Overview of Hands-On workshops (Organised by DiD and EDIC)
Recess Week (AY2023/24 Semester 1), 25 to 29 September, 2023
Summary of workshop attendance
| Workshop Titles | Number of Sign-ups |
| Introduction to Fusion 360 | 155 |
| Learn about 3D printing | 148 |
| Design for Manufacturing | 109 |
| How to do 2D design using a Cricut maker | 89 |
| How to do 2D design using a laser-cutter | 113 |
| Introduction to CNC and other industrial standard prototyping equipment | 158 |
| Arduino as a prototyping tool | 277 |
| Create a circuit on a prototyping board using soft soldering | 70 |
| ESP as a development platform | 69 |
| How to use common laboratory equipment | 95 |
| Building a Todo list in Vanilla JS with HTML and CSS | 94 |
| How to use Unity for virtual reality development | 92 |
| Introduction to SolidJS | 78 |
| Introduction to user journey mapping and wireframing | 49 |
Details of workshops
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| Beginner | Intermediate | |
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Find out more about each workshop topic below.
Mechanical
| Date, time and venue | Workshop title | Workshop description |
| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 360 (Part 1)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a three-part workshop. Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD tool of its kind, connecting the whole product development process into one cloud-based platform and providing all the tools you need to go from digital design to fabrication. This workshop focuses on providing hands-on experience on using Fusion 360 for computer aided drawing. Who should attend This workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. This workshop is suitable for students who are new to CAD, and also students who are switching to Fusion 360 from another CAD package for the first time. What you’ll learn In this workshop, you will learn about applying digital design tools (like creating 2D and 3D models) to your own project work. You will also be building real-world objects, moving through the design process step by step, using the collaborative Fusion 360 platform. |
| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Engineering Fabrication Laboratory (E4-02-06) |
Introduction to 3D printing
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Being able to come up with a 3D printed prototype is an important step in the design process. Who should attend This workshop is designed for students who are interested to learn about prototyping in the 3D space. Students with little or some prior knowledge on computer aided drawing will have an advantage on picking up the practical skills. What you’ll learn The participant will gain an understanding of 3D printers, in terms of how it works, capabilities and limitations. After going through the workshop, participants will be able to operate the 3D printer to print their own designs for prototyping. |
| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to electro-mechanical systems (Part 1)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a two-part workshop. This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on building a system that includes electronic components and actuators like motors that is similar to robotic or other electro-mechanical systems that you may have previously encountered in other project work. Who should attend This introductory workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their prototyping skills to build a system that includes electronics and actuators. What you’ll learn
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| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Block E2 PC Cluster (E2-03-08) |
Introduction to Solidworks
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
Solidworks is one of the most popular industrial software tools for computer-aided drawing (CAD). This workshop focuses on providing hands-on experience on using this tool to implement your designs for downstream fabrication and system simulation. Who should attend This workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. This workshop is suitable for students who are new to CAD. What you’ll learn In this workshop, you will learn about using the Solidworks environment to create designs involving 2D and 3D models to your own project work. |
| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to electro-mechanical systems (Part 2)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a two-part workshop. This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on building a system that includes electronic components and actuators like motors that is similar to robotic or other electro-mechanical systems that you may have previously encountered in other project work. Who should attend This introductory workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their prototyping skills to build a system that includes electronics and actuators. What you’ll learn
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| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Engineering Fabrication Laboratory (E4-02-06) |
Introduction to laser cutting
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
Laser cutting machines provide a wide range of opportunities and possibilities. The versatility, speed, and precision of laser cutters enable makers, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs to produce everything from a simple machine concept to packaging to trophies & awards. Who should attend Students who want to get a head-start in prototyping and have some experience in using computer-aided drawing software should attend this workshop. What you’ll learn Participants will gain basic knowledge of laser cutting systems in terms of their functions, capabilities, benefits and limitations. After going through the workshop, participants will be able to articulate the simple process to perform laser cutting as well as apply the knowledge to implement their designs on various materials for example acrylic. |
| 27 September 2023 (Wednesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 360 (Part 2)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a three-part workshop. Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD tool of its kind, connecting the whole product development process into one cloud-based platform and providing all the tools you need to go from digital design to fabrication. This workshop focuses on providing hands-on experience on using Fusion 360 for computer aided drawing. Who should attend This workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. This workshop is suitable for students who are new to CAD, and also students who are switching to Fusion 360 from another CAD package for the first time. What you’ll learn In this workshop, you will learn about applying digital design tools (like creating 2D and 3D models) to your own project work. You will also be building real-world objects, moving through the design process step by step, using the collaborative Fusion 360 platform. |
