RODMEHR BASIDJ

Biomedical engineer exploring digital fabrication, embedded systems, and hardware design.

HTMAA 2025 — HARVARD COLLEGE

Welcome

This site documents my journey through the How To Make Almost Anything course—a comprehensive exploration of digital fabrication, embedded systems, electronics, and engineering design.

Each week presents new challenges and opportunities to build, learn, and refine my engineering skills.

Weekly Projects

📐 Week 1

Computer-Aided Design

Learning to dream in CAD. Exploring design tools and prototyping workflows.

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✂️ Week 2

Computer-Controlled Cutting

Working with laser cutters and digital fabrication workflows.

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⚡ Week 3

Embedded Programming & Electronics

Microcontrollers and basic electronics.

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🔲 Week 4

3D Scanning and Printing

3D scanning, printing, and prototyping.

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🔌 Week 5

Electronics Design

PCB design and circuit layout.

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🛠️ Week 6

Electronics Production

From design to fabrication: bringing circuits to life

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🔧 Week 7

CNC Machining & Fabrication

Precision digital fabrication in wood, metal, and composites

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📊 Week 8

Input Devices & Sensors

Sensors, signals, and human-machine interfaces

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💡 Week 9

Output Devices & Actuators

Motors, displays, actuators, and systems that act on the world

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🧬 Week 10

Molding & Casting

Replicating designs through molds and material transformation

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🏗️ Week 11

Mechanical Design & Midterm

Engineering principles, assembly, and course reflection

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🌐 Week 12

Networking & Communication

Connecting devices and enabling data exchange

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💻 Week 13

Interface & App Programming

Building software systems and user interfaces for hardware

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🎭 Week 14

Wildcard: Digital Fabrication for Fashion

CLO 3D pattern design and wearable technology: Creating a Fremen costume with digital tooling

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🚀 Final Project

MULTIVAC: Knowledge Vending Machine

A thermal printer-integrated information system built from a scavenged POS machine.

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📚 Code & Notes

Reference Materials

Collected code samples, pseudocode, and technical documentation.

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Thanks

To the friends and mentors who made this semester possible: Adin, Jen, Gert, Neil, and everyone in the Architecture Section. I've learned so much from each of you. Thank you for your encouragement and guidance.