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Saleem A. Al Dajani

Saleem A. Al Dajani

MIT CEE PhD @ AbuGoot and Gladyshev Labs
HTMAA 2025 · Making + AI for Aging & Longevity

Welcome

This is my home base for How to Make (Almost) Anything. I’m documenting weekly assignments, fabrication experiments, and a final project that bridges making with aging & health analytics.

🛠️ Digital fabrication 🧬 Bioprinting 📈 Sensing & ML 🎛️ Embedded systems
Start with Week 1 → Explore projects

Now

  • Final project directions
    (A) Bioprinting rejuvenated tissue to measure function/compatibility. (B) A multimodal aging biomarker device (face, voice, ECG/HR/SpO₂/VO₂ max; possibly EEG/fNIRS).
  • Focus this week
    Set up documentation workflow, safety training, shop access, and first toolchain tests (CAD → CAM → cut/print).
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Weekly Documentation

Week 00 · Introduction & design
Setup, parametric design
Week 01 · Principles & cutting
Version control, laser/vinyl
Week 02 · Embedded programming
Electronics basics
Week 03 · 3D scanning & printing
Meshes, AI tools
Week 04 · Electronics design
EDA, schematics
Week 05 · Electronics production
Debugging, assembly
Week 06 · Computer-controlled machining
CAM, milling
Week 07 · Input devices
Sensors, embedded architectures
Week 08 · Output devices
Actuators, system integration
Week 09 · Molding & casting
Forming, resins
Week 10 · Mechanical & machine design
Kits, midterm review
Week 11 · Networking & communications
BLE, Wi-Fi, AR/VR/MR
Week 12 · Interface & application programming
UI, applications
Week 13 · Wildcard & final orders
Why make (almost) anything, final orders
Week 14 · Final project
Development, exam, presentation

Lab Links & Logistics

  • Class site — MAS.863
  • Home base — EDS 38‑501 (hours: Sun 1p–12a; Mon–Thu 9a–12a; Fri 9a–5p)
  • Safety & training — machine checkouts, PPE, material inventory
  • Workflow — design (CAD) → toolpaths (CAM) → fabricate → test → iterate → document

Bioprinting Rejuvenated Tissue

Print muscle‑like constructs, benchmark mechanical properties, and study compatibility (old↔young cell mixes). Outputs: jigs, perfusion, test rig, imaging + data.

molding & casting micro‑fluidics mechanical tests

Aging Biomarker Device

Collect face + voice + vitals (ECG/HR/SpO₂/VO₂max; maybe EEG/fNIRS) for edge inference + on‑device logging. Emphasis on open, reproducible sensing.

embedded signal processing privacy‑aware ML

Toolchain Starter Kit

Minimal templates for week docs (Markdown → HTML), BOM tables, parametric CAD files, and reproducible build recipes.

templates BOM parametric CAD

Scratchpad

  • Design doc: problem → constraints → experiments → results → risks → next steps.
  • Document failures first; post photos, tool settings, and source files weekly.
  • Target 1 new process/week (laser, PCB mill, composites, etc.).

Checklists

  • ✔️ Git repo + web hosting set up
  • ⬜ Shop safety & machine training
  • ⬜ BOM tracker + suppliers
  • ⬜ Sensor test harness (ECG/PPG)

Reading & Inspiration

Fabrication, sensing, and health tech; plus a few works-in-progress from my broader research.

Contact

sdajani [at] mit.edu · Google Scholar

Bio

I am a PhD student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with joint affiliations at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH, part of Mass General Brigham) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) at Harvard Medical School (HMS), where I am a member of the Abudayyeh-Gootenberg Lab and the Gladyshev Lab. I am also affiliated with the Mesoscale Nuclear Materials (MNM) Group in the Short Lab within the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT. My research integrates the mechanics of materials under extreme conditions with machine learning to advance health, aging, and longevity science.

Ethical AI Usage

Session transcripts where ChatGPT helped refine designs, code, and plans for this course.

