Learning Experience

Software Skills

1) SolidWorks

  • Solid modelling computer aided design: played an essential role in giving us the tool and space to create 3D models of the parts to be printed and used in our prototype.
  • Different functions of the application were utilised to effectively and efficiently design our parts while determining the possible flaws along the way.

2) Working Of 3D Printer

  • Allows us to bring our designs into life!
  • Consideration for the model’s size, support for hanging bits and amount of filling it requires was taken to prepare it for printing.
  • Learned to operate and navigate the interface of the 3D printer
  • Some of us learned how to change the filament B)

 

 

3) Coding With Arduino

 

4) EasyEDA – Designing of PCB

Others

1) Operation Of Aluminum Cutter

 

  • Use the stopper to keep aluminum rod in place.
  • Grip the handle and bring down the blade at a constant speed until it cuts through.
  • Safety: Remove power source before removing the aluminum rod & wear goggles!

 

2) Soldering

 

  • Clean soldering iron by melting a little solder and wiping it on copper sponge
  • Arrange and secure male pins onto PCB board
  • Use solder iron to slightly melt the male pins before melting the solder on it to form a small dome shape
  • Repeat!
  • Safety: Turn on ventilation hood & make sure not to touch hot part of solder iron

3) Troubleshooting Circuits

  • Test and secure components before usage to avoid shorting of circuits!
  • Draw circuit diagrams and take note of each step for future reference
  • Use proper connectors to avoid wrong connection and destruction of components!

4) Risk Assessment

  • Includes:
  • Hazard identification: What are hazards to the work activity? Burn, cut etc
  • Risk Evaluation: Use 5×5 risk matrix table to evaluate with severity x likelihood
  • Risk Control: Includes PPT, checking on equipment, or removing powersource