In this module you will learn how to use Digital Fabrication techniques in designing and creating prototypes. In the process you will learn how to document and publish your work. You will use Computer Aided Design techniques, 3D printing and laser cutting methods to develop your prototype. In addition, you will be use a microcontroller to add intelligence to your project.
This module is offered as an elective to students of Singapore Polytechnic as part of their Diploma course.
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In this elective, students are introduced to design thinking concepts, which they will use to design some functional prototypes to meet certain user requirements. Fundamental digital fabrication skills and technologies such as computer-aided design, 2D and 3D modeling, mechanical & electronic design and programming skills are developed through a range of hands-on real world activities. Project management, web and version control techniques, which are important for project development, will also be imparted to students.
The module incorporates active and experiential learning (CDIO Standard 8) through a combination of tutorials, e-learning and practical workshop sessions. To help the students better understand the basic essential concepts, demonstrations will also be conducted in the lab/workshop (CDIO Standard 6). Audio visual media, hardware and various teaching aids will be used in the course delivery for effective learning.
Students have to demonstrate their ability to work individually and in groups to encourage teamwork, personal and interpersonal communication skills.
Assessment will be based on exercises and projects through three in-course assessments (ICA) as follows:
| S/No | Code | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA1 | Safety, Documentation, Website | 20% |
| 2 | CA2 | Digital Fabrication Skills | 40% |
| 3 | CA3 | Summative Project | 40% |
Session 21/22 Semester 2
| Week | Date | Topic | Remarks | Assignment | Score |
| : : | : | : | : : | ||
| 1 | 18 Oct 21 | Introduction, Fablab Safety, Tools | Fablab safety | 5 | |
| 2 | 25 Oct 21 | Project Management, HTML & CSS, Website Development |
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| 3 | 01 Nov 21 | Markdown, Version Control | 4th Nov Diwali | Simple Site with HTML & CSS hosted on Github |
15 |
| 4 | 08 Nov 21 | Computer Graphics, Computer Aided Design |
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| 5 | 15 Nov 21 | 2D Drawing and Modelling | |||
| 6 | 22 Nov 21 | 3D Modelling | |||
| 7 | 29 Nov 21 | 3D Printing | Complete 3D Printing Course Chess Piece |
10 | |
| 8 | 06 Dec 21 | Computer Controlled Cutting | Complete Laser Cutting Course Music Box |
10 | |
| 9 | 13 Dec 21 | ||||
| 10 | 20 Dec 21 | Mid-term Break | 25th Dec Christmas | ||
| 11 | 27 Dec 21 | 1st Jan New Years Day | Deadlines for 3D Printing & Laser cutting assignments |
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| 12 | 03 Jan 22 | Electronics Embedded Programming | |||
| 13 | 10 Jan 22 | Basic Input Devices | Switch & 3 LED Simulation | 10 | |
| 14 | 17 Jan 22 | Basic Output Devices | Module Blog | 10 | |
| 15 | 24 Jan 22 | Module Project | |||
| 16 | 31 Jan 22 | Module Project | Tue 1st -2nd Feb CNY | ||
| 17 | 07 Feb 22 | Module Project | |||
| 18 | 14 Feb 22 | Project Presentations & Demonstration | Module Project | 40 | |
| 21 Feb 22 | Exams Wk 1 | ||||
| 28 Feb 22 | Exams Wk 2 | ||||
| Total Score | 100 |
Updated: 17th October 2021 Planning Spreadsheet (.xlsx)
Here are the assignments which you will be working on in the course of this module, some of the assignments will contribute to the final marks of this module.
You will also “make” a final project of your choice which demonstrates
October 2020
This is my test area, a sandbox for trying ideas and code. Try it