first update for 2019

gitbook/computer-aided_design.md

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 * Model (raster, vector, 2D, 3D, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible [final project](http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.14/people/), 
   and post it on your class page.
-> Don't rely on a printed document. Check the information for each assignment in this living document each week.
 
 ### Learning outcomes
 

gitbook/computer-controlled_cutting.md

@@ -2,9 +2,11 @@
 
 ## Laser Cutting
 
+Group assignment
 * characterise you lasercutter, making lasercutter test part(s) that vary cutting settings and dimensions. (group project)
-* cut something on the vinylcutter (individual)
+Individual assignment
 * design, make, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways (individual)
+* For extra credit include elements that aren't flat.
 
 ### Learning outcomes
 

gitbook/computer-controlled_machining.md

@@ -2,12 +2,15 @@
 
 ## Computer controlled machining
 
-* Test runout, alignment, speeds, feeds and toolpaths for your machine (group project)
+Group assignment
+* Test runout, alignment, speeds, feeds and toolpaths for your machine 
+Individual assignment
 * Make something [big](http://blog.ted.com/2008/07/15/digitally_fabbe/) (on a CNC machine).
 
 ### Learning outcomes
 
-* Document the process of design and production to demonstrate correct workflows and identify areas for improvement if needed
+* Demonstrate 2D design development for CNC production
+* Describe workflows for CNC production
 
 ### Have you?
 

gitbook/electronics_production.md

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 ## Electronics Production
 
 > As outlined in the Commercial Boards policy, fabbing your own boards is an important part of Fab Academy. The 'fabbest' way to do this, is by milling your FR1 boards via Fab Modules or Mods.
-* Characterise the specifications of your PCB production process (group project)
+Group assignment:
+* Characterise the specifications of your PCB production process
+Individual assignment: 
 * Make an in-circuit programmer by milling the PCB (program it, so that you can use it to program your board in Electronics Design week, and in other weeks), then optionally, trying other processes.
 
 ### Learning outcomes

gitbook/embedded_networking_and_communications.md

@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 
 ## Embedded Networking and Communications
 
+Group assignment:
 * Send a message between two projects (group project)
+Individual assignment:
 * Design and build a wired &/or wireless network connecting at least two processors
 
 ### Learning outcomes
@@ -21,8 +23,7 @@
 
 ### Can we use arduino/commercial boards for networking?
 > Answer:
-1. It depends on the case: you can use commercial boards for wireless devices. But you can’t use Arduino or similar commercial microcontroller boards because they can be made in the fab lab. For this week, you can use the original satcha-kit/fab-kit/fabduino.
-
+1. You can not use Arduino or similar commercial microcontroller boards. You can use a commercial wireless module in your own PCB. For this week, you can use the original satcha-kit/fab-kit/fabduino.
 ### Must each board have a unique identity?
 > Answer:
 1. It does not have to be hard-coded but you must use some form of addressing.

gitbook/principles_and_practices.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 ### Have you?
 
-* described and made a sketch of your final project
+* Sketched your final project idea/s
 * described what it will do and who will use it
 
 ## FAQ

gitbook/project_management.md

@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
 ## Project Management
 
 * Build a personal site describing you and your final project.
-* Upload it to the class archive. Work through a git tutorial.
+* Upload it to the class archive. 
+* Work through a git tutorial.
 
 ### Learning outcomes
 
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@
 * introduced yourself
 * documented steps for uploading files to archive
 * pushed to the class archive
+* signed and uploaded [Student Agreement](https://gitlab.fabcloud.org/academany/fabacademy/2019/site/blob/master/doc/students.md)
 
 ## FAQ
 
@@ -25,7 +27,7 @@
 
 ### Can I store photos and files off the archive?
 > Answer:
-1. No. Photos should be resized and compressed and stored in the archive. See the [General Essentials](http://fabacademy.org/2018/docs/FabAcademy-Assessment/general_essentials.html) section of the Assessment Doc.
+1. No. Photos should be resized and compressed and stored in the archive. See the [General Essentials](http://fabacademy.org/2019/docs/FabAcademy-Assessment/general_essentials.html) section of the Assessment Doc.
 2. The Global Evaluation team should be able to pull and then assess your work offline.
 
