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<h2 id="downloading-softwares">Downloading softwares</h2> <h2 id="downloading-softwares">Downloading softwares</h2>
<p>Mr. Fransisco has told us that there are to ways for downloading softwares on linux operating system:</p> <p>Mr. Fransisco has told us that there are to ways for downloading softwares on linux operating system:</p>
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal">
<li>Using the command line on the terminal by running the following commands:</li>
</ol>
<ul> <ul>
<li><p>Using the command line on the terminal by running the following commands:</p></li>
<li>add <strong><em>PPA</em></strong> .</li> <li>add <strong><em>PPA</em></strong> .</li>
<li>Update sources.<code>sudo apt-get update</code>.</li> <li>Update sources.<code>sudo apt-get update</code>.</li>
<li>install. <code>sudo apt-get install</code>.</li> <li>install. <code>sudo apt-get install</code>.</li>
<li><p>By the <strong>A</strong> Icon (Ubuntu Software).</p></li>
</ul> </ul>
<ol start="2" style="list-style-type: decimal">
<li>By the <strong>A</strong> Icon (Ubuntu Software).</li>
</ol>
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Mr. Fransisco has told us that there are to ways for downloading softwares on linux operating system: Mr. Fransisco has told us that there are to ways for downloading softwares on linux operating system:
* Using the command line on the terminal by running the following commands: 1) Using the command line on the terminal by running the following commands:
* add **_PPA_** . * add **_PPA_** .
* Update sources.`sudo apt-get update`. * Update sources.`sudo apt-get update`.
* install. `sudo apt-get install`. * install. `sudo apt-get install`.
* By the **A** Icon (Ubuntu Software).
2) By the **A** Icon (Ubuntu Software).
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<link rel="stylesheet" href="omar.css" type="text/css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="omar.css" type="text/css" />
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<h1 id="final-prpject">Final Prpject</h1> <h1 id="final-project">Final Project</h1>
<video width="1280" height="720" controls>
<source src=" ./video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>
<p>Mr. Fransisco has asked us to think about final project using one input and one output. Also, he told us that we have to use more than two machines from the fablab machines to produce the prototype of the final project.</p> <p>Mr. Fransisco has asked us to think about final project using one input and one output. Also, he told us that we have to use more than two machines from the fablab machines to produce the prototype of the final project.</p>
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<img src="images/resized/proj.resized.png" /> <img src="images/resized/proj.resized.png" />
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<p>I have decided to build an automatic light system by using the Attiny 44 microcontroller IC, <a href="https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-motion-sensor.pdf">PIR sensor</a> <strong>(motion detector)</strong> as an input and light as an output.</p> <p>I have decided to build an automatic light system by using the Attiny 44 microcontroller IC, <a href="https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-motion-sensor.pdf">PIR sensor</a> <strong>(motion detector)</strong> as an input and light as an output.</p>
<p>The idea of this project is to automatically light the way for the guests who will come to visit you; once the PIR sensor detect any body the light will turn on, otherwise the light will stay in the off state.</p> <p>The idea of this project is to automatically light the way for the guests who will come to visit you; once the PIR sensor detect any body, the light will turn on, otherwise the light will stay in the off state.</p>
<p>Moreover, the circuit of the final project will be powered by solar energy system and rechargeable batteries.</p> <p>Moreover, the circuit of the final project will be powered by solar energy system and rechargeable batteries.</p>
<h2 id="first-iteration">First Iteration</h2> <h2 id="first-iteration">First Iteration</h2>
<p>First of all Mr. Fransisco asked us to make a prototype of the project by using pieces of cartoon to have an idea about the final shape of the prototype in order to have all the details before start doing it by the machines. Also, we have to sketch the circuit diagram of the electronic circuit and calculating the values of the components that we will use.</p> <p>First of all Mr. Fransisco asked us to make a prototype of the project by using pieces of cartoon to have an idea about the final shape of the prototype in order to have all the details before start doing it by the machines. Also, we have to sketch the circuit diagram of the electronic circuit and calculating the values of the components that we will use.</p>
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<p>To solve this problem I used an <a href="https://www.michaels.com/olfa-rubber-grip-precision-art-knife/10355710.html">art knife</a> to cut some traces and then I soldered some wires in order to get the true connection of the regulator circuit. I used the black wires are to connect the ground and the red wire to connect the input from the solar panel and for the output pin I soldered a trace from the output pin to the Vcc.</p> <p>To solve this problem I used an <a href="https://www.michaels.com/olfa-rubber-grip-precision-art-knife/10355710.html">art knife</a> to cut some traces and then I soldered some wires in order to get the true connection of the regulator circuit. I used the black wires to connect the ground and the red wire to connect the input from the solar panel and for the output pin I soldered a trace from the output pin to the Vcc.</p>
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# Final Prpject # Final Project
<video width="1280" height="720" controls> <source src=" ./video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>
Mr. Fransisco has asked us to think about final project using one input and one output. Also, he told us that we have to use more than two machines from the fablab machines to produce the prototype of the final project. Mr. Fransisco has asked us to think about final project using one input and one output. Also, he told us that we have to use more than two machines from the fablab machines to produce the prototype of the final project.
