.

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Week 6: Electronics Design

Designing custom PCBs and understanding circuit schematic creation.

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Week 7: Computer-Controlled Machining

CNC milling and large-format fabrication techniques.

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Week 8: Electronics Production

Milling and assembling PCBs in the lab.

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Week 9: Input Devices

Working with sensors and understanding analog and digital inputs.

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Week 10: Output Devices

Controlling motors, lights, and other actuators in embedded systems.

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Week 11: Networking and Communications

Serial, wireless, and internet communication protocols.

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Week 12: Mechanical Design, Machine Design

Collaborative group project building a functional machine.

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Week 13: Break, Midterm Review

Reviewing progress and preparing for the second half.

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Week 14: Molding and Casting

Creating molds and casting parts with various materials.

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Week 15: Interface and Application Programming

Building user interfaces and software applications.

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Week 16: System Integration

Combining multiple subsystems into a cohesive final project.

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Week 17: Wildcard Week

Exploring additional fabrication techniques and experimental processes.

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Week 18: Applications and Implications, Project Development

Defining project scope and impact.

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Week 19: Invention, Intellectual Property, and Income

Understanding IP rights and business models.

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Final Project

Final Project

Complete final project integrating skills from all weeks and presenting to the global Fab Academy community.

Any questions? Let's Contact

  • micaela.cordova.carmelino@gmail.com
  • ml.cordovac@alum.up.edu.pe
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