Week 0

Initial setup and homepage development

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Week 1

CAD/CAM, laser cutting, and vinyl cutting

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AI-Assisted HTML Generation Script

Created a Python script to automatically convert Cursor AI markdown transcripts to styled HTML files for better browser viewing.

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Usage: python3 scripts/md_to_html_converter.py input.md output.html "Title" "Description"

AI-Assisted Prompt Generation

Developed systematic prompts for consistent footer updates and content management across all pages in the HTMAA documentation workflow.

📄 View Prompt Generation 📄 View Transcript 💾 Download Markdown

Focus: Systematic content updates, footer standardization, and documentation workflow optimization

AI-Assisted Responsive Design Refactoring

Created comprehensive prompts for making the entire web repository fully responsive on phones while maintaining desktop-friendly design. Applied mobile-first responsive design principles, responsive tables, flexible layouts, and touch-friendly interactions.

📄 View Prompt 📄 View Transcript

Focus: Mobile-first responsive design, viewport optimization, responsive tables, flexible layouts, and touch-friendly UI

Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

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This Week's Goals

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Assignments

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

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  • [Assignment 2]
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Tools & Materials

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Useful Documentation

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Project 1

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Key Features

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

Training Documentation

Essential training materials for electronics design, EDA tools, and test equipment operation.

Introduction to EDA tools and schematic design

EDA Tool Training

  • KiCad schematic capture
  • PCB layout and routing
  • Design rule checking
  • Footprint libraries

Test Equipment

  • Oscilloscope operation
  • Multimeter measurements
  • Function generator setup
  • Probe calibration

Useful Documentation

Essential resources for electronics design, EDA tools, and embedded systems development.

EDA Tools & Software

Simulation & Testing

Test Equipment Guides

Project 1

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Key Features

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  • Feature 2

Technical Details

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  • Detail 2

Project 2

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Design Files

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Reflections & Learnings

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Contributions

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Ethical AI Use

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

Training Documentation

Essential training materials for electronics design, EDA tools, and test equipment operation.

Introduction to EDA tools and schematic design

EDA Tool Training

  • KiCad schematic capture
  • PCB layout and routing
  • Design rule checking
  • Footprint libraries

Test Equipment

  • Oscilloscope operation
  • Multimeter measurements
  • Function generator setup
  • Probe calibration

Useful Documentation

Essential resources for electronics design, EDA tools, and embedded systems development.

EDA Tools & Software

Simulation & Testing

Test Equipment Guides

Group Assignment: Test Equipment Operation

Use the test equipment in your lab to observe the operation of an embedded microcontroller. This assignment focuses on understanding how to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment to analyze microcontroller behavior and circuit operation.

Test equipment setup

Oscilloscope and multimeter setup for microcontroller testing

Test Equipment Used

  • Digital oscilloscope
  • Digital multimeter
  • Function generator
  • Logic analyzer

Measurements Taken

  • Clock signal frequency
  • Power supply voltage
  • Digital I/O waveforms
  • Current consumption

Key Learnings

Understanding how to properly probe circuits, interpret oscilloscope traces, and use test equipment to diagnose embedded system operation. This foundation is essential for debugging and verifying circuit designs before and after fabrication.

Individual Assignment: EDA Design & Simulation

Use an EDA tool to design an embedded microcontroller system using parts from the inventory, check its design rules for fabrication, and simulate its operation. This assignment involves complete schematic capture, PCB layout, design rule checking, and circuit simulation.

Circuit schematic

Complete schematic design in KiCad

PCB layout

PCB layout with routing and component placement

Design Process

  • Schematic capture
  • Component selection
  • PCB layout design
  • Design rule checking

Simulation & Verification

  • Circuit simulation
  • Timing analysis
  • Power consumption
  • Signal integrity

Design Requirements

  • Use components from Fab inventory
  • Include microcontroller and supporting circuitry
  • Pass design rule checks for fabrication
  • Simulate operation before fabrication

Design Files

[Links to CAD/SVG/assets placeholder.]