 ### What size should my website be?

json/computer-aided_design.json

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
                 "Shown how you did it with words/images/screenshots", 
                 "Included your original design files"
             ], 
-            "description": "* Model (raster, vector, 2D, 3D, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible [final project](http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.14/people/), \n  and post it on your class page.\n> Don't rely on a printed document. Check the information for each assignment in this living document each week.\n", 
+            "description": "* Model (raster, vector, 2D, 3D, render, animate, simulate, ...) a possible [final project](http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.14/people/), \n  and post it on your class page.\n", 
             "name": "Computer-Aided Design", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Evaluate and select 2D and 3D software", 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Computer-Aided Design", 
     "unit_id": "3d_scanning_and_printing"
 }
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json/computer-controlled_cutting.json

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
                 "Shown how you made your press-fit kit", 
                 "Included your design files and photos of your finished project"
             ], 
-            "description": "* characterise you lasercutter, making lasercutter test part(s) that vary cutting settings and dimensions. (group project)\n* cut something on the vinylcutter (individual)\n* design, make, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways (individual)\n", 
+            "description": "Group assignment\n* characterise you lasercutter, making lasercutter test part(s) that vary cutting settings and dimensions. (group project)\nIndividual assignment\n* design, make, and document a parametric press-fit construction kit, accounting for the lasercutter kerf, which can be assembled in multiple ways (individual)\n* For extra credit include elements that aren't flat.\n", 
             "name": "Laser Cutting", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Demonstrate and describe parametric 2D modelling processes", 
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Computer-Controlled Cutting", 
     "unit_id": "computer_controlled_cutting"
 }
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json/computer-controlled_machining.json

@@ -8,10 +8,11 @@
                 "Described problems and how you fixed them", 
                 "Included your design files and \u2018hero shot\u2019 photos of final object"
             ], 
-            "description": "* Test runout, alignment, speeds, feeds and toolpaths for your machine (group project)\n* Make something [big](http://blog.ted.com/2008/07/15/digitally_fabbe/) (on a CNC machine).\n", 
+            "description": "Group assignment\n* Test runout, alignment, speeds, feeds and toolpaths for your machine \nIndividual assignment\n* Make something [big](http://blog.ted.com/2008/07/15/digitally_fabbe/) (on a CNC machine).\n", 
             "name": "Computer controlled machining", 
             "outcomes": [
-                "Document the process of design and production to demonstrate correct workflows and identify areas for improvement if needed"
+                "Demonstrate 2D design development for CNC production", 
+                "Describe workflows for CNC production"
             ]
         }
     ], 

json/electronics_production.json

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
                 "Explained any problems and how you fixed them", 
                 "Included a \u2018hero shot\u2019 of your board"
             ], 
-            "description": "> As outlined in the Commercial Boards policy, fabbing your own boards is an important part of Fab Academy. The 'fabbest' way to do this, is by milling your FR1 boards via Fab Modules or Mods.\n* Characterise the specifications of your PCB production process (group project)\n* Make an in-circuit programmer by milling the PCB (program it, so that you can use it to program your board in Electronics Design week, and in other weeks), then optionally, trying other processes.\n", 
+            "description": "> As outlined in the Commercial Boards policy, fabbing your own boards is an important part of Fab Academy. The 'fabbest' way to do this, is by milling your FR1 boards via Fab Modules or Mods.\nGroup assignment:\n* Characterise the specifications of your PCB production process\nIndividual assignment: \n* Make an in-circuit programmer by milling the PCB (program it, so that you can use it to program your board in Electronics Design week, and in other weeks), then optionally, trying other processes.\n", 
             "name": "Electronics Production", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Describe the process of milling, stuffing, de-bugging and programming", 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Electronics Production", 
     "unit_id": "electronics_production"
 }
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json/embedded_networking_and_communications.json