| 29 September 2023 (Friday)
2 pm to 5 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 360 (Part 3)
Difficulty level: Intermediate |
Overview
This is a three-part workshop. Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD tool of its kind, connecting the whole product development process into one cloud-based platform and providing all the tools you need to go from digital design to fabrication. This workshop focuses on providing hands-on experience on using Fusion 360 for computer aided drawing. Who should attend This workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. This workshop is suitable for students who are new to CAD, and also students who are switching to Fusion 360 from another CAD package for the first time. What you’ll learn In this workshop, you will learn about applying digital design tools (like creating 2D and 3D models) to your own project work. You will also be building real-world objects, moving through the design process step by step, using the collaborative Fusion 360 platform. |
| 29 September 2023 (Friday)
2 pm to 5 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to Cricut making
Difficulty level: Beginner
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Overview
The Cricut maker is a smart and versatile cutting equipment that work with an easy-to-use app to help you design and personalise almost anything, i.e. custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more. Who should attend Students who want to get a head-start in prototyping and have little or no experience in using computer-aided drawing software should attend this workshop. What you’ll learn Participants will learn the different features in the Cricut maker and create their own designs using this machine. |
Electronics
| Date, time and venue | Workshop title | Workshop description |
| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
ESP32 introductory session for beginners
Difficulty level: Beginner
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Overview
IoT is a significant industry that combines Information Technology, Telecommunication, Big Data and Analytics to enable the creation of business values in every aspect of our lives. In this workshop, you will get to understand the internet-of-things (IoT) landscape, design process for IoT products, and ultimately getting some hands-on experience by building your own IoT application! This workshop will be using Espressif (ESP)32, a powerful microcontroller with wireless capabilities, and you’ll be programming the microcontroller using the IoT-Development-Framework provided by ESP Systems! Who should attend
What you’ll learn
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| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Engineering Fabrication Laboratory (E4-02-06) |
Arduino micro-controller as a prototyping tool
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a workshop on Arduino-based boards for beginners. The workshop will teach basic coding using Arduino programming. This workshop also covers the basic electronics circuits built using the Arduino platform. This is a practical workshop with hand-on activities. Who should attend This workshop is designed for a beginner who wants to learn the basic techniques programming using Arduino hardware and software for prototyping. What you’ll learn
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| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to lab equipment for prototyping
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on using laboratory equipment, like the multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron and other available laboratory equipment. This experience will be important for students to know how to conduct their design and experimental work in studio and laboratory settings. Who should attend Students who have little or no experience in using laboratory equipment for experimental and prototyping work. What you’ll learn This hands-on experience helps students gain a good understanding of the technologies and applications of our suite of laboratory equipment that can be used for experiments, investigative and prototyping work. |
| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to electro-mechanical systems (Part 1)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a two-part workshop. This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on building a system that includes electronic components and actuators like motors that is similar to robotic or other electro-mechanical systems that you may have previously encountered in other project work. Who should attend This introductory workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their prototyping skills to build a system that includes electronics and actuators. What you’ll learn
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| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to electro-mechanical systems (Part 2)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a two-part workshop. This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on building a system that includes electronic components and actuators like motors that is similar to robotic or other electro-mechanical systems that you may have previously encountered in other project work. Who should attend This introductory workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their prototyping skills to build a system that includes electronics and actuators. What you’ll learn
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| 27 September 2023 (Wednesday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
ESP-Rainmaker for IoT systems
Difficulty level: Intermediate |
Overview
Internet-of-things (IoT) and its suite of enabling hardware and software components, referred to as IoT systems, is one of the most influential technologies today. In this workshop, you will be building your own smart, wireless enabled IoT system for smart homes and smart living. You will be provided with the powerful Espressif (ESP)32 microcontroller. You will have a chance to build upon the ESP-Iot Development Framework (ESP-IDF) with ESP-Rainmaker, and build your own smart home system with the connectivity to the cloud! Who should attend
What you’ll learn
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| 27 September 2023 (Wednesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to PCB making
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
Printed circuit board (PCB) is an important component in systems that we will develop from scratch. The PCB connects the electrical and electronics components that are selected to fulfil the various functions in the whole system. Who should attend This workshop is designed for makers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. What you’ll learn In this workshop, you will learn about how to make PCBs using equipment commonly available in the lab. |
