ep1000DigitalFab

Digital Fabrication & Prototyping Fundamentals

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Welcome to the Digital Fabrication & Prototyping Fundamentals Poly-Wide Elective.

Module Aims

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 modelling, 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.

Teaching Methods

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.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be based on exercises and projects through three in-course assessments (ICA) as follows:

S/No Item Description Weightage
1 CA1 Documentation/Website 20%
2 CA2 Quizzes & Fablab (Digital Fabrication) Skills 40%
3 CA3 Summative Project 40%

Marking Scheme

Selected Assignments

Schedule & Notes

1. Course Schedule

2. Introduction, Fablab Safety

3. WWW & Website Development

4. Computer Aided Design

5. 2D Design & Laser Cutting

6. 3D Modelling & 3D Printing

7. Introduction to Embedded Programming

8. Interfacing to Input/Output Devices

9. Summative Project

Tutorials & Links

1. RD Module link - Link to Mr Dorville’s module notes

2. SC EP1000 (AY2019S2 - AY2022S1)

3. Tutorials - Links to website templates here

4. Project Samples

5. Class