Reflections & Learnings

[Reflection notes placeholder.]

Contributions

[Acknowledgements / team roles placeholder.]

Ethical AI Use

[Brief note on AI tool usage this week placeholder.]

Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

Training Documentation

Essential training materials for electronics design, EDA tools, and test equipment operation.

Introduction to EDA tools and schematic design

EDA Tool Training

  • KiCad schematic capture
  • PCB layout and routing
  • Design rule checking
  • Footprint libraries

Test Equipment

  • Oscilloscope operation
  • Multimeter measurements
  • Function generator setup
  • Probe calibration

Useful Documentation

Essential resources for electronics design, EDA tools, and embedded systems development.

EDA Tools & Software

Simulation & Testing

Test Equipment Guides

Group Assignment: Test Equipment Operation

Use the test equipment in your lab to observe the operation of an embedded microcontroller. This assignment focuses on understanding how to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment to analyze microcontroller behavior and circuit operation.

Test equipment setup

Oscilloscope and multimeter setup for microcontroller testing

Test Equipment Used

  • Digital oscilloscope
  • Digital multimeter
  • Function generator
  • Logic analyzer

Measurements Taken

  • Clock signal frequency
  • Power supply voltage
  • Digital I/O waveforms
  • Current consumption

Key Learnings

Understanding how to properly probe circuits, interpret oscilloscope traces, and use test equipment to diagnose embedded system operation. This foundation is essential for debugging and verifying circuit designs before and after fabrication.

Individual Assignment: EDA Design & Simulation

Use an EDA tool to design an embedded microcontroller system using parts from the inventory, check its design rules for fabrication, and simulate its operation. This assignment involves complete schematic capture, PCB layout, design rule checking, and circuit simulation.

Circuit schematic

Complete schematic design in KiCad

PCB layout

PCB layout with routing and component placement

Design Process

  • Schematic capture
  • Component selection
  • PCB layout design
  • Design rule checking

Simulation & Verification

  • Circuit simulation
  • Timing analysis
  • Power consumption
  • Signal integrity

Design Requirements

  • Use components from Fab inventory
  • Include microcontroller and supporting circuitry
  • Pass design rule checks for fabrication
  • Simulate operation before fabrication

Design Files

All design files, schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation files for the electronics design assignments.

Schematic Files

PCB & Simulation

Reflections & Learnings

Key insights and learnings from the electronics design week, including challenges faced and skills developed.

Technical Learnings

  • EDA tool workflow mastery
  • Design rule checking importance
  • Simulation before fabrication
  • Test equipment proficiency

Design Insights

  • Component selection strategies
  • PCB layout best practices
  • Signal integrity considerations
  • Fabrication constraints

Contributions

Acknowledgements and team contributions for the electronics design week assignments.

Group Assignment

  • Collaborative test equipment setup
  • Shared measurement techniques
  • Documentation of procedures

Individual Work

  • Complete EDA design workflow
  • Simulation and verification
  • Design file documentation

Ethical AI Use

AI tools used to assist with electronics design, EDA tool learning, and circuit simulation guidance.

AI-Assisted Tasks

  • EDA tool workflow guidance and troubleshooting
  • Circuit simulation setup and parameter optimization
  • Design rule checking interpretation and fixes
  • Component selection and datasheet analysis

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

Training Documentation

Essential training materials for electronics design, EDA tools, and test equipment operation.

Introduction to EDA tools and schematic design

EDA Tool Training

  • KiCad schematic capture
  • PCB layout and routing
  • Design rule checking
  • Footprint libraries

Test Equipment

  • Oscilloscope operation
  • Multimeter measurements
  • Function generator setup
  • Probe calibration

Useful Documentation

Essential resources for electronics design, EDA tools, and embedded systems development.