 {
-    "faq": "### Can we use arduino/commercial boards for networking?\n> Answer:\n1. It depends on the case: you can use commercial boards for wireless devices. But you can\u2019t use Arduino or similar commercial microcontroller boards because they can be made in the fab lab. For this week, you can use the original satcha-kit/fab-kit/fabduino.\n\n### Must each board have a unique identity?\n> Answer:\n1. It does not have to be hard-coded but you must use some form of addressing.\n", 
+    "faq": "### Can we use arduino/commercial boards for networking?\n> Answer:\n1. You can not use Arduino or similar commercial microcontroller boards. You can use a commercial wireless module in your own PCB. For this week, you can use the original satcha-kit/fab-kit/fabduino.\n### Must each board have a unique identity?\n> Answer:\n1. It does not have to be hard-coded but you must use some form of addressing.\n", 
     "tasks": [
         {
             "checklist": [
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
                 "Outlined problems and how you fixed them", 
                 "Included original design files and code"
             ], 
-            "description": "* Send a message between two projects (group project)\n* Design and build a wired &/or wireless network connecting at least two processors\n", 
+            "description": "Group assignment:\n* Send a message between two projects (group project)\nIndividual assignment:\n* Design and build a wired &/or wireless network connecting at least two processors\n", 
             "name": "Embedded Networking and Communications", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Demonstrate workflows used in network design and construction", 
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Embedded Networking and Communications", 
     "unit_id": "embedded_networking_and_communications.md"
 }
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json/principles_and_practices.json

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
     "tasks": [
         {
             "checklist": [
-                "described and made a sketch of your final project", 
+                "Sketched your final project idea/s", 
                 "described what it will do and who will use it"
             ], 
             "description": "* Plan and sketch a potential semester project.\n", 
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Principles and Practices", 
     "unit_id": "principles_and_practices"
 }
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json/project_management.json

 {
-    "faq": "### Is it OK to use someone else\u2019s template to create my website?\n> Answer:\n1. Yes - acknowledge other people\u2019s work. Show you understand how the template works by describing/changing parts of it.\n\n### Can I store photos and files off the archive?\n> Answer:\n1. No. Photos should be resized and compressed and stored in the archive. See the [General Essentials](http://fabacademy.org/2018/docs/FabAcademy-Assessment/general_essentials.html) section of the Assessment Doc.\n2. The Global Evaluation team should be able to pull and then assess your work offline.\n\n### What size should my website be?\n> Answer:\n1. In the order of tens of megabytes. Read the General Essentials, compress, resize, etc.", 
+    "faq": "### Is it OK to use someone else\u2019s template to create my website?\n> Answer:\n1. Yes - acknowledge other people\u2019s work. Show you understand how the template works by describing/changing parts of it.\n\n### Can I store photos and files off the archive?\n> Answer:\n1. No. Photos should be resized and compressed and stored in the archive. See the [General Essentials](http://fabacademy.org/2019/docs/FabAcademy-Assessment/general_essentials.html) section of the Assessment Doc.\n2. The Global Evaluation team should be able to pull and then assess your work offline.\n\n### What size should my website be?\n> Answer:\n1. In the order of tens of megabytes. Read the General Essentials, compress, resize, etc.", 
     "tasks": [
         {
             "checklist": [
                 "made a website and described how you did it", 
                 "introduced yourself", 
                 "documented steps for uploading files to archive", 
-                "pushed to the class archive"
+                "pushed to the class archive", 
+                "signed and uploaded [Student Agreement](https://gitlab.fabcloud.org/academany/fabacademy/2019/site/blob/master/doc/students.md)"
             ], 
-            "description": "* Build a personal site describing you and your final project.\n* Upload it to the class archive. Work through a git tutorial.\n", 
+            "description": "* Build a personal site describing you and your final project.\n* Upload it to the class archive. \n* Work through a git tutorial.\n", 
             "name": "Project Management", 
             "outcomes": [
                 "Explore and use website development tools", 
@@ -16,7 +17,7 @@
             ]
         }
     ], 
-    "version": 2018, 
+    "version": 2019, 
     "unit": "Project Management", 
     "unit_id": "project_management"
 }
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