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Generic Tasks

TASK 1: 3D Printing

Understand the working of a 3D printer, check out the online resources. Understand what's an STL file, and then learn to slice it (using ultimaker or creality slicer).Go through the SOP'S regarding the 3d printer. Learn about bed temperature, infill density and other printer settings. Finally get an STL file from the internet, and slice it and put it for print.

Resources:

Introduction to 3d printer

PLA settings

Types of 3D printing

(Note this task is to be done under coordinator supervision.) 3dprinter

Task 2: API

Learn what an API is and how it works through this video. Using any API of your choice, build a user interface (web app, mobile app, etc.) to make calls and display information. An example weather app using the Open Weather API is provided below.

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Task 3: Working with GitHub

Familiarize yourself with GitHub integrated workflows such as GitHub Actions, Issues, and pull requests. Visit the provided git repository and perform the tasks stated in the README file.

Check this link for more info:


Task 4: Command Line on Ubuntu

Get familiar with the command line on Ubuntu by completing the following subtasks:

  • Create a folder named test.
  • cd into that folder.
  • Create a blank file without using any text editor.
  • List the files in that folder.
  • Create 2600 folders in this folder, each named with a format like M90 or B56.
  • Concatenate two text files containing random text and display them on the terminal.

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Task 5: Kaggle Contest

Create a Kaggle account, participate in the Titanic ML competition, and familiarize yourself with how the Kaggle platform works. The competition involves using machine learning to predict which passengers survived the Titanic shipwreck.

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Task 6: Working with Pandas and Matplotlib

Using Pandas and Matplotlib, and a dataset of your choice, plot a line graph, bar graph, and scatter plot.

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Task 7: Create a Portfolio Webpage

Create a website to showcase your portfolio, including information about yourself, interests, projects, and social media profiles. Ensure the site is responsive and pushed to a git repository. Use any CSS framework of your choice.


Task 8: Writing Resource Article Using Markdown

Markdown is a markup language used to format plain text. Write a technical resource article on a particular use case or application of UAVs. This article will help you gain technical knowledge and create a framework for future projects.

Link


Task 9: Tinkercad

Create a Tinkercad account and familiarize yourself with the application. Simulate a simple circuit using an ultrasonic sensor to estimate the distance between an obstacle and the sensor, and display the results on the serial monitor. Create a radar system using an ultrasonic sensor and servo motor to detect objects within a certain range.

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Task Outcomes:

  • Introduction to Tinkercad.
  • Understanding ultrasonic sensors and servo motors.
  • Basics of radar technology.

Task 10: Speed Control of DC Motor

Explore techniques for controlling DC motors using the L298N motor driver and Arduino board. Control the speed of a 5V DC motor with an Arduino UNO and H-Bridge L298N motor driver. Simulate this on Tinkercad and then perform it on hardware. Record videos of the process.

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Task 11: LED Toggle Using ESP32

Learn how to use an ESP32 to create a standalone web server that controls an LED connected to the ESP32 GPIOs. Use the Arduino IDE to code and upload the program to the ESP32.

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Task 12: Soldering Prerequisites

Learn about soldering equipment such as solder, soldering iron, soldering wick, and flux. Perform basic soldering on a perf board, such as a simple LED circuit, under the supervision of a coordinator.

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Task 13: Design a 555 Astable Multivibrator

Design a 555 astable multivibrator with a duty cycle of 60%. Assemble the circuit on a breadboard and observe the output on a Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO).

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Task 14: Karnaugh Maps and Deriving the Logic Circuit

For 4 cases involving door lock/open and key pressed/not pressed, determine the Karnaugh map and create a burglar alarm using simple logic circuits. Use push buttons for the door and key, and design the circuit based on the K-map.


Task 15: Active Participation

Participate in any technical event, inter-college or intra-college, and submit the issued certificate of participation. Enroll in and complete a MOOC course.


Task 16: Datasheets Report Writing

Study the datasheet of either the MQ135 gas sensor or the L293D motor driver and write a report. For the L293D, include details about the ICs used, PWM, and H-bridge. For the MQ135, include calibrations for different gases and the Freundlich Absorption Theorem Graph.

Task 17: Introduction to VR

Familiarise yourself with what Virtual Reality is. Make a detailed study about what's the difference between VR and AR. Mention about the trends in the space and technology stack being developed. Make about Indian companies in this space. Make the report with detail. Using generative AI to generate this study can lead to disqualification.

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TASK 18: Sad servers - "Like LeetCode for Linux"

Sadservers is an excellent ground to test your Linux troubleshooting skills. Here is a troubleshooting scenario: Command Line Murders. Troubleshoot and Make Sad Servers Happy!
Command line murder
Linux commands
Linux commands

Task 19: Make a Web app

Using express create a resource library website where you can browse the resource articles, books etc which are available and also manage your account
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Domain-Specific Tasks

Task 1: History of Aviation + Quiz

Explore the theory of aviation and different types of planes through hands-on models and a visit to the aviation department. Gain a brief understanding of the history of aviation and the pioneers of the field.

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Expected Outcomes:

  • Understand the history of aviation.
  • Recognize different parts of planes and their technical names.
  • Learn about the thought process behind aviation advancements. Aviation-History

Task 2: Simulation Flying

Gain hands-on experience with fundamental drone maneuvers and understand the importance of maintaining line of sight while operating a UAV. Use a simulator to observe drone speed, range, and the rotation of axes, and tackle various flying challenges.

Software:

  • Will be updated later.

Hardware:

  • Will be updated later.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Understand different UAV/Drone configurations.
  • Learn about environmental conditions affecting flight.
  • Observe UAV/Drone movements and maneuvers.
  • Learn how to use a transmitter.

simulator

Task 3: Design an Airfoil in Fusion 360

Design an airfoil with NACA 4412 coordinates in Fusion 360. Use the DAT to spline converter or canvas tool to sketch the airfoil. Understand terms such as angle of attack, camber line, chord line, and leading edge. Design two versions: one using a wood environment and another using composites. The wing should generate at least 5 newtons of lift at a wind speed of 25 m/s.

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Prerequisite: Autodesk Student License aerofoil 3c214153)