CDOFAB26
Welcome to my Fab Academy Quest!
Learning by making and documenting by sharing ! This website traces my journey through the Fab Academy program, where I explore digital fabrication through assignments, projects, and hands-on experiments.
About Me
Chris-Davy ONAMBELE is an aspiring technician with a deep passion for robotics, biomedical technologies, and digital fabrication. From a young age, he has been fascinated by how technology can transform lives, and this curiosity has driven him to explore innovative solutions through hands-on projects and collaborative learning.
Throughout his journey, Chris-Davy has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, combining creativity, technical skills, and leadership. His work reflects a dedication to both learning and sharing knowledge, aiming to make a meaningful impact in engineering, healthcare, and digital innovation.
With the Fab Academy as his current platform, he continues to refine his skills, document his progress, and push the boundaries of what is possible in the intersection of technology and human-centered design.
Contacts
- Email: onambelechris@gmail.com
- Phone: +233 020 259 7490
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-davy-onambele-218668211
Assignments
Below are my Fab Academy 2026 assignments, each week documenting a hands-on project or exercise in digital fabrication.
- Week 01: Project Management
- Week 02: Computer Aided Design
- Week 03: Computer Controlled Cutting
- Week 04: Embedded Programming
- Week 05: 3D Scanning & Printing
- Week 06: Electronics Design
- Week 07: Computer Controlled Machining
- Week 08: Electronics Production
- Week 09: Input Devices
- Week 10: Output Devices
- Week 11: Networking & Communications
- Week 12: Machine Building
- Week 13: Midterm Plan
- Week 14: Molding & Casting
- Week 15: Interface & Application Programming
- Week 16: System Integration
- Week 17: Wildcard Week
- Week 18: Applications & Implications
- Week 19: Project Development
- Week 20: Invention, Intellectual Property & Income
Agreements
I, Chris-Davy Onambele, commit to fully participate in the Fab Academy 2026 program. I understand the responsibilities of being a Fab Academy student and agree to complete all assignments, document my work, and share my progress openly with the community.
- Complete all weekly assignments on time and to the best of my ability.
- Document every step of my projects with photos, videos, and written notes.
- Share my work openly under a Creative Commons license.
- Participate actively in recitations, peer reviews, and discussions.
- Follow ethical practices and respect the Fab Lab community guidelines.
The Fab Academy is responsible for:
- Teaching principles and practices of digital fabrication
- Arranging lectures, recitations, meetings, and events for the class
- Evaluating and providing feedback on student work
- Certifying and archiving student progress
- Supervising class preparation
- Reviewing prospective students, instructors, and
- Providing central staff and infrastructure for students, instructors, and labs
- Fund-raising for costs not covered by student tuition
- Managing and reporting on the program’s finances, results, and impacts
- Publicizing the program
- Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination
Final Project
The main project for Fab Academy 2026 is TIPR (The Isolated Patient Robot). This first iteration focuses on a simple, remote-controlled version to ensure feasibility, while introducing key skills in electronics and PCB design.
Project Objectives
- Design a simple remote-controlled robot to assist patients in isolation.
- Develop a custom PCB with 1-2 input and output peripherals.
- Learn to integrate input/output communication and basic mechanical setup.
- Prioritize simplicity: for example, one button could trigger dispensing a pill.
Key Learning Points
- PCB design and fabrication
- Electronics integration for simple input/output systems
- Remote-controlled actuation
- Project documentation and iterative design
Visuals
PCB / Circuit diagram (coming soon)