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I have decided to build an automatic light system by using the Attiny 44 microcontroller IC, [PIR sensor](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-motion-sensor.pdf) **(motion detector)** as an input and light as an output. I have decided to build an automatic light system by using the Attiny 44 microcontroller IC, [PIR sensor](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-motion-sensor.pdf) **(motion detector)** as an input and light as an output.
The idea of this project is to automatically light the way for the guests who will come to visit you; once the PIR sensor detect any body the light will turn on, otherwise the light will stay in the off state. The idea of this project is to automatically light the way for the guests who will come to visit you; once the PIR sensor detect any body, the light will turn on, otherwise the light will stay in the off state.
Moreover, the circuit of the final project will be powered by solar energy system and rechargeable batteries. Moreover, the circuit of the final project will be powered by solar energy system and rechargeable batteries.
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![](images/resized/reg.resized.png) ![](images/resized/reg.resized.png)
To solve this problem I used an [art knife](https://www.michaels.com/olfa-rubber-grip-precision-art-knife/10355710.html) to cut some traces and then I soldered some wires in order to get the true connection of the regulator circuit. I used the black wires are to connect the ground and the red wire to connect the input from the solar panel and for the output pin I soldered a trace from the output pin to the Vcc. To solve this problem I used an [art knife](https://www.michaels.com/olfa-rubber-grip-precision-art-knife/10355710.html) to cut some traces and then I soldered some wires in order to get the true connection of the regulator circuit. I used the black wires to connect the ground and the red wire to connect the input from the solar panel and for the output pin I soldered a trace from the output pin to the Vcc.
![](images/resized/ed.resized.png) ![](images/resized/ed.resized.png)
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<li>Finishing the entry with a conclusion.</li> <li>Finishing the entry with a conclusion.</li>
</ul> </ul>
<p>Then Mr. Fransisco asked us what we think we can achieve after completing the prefab academy. My answer was that I think that I will be able to assemble and install all the fab lab machines as well as having a good knowledge about electronics and programing and have a systemic way for troubleshooting.</p> <p>Then Mr. Fransisco asked us what we think we can achieve after completing the prefab academy. My answer was that I think that I will be able to assemble and install all the fab lab machines as well as having a good knowledge about electronics and programing and have a systemic way for troubleshooting.</p>
<p>In this prefab academy we will theoretically learn 2D-design, 3D-design and electronic design as well as programming in C, as for the hands on side we will be able to run the 3D-printers, the vinyle cutter, the miller cutter, the shopbot and the laser cutter.</p>
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* Include troubles you are finding in the way and how you are dealing with them (By make a debugging table). * Include troubles you are finding in the way and how you are dealing with them (By make a debugging table).
* Finishing the entry with a conclusion. * Finishing the entry with a conclusion.
Then Mr. Fransisco asked us what we think we can achieve after completing the prefab academy. My answer was that I think that I will be able to assemble and install all the fab lab machines as well as having a good knowledge about electronics and programing and have a systemic way for troubleshooting. Then Mr. Fransisco asked us what we think we can achieve after completing the prefab academy. My answer was that I think that I will be able to assemble and install all the fab lab machines as well as having a good knowledge about electronics and programing and have a systemic way for troubleshooting.
In this prefab academy we will theoretically learn 2D-design, 3D-design and electronic design as well as programming in C, as for the hands on side we will be able to run the 3D-printers, the vinyle cutter, the miller cutter, the shopbot and the laser cutter.