| 29 September 2023 (Friday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to ESP-Mesh for wireless networks
Difficulty level: Intermediate |
Overview
Espressif (ESP)-MESH is a wireless communication network with nodes organized in a mesh topology using the simultaneous features on Espressif system-on-chips (SoCs). It provides a self-forming and self-healing network, with ease of deployment. The network topology of ESP-MESH can scale up to 1000 nodes in large areas, without requiring any specific Wi-Fi infrastructure support. ESP-MESH can also be used to cover Wi-Fi blind spots in home-deployment scenarios where the Wi-Fi signal cannot be reached. Who should attend
What you’ll learn
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Software
| Date, time and venue | Workshop title | Workshop description |
| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
ESP32 introductory session for beginners
Difficulty level: Beginner
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Overview
IoT is a significant industry that combines Information Technology, Telecommunication, Big Data and Analytics to enable the creation of business values in every aspect of our lives. In this workshop, you will get to understand the internet-of-things (IoT) landscape, design process for IoT products, and ultimately getting some hands-on experience by building your own IoT application! This workshop will be using Espressif (ESP)32, a powerful microcontroller with wireless capabilities, and you’ll be programming the microcontroller using the IoT-Development-Framework provided by ESP Systems! Who should attend
What you’ll learn
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| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Engineering Fabrication Laboratory (E4-02-06) |
Arduino micro-controller as a prototyping tool
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a workshop on Arduino-based boards for beginners. The workshop will teach basic coding using Arduino programming. This workshop also covers the basic electronics circuits built using the Arduino platform. This is a practical workshop with hand-on activities. Who should attend This workshop is designed for a beginner who wants to learn the basic techniques programming using Arduino hardware and software for prototyping. What you’ll learn
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| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to lab equipment for prototyping
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on using laboratory equipment, like the multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron and other available laboratory equipment. This experience will be important for students to know how to conduct their design and experimental work in studio and laboratory settings. Who should attend Students who have little or no experience in using laboratory equipment for experimental and prototyping work. What you’ll learn This hands-on experience helps students gain a good understanding of the technologies and applications of our suite of laboratory equipment that can be used for experiments, investigative and prototyping work. |
| 25 September 2023 (Monday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Tinkering Corner @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-04) |
Introduction to Autodesk Revit
Difficulty level: Beginner Sign up HERE |
Overview
Autodesk Revit is a building information modelling (BIM) software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, designers and contractors. Who should attend This workshop is designed for designers from all disciplines and sectors who want to have a head-start and develop their digital fabrication skills. This workshop is suitable for students who are new to BIM. What you’ll learn
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| 26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to Unity for VR app development (Part 1)
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This is a 2-part hands-on workshop that provides an overview on using Unity for virtual reality (VR) app development. Who should attend Students who are interested to design apps in VR. What you’ll learn
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| 28 September 2023 (Thursday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to AI/ML on AWS
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an industrial standard cloud platform, offering more than 200 fully featured services from data centres globally. Many industrial users—including the fastest-growing start-ups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster. Who should attend As this is an introductory workshop, students who are interested to learn about AWS, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) related topics should attend this. What you’ll learn
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| 28 September 2023 (Thursday)
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to Unity for VR app development (Part 2)
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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Overview
This is a 2-part hands-on workshop that provides an overview on using Unity for virtual reality (VR) app development. Who should attend Students who are interested to design apps in VR. What you’ll learn
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| 29 September 2023 (Friday)
9.30 am to 12.30 pm Sandbox @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-06) |
Introduction to HTML and CSS for web developers
Difficulty level: Beginner |
Overview
This workshop provides an introduction to the core technology that makes up modern web interaction: HTML and CSS. Through this workshop, you will learn how to create a basic HTML development and how to make your HTML look beautiful with CSS. Who should attend Recommended for students who is curious about the fundamental of web development or just want to have some fun learning something new. Basic programming knowledge in any language is helpful but not necessary. What you’ll learn
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| 29 September 2023 (Friday)
2 pm to 5 pm iLounge @ CDE Innovation & Design Hub (EA-04-05) |
Introduction to JavaScript for web developers
Difficulty level: Intermediate |
Overview
In this workshop, you will learn about one of the most, if not the most, used programming language in the world: JavaScript. Through this workshop, you will learn how JavaScript works under the hood and basic DOM manipulation technique using JavaScript. Who should attend This workshop is recommended for students who have some basic fundamental of HTML, CSS and JavaScript or basic knowledge of programming in general and want to venture further into development with framework and build project out of it to serve real life application purpose. What you’ll learn
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