EDA Tools & Software

Simulation & Testing

Test Equipment Guides

Group Assignment: Test Equipment Operation

Use the test equipment in your lab to observe the operation of an embedded microcontroller. This assignment focuses on understanding how to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment to analyze microcontroller behavior and circuit operation.

Test equipment setup

Oscilloscope and multimeter setup for microcontroller testing

Test Equipment Used

  • Digital oscilloscope
  • Digital multimeter
  • Function generator
  • Logic analyzer

Measurements Taken

  • Clock signal frequency
  • Power supply voltage
  • Digital I/O waveforms
  • Current consumption

Key Learnings

Understanding how to properly probe circuits, interpret oscilloscope traces, and use test equipment to diagnose embedded system operation. This foundation is essential for debugging and verifying circuit designs before and after fabrication.

Individual Assignment: EDA Design & Simulation

Use an EDA tool to design an embedded microcontroller system using parts from the inventory, check its design rules for fabrication, and simulate its operation. This assignment involves complete schematic capture, PCB layout, design rule checking, and circuit simulation.

Circuit schematic

Complete schematic design in KiCad

PCB layout

PCB layout with routing and component placement

Design Process

  • Schematic capture
  • Component selection
  • PCB layout design
  • Design rule checking

Simulation & Verification

  • Circuit simulation
  • Timing analysis
  • Power consumption
  • Signal integrity

Design Requirements

  • Use components from Fab inventory
  • Include microcontroller and supporting circuitry
  • Pass design rule checks for fabrication
  • Simulate operation before fabrication

Design Files

All design files, schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation files for the electronics design assignments.

Schematic Files

PCB & Simulation

Reflections & Learnings

Key insights and learnings from the electronics design week, including challenges faced and skills developed.

Technical Learnings

  • EDA tool workflow mastery
  • Design rule checking importance
  • Simulation before fabrication
  • Test equipment proficiency

Design Insights

  • Component selection strategies
  • PCB layout best practices
  • Signal integrity considerations
  • Fabrication constraints

Contributions

Acknowledgements and team contributions for the electronics design week assignments.

Group Assignment

  • Collaborative test equipment setup
  • Shared measurement techniques
  • Documentation of procedures

Individual Work

  • Complete EDA design workflow
  • Simulation and verification
  • Design file documentation

Ethical AI Use

AI tools used to assist with electronics design, EDA tool learning, and circuit simulation guidance.

AI-Assisted Tasks

  • EDA tool workflow guidance and troubleshooting
  • Circuit simulation setup and parameter optimization
  • Design rule checking interpretation and fixes
  • Component selection and datasheet analysis

Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

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Week 4

Electronics Design

Week Highlights

This week focuses on electronics design using EDA tools to create embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn schematic design, PCB layout, design rule checking, and simulation techniques.

Group Assignment

Test equipment operation observation

Individual Assignment

EDA tool design and simulation

EDA Tools

KiCad, Eagle, and design workflows

Table of Contents

Course Content

Training & Documentation

Assignments & Projects

Electronics Design Week

This week introduces Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for creating embedded microcontroller systems. We'll learn to design schematics, create PCB layouts, perform design rule checks, and simulate circuit operation before fabrication.

• Understanding microcontroller architectures and embedded systems
• Learning EDA tool workflows for schematic capture and PCB design
• Implementing design rule checks for successful fabrication
• Using simulation tools to verify circuit operation

This Week's Goals

  • Master EDA Tools
    Learn KiCad or Eagle for schematic capture and PCB layout design
  • Design Embedded System
    Create a complete microcontroller system using parts from the Fab inventory
  • Simulate & Verify
    Use simulation tools to verify circuit operation before fabrication
  • Test Equipment Proficiency
    Learn to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment

Assignments

  • Group Assignment
    Use test equipment to observe embedded microcontroller operation
  • Individual Assignment
    Design embedded system with EDA tool, check design rules, and simulate

Tools & Materials

  • EDA Software
    KiCad, Eagle, or Altium Designer
  • Test Equipment
    Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator
  • Simulation Tools
    LTspice, ngspice, Wokwi
  • Fab Inventory Parts
    Microcontrollers, passive components, connectors

Training Documentation

Essential training materials for electronics design, EDA tools, and test equipment operation.