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<body> <body>
<h1 id="topic">topic</h1> <h1 id="laser-cutter">Laser cutter</h1>
<h1 id="goal">Goal</h1> <p>We can use the laser cutter to draw logos on many types of materials or to cut many shapes of many types of materials during a short period of time.</p>
<h1 id="concluion">concluion</h1> <div class="figure">
<p><a href="index.html">Go to Home Page</a></p> <img src="images/resized/laser.resized.jpg" />
</div>
<h2 id="machine-installing">Machine installing</h2>
<p>We installed the laser cutter machine with the aid of Mr. Sibu and Mr. Fiory, we spent one day installing it. It doesn't require this much of time; but the machine wasn't working after we finished installing it, then we tried to solve the problem by adding some magnets; we thought that the sensors located at the door of the machine wasn't working, this is why we spent all the day trying to operate the machine. but at the end the problem was that we had forgotten add a safety switch located at the back of the machine, then we installed this switch and the machine started working properly.</p>
<div class="figure">
<img src="images/resized/safety%20switch.resized.jpg" />
</div>
<h2 id="machine-operating">Machine Operating</h2>
<p>First of all I have to make the shape which I want to cut or draw to be a vector, this can be done by using inkscape software, I have to apply the same procedures which I have documented on the <a href="vinyl.html">vinyl cutter</a> section.</p>
<p>Also, I have to select which process I want to do, drawing through engraving or cutting; this can be done by coloring: * The red color is for cutting. * The black color is for engraving.</p>
<div class="figure">
<img src="images/resized/lc.resized.png" />
</div>
<p>Then I have to select the type of the material weather if it is wood, plastic or any other material; because it has been defined within the laser cutter machine the amount of power needed to make the required process for each type of material.</p>
<p>After putting the material on the machine, I have to set up the machine in order to start the process, this can be done by hanging a peace of metal on the laser gun and then start moving up the material until it touches the peace of metal making it fall down.</p>
<div class="figure">
<img src="images/resized/tool.resized.jpg" />
</div>
<p>Finally, I have to select the origin in order to start what ever process I want to do.</p>
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<img src="images/resized/lp.resized.png" />
</div>
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# topic # Laser cutter
#Goal We can use the laser cutter to draw logos on many types of materials or to cut many shapes of many types of materials during a short period of time.
# concluion ![](images/resized/laser.resized.jpg)
[Go to Home Page](index.html) ## Machine installing
We installed the laser cutter machine with the aid of Mr. Sibu and Mr. Fiory, we spent one day installing it. It doesn't require this much of time; but the machine wasn't working after we finished installing it, then we tried to solve the problem by adding some magnets; we thought that the sensors located at the door of the machine wasn't working, this is why we spent all the day trying to operate the machine. but at the end the problem was that we had forgotten add a safety switch located at the back of the machine, then we installed this switch and the machine started working properly.
![](images/resized/safety switch.resized.jpg)
## Machine Operating
First of all I have to make the shape which I want to cut or draw to be a vector, this can be done by using inkscape software, I have to apply the same procedures which I have documented on the [vinyl cutter](vinyl.html) section.
Also, I have to select which process I want to do, drawing through engraving or cutting; this can be done by coloring:
* The red color is for cutting.
* The black color is for engraving.
![](images/resized/lc.resized.png)
Then I have to select the type of the material weather if it is wood, plastic or any other material; because it has been defined within the laser cutter machine the amount of power needed to make the required process for each type of material.
After putting the material on the machine, I have to set up the machine in order to start the process, this can be done by hanging a peace of metal on the laser gun and then start moving up the material until it touches the peace of metal making it fall down.
![](images/resized/tool.resized.jpg)
Finally, I have to select the origin in order to start what ever process I want to do.
![](images/resized/lp.resized.png)
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<p>Finally, I removed the tape. Mr. Fransisco recommended us to be care when removing the tape out from the sicker.</p> <p>Finally, I removed the tape. Mr. Fransisco recommended us to be care when removing the tape out from the sticker.</p>
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Finally, I removed the tape. Mr. Fransisco recommended us to be care when removing the tape out from the sicker. Finally, I removed the tape. Mr. Fransisco recommended us to be care when removing the tape out from the sticker.
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