Week 20 : PROJECT DEVELOPMENT



  What is the deadline? How much time do I have left?
  What tasks have been completed, and what tasks remain?
  How will I complete the remaining tasks in time?
  What has worked?
  What hasn't?
  What questions still need to be resolved?
  What have you learned?

What is the deadline? How much time do I have left?

I have hardly two weeks left to complete the project. 12 days to be precise. This was when the last recitation happened. I fell sick for a week. So in effect I hardly have a week to complete the project.

What task have to be completed? What tasks remain?

I have completed almost half the processes associated with the project. The design of the main part, that is the Table is done and the table is ready. This was done in the CNC week itself. Now I've to design, mill a board and solder it. I'm planning to make a Satshakit for my electronics part. Then I've to make a touch-pad board for the capacitive touch working. In addition to all this I've to 3d print a LED strip holder and cut a stand/holder for my boards using laser cutter. Then the programming of the board, which I believe will take maximum time for me.

How will I complete the remaining tasks in time?

The unpredicted fever has eaten up most of my time. Now I've to manage the remaining time very efficiently inorder to present the project on time. For this I'm going to Set-up daily goals and timelines. If something is not working I should move on to the next part. Do the researches efficiently. Take pictures and videos on the GO!

What has worked? What hasnt?

I'll begin with WHAT HASNT!? -> The MAJOR lesson learnt is this "Do NOT keep it for the last moment". Apart from programming of the boards everything is in place. Have to do the programming part ASAP - which is indeed a strenous task for me - as I don't have any programming background. Another issue is with the PIR sensor connected to the LED strip and the board. It is not working currently.

What questions still need to be resolved?

Major resolving is required in the programming part. Also, the PIR sensor. I'm doing the research on programming and also seeking help from friends. Have to resolve this in the coming days.

What have you learned?

This is something I can go ON and ON and ON! The begining of fab-academy I was someone with very Low technical knowledge. Having gone through 20 intense weeks of FAB-Academy, I've learned a hell lot of things. Even though I haven't mastered everything I believe I've gained basic knowledge about the portions covered. Apart from this, another important thing I learned is Time Management. It has not been perfect to be honest, but it was OKAY. I still beleive I should've done better and should've documented everything on the go rather than waiting for the last moment.

Project Presentation Slide