Jenny Rojas

Fab Academy 2026 — Industrial FabLab UCuenca

This website documents my learning process during Fab Academy 2026. Each weekly assignment is part of a progressive exploration of digital fabrication, electronics, programming, machine design, interfaces, and final project development.

Digital Fabrication Electronics Machine Design Fab Academy UCuenca

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Weekly assignments documented

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Final project in development

ESP32-C3

Main microcontroller platform

Industrial FabLab

University of Cuenca

Final Project

My final project is an automatic irrigation elevator system for orchid care. It integrates sensors, a custom PCB, motor control, a mechanical lifting system, digital fabrication, and a user interface.

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Weekly Assignments

Project Management sketch Week 01

Project Management

Website setup, Git workflow, and documentation structure.

Done Computer-Aided Design sketch Week 02

Computer-Aided Design

2D and 3D design tools for digital fabrication.

Done Computer-Controlled Cutting sketch Week 03

Computer-Controlled Cutting

Laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and parametric design.

Done Embedded Programming sketch Week 04

Embedded Programming

Microcontroller programming and basic input/output control.

Done 3D Scanning and Printing sketch Week 05

3D Scanning and Printing

3D scanning, slicing, printing, and design validation.

Done Electronics Design sketch Week 06

Electronics Design

Schematic design, PCB layout, and electronic validation.

Done Computer-Controlled Machining sketch Week 07

Computer-Controlled Machining

CNC machining workflow and large-scale fabrication.

Done Electronics Production sketch Week 08

Electronics Production

LED roulette PCB using XIAO ESP32-C3 and fiber laser fabrication.

Updated Input Devices sketch Week 09

Input Devices

Water level sensor board controlled by XIAO ESP32-C3.

Updated Output Devices sketch Week 10

Output Devices

Stepper motor control board with A4988 driver and 12 V power supply.

Updated Networking and Communications sketch Week 11

Networking and Communications

ESP32-C3 web server, WiFi connection, and LED control interface.

Updated Mechanical Design and Machine Design sketch Week 12

Mechanical Design, Machine Design

Automatic irrigation elevator system developed at Industrial FabLab UCuenca.

Updated Midterm Review sketch Week 13

Midterm Review

System diagram, task list, dynamic Gantt chart, and instructor review planning.

Updated Molding and Casting sketch Week 14

Molding and Casting

3D scanned portrait mold with paraffin, plaster, and chocolate casting tests.

Updated Interface and Application Programming sketch Week 15

Interface and Application Programming

MIT App Inventor interface for stepper motor control.

Updated System Integration sketch Week 16

System Integration

Final integration of electronics, mechanics, interface, and documentation.

Pending