Introduction to EDA tools and schematic design

EDA Tool Training

  • KiCad schematic capture
  • PCB layout and routing
  • Design rule checking
  • Footprint libraries

Test Equipment

  • Oscilloscope operation
  • Multimeter measurements
  • Function generator setup
  • Probe calibration

Useful Documentation

Essential resources for electronics design, EDA tools, and embedded systems development.

EDA Tools & Software

Simulation & Testing

Test Equipment Guides

Group Assignment: Test Equipment Operation

Use the test equipment in your lab to observe the operation of an embedded microcontroller. This assignment focuses on understanding how to use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment to analyze microcontroller behavior and circuit operation.

Test equipment setup

Oscilloscope and multimeter setup for microcontroller testing

Test Equipment Used

  • Digital oscilloscope
  • Digital multimeter
  • Function generator
  • Logic analyzer

Measurements Taken

  • Clock signal frequency
  • Power supply voltage
  • Digital I/O waveforms
  • Current consumption

Key Learnings

Understanding how to properly probe circuits, interpret oscilloscope traces, and use test equipment to diagnose embedded system operation. This foundation is essential for debugging and verifying circuit designs before and after fabrication.

Individual Assignment: EDA Design & Simulation

Use an EDA tool to design an embedded microcontroller system using parts from the inventory, check its design rules for fabrication, and simulate its operation. This assignment involves complete schematic capture, PCB layout, design rule checking, and circuit simulation.

Circuit schematic

Complete schematic design in KiCad

PCB layout

PCB layout with routing and component placement

Design Process

  • Schematic capture
  • Component selection
  • PCB layout design
  • Design rule checking

Simulation & Verification

  • Circuit simulation
  • Timing analysis
  • Power consumption
  • Signal integrity

Design Requirements

  • Use components from Fab inventory
  • Include microcontroller and supporting circuitry
  • Pass design rule checks for fabrication
  • Simulate operation before fabrication

EDA Tools & Workflow

Overview of Electronic Design Automation tools and the complete design workflow from schematic to fabrication.

Schematic Design

  • Component library management
  • Symbol creation and editing
  • Netlist generation
  • Electrical rule checking

PCB Layout

  • Component placement
  • Routing and trace optimization
  • Design rule checking (DRC)
  • Gerber file generation

Recommended EDA Tools

KiCad

Open-source, full-featured EDA suite with excellent community support

Eagle

Professional PCB design tool with extensive component libraries

Altium

Advanced PCB design with integrated simulation capabilities

Design Files

All design files, schematics, PCB layouts, and simulation files for the electronics design assignments.

Schematic Files

PCB & Simulation

Reflections & Learnings

Key insights and learnings from the electronics design week, including challenges faced and skills developed.

Technical Learnings

  • EDA tool workflow mastery
  • Design rule checking importance
  • Simulation before fabrication
  • Test equipment proficiency

Design Insights

  • Component selection strategies
  • PCB layout best practices
  • Signal integrity considerations
  • Fabrication constraints

Contributions

Acknowledgements and team contributions for the electronics design week assignments.

Group Assignment

  • Collaborative test equipment setup
  • Shared measurement techniques
  • Documentation of procedures

Individual Work

  • Complete EDA design workflow
  • Simulation and verification
  • Design file documentation

Ethical AI Use

AI tools used to assist with electronics design, EDA tool learning, and circuit simulation guidance.

AI-Assisted Tasks

  • EDA tool workflow guidance and troubleshooting
  • Circuit simulation setup and parameter optimization
  • Design rule checking interpretation and fixes
  • Component selection and datasheet analysis

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