i'm aria.

I'm keeping a log on my journey to learn how to Make (Almost) Anything.

week 0.

model (raster, vector, 2D, 3D, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible final project.

week 1.

[1] Cut something on the vinyl cutter + [2] design, lasercut, and document a parametric construction kit

week 2.

[1] Mill a pcb + [2] stuff the board and program it to be a progammer circuit itself

week 3.

[1] Design and 3D print an small object that could not be made subtractively + [2] 3D scan an object

week 4.

[1] Design circuit board (with a button and LED) + [2] print the board + [3] test the board

week 5.

make. something. BIG.

Design a large structure and use CAM to fabricate it.

week 6.

program a board to do something.

Mill a board and program it to do something interesting.

week 7.

mold and cast.

[1] Design a mold + mill it in stock, [2] create the mold using the stock, [3] cast your part

week 8.

input devices

create a circuit that uses an input device.

week 9.

output devices

create a circuit that uses an output device.

week 10.

networking and communications

Build wireless nodes that speak to each other

week 11.

interface and application programming

Write and application that interfaces with an input or output device you made

week 12.

machine design

Build a machine with your section!

week 13.

wildcard week: Inflatables

Design and build an inflatable!