Overview
Role: Intern | Organization: AIC NITTE | Duration: 1st Year Internship
Focus Areas:
3D Design Embedded Systems Hardware + Software Integration
Hands-on internship focused on bridging digital design, hardware systems, and real-world engineering workflows.
3D Aircraft Modeling using Tinkercad
Tools:
Tinkercad 3D Printer
What I Did
- Designed a complete 3D aircraft model using primitive shapes.
- Applied scaling, alignment, and geometric modeling principles.
- Prepared model for real-world manufacturing.
Process
- Created model using cubes, cylinders, cones.
- Exported as STL file.
- Printed using additive manufacturing.
Outcome
Successfully converted digital design -> physical 3D printed model.
Model Showcase
3D Scanning using Meshmixer
Tools:
Mobile Camera Meshmixer
What I Did
- Captured object images from multiple angles.
- Generated 3D model using photogrammetry.
- Cleaned and refined mesh.
Technical Work
- Used "Make Solid", "Smooth", "Close Cracks".
- Removed noise and improved surface quality.
Outcome
Converted physical object -> clean digital 3D model.
Scanning Showcase
Introduction to Arduino & Sensor Integration
Arduino IR Sensor Hardware Basics
Before diving into complex embedded systems, I attended a hands-on introductory session focused on microcontrollers and sensors. We were provided with original Arduino boards, breadboards, IR sensors, and LEDs to learn the fundamentals of circuit building and hardware integration.
- Understood digital and analog pin configurations on the Arduino.
- Wired an IR sensor to control a red LED, observing the sensor's blue indicator glow on light surfaces and the red LED glow on dark surfaces.
- Gained practical experience bridging code with physical hardware components on a breadboard.
Arduino-Based Tic Tac Toe System
System Overview
Built an interactive 2-player game using Arduino Uno. Integrated LEDs, joystick, push button, and buzzer.
Hardware
- Arduino Uno R3
- 9 LEDs (3x3 grid)
- Joystick module
- Push button
- Buzzer
- Breadboard + resistors
Features
- Real-time cursor navigation using joystick
- Turn-based gameplay
- LED-based visual feedback
- Win detection logic
- Buzzer alert on win
Outcome
Developed a complete embedded system combining hardware control and real-time game logic.
Innovation & Design Thinking Session
Design Thinking Problem Solving Product Ideation
- Participated in an intensive workshop covering the core frameworks of innovation and user-centric design.
- Learned effective problem-solving methodologies to tackle real-world engineering and business challenges.
- Explored strategies for transforming rough ideas into viable, scalable startup prototypes.
Startup Ecosystems Virtual Session
Startup Ecosystems Venture Scaling Entrepreneurship
Date: June 13, 2025 | Format: Virtual Masterclass
- Participated in an intensive, day-long virtual session exploring the foundational pillars that build and sustain thriving startup ecosystems.
- Gained insights into the complete startup lifecycle, from early-stage incubation and funding strategies to market acceleration.
- Learned how emerging tech ventures navigate investor relations, product-market fit, and sustainable scaling.
Industrial Visit - SKF Elixer India Pvt Ltd
Location: Moodbidri, Mangalore, Karnataka
- Observed real-world manufacturing processes.
- Learned about industrial automation and production workflows.
- Understood practical application of engineering concepts.
Industrial Visit Showcase
Internship Completion & Certification
Key Learnings
- Bridged gap between digital design and physical manufacturing.
- Learned embedded system design and hardware interfacing.
- Gained exposure to real-world engineering environments.
- Improved problem-solving through hands-on projects.
