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